November 07
Nigeria: FRSC Warns Against Reckless Driving, As Crash Claims Life in Lagos
Vanguard
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, says a fatal accident involving multiple vehicles on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed… Read more »
Liberia: On Cusp of Climate Negotiations, European Union (EU) to Axe Successful Forest Trade Treaties with African Nations [press release]
Sustainable Development Institute
Despite challenging context of poverty, climate change, rising debt and a Europe distracted by conflicts elsewhere, Cameroon and Liberia taking heroic steps to protect their… Read more »
Uganda: Nigerian Gospel Star Dunsin Oyekan Coming to Uganda
Nile Post
Dunsin Oyekan, known for his passionate and uplifting worship, will lead attendees in a powerful worship session. His soulful melodies and inspiring lyrics have captivated… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Capsize - NIWA Rescues 2 Sand Miners On Transit in Calabar
Vanguard
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Calabar Area Office, has rescued two sand miners whose boat capsized on transit. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Borno Minors Still in Custody - Defence Lawyer
Daily Trust
Three minors detained in Borno State for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest remain in custody despite a recent directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu;… Read more »
Nigeria: Report Cases of Dangerous Driving, FRSC Tells Passengers
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged passengers to report commercial drivers driving dangerously as 80 per cent of vehicles involved in road crashes were commercial… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - It's Time for Peter Obi to Make Decision On Merger, Says Group
This Day
A socio-political group, the Collective Movement (TCM) yesterday argued that the time was ripe for Nigerians to know about the much-talked-about proposed merger of some opposition… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Osimhen Returns As Ekong, Lookman, 20 Others Invited for Benin, Rwanda
This Day
Reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has returned to the Super Eagles' after he missed the first leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya and the reverse… Read more »
Nigeria: 168 of 405 Inmates in Suleja Correctional Centre Awaiting Trial, Says Deputy Controller
This Day
Out of 405 inmates currently at the Suleja Correctional Center, 168 of them are said to be persons "Awaiting Trial". Read more »
Nigeria: Students Accuse Sokoto Special Adviser of Withholding Tuition Funds
Vanguard
Over 700 students from Sokoto State have accused the Special Adviser on Student Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Muhammad Salame, of failing to settle their tuition fees despite funds being… Read more »
Liberia: 'Hunger Is Killing Us' - Physically Challenged Cry for Employment
Liberian Investigator
People with Disabilities (PWDs) make up 16 percent of Liberia's population, according to Unicef. However, challenges continue to abound for them. Read more »
Liberia: Government Owes Logging Communities U.S.$9m, Report Finds
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government owes large-scale Logging-affected communities approximately US$9 million in land rental for hot, dark forests, covering a million hectares, a new report has… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Personnel to Wear Black Band in Tribute to Late Coas for Seven Days - Lagbaja
Premium Times
The Federal Government had on Wednesday ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast to mourn the deceased COAS, who was appointed on 19 June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorised Inter-Border Communities in Niger, Kaduna Mourn Army Chief Lagbaja
Premium Times
Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, while serving as General Officer Commanding, I Division Kaduna, led operations against groups terrorising border communities in Birnin Gwari,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Women Run - Organisers Thrilled With Massive Turnout As Foreign Runners Arrive
Premium Times
Coordinator Tayo Popoola expressed delight at the response while emphasising the need for control to maintain the event's integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 10, Burn Homes in Niger
Premium Times
Eyewitnesses said the bandits set homes and goods ablaze during the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Thursday
Premium Times
NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension. Read more »
Africa: Experts Converge in Lagos to Discuss Africa's Preparedness Against Global Health Threats
Premium Times
The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Extends Hypertension Screening, Urges Residents to Take Advantage
Premium Times
The health commissioner recently revealed that 30 per cent of the state's residents suffer from hypertension, with 70 per cent unaware of their condition. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Seek to Dismiss Dangote Refinery's Suit
Premium Times
The marketers requested that the court dismiss Dangote's claims, insisting that competitive practices are essential to Nigeria's economic health and the oil sector's viability. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Must Hold Govt Accountable for Quality Healthcare - Minister
Premium Times
Mr Pate said while strides have been made in healthcare affordability and insurance coverage, achieving universal access to quality healthcare remains an ongoing challenge. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Approves New Minimum Wage for Workers
Premium Times
Mr Oyelade said the new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee which comprises top government and labour… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Urges Citizens' Participation in Anti-Corruption Fight
Leadership
Chairman of Open Africa Foundation, Mr Tunji Aworinde, has called for citizens' participation in the fight against corruption, saying fighting corruption requires collective effort… Read more »
Nigeria: Rector of the Minor Seminary Is Free - He Had Offered Himself As a Hostage in Exchange for Two Students
Agenzia Fides
Father Thomas Oyode, the rector of the minor seminary in Agenegabode in the Etsako East district of Edo State in southern Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday 27 October, is free.… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorist Leaders Begging to Surrender - Nigerian Military
Premium Times
"We are opening a surrendering corridor for that purpose." Read more »