June 16
Nigeria: Court Orders Federal Govt to Register NANTS As New Varsity Workers' Union
Leadership
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to register the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities (NANTS) as a trade… Read more »
Gambia: Suspected Migrant Boat Catches Fire Off North Bank Coast, Several Injured
The Point
Several suspected migrants sustained burn injuries after a boat believed to be carrying migrants caught fire in the early hours of Monday at Nuimi Bunyadu in the North Bank Region,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 12 Girls From Prostitution in Lagos
Leadership
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued 12 girls between the ages of 12 and 16 from a suspected prostitution ring and launched investigations to unravel the network behind the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku-Amaechi Ticket Will End Tinubu's Presidency in 2027 - - Bolaji Abdullahi
Vanguard
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed confidence that the party's presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Sells Drug Barons' Assets for N6.1bn, Sends Warning to Criminal Networks
This Day
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major financial blow to drug trafficking syndicates, raising over N6.1 billion from the auction of properties… Read more »
Ghana: Ken Ofori-Atta Remains Subject to Extradition Proceedings Despite US Residency Report - OSP
Ghanaian Times
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, remains subject to extradition proceedings despite reports that he has been… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana-Peru Arts Contest Returns to Strengthen Cultural Ties
Ghanaian Times
The Embassy of Peru in Ghana has launched the second edition of the Ghana-Peru Arts Contest, a cultural initiative aimed at deepening friendship and artistic exchange between the… Read more »
Ghana: US Immigration Court Grants Ken Ofori-Atta's Green Card Petition - His Lawyers Confirm
Ghanaian Times
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has had his Green Card (I-485) petition granted by a United States Immigration Court, according to his lawyers. Read more »
Gambia: Opposition Coalition Talks Reignite Debate Over Halifa Sallah's Legacy & Lessons of 2016
Foroyaa
As opposition parties intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of The Gambia's 2026 presidential election, a growing debate has emerged over whether a new coalition can… Read more »
Gambia: Concerns Grow Over Structural Defects At D31.7 Million Bundung High Court Complex
Foroyaa
The newly constructed Bundung High Court Complex has reportedly developed structural defects, raising concerns about the quality of the D31.7 million project and forcing the… Read more »
Africa: Faye-Sonko Fallout, IMF and Lessons for Africa
This Day
We had warned in April 2024 that the political partnership between President Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Senegal might not stand the test of time. Their… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Output Rise, Nigeria Underproduces Crude Oil By 35.3m Barrels in 5 Months
This Day
Nigeria produced about 35.3 million barrels less crude oil and condensate than projected in its 2026 budget between January and May, highlighting the gap between the government's… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Lists Tincan, Apapa Port On Global Top 20 Improved Ports
This Day
The continuous improvement paradigm of the Dantsoho-led management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has received global acknowledgement as the World Bank has named Nigeria's… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Oil Industry - More Companies, Fewer Barrels
This Day
Nigeria has been celebrating a remarkable transformation in its oil and gas company register with the number of upstream operators rising from less than 10 in 2010 to 117 today,… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - a Ballot Without Women Candidates
Premium Times
In Ekiti's 2026 race, all the political parties nominated men for the top job. Women appeared only as running mates in a handful of parties. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Officer Killed in Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Operation - Governor Makinde
Premium Times
Mr Makinde said the officer was killled during the rescue operations aimed at securing the release of the kidnap victims. Read more »
Africa: Western Troops Have Been Expelled From Africa's Sahel - So Why Are Italy's Carabinieri Still There? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Western forces have largely beat a hasty retreat from Africa's coup-prone Sahel region in recent years. Read more »
Nigeria: Stablecoins Become Growing Cross-Border Channel in Nigeria
Daba Finance
Stablecoins are becoming a major cross-border payment channel in Nigeria as households and small businesses use dollar-linked digital tokens to move money faster and at lower cost. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Boss Queiroz Hails Spirit of Players Ahead of Panama Clash At World Cup
RFI
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players willingness to be flexible to different ideas as they went through their final preparations for their opening game at the 2026… Read more »
Africa: France Punish Missed Chances As Senegal Fall in 2026 World Cup Opener
CAF
Senegal produced a performance full of courage, quality and ambition, but were ultimately punished by the ruthless efficiency of France as the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1… Read more »
Ghana: Poor Road to Dump Site Leaves Tricycle Operators Stranded
Ghanaian Times
Poor road conditions leading to the only waste disposal site at Lower McCarthy Hill in the Weija Gbawe Municipality have left thousands of refuse tricycle operators stranded,… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Coach Queiroz Enters Record Books With 5th Successive World Cup
Ghanaian Times
Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week. Read more »
Ghana: National Chief Imam Calls for National Prayers for Black Stars
Ghanaian Times
THE National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has called for national prayers for the senior national team, the Black Stars, as they play their first match on Wednesday,… Read more »
Ghana: Old Flood Control Methods Ineffective · Dredging Drains, Partial Demolitions Inadequate - Prof. Oteng-Ababio
Ghanaian Times
A Professor at the Department of Geography and Resource Development at the University of Ghana, Professor Martin Oteng-Ababio, has called for a fundamental shift in the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: A Nation Under Strain
Leadership
Nigeria confronts today not a succession of misfortunes but something altogether more menacing: a convergence of them. Across this vast, fractious republic, insecurity, hunger, the… Read more »
