June 24
Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years
The Point
Galo Saidy, the managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has expressed his vision for the institution, saying he wants it be one of the best… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Alert On Falsified Injection for Infection
Premium Times
NAFDAC noted that detecting and removing the product from circulation is essential to prevent harm to patients Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Public On Unregistered B-Gag Syrup
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about the illegal production and sale of unregistered B-GAG mist pot CIT syrup. Read more »
Nigeria: BRT Violation - 'Laide Bakare Lied - She Was Fined for Disobeying Traffic Law' - Police
Premium Times
"This is police brutality. This is a misuse of power. More than 15 men with guns attacked me and my underage daughter". Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Don't Regret Going Into Politics, I'll Do It Again' - Funke Akindele
Premium Times
The PDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Olajide Adediran, aka Jandor, picked Ms Akindele as his running mate in the 2023 general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Ex-Shell Worker Rescued By Police
Premium Times
The kidnappers had demanded N50 million ransom, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: How $500m 'Nigeria for Women Project' Will Boost Fish Export - Minister
Premium Times
The 'Nigeria for Women Project' project is designed to help ensure better economic opportunities for women, essential for addressing gender inequality. Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Transition Must Not Compromise Economic Needs - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Slow Down Until Nigeria Is Completely Secure - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not rest on its oars until banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity were completely eliminated from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Algon Chair Urges Tinubu, NLC to Halt NULGE Members From Planned Protest
Leadership
Chairman of Rivers State chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Allwell Ihunda, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and the national leadership of… Read more »
Nigeria: Driver Gets Life Jail Term for Defiling, Abduction of Minor in Lagos
Leadership
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja on Monday convicted and sentenced a 24-year-old commercial driver, Abdul Hudu to life… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Former Lagos Speaker of Money Laundering Charges
Premium Times
The trial of the former Lagos State Speaker Ikuforiji on money laundering charges started over 12 years, journeying to and back from the Supreme Court. Read more »
Nigeria: How Armed Robbers Killed Retired Army General in His Abuja Home
Premium Times
Uwem was killed at his home in Sunshine Home Estate, Abuja on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Police Orderly, Driver to Rivers' Traditional Ruler
Premium Times
The incident happened on Saturday, according to an official. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai and Koung's Asset Disclosures Set a High Transparency Benchmark [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
RECENTLY, PRESIDENT JOSEPH Boakai and his Vice President Jeremiah Koung, publicly declared their assets, revealing that the president, who served as vice president under Ellen… Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate Mysterious Deaths Linked to Alleged Drug Abuse
Foroyaa
Officers of Kotu Police Station are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dunes Night Club in Palma Rima on… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Establishment of Childcare Facilities in Nigerian Workplaces
Premium Times
Gender equality and work-life balance are becoming increasingly vital in today's workplaces. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Maritime Authority to Host National Stakeholders Consultative Engagement Workshop
FrontPageAfrica
June 21, 2024 - The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), over the weekend held an inception meeting with key stakeholders to set the stage for its forthcoming National Stakeholders… Read more »
Liberia: Earth-Moving Equipment Arrive At Freeport of Monrovia Reportedly for Govt - but Officials Remain Silent
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia has not officially confirmed or clarified the arrival of a large consignment of earth-moving equipment recently delivered to the Freeport of Monrovia,… Read more »
Liberia: WECC Hits Back At Criticism of Acting Executive Director Massaquoi
Liberian Observer
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Courts (WECC) for Liberia has hit back at a selected group of civil society organizations under the banner of the "Coalition for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Protect Dangote Refinery Against Sabotage, NANS Urges Govt
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the federal government to ensure that the Dangote Refinery is protected against sabotage by undesirable elements. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Sends Cryptic Message Ahead of Davido's Wedding With Chioma
Leadership
Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has stirred controversy with a recent cryptic post presumed to be related to fellow singer Davido's wedding… Read more »
Nigeria: Free Education - 80% of Taraba Children Off the Streets - Monarch
Leadership
A traditional ruler and chief of Jubu (Kuru Jibu) from Bali local government area of Taraba State, HRM Abubakar Mahmood has disclosed that the Taraba State free education policy… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Flood Submerges Abuja's Trademore Estate
Leadership
Flood water has submerged the popular Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja following downpour on Sunday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Present Urban Renewal Award to Bauchi Governor
Leadership
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has been nominated to receive Nigeria's Excellence Award on Urban Development. Read more »