June 26
Liberia: Community Radio Association Demands Reinstatement of Station Manager
New Dawn
The Association of Liberia Community Radios, or ALICOR, is demanding the reinstatement of Radio Kakata Manager Jerry Quoi following his suspension by the County Superintendent,… Read more »
Cameroon: 'Cometh the Man, Cometh the Hour' - Komen Clinches African Title in Cameroon
Capital FM
Brian Komen grabbed Kenya's fourth gold medal on the final day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships on Thursday evening in Douala, Cameroon. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Fire Guts Dangote Refinery
Premium Times
"We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant," Mr Chiejina, said Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister
Premium Times
The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Accuses American-Owned Company Firestone Of 'Dehumanizing' Laborers
FrontPageAfrica
It is nearly two years since Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill was sanctioned by the United States government for the alleged commission of multiple acts of corruption and… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Fire Outbreak At Dangote Refinery
Vanguard
There have been a fire outbreak situation on Wednesday at Dangote refinery in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians
Premium Times
In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Residents Jubilant As Terror Kingpin Relocates to Their Area, Praise Him in New Song
Premium Times
A song released in June by some unidentified singers allegedly from Tsafe says Mr Gide's arrival has allowed them to resume farming in the area. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Vows to Dismantle Organized Criminal Network
Foroyaa
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Defence, SeringModou Njie, on the eve of the occasion of the commemoration of the World Drug Day 2024, said the… Read more »
Gambia: Rongo Wants D175 Million From Lawyer Omar Jammeh for Forging Land Documents
Foroyaa
Momodou L Jarju alias Rongo has made a counterclaim against Lawyer Omar Jammeh, who sued him for defamation and breach of contract. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Tinubu Directs FEC to Set Up Committee to Oversee Emergency Operations
Vanguard
·Experts link open defecation to outbreak Read more »
Nigeria: Data Breach Being Investigated By NDPC, Communications Minister Assures
Premium Times
"I have engaged my colleague, the Minister of Interior, who supervises the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and I am aware that his ministry and the agency are on top… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Urges Govt to Prioritise Varsity Education to Curb Brain Drain
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise university education to boost research and academic excellence in the nation's ivory… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, NASS to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act to Beat Expiry Date
Premium Times
The lawmakers are planning to extend the two budgets till 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: 2,600 People Killed in Benue Attacks in One Year - Amnesty International
Premium Times
Mrs Magaji further said 18 out of the 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State were constantly under security threats by armed attackers. Read more »
Africa: 90% of Tramadol Seizures Globally Occur in Africa - UNODC
Premium Times
"More than 90 per cent of tramadol seizures over the past five years worldwide were seized in Africa, predominantly West Africa." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, ASUU Meet to Avert Strike By Lecturers' Union
Premium Times
"The government has spent one year in office and we have not been called for any formal meeting. Today we are having the first formal meeting." Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki Loses Mother, Tinubu Mourns
Premium Times
President Tinubu said Mrs Saraki lived a long and fruitful life as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved guardian and mother to many. Read more »
Nigeria: Zazzau Emir Tasks Women to Embrace Vegetable Farming
Daily Trust
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has urged Northern women to embrace vegetable farming as a means of livelihood. Read more »
Nigeria: Drop Arms, Seek Dialogue, Chief of Army Staff Tells Aggrieved Groups
Daily Trust
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, has appealed to aggrieved Nigerians who have taken up arms against the state to drop their arms and seeks dialogue. Read more »
Nigeria: Second Republic Senator, Kunle Oyero, Dies At 100
Daily Trust
A second Republic Senator, Otunba Kunle Oyero, has died at the age of 100. Read more »
Mali: ICC Convicts Al-Qaida Leader for War Crimes in Mali
VOA
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali from 2012-2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Celebrated Nigerian Artist Zinno Orara Dies At 58
Premium Times
A celebrated figure in the Nigerian art scene, Zinno Orara's vibrant and thought-provoking works garnered international acclaim. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Rallies Support for Tinubu As President's Delegation Pays Him Condolence Visit
Premium Times
"I wish to call on all of us to rally around him and see to it that we salvage this nation together. It's not a game of apportioning blame. It's a game of making this country work,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspects of Ekiti Killings, Mastermind of 2012 Ado-Ekiti Jailbreak
Premium Times
Mr Abutu said that the RRS operatives also arrested one Omotuyi Temitope, the mastermind of the 2012 jailbreak at Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre. Read more »