June 27
Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack On Police Station, Kill Five Terrorists in Ebonyi - Army
Premium Times
The army said troops engaged the terrorists in a hot pursuit, leading to an intense gun battle, which resulted in the elimination of five of them. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Construction, Household Programme, Prioritises Sokoto-Badagry Highway [press release]
Premium Times
The programme also includes the delivery of N50,000 uplift grants each to 100,000 families per state for three months. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Slams Activists, Says They Don't Do Well in Office
Premium Times
"Activists have failed. We have seen activists that were given appointments, and yet they failed. When you were a senator, how did you perform? What was your performance as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ex-Nigerian Governor Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
Premium Times
The former governor, who is a biochemistry lecturer, lamented Africa's vulnerability to climate change despite contributing less than 15 per cent to global pollution. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Chairman Orders Arrest of Officers for Assaulting Woman During Hotel Raid
Premium Times
The EFCC chair ordered the operatives' arrest after a video clip capturing some of their activities during their raid on the Lagos hotel went viral on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Upgrade of Ibadan Airport
Premium Times
Mr Makinde said they have completed the 500,000-litre aviation fuel storage and dispensing facility, which has been concessioned to Bovas Group. Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Commits $45 M to Liberia's Renewable Energy
New Republic
The World Bank Group Tuesday, June 25, 2024, announced the approval of a second disbursement of $45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Rollout of Construction, Household Support Programme
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all thr six geo-political zones in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Private Jets Being Used for Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking - Keyamo
Leadership
The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, said operations of private aircraft have become worrisome as they have been used for money laundering, drug… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Reconsiders Strike Threat After Meeting With Govt
Daily Trust
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, says the union is reconsidering its recent decision to shut down the university campuses… Read more »
Ghana: New Investigation Details How Politically-Connected Ghanaians Acquired Real Estate in Dubai With 'Dirty Money'
Accra Times
Of the 21 Africans mentioned in the report, four are Ghanaians - notably, former MP and Minister of Roads and Highways, Inusah Fuseini. Mr. Fuseini is said own 20 properties valued… Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Admits Into Evidence Jakpa's Letter of Dismissal From the Military
Accra Times
During the course of this trial, the prosecution has maintained that Jakpa was sacked from the army - an action they say is a dent on his character and speaks to a pattern of… Read more »
Ghana: Kenya Protests - Lessons for Ghana and the Need for Thoughtful Demonstrations [opinion]
Accra Times
An uprising, protest, or riot in Ghana,( with the intensity of those happening in Kenya currently) just three months before an election and the formation of a new government, is… Read more »
Nigeria: It's a Scam! Nigerian Artist Davido Not Giving Away Data, Airtime to Celebrate His Wedding
Africa Check
It's a scam! Nigerian artist Davido not giving away data, airtime to celebrate his wedding Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Nigerian Military Academy Initiation Goes Viral With False Claim It Shows 'Africans Selling Africans' to Work in DRC Mines
Africa Check
Video of Nigerian military academy initiation goes viral with false claim it shows 'Africans selling Africans' to work in DRC mines Read more »
Mali: ICC Conviction of Al Hassan for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Provides a Measure of Justice for Victims [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the decision of the Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to convict Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz for some of the war crimes and crimes against humanity… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 1,993 Hostages, Kill 2,245 Terrorists, Arrest 3,682 in 3 Months - DHQ
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations across the country have rescued 1,993 hostages, killed 2,245 terrorists and arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists in… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Governors in Closed Door Meeting Over Economy, Minimum Wage
Daily Trust
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governors and some members of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu economic team are currently meeting in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Let States Pay According to Their Abilities - Southern Governors
Daily Trust
The Southern Governors' Forum has called for the consideration of the cost of living and ability of each state to pay the new minimum wage. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia People's Democratic Party Withdraws Coalition for Democratic
FrontPageAfrica
The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has faced another setback as the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), one of its constituent political parties, has withdrawn following… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget Till December
This Day
The Senate on Thursday extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2023 budget until 31, December 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Kastina Records 118 Suspected Cases of Cholera
Premium Times
The director of epidemiology, Mr Suleiman, said the state has activated appropriate measures to tackle the outbreak, noting that it is a state clarified as high risk for cholera by… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Grant Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriation Act
Premium Times
The lawmakers approved President Tinubu's request after a 30-minute closed-door session that followed the rowdy plenary session earlier in the day. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Stop Production of Same-Sex, Pornographic Films' - NFVCB Warns Filmmakers
Premium Times
The Board says the warning follows reported cases of covert activities by some filmmakers and content creators. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Mentions Plan to Build Ultra-Modern Hospital for Lawmakers, Lists Achievements of 10th Senate
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio urged senators to focus on the welfare of the people in their actions and decisions during the second legislative year. Read more »