June 10
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, Tuc to Meet, May Resume Strike - Official
Premium Times
Labour suspended its strike for one week to resume negotiations with the government on the proposed minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N2.8bn Fraud - EFCC Opens Case Against Sirika, Others
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday in a Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Maitama opened its case of alleged N2.6 billion fraud against former… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otti Visits Another Family of Slain Soldiers in Aba
Vanguard
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Sunday visited the family of Cpl. Lucky Ikechukwu Ikpeama, one of the soldiers killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Obikabia Junction,… Read more »
Ghana: Stonebwoy Sues Okaikoi Central NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Defamation
Accra Times
The musician is requesting the court to award him ¢3 million in damages, claiming that Baba Sadiq's tweets were published with the intention of defaming him and have caused… Read more »
Gambia: Over 70 Gid Officers Trained in Horsemanship
Foroyaa
The government of The Netherlands on Friday, 7 June 2024, concluded a five-day capacity-building training on horsemanship for over 70 front-line officers of the Gambia Immigration… Read more »
Gambia: A World Heading Towards Crisis or Sabre Rattling
Foroyaa
Never in human history has nuclear weapons been utilized as a threat in the escalation of war in Europe backed by major nuclear powers. The European people who endured the worst… Read more »
Ghana: Hold Duty Bearers Accountable, German Ambassador Urges Ghanaians
Accra Times
The Ambassador emphasized the need for accountability in governance and urged citizens to engage the Auditor-General's report. Read more »
Ghana: We Can't Guarantee Safety of Most Animal Products On Sal - Veterinary Services Directorate Warns Public
Ghanaian Times
Members of the public have been advised to take responsibility for the animal products they consume to protect their health. Read more »
Ghana: Check Negative Human Behaviour to Preserve Environment!!
Ghanaian Times
The Ghanaian Times supports President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's call for a collective effort in sustaining the gains made under the 'Green Ghana Project' (GGP) over the last… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Fraudsters, Recover 22 Pos Machines, 52 ATM Cards
Daily Trust
Police in Kano have arrested suspected fraudsters who specialize in generating false bank alerts. Read more »
Nigeria: Varsity Governing Councils - Uniabuja VC Not Summoned By Court - Mgt
Daily Trust
The management of the University of Abuja (Uniabuja) has denied that the Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah, has been summoned by a Federal High Court, Abuja,… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Nigerian Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide in Saudi Arabia
Vanguard
...Two others die in hospital Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj - FG to Reduce Days Pilgrims Spend in Saudi - Arabi
Vanguard
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has adopted a strategy to reduce the number of days Nigerian pilgrims spend in Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage. Read more »
Gambia: Foroyaa Mourns the Passing of Former Basse Currespendent
Foroyaa
The staff of Foroyaa Newspaper are thrown into grief amid the sudden death of former regional Currespondent for Basse, Lamin Fatty. Read more »
Nigeria: Judicial Mercenaries - a Disgrace to the Legal Profession (2) [opinion]
Vanguard
From Friday continues the narrative, using examples of some decided cases, of the harm brought to bear on the judiciary by some unscrupulous judges through their wrong use of… Read more »
Ghana: When the Learned Giants Fight [opinion]
Accra Times
In the well-known Woyome case, The Ghanaian Chronicle reported that "Mr Alfred Woyome was acquitted and discharged by an Accra High Court presided over by Justice Ajet-Nassamdue to… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 27-Yr-Old Lady for Stabbing Partner to Death Over 'Yahoo Yahoo' Proceeds in Imo
Vanguard
The Imo state Police command has arrested a 27-year-old lady, Oluchi Nzemechi, from Uzoagba in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo state, for stabbing to death her partner, Kelechi… Read more »
Liberia: Another Protest Looms!
New Republic
...As Dismissed EPS Agents Give Gov't 72hrs Ultimatum Read more »
Angola/Cameroon: Tickets for Angola-Cameroon Game At Affordable Prices
ANGOP
Tickets for access to the stadium for this Tuesday's game between the Angolan National Football Team and their counterparts from Cameroon, for the 4th round of group D, qualifying… Read more »
Nigeria: Oando Announces $550m Participation in Nnpcl's Crude Oil-Backed Project Gazelle
This Day
Oando Plc, an indigenous energy company, at the weekend announced a successful $550 million participation in the Project Gazelle financing deal, raising the total disbursed amount… Read more »
Nigeria: From Makoko to Paris - Bfn Celebrates Opeyori's Back-to-Back Qualification for Olympics
This Day
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) board led by Francis Orbih rolled out the red carpet last Friday in Lagos to celebrate Nigeria and African champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori… Read more »
Nigeria: Africaplan Foundation Partners With Global Mentorship Initiative to Empower Nigerian Youth in Tech With Mentorship Program.
This Day
Enugu, Nigeria - AfricaPlan Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on tackling youth unemployment by providing access to decent work and economic opportunities in… Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Government Insists State Now Safest in Nigeria
This Day
The Yobe State Government has called on investors around the country and globally to come over to the state to invest, insisting that the season of insecurity was over. Read more »
Nigeria: Empowering Katsina Msmes for Sustainable Development
This Day
Through tailored programmes and seed capital funding, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, is empowering MSMEs in Katsina State with feasible business ideas for a viable economic growth.… Read more »
Nigeria: Clark Cautions Sekibo Over Comments On Rivers Politics
This Day
*Says contrary to ex-lawmaker's remarks, Wike benefitted from Ijaw people Read more »