November 18
Liberia: Gender Ministry Begins Five-Day Training for Gsius, Others On Gender-Responsive, Participatory Budgeting
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is set to commence a five-day Gender Responsive and Participatory Budgeting (GRPB) training, aimed at equipping public… Read more »
Liberia: Methodist Church Initiates Regionalization Rectification Dialogue
Liberian Observer
-- Seeks to restructure the UMC's governance, allowing for more localized decision-making and responses tailored to the diverse needs of its global congregations Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Nigeria Ends Afcon 2025 Qualifier With Disappointing Loss to Rwanda
Premium Times
The Super Eagles finished top of Group D with one loss on the final matchday in Uyo on Monday Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Brazil for G20 Summit
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). Read more »
Nigeria: Greedy Politicians Select Churches That Suit Them, Shun Tough Preachers - Onaiyekan
Vanguard
The Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has stated that greedy politicians in Nigeria have a way of choosing the kind of churches they attend and the preachers… Read more »
November 17
Africa: For the First Time, the Elimination of a Cancer is Within Our Reach [guest column]
allAfrica
Every year, over 350,000 women die from cervical cancer and another 660,000 are diagnosed. As a consequence, children are orphaned, families impoverished, and communities… Read more »
Senegal: Legislative Elections in Senegal - 7.3 Million Senegalese Go to the Polls [press release]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
This Sunday, 17 November 2024, 7 million 33 850 Senegalese are voting to elect 165 deputies to the National Assembly using a voting system combining two methods: the first… Read more »
Nigeria: #COP29 Climate Summit - Atiku Faults Nigeria's Large Delegation
This Day
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has criticised what he described as Nigeria's large delegation to this… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Votes to Shape Parliament As Reforms and Economy Hang in Balance
RFI
Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly - a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government as it seeks a parliamentary majority… Read more »
Nigeria: Bad, Bad Badenoch....
Vanguard
Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the British Conservative Party was born to Nigerian parents with Yoruba ancestry. Her father, the now late Dr. Femi Adegoke was a Medical doctor… Read more »
Nigeria: Emilokan - Obasanjo Calls Tinubu 'Baba-Go-Slow'
Vanguard
·Says Nigeria under 'state capture' Read more »
Nigeria: Uncertainties As Petrol Imports Rival Dangote Refinery's Supply Output
Premium Times
Nigeria imported 1.5 million metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the period under review. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Off to Brazil for G-20 Leaders Summit
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 Leaders' Summit taking place in the South American country. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Gov Canvasses Fairness As 14 Newly Elected LG Chairmen Are Sworn in
Premium Times
A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the elected chairmen were sworn in on Sunday by the Zamfara State Chief Judge, Justice Kulu Aliyu,… Read more »
Nigeria: N4 Million Debt - Bobrisky's U.S.-Based Accuser Replies Him With Audio Proof
Premium Times
Mr John, a socialite, allegedly leaked an audio conversation between himself and Bobrisky to VDM to recover a lingering N4m debt. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is a Failed State Due to Baba-Go-Slow, Emilokan - Obasanjo
Premium Times
Obasanjo says Tinubu and Buhari led Nigeria into a "state of chaos, insecurity, and underdevelopment." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, India Reinforce Strategic Partnership As PM Modi Concludes Visit
Premium Times
During their bilateral discussion, the two leaders agreed to a greater collaboration in counterterrorism, maritime security, and intelligence sharing. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Confers Nigeria's Second Highest National Honour On India's Prime Minister
Premium Times
The Indian PM arrived in Abuja Saturday evening for the bilateral agreement that Mr Tinubu said will enhance "mutual respects and a shared mission." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terror Group Lakurawa Is Nothing New - It Exists Because of Government's Failure - Analysts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Nigerian army has spoken of attacks on the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024 as being carried out by a new terrorist group. Read more »
Nigeria: Miss Universe - Chidinma Adetshina Speaks After Runner-Up Position
Premium Times
Chidinma Adetshina made history earlier this year by winning Miss Universe Nigeria after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa pageant. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Chidimma Adetshina Clinches Second Prize At Miss Universe
Daily Trust
Beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to emerge first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant. Read more »
Nigeria: 'At My Lowest, You Picked Me Up', Adetshina Grateful to Nigerians After Miss Universe Feat
Vanguard
Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria's representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, has expressed deep gratitude to Nigerians and Africans for their support, which contributed to… Read more »
Uganda: MP Nkunyingi Asks Govt to Apologise Over Kidnap of Egyptian Diplomat
Nile Post
The Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nkunyingi Muwada, has called on the government to address security gaps after the kidnap of an Egyptian diplomat in Kampala. Read more »
Nigeria: Dress Codes Versus Morality Police
Vanguard
I wrote a Loud Whispers essay about dress codes in 2017. These days, when I read debates about how people of all ages present themselves in public, I think back to what I wrote… Read more »
Nigeria: Sabotaging Power Installations Is Self-Destructive [opinion]
Vanguard
"Bitterness is like holding a piece of burning coal in your hand and hoping that it hurts someone else" - Nelson Mandela, 1913-2013 Read more »
