June 13
Nigeria: Troops Kill 197 Terrorists, Arrest 310, Rescue 251 in 1 Week - DHQ
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters said troops on internal operations have killed 197 terrorists, arrested 310 and rescued 251 hostages in one week. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Terrorist Kingpin Buharin Yadi At Kaduna, Katsina Boundary
Leadership
The troops of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch have neutralised a deadly terrorist kingpin, Buhari Alhaji Halidu, alias Buharin Yadi, and dozens of his fighters around Idasu Forest… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Withdraws Lawsuit Over Exxonmobil's $1.28bn Asset Sale to Seplat
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has filed a motion in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, seeking to discontinue its ongoing legal… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Arrests 100 Suspects Over Abia Killing - DHQ
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops have arrested over 100 suspects in response to the attack by the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) on… Read more »
Ghana: Affirmative Action Bill - Abantu Calls for Urgent Passage to Boost Women's Political Representation
GhanaToday
ABANTU for Development, a gender and policy advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill before the 2024 general elections… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is Broke but Govt Officials Live Extravagantly - Soludo
Daily Trust
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has advocated a drastic reduction in the cost of governance in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: We Spent Over N24bn On 912 Research Grants - Govt
Daily Trust
The federal government says it spent over N24 billion to award 912 Research Grants to researchers from public tertiary institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirate Tussle - Ado Bayero Has Jurisdiction to Be Heard, Court Rules
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has declared that it has jurisdiction to hear and determine the case instituted by Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Aminu Babba Danagundi, Sarkin Dawaki… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passed 25 Legislation's, 115 Resolutions in One Year - Senate Leader
Vanguard
AS the Senate turns one year today, the Senate has said that as of June 11, 2024, at least 477 bills were initiated since the 10th Senate kicked off its activities precisely on… Read more »
Nigeria: Trade Union Dispute - Lingering Amidst Worsening Economic Indices [opinion]
Premium Times
Even with the potential increase in the minimum wage of Nigerian workers, the economic challenges that have plagued the country since the era of former President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Immigration Truck Conveys Rams to National Assembly
Premium Times
When PREMIUM TIMES enquired about the rams, one of the motor boys said they were ordered by one of their bosses to transport the rams to the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Contempt - EFCC Wins Case Against Yahaya Bello At Appeal Court
Premium Times
EFCC's appeal against the Kogi State High Court ruling favouring former Governor Yahaya Bello succeeded on Thursday, paving the way for the EFCC to proceed with his trial. Read more »
Nigeria: Emirship Tussle - Court Rule Against Kano Govt, Others Challenging Jurisdiction
Vanguard
...we'll decide whether or not to appeal ruling, says Counsel Read more »
Nigeria: Checkpoint Not Responsible for Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Accident - Army
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army said the Ugwu Onyeama checkpoint was not responsible for the accident that occurred on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway on Wednesday, June 12. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Environmental Trailblazer, Ridwan Wins Prince's Trust Group Sustainability Award in London
Vanguard
Nigerian environmental trailblazer, Abdulrazaq Ridwan has won the Global Sustainability Award at the star-studded Prince's Trust and TK Maxx and Homesense Awards in London's… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Faces Possible Violence, Unrest Threats in Run-Up to Critical December Elections [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Ahead of the December 2024 elections, heightened mistrust in state institutions and unresolved tensions threaten to disrupt the polls. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Alleged Cutting of Water, Electricity Supplies to Soldiers in Borno
Leadership
The Nigerian Army authorities have denied subjecting Soldiers to harsh conditions in Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, Borno State, and the alleged cutting of water and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Akabueze As Tanimu Yakubu Steps in As Budget Office DG
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of the tenure of Ben… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Don't Submit Any Figure to N/Assembly Without Consulting Us, Labour Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Members of the organised labour have called on the President, Bola Tinub, not to present any figure regarding minimum wage bill to the National Assembly without consulting them and… Read more »
Nigeria: Supporting Nigeria's Homegrown Reforms - New World Bank Financing for Inclusive Growth and Revenue Diversification [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has today approved two operations: $1.5 billion for the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilization to Enable Transformation (RESET) Development Policy Financing… Read more »
Nigeria: Turning the Corner - Nigeria's Ongoing Path of Economic Reforms [press release]
World Bank
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Niger: Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings
HRW
Mohamed Bazoum Denied Access to Lawyers, Evidence Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Announces $2.25bn Loan for Nigeria
Vanguard
The World Bank has approved two financing facilities of $2.25 billion for Nigeria to support the Federal Government's efforts to stabilize the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Tightening of Monetary Policy Won't Curb Inflation - World Bank
Vanguard
As against predictions by analysts, tightening of the monetary policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) might not effectively curb inflation, according to the World Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Without Your Help, I'll Win Grammy - Portable to Davido
Vanguard
The ongoing social media feud between controversial singer Portable and his colleague Davido has escalated, following a series of public accusations and actions. Read more »