November 07
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 100 in Zamfara, Priest in Imo
Leadership
No fewer than 100 people are reported to have been abducted by bandits in five villages under Wanke District of Gusau local government area of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Confirms Presence of New Terrorists' Group in Sokoto, Kebbi
Daily Trust
The military high command has confirmed the presence of a new terrorists' group known as 'Lukarawas' in Sokoto and Kebbi states, which it says has been exacerbating the security… Read more »
Nigeria: Leaders Unite Against Gender-Based Violence
Daily Trust
The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), a Nigerian non-profit organization, has organized a two-day training for Imams and Muslim Opinion Leaders (MOLs) from Kaduna… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Over 50 People in Zamfara
Daily Trust
Bandits on Wednesday abducted over 50 persons at Wanke and Gurusu villages of Gusau and Gummi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: What Trump's Victory Portends for Nigeria's Economy - Analyst [analysis]
Daily Trust
A senior market analyst at FXTM, Lukman Otunuga, yesterday said the victory of Donald Trump in the United States presidential election may pressure oil prices and trigger inflation… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Peasants in Zamfara
Vanguard
....Including chief imam who regained freedom recently from captivity Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Did Everything Possible to Save Lagbaja's Life - Acting Coas
Vanguard
...Says Lagbaja needs to be celebrated for his dedication Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Celebrates Membership of OIF in Accra
Ghanaian Times
The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has assured that the government will collaborate with the Alliance Françaises to educate… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Prepares for Election Into International Maritime Organisation
Vanguard
Nigeria is set to contest for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C, a strategic move with significant potential for both the country and… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Seek End to Petrol Importation
Leadership
A coalition of civil society organisations has called for the end of importing petroleum products to support the country's local refineries. Read more »
Nigeria: Excitement As Parents of Released Protesters Visit Facility
Leadership
Some parents of the August 1st protesters released to the Kano State government have expressed happiness over their children's return. Read more »
Nigeria: Road Accidents - Forty-Three People Die in 10 Months in Imo - FRSC
Premium Times
The agency disclosed this on Thursday in Owerri. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Afraid of EFCC, Will Hand Over Myself If They Call Me - Obaseki
Vanguard
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has said he is ready to willingly submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission if the anti-graft agency would need… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - Who Can Declare an MP's Seat Vacant? a Legal Scholar Unpacks the Dispute Between Parliament and the Supreme Court [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The parliament and supreme court of Ghana are locked in a dispute over which of them has authority to determine the issue of parliamentary vacancies. Read more »
Africa: Unusual Reasons Africa Wanted Trump to Win, By Azu Ishiekwene [opinion]
Premium Times
I understand wealthy US citizens and conservatives of the evangelical hue rooting for Donald Trump. The rich believe he would loosen regulations and protect them and their… Read more »
Nigeria: New Terror Group Emerges in Northwest Nigeria - DHQ
Premium Times
He said that the terrorists began incursions into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi states from the Niger Republic. Read more »
Ghana: Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs Congratulates Shirley Ayorkor Botchway
Ghanaian Times
The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, for her election as the Secretary… Read more »
Ghana: Inflation in October Increases Marginally to 22.1 Percent
Ghanaian Times
The country's year-on-year inflation rate rose marginally to 22.1 per cent in October 2024 from 21.5 per cent in September, 2024. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Launches 2 Sickle Cell Policies in Accra
Ghanaian Times
Two national policies that seek to strengthen sickle cell disease (SCD) care and advance Ghana's quest for vaccine self-reliance for a healthier population have been launched in… Read more »
Ghana: We Cannot Win Galamsey War Without Commitment - Ken Ashigbey
Ghanaian Times
The fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey will never be won if Ghanaians fail to show strong commitment against it, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convenor of Ghana… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms Emergence of New Terrorists' Group in Northwest
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists group known as 'Lukarawas', exacerbating insecurity in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt to Reward Compliant Firms for Sustainable Environment
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to hold industrial pollution abatement award ceremony among industries for ensuring and promoting public safety in the State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Youngest Female Lawmaker Says Parliamentary Training Is Essential
Leadership
Nigeria's youngest female lawmaker, Hon Rukayat Shittu, representing Owode Onire constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly has traveled to France for the Organisation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Reached to Kemi Badenoch Without Response - Abike Dabiri
Leadership
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has shared that her office has made attempts to reach out to Kemi Badenoch, the newly… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - We Survived On Beans, Garri for 68 Days in Kuje Prison - Released Protesters
Daily Trust
Discharged protesters released to the Kaduna State Governor, Malam Uba Sani, have narrated how they survived on beans and garri during their 68 days stay at the Kuje prison in… Read more »
