November 24
Nigeria: Ibrahim Gambari, the Iconic Scholar-Diplomat, At 80 [opinion]
Vanguard
IF Nigeria, our country, were to have been a place where ideas rule - as they do in developed countries and many emerging markets - men like Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari CFR… Read more »
November 23
Nigeria: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 - Nigeria's Fight Against the 'Superbugs' [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
"In the century since Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin in a laboratory in London, antibiotics have become a mainstay of medicine, transforming once-deadly infections… Read more »
Nigeria: Ghari PHC - Ambulance Equipment and Staffing Crisis Threaten Community Health [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Ghari Primary Health Centre, the lifeline in the rural town of Ghari Local Government Area (LGA), Kano, is challenged by severe staffing shortages and an inadequately equipped… Read more »
November 22
Nigeria: Nigeria Hopes for Extradition of Separatist Leader, but Analysts Are Skeptical
VOA
Nigerian military authorities are praising the arrest of separatist leader Simon Ekpa in Finland on Thursday. Ekpa was arrested along with four others for alleged terror-related… Read more »
Nigeria: Reeling Back Nigeria's Hunger Emergency
WFP
WFP and partners call for collective action to prevent catastrophic food insecurity in Africa's most populous country Read more »
Liberia: Lawmakers of 'Majority Bloc' Elect New Speaker
Liberian Investigator
Amid a legal challenge from Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa at the Supreme Court, the breakaway group of lawmakers at the House of Representatives has controversially elected… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Convenes Experts In Accra To Update The Regional Infrastructure Master Plan [press release]
Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a high-level consultative meeting in Accra to deliberate on the update of its Regional Infrastructure Master Plan… Read more »
Liberia: War Crimes Courts Supposed to Bring Inclusive Justice but Victims Say They Are Being Excluded
FrontPageAfrica
It's a mantra repeated by government officials, activists and the international community: Liberia's victims and survivors must be at the heart of efforts to bring justice for… Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade in Fresh Feud With Cool FM, Accuses Them of Blacklisting Her Music
Premium Times
'... God, go still give me food. You're beefing an artiste for one full year over your event. I didn't go, too. I apologised and even called your oga him dey form oga no even reply… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inaugurates 80 Educational Projects Across the Country
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has simultaneously commissioned the refurbished Saint Barnabas Anglican Junior High School in Accra and 80 other educational infrastructure… Read more »
Liberia: One House, Two Speakers?
Liberian Observer
There is a single House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, the seat of the Liberian government, but there are certainly two Speakers now available for a single seat at the Lower… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Goes Solo On Budget Hearings Process
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Senate has chosen to proceed independently with the budget review process due to the ongoing leadership crisis within the House, which has led to the delay in the… Read more »
Nigeria: On Reuters' Spurious Allegations Against Nigerian Military in North-East
This Day
The National Human Rights Commission's panel set up to investigate the allegations by an international news medium, Reuters, of unprofessional and inhuman war in the Northeast… Read more »
Ghana: Security Expert Cautions Against Influx of Firearms Into Country
Ghanaian Times
A security consultant, Professor Kwesi Aning, has raised the alarm over the growing sophistication of firearms entering the country, particularly during election years. Read more »
Ghana: Police Chief Wants Partnership With Media Ahead of Elections
Ghanaian Times
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has urged the media to work closely with the police to curb misinformation and disinformation before, during and… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Judgement Against Rivers LG Election
Vanguard
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the judgement that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters register to the Rivers State… Read more »
Liberia: Guinean National's Extradition Chocks Govt
New Republic
The extradition of a Guinean national, Ibrahima Khalil Cherif is said to be chocking the Liberian Government as lawyers representing the legal interest of the country have been… Read more »
Nigeria: Reforms Weakened Nigerians' Purchasing Power but We'll Prioritise Social Investment Programmes - Tinubu [press release]
Premium Times
While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians' purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Boss Elected Chair of West African Ports Association
Premium Times
Mr Dantsoho said the recognition represents a significant milestone in the continuing march of West and Central Africa Maritime states towards global competitiveness and delivery… Read more »
Liberia: LRA, Partners Observe National Students Tax Day to Promote Tax Education and Compliance Among Youth
FrontPageAfrica
As part of efforts to foster tax consciousness among Liberia's youth, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), in collaboration with the USAID-LEAD Activity and the Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja Airports Get Full Certification From NCAA
Vanguard
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja have acquired full certification from the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Reintroduce Rejected Bill On 6-Year Single Term--34 Rep Members
Vanguard
The 34 House of Representatives members who sponsored the bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Increased Food Insecurity, Higher Child Stunting - Report
Leadership
The report of new research that tracked Nigerian households to understand their resilience over time--conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics with support from the World… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Out of 4 Nigerians Want to Migrate - NBS
Leadership
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says one out of four individuals between ages 15 years and above would like to leave their communities permanently or at least temporarily. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 18,872 Cyber Attacks Monthly - Report
Leadership
Nigeria is facing a significant surge in cyber threats, recording 18,872 cyber attacks monthly, according to a recent report. This alarming statistic highlights Nigeria's position… Read more »
