November 22
Nigeria: Technology and the Future of Counter-Terrorism in Nigeria [opinion]
Vanguard
IN today's increasingly complex security landscape, Nigeria faces a multitude of threats that demand a comprehensive and cutting-edge approach to ensure the safety of its citizens,… Read more »
November 21
Africa: Nigeria Rated 'Vulnerable' in Latest Africa Country Instability Risk Index
Premium Times
Analysis by SBM Intelligence showed that Nigeria's instability worsened as it ranked 45th position this year, unlike the previous year when it ranked 39th and was marked "stable." Read more »
Liberia: Breakaway Bloc Declares Speaker Fonati Koffa's Position Vacant
Liberian Investigator
The breakaway bloc of the House of Representatives has formally endorsed a resolution to declare Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa's position vacant, citing his failure to appear… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves Tinubu's Request to Borrow $2.2bn
Premium Times
The Senate said obtaining the loan will strengthen the nation's foreign reserve. Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland
Premium Times
The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa "has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria." Read more »
Ghana: Authorities Seize Consignment Of Arms At Port
Ghanaian Times
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has seized a 40-foot container at the Tema Port. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Takes Majority Bloc to Supreme Court Over Legislative Boycott
Liberian Investigator
Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and a group of lawmakers from the minority bloc of the House of Representatives have taken their grievances to the Supreme Court of Liberia, accusing… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia - Police Rescue Officers Attacked By Gunmen in Ohafia
Vanguard
The Abia State Police Command has rescued two officers, ASP Etim Obungha and Corporal Chukwu Odoemelam, who were injured during an attack at a checkpoint in Asaga, Ohafia Local… Read more »
Liberia: Prominent Opposition Leader Condemns Govt Fiscal Policies
Liberian Observer
Barely 72 hours after the executive submitted the 2025 draft national budget to the House of Representatives, opposition leader Simeon Freeman of the Movement for Progressive… Read more »
Liberia: Legislative Crisis in Liberia - a Threat to the Economy, Legal, Governance and Stability [opinion]
Liberian Observer
The ongoing political standoff in Liberia's House of Representatives involving Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and a faction of lawmakers has escalated into a multidimensional crisis with… Read more »
Nigeria: NEC Moves to End Grid Collapse, to Unveil Position On State Police [press release]
Premium Times
NEC constitutes a committee on national electrification to help address the challenges in the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains N28.85 Against Dollar At Official Market
Vanguard
The Naira on Thursday appreciated at the official market trading at N1,658.67 against the dollar. Read more »
Gambia: Presidential Tour - Residents of Kerr Ardo Call for Health Facility & School Furniture
Foroyaa
Residents of Kerr Ardo have called for the government of President Adama Barrow to build a health facility and provide them with school furniture to enhance education delivery in… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Speaker Dismisses Rumoured Ambition to Succeed Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Thursday dispelled rumour making the rounds that he was desperate of becoming the next governor of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Law to Compel Social Media Platforms to Set Up Offices in Nigeria Underway
Leadership
A Bill that will mandate social media platforms, data controllers, and data processors operating in Nigeria to set up physical offices in the country, has successfully passed its… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Raise Taxes On an Already Burdened People - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Move Against Illegal Harvesting, Sales of Human Eggs
Leadership
The House of Representatives has taken steps to address the issue of illegal harvesting and commercialisation of human eggs in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafran Separatist Simon Ekpa Detained in Finland Over Alleged Terrorism in Nigeria
Leadership
A Finnish-Nigerian municipal politician and Biafran separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, been detained by the Päijät-Häme District Court on probable cause for incitement… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Denies Navy Personnel Aiding Oil Theft in Niger Delta
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as "cheap blackmail " the allegations by the Chief Executive officer of Tantita Security, Government Tompolo that Nigerian Navy… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrike Sparks Controversy Over Civilian Casualties in Katsina
Leadership
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district of Faskari local government area of Katsina State has left some people feared killed and others… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Terminates Julius Berger's N740bn Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Contract
Leadership
The Federal Government has finally issued a termination letter to Julius Berger PLC over the construction of Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project reviewed at N740 billion naira. Read more »
Nigeria: 715 INEC Offices Moved Out of Local Govt Secretariats - Yakubu
Vanguard
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday disclosed that 715 offices of the commission, representing 92.4 percent, had over the… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Amends NDLEA Act, Approves Life Imprisonment for Drug Traffickers
Premium Times
The amendment follows the recommendation of the conference committee of the two chambers. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 3 Out of 21 LGAs in Anambra Open Defecation-Free, Says Unicef
Vanguard
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that only three out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in Anambra State are free from open defecation. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Continue to Prioritise Social Investment Programmes - Tinubu Tells IMF Chief
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has assured of his commitment to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable Nigerians even as his economic reforms bear fruit. Read more »
