June 10
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Reaffirms Commitment to Anti-Corruption and Judicial Reforms
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to combating corruption and implementing comprehensive… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Destroy Our Crops After Collecting 'Tax' From Us - Kaduna Farmers
Daily Trust
Communities in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna State under the auspices of Kaya Descendants Community Development Association have petitioned the local government chairman… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Tripartite Committee Submits Report to Govt
Daily Trust
The 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, on Monday, submitted its report to Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Succeeds Akeredolu As South-West Governors' Forum Chair
Daily Trust
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday emerged the new chairman of the Southwest Governors' Forum. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers of Federal Poly Begin Seven Days Warning Strike in Akwa Ibom
This Day
Members of Senior Staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have commenced seven days warning strike to protest lack of… Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Record - Nigerian Chef Attempts 82-Hour Grill-a-Thon in Lagos
Premium Times
The Guinness world record for the longest barbecue marathon is 80 hours, achieved by Jan Greeff (USA & South Africa) in 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Bunkering - NSCDC Arrests Nine in Rivers
Vanguard
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine suspects for engaging in illegal oil activities in a forest boundary between Rivers and Abia. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nigeria On the Brink' - Bishop Onuoha Warns of Chaos, Anarchy
Vanguard
Bishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria and former presidential aide on Privatisation, Bishop (Dr) Sunday Onuoha, has warned that Nigeria is on the brink of chaos due to worsening… Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Revoke Wema, Polaris, Unity, Fidelity Licences - CBN
Vanguard
There is no plan to revoke the operating licences of Fidelity, Wema, Polaris and Unity Banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Months to End of Year - NDDC Proposes N1.911 Trillion As 2024 Budget
Vanguard
Six months to the end of the fiscal year, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has proposed a total sum of N1.911 trillion as its 2024 aggregate expenditure, just as it… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - SGF Receives Tripartite Committee Report
Vanguard
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Sen. George Akume has received the report of the 37-member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, assuring that the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Await Outcome of Govt, Labour Negotiation - South-West Governors
Vanguard
The governors of the South-West geopolitical zone have said that they are waiting for the outcome of negotiations between the Federal Government and Organised Labour on minimum… Read more »
Ghana: Godfred Dame Has Done a Yeoman's Job - President Akufo-Addo Extols Ag for Law House Project
Accra Times
Nana Akufo-Addo touts his administration for bolstering the capacity of the Attorney-Generals Department Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama to Tackle Corruption, Revive Economy With 24-Hour Policy
Accra Times
Mr. Mahama reiterated his commitment to the implementation of the 24-hour economy initiative, which he is confident will enhance the well-being of many Ghanaians, leading to a… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Records 94 Drug-Related Cases, 4 Deaths
Foroyaa
According to the Ministry of Health Situation Report of substance abuse, 94 cases and 4 associated deaths are recorded. Read more »
Gambia: Activist Says Probe Into Death of Gambian Migrant Ongoing
Foroyaa
A migration activist has said that the German government's investigation into the death of a Gambian migrant Lamin Touray is still ongoing. Read more »
Liberia: Masterminded of Burglary At the Legislature Charged
New Republic
The Liberia National Police has arrested, investigated, and duly charged suspect Neneh Gballah, 36, alias "Elbow ', a resident of Johnson Steet in Monrovia for criminal mischief… Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Completes Airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims
Premium Times
NAHCON said it completed the airlift of the pilgrims 72 hours before the deadlines set by the Saudi authorities Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Reps Members Propose 6-Yr Single Term for President, Governors, 1-Day Elections, 2 VPs
Leadership
A group of about 30 members of the House of Representatives known as Reform Minded Lawmakers From Different Political Parties (G-30) are proposing a single term of six years for… Read more »
Nigeria: FAO Supports 26,750 Vulnerable Households With Farm Inputs in North-East
Leadership
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said the organisation is supporting 26,750 vulnerable households, comprising returnee internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Seek Six-Year Single Term for President, Governors
Daily Trust
A group of members of the House of Representatives under the aegis of 'Reform Minded Lawmakers' has called for a single term of six years for President and Governors among other… Read more »
Nigeria: To Develop Nation, Leaders Must Change Their Ways, Not Anthem - National Anthem Co-Author
Premium Times
"The Nigeria that we knew of in our anthem of 1978 no longer exists. It has been replaced by a rapacious system of governance that is unsustainable and, if unchecked, spells doom… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Defeat Nigeria in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Premium Times
The loss means Nigeria's Super Eagles remain without a victory in four matches in the qualifying series, after drawing their first three games. Read more »
Ghana: Strong Wash Systems Needed to Achieve 100 Percent Water Access By 2057 - NDPC
GhanaToday
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) Dr Kodjo Mensah-Abrampa has commended the development of a national master plan that brings all… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate: Be Holistic in Your Dealings [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, the Plenary of the Liberian Senate unanimously voted to pardon three Ministers of the Unity Party (UP)-led government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai,… Read more »