April 23
Nigeria: Ondo APC Primary - Set Aside Personal Ambitions for Greater Good, OCM Urges Akinfolarin, Oke
Vanguard
The Ondo State Conscience Movement (OCM) has called on the runners-up in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary, Mayowa Akinfolarin and Olusola Oke, to put the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Service of EFCC's Charge On Ex-Gov Bello's Lawyer
Vanguard
Following the absence of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his arraignment, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the… Read more »
Liberia: House Endorses Audit
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has approved an audit by the General Auditing Committee (GAC) in a move to enhance accountability and transparency. This decision, led by Cllr. J.… Read more »
Liberia: Illicit Miner Sues Villagers, Exposing His Own Crimes
Liberian Observer
The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave: armed robbery and terroristic threat. Read more »
Liberia: INCHR Commissioner Faces Probe Over 30-Yr Old Man's Death
Liberian Observer
The Liberia National Police (LNP) is set to investigate Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) Commissioner Mohammed Fahnbulleh in connection with the death of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Murdered Professor
Premium Times
The university described Mr Olomojobi as "a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught." Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Enugu Electricity Market to State Govt
Premium Times
NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 October 2024 Read more »
Liberia: AML CEO Kick-Starts 'Community School Supply Initiative
New Republic
Over the weekend, Jozephus Coenen, the CEO of ArcelorMittal-Liberia, launched another round of ArcelorMittal-Liberia's 'Community School Supply Initiative.' Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania - the Latest Target in EU Migration Control [analysis]
ISS
Instead of serving as shields for Europe, African countries should pursue a common approach that puts their citizens first. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Renew Social Contract With Citizens, UN Tells Nigeria, Others
Daily Trust
The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Ms Amina Mohammed, suggested that one of the ways to remove the engenders of terrorism on the continent is for Africa to work to… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Grid Collapse Persists in Nigeria - TCN
Premium Times
The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service delivery and the incessant collapse of the national grid Read more »
Ethiopia: Save the Children Open Call for Innovation Partners to Help More Children Receive Vaccinations in Ethiopia and Nigeria [press release]
savethechildren_uk
The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator is open for applications from community-based organisations, and from local and national NGOs, research teams, social enterprises and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes May 17 to Rule On Detained Binance Executive's Request for Bail
Vanguard
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 17 to determine whether a top official of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently in prison custody,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games - NNPC Makes Bright Start in Tennis, Volleyball [press release]
Premium Times
In tennis, NNPC's Awin Ganjang defeated Ibrahim Afuye of SEPLAT in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in the men's singles. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC, Yahaya Bello and the Law [document]
This Day
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Liberia: Liberia to Host First African Surf Tour 2024
New Dawn
Liberia prepares to host its first international surf competition. Read more »
Liberia: LCAA and Bagasoo Conduct Training On Safety Concerns
New Dawn
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) and the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) conduct training on Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC) at… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Warns Donated Drug Sellers
New Dawn
This month, USAID said 90% of pharmacies here were selling medicines that have been donated to Liberia, causing the lack of drugs in many government-run health facilities. Read more »
Liberia: Family Battle for Grand Gedeh Representative Seat
New Dawn
The death of Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #1 Representative-elect E. Madison Gwion has necessitated the district by-election due today, 23 April 2024. Read more »
Liberia: Commerce Inspector Arrested for Stolen Rice
New Dawn
Police apprehend Commerce Inspector in Ganta, for stolen rice. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Govt Announces 18 Years As Minimum Age for Tertiary Education
Premium Times
"The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination." Read more »
Niger: U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
VOA
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
Gambia: Over 200 Communities to Benefit From U.S.$66 Million Electricity Project
The Point
The National Water and Electronic Company (NAWEC) with funding from the World Bank last week laid a foundation stone for a US$66 million electricity project called ECOREAP, which… Read more »
Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations? [analysis]
ISS
Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations. Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Troubled Over Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards
New Republic
The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) through its Acting National Chairman, Atty. Janga A. Kowo has expressed grave concern over what it terms as mass dismissal,… Read more »