November 17
Nigeria: Kap Film Academy in Partnership With U.S. Consulate Train Youths
This Day
From November 12 to 16, 20 young creatives participated in an intensive workshop where they were trained in directing and cinematography. The workshop is a joint partnership… Read more »
Nigeria: Qnet, Transblue Showcase Promising Ventures for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
This Day
The collaborative partnership between QNET and Transblue took center stage at a highly anticipated exhibition and workshop aimed at redefining opportunities for entrepreneurship… Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On Okpebholo As New Governor of Edo State
This Day
As he steps loudly into the shoes of the Governor of Edo State, the spotlight is now on Senator Monday Okpebholo. Many are asking if he can truly deliver on his promise to make Edo… Read more »
Nigeria: Lakurawa Terror Group Must Not Come to Stay
This Day
The emergence of Lakurawa, a new terror group in the North-west, has compounded the state of insecurity caused by bandits that have been terrorising the zone. With the obvious… Read more »
Nigeria: How We're Building Institutional Capacities of INEC, National Assembly [interview]
This Day
In strengthening and consolidating Nigeria's democracy, the three arms of government have very critical roles to play. In this interview with Wale Igbintade, the Executive Director… Read more »
Nigeria: An Art Fair to Paint a City Red...
This Day
A creative revolution is set to ripple through Nigeria's cultural landscape as the Benin Art Fair 2024 (T-BAF) launches an ambitious bid to revitalise Edo State's rich creative… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - APC's Aiyedatiwa Takes Huge Lead, Wins 15 of 15 LGs
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The incumbent, who is the candidate of the APC, has won all 15 local government areas announced by INEC. Read more »
Nigeria: Finidi Not Anxious Ahead of Remo Stars' Clash in Ikenne
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Finidi told Premium Times that Rivers United can't afford another defeat as they are already three points behind the table toppers Read more »
Nigeria: Baku's Climate Pulse - Key Events From COP29's Fifth and Sixth Day
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During the fifth and sixth days at COP, several initiatives and pledges to scale climate actions through energy efficiency and digitalisation were endorsed. Read more »
Nigeria: #ondodecides2024 - Official Confirms Skirmish in Idanre, Vote Buying Across State
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"We had some violent cases in Idanre," Mr Ajayi, a professor, said during an interview on Channels TV, adding that with "two forces in the same town, ordinarily you would expect… Read more »
Nigeria: #ondodecides2024 - INEC Adjourns Collation After Announcing Results From 13 Local Governments
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The Returning Officer, Olayemi Akinwumi, announced the recess at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday after declaring the results for 13 local government areas. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Women's Champions League - Edo Queens Secure Dramatic Semi-Final Ticket
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Melinda Kgadiete's 24th-minute strike had given Sundowns the lead, but Edo Queens' determination and resilience paid off in stoppage time. Read more »
Nigeria: #ondodecides2024 - APC Wins in Five Local Government Areas
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in five local government areas in Ondo State, Nigeria, as announced by the Independent National Electoral… Read more »
Nigeria: #ondodecides2024 - INEC Commences Announcement of Local Government Results (Live Updates)
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The collation is ongoing at the state collation centre located in the INEC headquarters in Akure, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: #ondodecides2024 - PDP Faults Idanre LG Results, Alleges Violence, Ballot Snatching
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With due respect to the Idanre Local Government result, in Ofosu/Onisere ward, there was no election," a party official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Power Restored in Akwa Ibom After Three Days of Outage
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While the outage lasted, Akwa Ibom residents and entrepreneurs suffered losses as they resorted to powering their homes and businesses with power-generating sets. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Sues EFCC, N/Assembly, Demands N1.2 Billion, Addresses Leaked Audio
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"The moment he saw me, he grabbed and kissed me. I got upset and asked, 'Why would you kiss me without my consent?' Angrily, I left immediately. From then on..." Read more »
November 16
Nigeria: 58 Kidnapped Victims Rescued in Kaduna
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The victims were, on Saturday, 16 November, handed over to the Kaduna State government by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),… Read more »
Nigeria: Comprehensive PHC Lapai Sets the Standard for Quality Healthcare, but Needs More Backing [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Amina Mohammed, a resident of Lapai and a mother of two, shared her positive experience with the recently renovated facility when Nigeria Health Watch reporter visited the… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Appoints 19 Sharia Court Judges
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The statement also announced the appointment of Nazir Habu as the acting Director of Finance and Supply of the High Court of Justice. Read more »
November 15
Liberia: Mystery Over Disappearance of Guinean 'Mercenary'
New Dawn
Criminal Court 'A' Judge Roosevelt Willie has given the Liberian Government 72 hours ultimatum to produce the living body of an alleged Guinean mercenary identified as Ibriam Kahli… Read more »
Ghana: Are Extremists, Jihadists Targeting Upcoming Polls?
Ghanaian Times
The Talensi District Director for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Dorcas Atia, has urged the youth to resist any attempts by extremist and Jihadist groups to… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Confirms New Mpox Strain
Liberian Observer
The government, through the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL), has confirmed a new Mpox Strain, Clade 2b, marking the presence of two strains, Clade 2a and Clade 2b, but… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: CPJ, Partners Urge Guinea-Bissau to Improve Press Freedom Ahead of UN Review
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined two other press freedom organizations in calling on authorities in Guinea-Bissau to accept and implement recommendations to improve its… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses State Governments' Suit Against EFCC, ICPC, NFIU, Rebukes Kogi, Others
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In a stinging rebuke, the Supreme Court described the state governments that filed the case as selfish. Read more »
