November 06
Nigeria: 'Your Victory Shows Confidence Americans Have in You', Tinubu Hails Trump
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Read more »
Liberia: Dozens of Armed Thugs Brutalized Man and Attack Unarmed AFL Personnel Over Land Dispute in Louisiana Township
FrontPageAfrica
Louisiana Township, Montserrado, four unarmed soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia, (AFL) were allegedly attacked by a gang of over 25 men, led by Ohmuru Sheriff alias DOC and… Read more »
Nigeria: Etsako East Has Become a Killing Field, LG Chairman Laments
Vanguard
The Executive Chairman of Etsako East local Government Area of Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh has lamented the spate of killings by marauding Fulani herdsmen and militias that… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Investigates Rubber Giant Firestone for Alleged Water Pollution
FrontPageAfrica
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting… Read more »
Africa: WHO Equips Journalists to Spotlight Critical Health Insights From 2023 Ghana's Steps Report
WHO-AFRO
In public health, data serves as a critical foundation for understanding challenges and making informed decisions. Without clear, accurate information, it's difficult for… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Raping Our Women, Benue Community Cries Out
Daily Trust
People of Ukwonyo community in the Ufia Kingdom of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State have raised concerns over going attacks and harassment faced by women at the hands of… Read more »
Nigeria: Afrexim Bank Commits N33bn for Cashew Processing in Nigeria
Daily Trust
The African Export-Import Bank says it is currently providing a N33 billion financing for the establishment of a cashew processing facility in Nigeria as part of efforts to boost… Read more »
Nigeria: UK, Nigeria Agree On Strategic Partnership
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on a strategic partnership that will elevate the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Read more »
Nigeria: My Talent, Not Looks, Got Me Far in Nollywood - Carolyna Hutchings
Premium Times
Born to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother, Carolyna began her acting journey in 2004 and gained the spotlight with her role in Deadly Care. Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Trains 500 Teachers On Human Trafficking
Premium Times
The agency's Director-General, Binta Bello, said this at the opening of a Training of Trainers Workshop for teachers in Colleges of Education in Benue, Delta and Enugu on Wednesday… Read more »
Cameroon: Egypt, Cameroon FMs Highlight Strong Relations, Efforts to Seek Peace in Region
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday 6/11/2024 relations with Cameroon are strong, and historic, extending over several decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian President Says Army Chief Is Dead
VOA
Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country's president. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Vows Legal Fight After Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Halt Parallel Sessions
Liberian Investigator
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has responded to a recent ruling by Associate Justice Yamie Gbeisay, which denied his petition for a writ of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja - Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting [press release]
Premium Times
Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »
Liberia: Project On Community Policing Launched By RAL and Ned
FrontPageAfrica
Rescue Alternatives Liberia (RAL) with funding support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) officially launched the community policing project on Friday November 1,… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Priest Kidnapped in Imo State, Southern Nigeria
Agenzia Fides
Another priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria. He is Fr Emmanuel Azubuike. The priest, who works in the parish of St. Theresa, Obollo, Isiala Mbano, in the southern state of Imo,… Read more »
Liberia: NEC Protest, a Tale Beyond Staff Hazard Benefits
Liberian Observer
The National Elections Commission (NEC) in Liberia, despite receiving widespread praise for its historic conduct of the 2023 legislative and presidential elections, is now facing… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Group Seeks Reparation for Environmental Pollution
Premium Times
Governor Diri led the group to meet with President Tinubu in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja Dies in Lagos At 56
Leadership
The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. He was aged… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnpp's Ajadi Congratulates Trump, Predicts Global Stability Under His Leadership
Daily Trust
Ogun State's 2023 New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) governorship candidate and South West chieftain, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, extended warm congratulations to newly… Read more »
Nigeria: NPC Seeks Collaboration for Sustainable Data
Daily Trust
The National Population Commission (NPC) has expressed its commitment to collaborate with relevant bodies toward achieving sustainable data and statistics in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 45 Journalists Shortlisted for MFWA Fellowship
Daily Trust
45 journalists across four countries in West Africa have been shortlisted for the 2024 Digital Public Infrastructure Fellowship, organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa… Read more »
Ghana: Choose Peace Over Violence - Ibn Chambas
Ghanaian Times
The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns and Chief Mediator on Sudan, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has asked the political parties and their supporters to choose… Read more »
Ghana: 2024 Dec. Polls - Pray for Peace, Stability of Our Country - Prophetess Nkansah II
Ghanaian Times
Christians have been admonished to pray for the continuous peace and stability as the country draws closer to this year's polls. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Commends Citizens for Active Participation in Arrest Agenda Validation
FrontPageAfrica
Town- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan has expressed his gratitude for the significant contributions made by stakeholders at the validation of the draft… Read more »