June 27
Nigeria: Stop Advising Peter Obi to Leave LP, Party Officer Cautions Supporters
Premium Times
Many members of Peter Obi's support base, popularly called the 'Obidients', have recently called on him to leave the LP amid a leadership crisis rocking the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker Tam Fiofori Is Dead
Premium Times
Tam Fiofori, a writer, critic, and media consultant, died on Tuesday at 82. Read more »
Nigeria: MPC Committed to Aggressively Tackling Inflation - Cardoso
Premium Times
Mr Cardoso also said the CBN is "relatively pleased" with the progress it has made in stabilising the naira Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigerian Govt, Citizens Should Do to Prevent Chemical Explosions - Experts
Premium Times
Nigeria has witnessed a series of devastating chemical explosions, which, experts say, can be curbed through responsible use of chemicals and firm regulatory and enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Discontinues Price Verification System for Form 'M' Applications
Premium Times
Form M is required for all importers bringing goods into Nigeria with foreign currency. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Stakeholders Task Parents, Teachers On Precautionary Measures
Leadership
Stakeholders have called on parents and teachers to implement preventive measures as schools reopened (after midterm break) in Lagos amid the cholera outbreak. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has Reinforced Citizens' Confidence, Trust in Govt - Agbese
Leadership
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has commended President Bola Tinubu for restoring confidence, equality, and trust in the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Kyari's Efforts On Refinery Take-Off, Increased Crude Production in Line With Tinubu's Agenda - Group
Leadership
A support group of President Bola Tinubu administration known as Renewed Hope Agenda Support Group has said that efforts of the GCEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company… Read more »
Liberia: Kush Cannabis No. 1 Killer in Liberia
New Dawn
The dangerous substance Kush Cannabis is said to be gradually increasing daily in Liberia as one of the most harmful narcotics, killing youths in African countries, reports the… Read more »
Liberia: Nocal & TGS Penned Deal
New Dawn
TGS says this initiative will rejuvenate the remaining 2D and 3D data in Liberia's prospective Basins. Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Collaborates With WB to Strengthen Justice Reforms
New Dawn
The World Bank Governance Global Practice organizes the program and brings together over two hundred partners, leaders, and legal practitioners. Read more »
Liberia: Lions Club Int'l Elects First Liberian Governor
New Dawn
A Liberian has been elected for the first time as Governor of District# 40382, Region 4, of the International Lions Club. Read more »
Liberia: AFL Soldiers Disrobed
New Dawn
The High Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) administratively discharges three personnel for the "Good of the Service and for conduct not in keeping with AFL standards and… Read more »
Nigeria: Beauty Queen Advocates Menstrual Hygiene in Nigerian Schools
Premium Times
The campaign also featured talks on the need to avoid violence especially fighting between students of different schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Kalgwai Fishing Festival Set to Boost Tourism, Economic Growth in Jigawa
Premium Times
The biggest fish caught at the colourful festival weighed 100 kilograms, followed by 90 and 80 kilograms, respectively. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Achieves 96% Financial Inclusion Exceeding Its 5-Year Target
Accra Times
Ghana has achieved 96% financial inclusion according to a Ministry of Finance document, exceeding a year target set in 2018 Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Suspects Found With Voters' Cards After 2023 Presidential Election Are Igbos
Africa Check
No evidence suspects found with voters' cards after 2023 presidential election are Igbos Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Gives $2 Million in Aid to Red Cross, WFP
Premium Times
The Nigerian Red Cross, which aims to reach 3,500 households in Adamawa, Anambra, Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi and Rivers states, got a cheque of $906,205. Read more »
Nigeria: How Anambra Security Votes Money Moved to Private Companies Under Ex-Governor Obiano - Witnesses
Premium Times
Mr Obiano faces nine charges of diversion of over N4 billion from the Anambra State Government's security votes account in his last five years in office. Read more »
Liberia: Maryland Shuts Down Four Mining Companies
New Dawn
On several occasions, the residents alleged, the Chinese nationals mining in that area allegedly extended an apology for violating the community's tradition. Read more »
Nigeria: Form 'M' No Longer Requires PVs - CBN
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the discontinuation of the Price Verification System (PVS), saying effective July 1, 2024, Form 'M' would be validated without the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Parents' Illiteracy Contributes to Out-of-School Children Menace
Daily Trust
The low literacy rate among adults and youths has become a serious concern as experts deduced that it also contributes to the high number of out-of-school children (OSC) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Rustle Chief Imam's 73 Cows in Kaduna
Daily Trust
Bandits have rustled 73 cows belonging to the chief imam of Gidan-Makeri, Malam Ibrahim Zubairu, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: 540 Killed in 2 Months in Benue - Amnesty International
Daily Trust
Amnesty International, on Wednesday reported that at least 540 people had been killed within the first two months of this year by armed invaders in rural communities of four local… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly Over N432bn Probe Report
Daily Trust
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has sued the state House of Assembly over the latter's claim that N432 billion was siphoned during his eight-year administration,… Read more »