June 22
Ghana: Unicef Urges Ghana to Increase Investment in Early Childhood Development
Ghanaian Times
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Ghana, has commended the country for putting in place strong policies to support early childhood development but says more investment… Read more »
Liberia: 10 Persons of Interest Named in 237.6kg Cocaine Probe
Liberian Observer
Liberia's sweeping investigation into the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport (RIA) entered a critical new phase as Paul J. King,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Mother Shaped Nigeria's Moral Imagination, Shettima Says
Vanguard
Vice President Kashim Shettima has showered praises on the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack
Vanguard
No fewer than 19 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured following an attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau… Read more »
Nigeria: Party Deregistration - Judicial Rascality Must Stop! [editorial]
Premium Times
The reproach of Mr Lifu's judgment should not only end with the reprimand of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Takes Over Leadership of Two Key IMF Regional Committees
New Dawn
MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- Liberia has assumed the chairmanship of both the AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee and the African Training Institute (ATI) Steering Committee for the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, Sierra Leone Sign Tax Cooperation Agreement
New Dawn
MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Impound 117 Vehicles Over Unregistered Number Plates
Leadership
The Adamawa State Police Command has intercepted 117 vehicles seen to be operating without registration numbers or with concealed, altered, or defaced registration details. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 214 As Fatality Rate Reaches 25.0% - NCDC
Vanguard
Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Oyebanji Becomes First Ekiti Gov to Win Second Consecutive Term
Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Biodun Abayomi… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Lists Tinubu's Milestones, Says Federation Revenue Rose From N12tn to N21tn
This Day
The Presidency has highlighted what it described as 15 major achievements recorded in Nigeria's energy sector under President Bola Tinubu over the last three years, stating that… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji's Re-Election Clear Vote of Confidence in Continuity, Stability, Devt - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, rejoiced with Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State, saying his re-election is a clear vote… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Officers in Overseas Course Sit for Promotion Exams Remotely
Vanguard
Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, pursuing academic and professional programmes abroad were allowed to participate in the Corps' 2026 promotion exercise remotely, in… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Leaders Exploring Political Solution for Nnamdi Kanu's Release - Umahi
Vanguard
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said leaders of the South-East are exploring political solutions that could help secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Presidential Poll - Group Petitions INEC Over Tinubu's Eligibility, Demands Certificate Probe
Vanguard
A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Out of 7 - How APC Swept Ekiti Gov, 5 Bye-Elections, Lost Rivers to PDP
Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - Troops Block Escape Routes As Terrorists Reduce Demands
Vanguard
There are strong indications that the 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State… Read more »
Nigeria: From Arrests to Convictions - How DSS Prosecutions Are Strengthening Nigeria's Security Framework
This Day
Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured by arrests, military offensives, and security operations. While these… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Pass State Police Bill Tuesday, Moves to Strengthen Security Architecture
This Day
All things being equal, the Senate is set to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the creation of State Police tomorrow, Tuesday. Read more »
Liberia: 'This Is Not Football' - Women's League Stuck in Legal Limbo As Woodson Blasts LFA Over Delays Threatening CAF Participation
FrontPageAfrica
Nearly two months after the scheduled conclusion of the 2025/2026 Liberia Football Association (LFA) Women's Upper League season, Liberia remains without a women's football… Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Sports Minister Quamie Eyes Diaspora 'Wonderkids' in U.S. for Lone Star
FrontPageAfrica
In a strategic move to bolster Liberia's national football program, Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports G. Andy Quamie has taken his talent-hunting mission to the United States,… Read more »
Liberia: Labor Ministry Tightens Work Permit Rules to Prioritize Local Employment
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Labour has reinforced existing regulations governing the issuance of work permits for foreign nationals, requiring businesses, concessionaires and other employers… Read more »
Liberia: Kickball Federation Keeps Marriage Rule for President
Liberian Investigator
Delegates to the Liberia Kickball Federation's sixth Congress have voted to keep a contested clause in the federation's constitution that bars unmarried people from contesting for… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Police Give Fresh Assurance On Release of Abducted Pupils, Teachers
Premium Times
Mr Fayoade declined to comment on reports suggesting that the abductors had made demands involving ransom payments or the release of detained associates. Read more »
Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Osun, Father Blames Killing On Suspected Political Thugs
Premium Times
In a footage circulating online, the father of the deceased while bitterly crying accused a man identified as Saheed Tanfeani of leading the group of six armed men responsible for… Read more »
