November 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Chief Arrested for Kidnapping in 2020, Not 2024 As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Nigerian chief arrested for kidnapping in 2020, not 2024 as claimed online Read more »
Liberia: Justice Ministry Requests Delay in Hearing On Tweah's U.S.$8 Million Bond
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Justice has requested a delay in the hearing of its exceptions to the US$8 million criminal appearance bond filed for former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, Dangote Sign 10-Year Gas Supply Deal to Boost Domestic Production
Premium Times
Under the terms of the agreement, NGML will provide a firm daily supply of 50MMSCF/D, with an additional 50MMSCF/D as interruptible gas, over an initial 10-year period, with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians View Religious Leaders As More Trustworthy, Less Corrupt Than Public Institutions
Afrobarometer
Most citizens express tolerant attitudes toward people of other religions. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints DGs for Three Agencies, Daniel Bwala As Spokesperson
Premium Times
The Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media, Daniel Bwala, is a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Board Didn't Recommend Naira Redesign to Buhari, Witness Tells Court in Emefiele's Trial
Premium Times
Mr Emefiele and Mr Buhari adamantly stuck to the Naira redesign policy despite the chaos, widespread disruption it caused weeks to the 2023 general elections and severe pains it… Read more »
Nigeria: EU Launches Scheme On Out-of-School Children in Northern Nigerian States
Premium Times
The programme, to be implemented by Save the Children, Plan International and DAG, targets out-of-school children in Kano, Jigawa and Sokoto Read more »
Nigeria: Former Niger Senator Tasks Govs to Emulate Bago in Food Security, Road Construction, Good Governance
This Day
Former Niger State first lady and senator representing Niger-South senatorial district from 2007-2015, Zainab Kure, has called on all state governors to emulate their Niger State… Read more »
Nigeria: Plan International Nigeria Marks 10 Years, Donates N80m to Eight Youth Organisations
This Day
In commemorating its 10th anniversary, Girls and children's rights organisation, Plan International Nigeria, has donated overa N80 million to eight youth-led organisations in… Read more »
Nigeria: 16-Day Activism - Women Affairs Minister Canvasses All-Inclusive Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
This Day
Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Thursday in Abuja, called on Nigerian women, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), private sectors and other stakeholders… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerians Can Avoid High Electricity Bills - Disco Boss
Premium Times
She also highlighted the benefit of prepaid meters, which allow customers to monitor their consumption in real-time. Read more »
Nigeria: Human Rights Complaints Surge By 27% Amid Economic Hardship - NHRC
Premium Times
The NHRC said October had the highest number of killings and abductions. Read more »
Ghana: France President Honours President Akufo-Addo With 'Grand Officier De La Légion d'Honneur' in France
GhanaToday
Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been conferred with the prestigious title of Grand Officier de la Légion d'Honneur by President Macron. Read more »
Africa: 24 Million Adults Living With Diabetes in Africa - WHO
Leadership
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 24 million adults in Nigeria and other African countries are currently living with diabetes, and half of the cases are… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Reps' Move to Establish 16 New Health Institutions
Leadership
The Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate has warned against the duplication of health institutions across the country in the face of scarce resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Establishment of New Disaster Relief Fund - Shettima
Premium Times
The vice president explained that the fund would provide immediate assistance to disaster victims nationwide. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Korede Are 'Baba Gbenro' Is Dead
Premium Times
He was famous for playing "Baba Gbenro" in the Mount Zion YouTube series "Abattoir". Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Tells Rangers to Intensify Crackdown On Poachers, Illegal Miners in Adamawa, Taraba
Premium Times
The minister said Nigeria faces challenges in protecting it's rich biodiversity Read more »
Liberia: Office of Ombudsman Losses Against WAEC Liberia
New Dawn
The Office of the Ombudsman lost a legal battle against the West African Examination Council (WAEC) at the Monrovia city court. Read more »
Liberia: First Lady Boakai Inspires Graduates At Ame University
New Dawn
First Lady Mrs. Katumu Boakai encourages members of the 24th Graduating Class of the African Methodist Episcopal University to remain steadfast in their pursuit of higher… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Entrepreneur Wins Prestigious U.S. Business Award
FrontPageAfrica
The business world celebrates another inspiring milestone for a Liberian-owned enterprise, as Menwon Plumbing and Drain Services of Worcester, Massachusetts, has been awarded the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Army Chief Lagbaja's Remains Arrive Abuja
Premium Times
His body arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja precisely at 12:16 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N101.4bn Fraud - Court Issues Fresh Hearing Notice for Yahaya Bello's Arraignment
Premium Times
The court issued the fresh hearing notice following Mr Bello's repeated failure to appear for arraignment on charges of fraud involving N101.4 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases of Diabetes Globally
Premium Times
WHO's Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said there has been an increase in the number of diabetes cases over the past three decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Hollywood Filmmakers Partner Kunle Afolayan to Train Young Nigerian Filmmakers
Premium Times
The collaboration, which the United States Embassy in Nigeria introduced, was officially launched in Lagos. Read more »
