June 14
Nigeria: Obi - Nigerian Citizens' Failure to Take Ownership of Electoral Process Encourages Election Rigging [opinion]
This Day
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that elections in Nigeria are often manipulated because citizens fail to take ownership… Read more »
Nigeria: As Pension Assets Deepen Market Influence, Pfas' Exposure to Equities, Govt Securities Rises to N23.87tn
This Day
Nigeria's pension industry has further strengthened its position as a major source of long-term capital for the economy, with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) increasing their… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Rejects Terrorists' Demand for Release of Detained Members, Mourns Gen Abubakar
This Day
President Bola Tinubu yesterday called the bluff of the terrorists saying categorically that his government would not bow to pressure being mounted by them for the release of their… Read more »
Nigeria: At Qgallery, Voices of Eya Evokes a Cultural Reawakening
This Day
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Nigeria: When Anything Becomes Art, What Becomes of Meaning?
This Day
About 25 years ago, a group of young artists from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, arrived in Lagos determined to challenge conventional ideas about art. Mentored by Professor El… Read more »
Nigeria: Abure's Misplaced Bitterness Against Obi
This Day
As the 2027 general election approaches, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Julius Abure, appears to be on a mission to destroy the opposition parties… Read more »
West Africa: 27 Years After, Nigeria's Democracy Still Totters [opinion]
This Day
Nigeria may have maintained 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, but the ideals of democracy remain elusive, Davidson Iriekpen writes Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On INEC Over Data Leak Scandal
This Day
The alleged exposure of the personal data of an actor, Emeka Ike, from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission, through a staff of the commission, has exposed… Read more »
Nigeria: IG's Unenforceable Order On Vehicles Without Number Plates
This Day
Just like his predecessors, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, has given another unenforceable order to the commissioners of police (CPs) and tactical commanders to… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: 2027 Elections - Forensic Institute Calls for 'Stress Test' of INEC's Technology Six Months to Elections
Premium Times
CIFCFIN's Founder and Chairman, Governing Council, Iliyasu Gashinbaki, stated this during the occasion of Democracy Day in Abuja on Friday. Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - Are Mercenaries Efficient Fighting Terrorism ? [analysis]
Centre 4s
Limam NADAWA, Centre des stratégies pour la sécurité du Sahel Sahara, Centre4s.org Read more »
Nigeria: A Foundation to Build On and a Mirror to Grow By - Jude ILO and CSO Sustainability
Premium Times
It felt like sitting across from a professor who breaks things down the way they actually work on the ground. Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Restoring Stability, Pledges Greater Prosperity for Nigerians
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday defended his administration's economic reforms, saying they were necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal strain and lay the foundation for… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 12, 2026
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Senegal: Institut Pasteur de Dakar Sequences the First Human Whole Genomes in the Country and Launches an Early Cancer Detection Platform [press release]
Institut Pasteur de Dakar
First 40 human whole genomes sequenced using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies platforms Institut Pasteur de Dakar launches clinical laboratory and bioinformatics platform,… Read more »
Gambia: Germany Deports Over 1,300 Gambians in Eight Years
The Point
Germany has deported 1,369 Gambians to The Gambia since 2018, with removals increasing sharply over the past three years as German authorities intensify efforts to enforce… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Laments Xenophobic Attacks, Backs Evacuation of Nigerians
Vanguard
West Africa's largest airline, Air Peace, has expressed sadness over the circumstances that necessitated the evacuation of Nigerian citizens in South Africa, describing the… Read more »
Liberia: Ad1194 - Majority of Liberians Consider Emigration but Favour Reducing Entry By Job Seekers, Refugees
Afrobarometer
Interest in moving abroad is highest among citizens with full-time jobs, the most educated, and youth. Read more »
Gambia: Finance Minister Blames Court Processes for Delay in Recovering D27.5m Misused Funds
The Point
Finance Minister Seedy Keita has attributed the slow recovery of more than D27 million in misused public funds to lengthy court proceedings, telling lawmakers that many of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry, Kidnapping Threaten Democracy, Kalejaye Warns Tinubu
Vanguard
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on banditry, kidnapping and all forms of… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity May Shape 2027 Elections, Adeniran Warns
Vanguard
Human rights activist, Mr Debo Adeniran, has warned that Nigeria's persistent security challenges could significantly influence voter decisions in the 2027 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Nigerians Bend, Bleed but Do Not Break - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria's democratic journey has endured decades of trials, stressing that despite challenges, Nigerians have consistently shown resilience and… Read more »
Ghana: Volta Region Cocoa Farmers Receive 400,000 Free Seedlings
Ghanaian Times
Afarinick Company Limited (ACL) has distributed more than 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings free of charge to farmers across the Volta Region to boost cocoa cultivation in the area. Read more »
Liberia: CSA Director General Calls for Constitutional Reform
New Dawn
--As "Strategic Necessity" for Liberia's Future Read more »
Liberia: LMDC Closes Clinics Over Expired Drugs
New Dawn
The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has ordered the immediate closure of Goodwill Clinic and two other private health facilities in Sinkor and New Matadi. Read more »
