June 11
Nigeria: Reps Speaker Reshuffles Standing Committees
Premium Times
Mr Tajudeen said the reshuffle was meant to ensure the efficient functioning of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Confusion As EFCC Tenders Former President Buhari's Approval of Naira Redesign
This Day
There was a slight confusion on Tuesday, as the federal government moved to tender documents showing former President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the redesign of the nation's… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes N98.5bn FCT Supplementary Appropriation Bill
Leadership
The Senate has passed the total of N98.5 billion as the 2024 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Supplementary Appropriation Bill at the plenary on Tuesday. Read more »
Ghana: MP for Krowor Welcomes Timely Delivery of Essential Supplies to Fishers Promise
Ghanaian Times
The Member of Parliament for the Krowor Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Naa Momo Larter has hailed former President Mahama for his decision to ensure timely delivery… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's Remote Bassari People Talk About Climate Change, and How Their Local Knowledge Is Key to Coping Strategies [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Bassari people, a farming community of about 20,000 people, live in an area between Senegal and Guinea. During French colonial rule, the Bassari lost part of their communal… Read more »
Ghana: NDPC Committed to Inclusive Planning - Dr Winfred Nelson
GhanaToday
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is reviewing the 7th edition of the National Planning Guidelines, which will plan Ghana's development path from 2026 to 2029. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Ministry Staff Protest Brutalisation, Killing By Soldiers in Abuja
Premium Times
The staff said they have suffered brutalisation over the years without justice being done, even though the incidents were reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Seals EEDC Offices Days After Receiving Company's Power Disconnection Notice
Premium Times
This happened days after EEDC announced that it would disconnect the Enugu State Government and other state governments in the South-east over N180 billion debts which they… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu Met With Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit
Radio Dalsan
On Sunday, ATMIS Police Commissioner CP Hillary Sao Kanu met with Nigeria & Uganda Formed Police Unit (FPU) officers. Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow to Deliver SONA 2024
Foroyaa
The President of the Republic of the Gambia Adama Barrow is scheduled to deliver the State of Nation Address 2024 (SONA 224) on Thursday, 27 June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Build Democracy That'll Reduce Friction - Jonathan to Tinubu
Vanguard
... urges political class to listen to voice of citizens Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry, Terrorism Now Routine in Nigeria - Atiku
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023, Atiku Abubakar said acts of banditry and terrorism have become routine in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Invests $120m to Tackle Almajirai, Out-of-School Children
Leadership
Sokoto State commissioner for religious affairs, Sheikh Jabir Sani Maihulla, has said that the World Bank is investing $120 million to tackle the Almajirai and out-of-school… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Faults NLC Over Directive to Workers Not to Upload Credentials
Vanguard
Abia State government has faulted a statement by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , directing civil and public servants in Ministries, Departments and Agencies… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Vacation July 23, Introduces Use of E-Affidavits
Vanguard
The Federal High Court will on July 23, embark on its annual vacation. Read more »
Nigeria: Fear Grips Residents As Terrorists Kill Four Policemen, 28 Farmers in Katsina
This Day
Fear has gripped residents of Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State following the killing of four policemen and 28 farmers in Yar Goje, Gidan Boka and Dan Nakwabo villages… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Ridicule Judiciary, Lawyers Warn APC, Ex-Lawmakers
This Day
The Coalition of Lawyers Against Injustice, a group of concerned lawyers, has condemned the recent developments in Rivers State, where a High Court ruling has overturned the… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Disengages 16 Directors Following Implementation of Obaze Report
Premium Times
Insiders said sixteen directors were relieved of their duties following the implementation of the CBN special investigator's report, which accused a number of the bank's staff of… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Probe Into Death of Suspected Kidnapper of Two Women
Premium Times
The two women were said to have visited the suspect allegedly kidnapped them on 27 April in Aba, Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: UBEC Act Due for Review - Executive Secretary
Daily Trust
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has expressed concern over the law that created the commission, saying part of it… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Stranded As Boko Haram Abducts Passengers Along Maiduguri-Kano Highway
Daily Trust
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares Public Holiday for 2024 Democracy Day
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year's democracy day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt Commends FAO for Distributing Farm Inputs to 9,975 Farmers
Daily Trust
The Borno State government has commended the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for distributing crop production inputs and other interventions to 9,975… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Protest Indiscriminate Dredging in Badagry Communities
Vanguard
Some residents of Ganyingbo and Gbaji-Yeketome communities in Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Monday protested indiscriminate dredging in the communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Improved Crude Export Raises Opec May Output
Leadership
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC oil output rose in May supported by increased export from Nigeria. Read more »