October 16
Benin: Controversial Pan-African Activist Kemi Seba Detained in Paris
RFI
Beninese activist Kemi Seba - known for his anti-Western stance and ties to Russia - was reportedly arrested in Paris this week, although the exact reason has not been made public. Read more »
Ghana: 2024 General Elections - EC Releases Revised Provisional Voters Register ...After Correcting Discrepancies, Removing Anomalies
Ghanaian Times
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, has announced the release of the revised provisional voters register for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Read more »
Ghana: Japan Ready to Help Build Ghana's Automobile Industry to Compete Globally - Ambassador
Ghanaian Times
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mochizuki Hisanobu, has expressed his government's readiness to help develop an automotive industry that can compete globally in Ghana. Read more »
Ghana: NDC Unveils Strategy to Create 1.7m Jobs
Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a comprehensive strategy to create 1.7 million jobs between 2025 and 2029 to address the rising unemployment crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji Signs Anti-Land Grabbing Law, Two Others
Premium Times
The governor expressed his sincere appreciation to the legislators for being pillar of support to his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Spends N14 Billion On Renovation, Construction in 203 Schools - Oyebanji
Premium Times
The Speaker of the state's House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, commended his colleagues for endorsing the governor for another term. Read more »
Nigeria: No More Cover-Up in Oil Industry, New Senate Petroleum Committee Chair Warns
Premium Times
The new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) bemoaned the secrecy in Nigeria's oil industry and called for a change. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cash-for-Pardon Deal - 'I Didn't Defame You,' Bobrisky Replies Falana, Falz
Premium Times
"I stand by my express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of the defamatory content..." Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ayobami 'Bobo B', Is Dead
Leadership
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as 'Bobo B', is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: No Leadership Vacuum As Tinubu, Shettima Travel Abroad - Presidency
Leadership
Amid concerns raised regarding the absence of both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from Nigeria, the Presidency has assured the public that there was no… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead
Premium Times
The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior… Read more »
Nigeria: Vehicle Ban, Border Closure Crippling Our Revenue in Kwara - Customs Controller
Daily Trust
The Area Controller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kwara State, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, says the ban on importation of vehicles and border closure has crippled the command of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima's Absence Won't Create Leadership Vacuum - Presidency
Daily Trust
Following the absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country, the Presidency has clarified that there is no leadership Vacuum, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Heads for Sweden As Nigerians Await Tinubu's Return
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a 2-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements. Read more »
Nigeria: New National Anthem Resonates More With Nigerians - Govt
Daily Trust
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says the new national anthem 'Nigeria we hail thee' resonates more with Nigerians due to its historical context and embodiment of Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host 10th Anniversary Future of Health Conference On Climate Change and Health [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, "From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus." The conference, scheduled for… Read more »
Ghana: Breast Cancer Is Not a Death Sentence - Hajia Zainab Shares Her Story
Ghanaian Times
Eighteen years ago, Hajia Zainab Mohammed-Sani's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. As a vibrant mother and wife, she had been… Read more »
Cameroon: Arrest of Separatist Leader Puts Spotlight On Cameroon's Anglophone Conflict
Crisis Group
Norwegian police have arrested a Cameroonian separatist leader, Lucas Ayaba Cho, on charges of incitement of crimes against humanity, marking the first major attempt to address… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Sounds Trumpet
New Republic
The food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an important organ of the United Nations is not as prominent in terms of activities on the grounds as other UN bodies such as the… Read more »
Liberia: GAC Audit Report - GAC Releases Report On 102 Audits
New Republic
The General Auditing Commission (GAC) under the astute leadership of Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson has released reports of 102 audits conducted by the Commission of various… Read more »
Togo: Ghana Launches Free Mobile Roaming Services With Togo and Benin
GhanaToday
Ghana has introduced free roaming services with Togo and Benin, allowing citizens of these countries to enjoy local rates for calls, texts and internet access when traveling… Read more »
Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Claims 90 Lives in Jigawa - Police
Vanguard
No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Another Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement With ASUU, Other Unions
Premium Times
The stalled renegotiation of the agreement is currently threatening industrial peace in the country's public universities. Read more »
Nigeria: WTO Members Need to Remain Constructive to Achieve Outcomes - Okonjo-Iweala
This Day
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, urged members of the global trade body to, "continue to be constructive" in… Read more »
