May 26
Nigeria: Bauchi APC Primaries - Defections As Shehu Buba Clinches PRP Governorship Ticket
Premium Times
The aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Bauchi State has triggered a wave of defections, including two serving senators: Shehu Buba (Bauchi South)… Read more »
May 25
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait [analysis]
Nigeria Health Watch
“As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down” These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO… Read more »
Ghana: This Must Be Our Last IMF Bailout - President Mahama
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend took his Resetting Ghana Tour to the Savannah Region, where he expressed the hope that it would be the last time Ghana would seek a… Read more »
Benin: Wadagni Wastes No Time Forming New Benin Government After Landslide Win
RFI
After winning Benin's presidential election by a landslide, Romuald Wadagni unveiled a new, 24-member government just hours after his inauguration on Sunday. Read more »
Liberia: No Ebola in Liberia, but Capitol Hill Intensifies Oversight
Liberian Observer
In spite of the clarity from the national government through the Ministry of Health, that no Ebola is confirmed to be in Liberia;however, the House of Representatives of Liberia… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 25, 2026
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Tinubu Gets 582,960 Votes in Imo Presidential Primaries
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC)presidential primary election held on Saturday in 305 wards in the 27 local government… Read more »
Ghana: Constituency Official of Ruling Party Bars Journalist From Public Event, Issues Threats [press release]
MFWA
Ibrahim Abode, a reporter with Metro TV, was prevented from covering a government project launch in Ghana's Upper East Region on May 19, 2026, after a party official ordered him to… Read more »
West Africa: Regulator Suspends Saudi-Owned TV Station Over Critical Security Reportage [press release]
MFWA
Mali's media regulator has ordered the immediate suspension of the Saudi-owned television channel Al Arabiya, pulling it from all licensed broadcast packages in the country over a… Read more »
West Africa: Opposition Organiser Released Following Arrest Over Facebook Post About Power Cuts [press release]
MFWA
Ghana's Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) on May 12, 2026, released David Essendoh, the Agona West constituency organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), a day… Read more »
Liberia: China Expands Support for Liberia's Digital Transformation Agenda
New Dawn
The People's Republic of China has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Liberia, emphasizing that China remains committed to working with the Liberian government to deepen… Read more »
Liberia: Guarding Against the Scourge of Misinformation On Ebola
New Dawn
Ebola is not currently active in Liberia or West Africa. This important clarification comes from Liberian health authorities, who have stated that there are no suspected, probable,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Traditional Ruler, Five Others Over Alleged Ritual Practices, Intimidation
Leadership
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested the traditional ruler of Sii Community in Khana local government area of Rivers State, Chief Benedict Naalor Deezim and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Cooperation Agreement - - Minister
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Hopeful ADC Would Complete Presidential Primary Fairly, Credibly
Vanguard
A presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chibuike Amaechi, has expressed hope that the party's presidential primary would remain free, fair and credible the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Deploys Troops to Benin Republic to Safeguard Democratic Process
Premium Times
"The deployment was aimed at deterring potential security threats, reinforcing public confidence and supporting a peaceful democratic transition..." Read more »
Nigeria: $1.6bn Lost Daily As Africans Suffer Water, Power Poverty, Labour Fumes
Vanguard
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has lashed out at African leaders, multinational corporations and global financial… Read more »
Nigeria: NHEA 2026 Voting Begins As Nigeria Honours Healthcare Excellence
Vanguard
The race for Nigeria's most prestigious healthcare honours has officially begun as organisers of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) opened online voting for the 2026… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Senate Leader Vows to Deliver 10m Votes From South-West for Tinubu
Vanguard
Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC/Ekiti Central, has said that the emergence of President Bola Tinubu as presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Alex Ekubo's Family Announces Burial Rites
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actor died at the age of 40 after battling advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holiday for Eid-El-Adha
This Day
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays to mark this year's Eid ul Adha celebration, one of the most significant festivals in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's Failure to Implement 2025 Pact May Trigger Fresh Varsity Crisis - ASUU
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, on Monday warned that the federal government's failure to fully implement the December 2025 FGN/ASUU… Read more »
Nigeria: Hearing Stalls in Asset Forfeiture Case Involving Timipre Sylva-Linked Properties
Premium Times
The court set a new date for the hearing of the forfeiture proceedings involving properties linked to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Warns Govt Over Non-Implementation of 2025 Agreement
Leadership
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has warned that Nigerian public universities may be heading toward another industrial crisis over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sallah - Travellers Stranded As Heavy Gridlock Closes Abuja-Kaduna Road
Leadership
Travellers have been stranded in heavy traffic gridlock along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, with hundreds of motorists stuck for hours. Read more »
