June 09
Nigeria: Tinubu Strengthens Anti-Graft War, Inaugurates EFCC Zonal Office in Ekiti
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reinforced the Federal Government's anti-corruption drive with the inauguration of a new zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - First Batch of Nigerians Repatriated From South Africa Arrives Thursday
Vanguard
The first group of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning as evacuation efforts continue. Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Debunks Viral Video Falsely Portraying Military Chiefs
Vanguard
ABUJA -- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and misrepresents the… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Plans Rail Extension to Lagos Airport, Says Keyamo
Premium Times
Mr Keyamo said discussions were underway between the aviation ministry and the Lagos State Government on the project, which will connect the rail line terminating at Ikeja Bus Stop… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Pushes AfCFTA Implementation With Trade Facilitation, Digital Support for SMEs
Leadership
Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to fast-tracking implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), prioritising trade facilitation, legal domestication of… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Seeks Gas Infrastructure Expansion to Address Nigeria's Energy Need
Leadership
Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) says it is creating infrastructure projects that will enable gas supply across Nigeria's energy value chain in a bid to meet the country's demand. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Denied Me Presidential Ticket Because I'm From Middle Belt - - Agada
Leadership
The presidential candidate of the Youth Progressive Party (YPP), Peter Agada, has accused the Labour Party (LP) of denying him its presidential ticket over his Middle Belt origin. Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Officer Gunned Down, Daughter Abducted in Kogi
Daily Trust
Armed men suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter along with… Read more »
Nigeria: We Cannot Address Today's Complex Security Threats Alone, Says Army Chief
This Day
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised that the Nigerian Army cannot tackle the country's increasingly complex security challenges in… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Approves U.S.$55.8m Development Financing for Liberia
Liberian Observer
The World Bank has approved a new US$55.8 million financing package for Liberia aimed at strengthening inclusive growth, improving economic resilience, and advancing reforms in… Read more »
Ghana: U.S. Extradites Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana Over $6m Corruption Case
Ghanaian Times
The United States of America has extradited Sedina Tamakloe Attionu to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including the embezzlement of over… Read more »
Ghana: Police Arrests Teacher in Viral Video Assaulting Female Student
Ghanaian Times
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buernortey Apaflo, 39, in connection with the assault of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Demand Food Items and Other Materials From Some Niger Communities
This Day
Some terrorists have asked four communities in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State to purchase food and other items for them, or their villages would be attacked. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Recuses Self in $42.48m Fraud Trial
This Day
A high-profile fraud trial involving a British national and two Indian businessmen took a dramatic turn at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, after the presiding Judge,… Read more »
Africa: Varsity Don - Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era
This Day
A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of… Read more »
Nigeria: What If Nigeria's Next Energy Breakthrough Is Not Solar? [editorial]
This Day
For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Peter Obi Told Me He's More Popular Than Atiku - Dele Momodu
Vanguard
Media entrepreneur, Chief Dele Momodu, has revealed that Peter Obi declined suggestions to align politically with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Judgment On Election Timetable Threat to 2027 Polls - INEC
Vanguard
ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Tuesday confirmed that it has filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned aspects of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Leads, Obi Follows in Betting Platform's Prediction for 2027 Election
Vanguard
Ahead of Nigeria's presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, users on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket are heavily backing incumbent Bola Tinubu to… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Threatening Nigeria's Education Future, Says Nut President
Vanguard
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rigging - Stop Grandstanding, Bring Your Evidence, Atiku Dares Ex-Sgf Lawal
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed allegations by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Babachir Lawal, over the conduct of the African… Read more »
Ghana: Congrats On the Economy, Mr President but Pay All Outstanding Pending Payments to Grow the Local Economy [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
Congratulations to President John Dramani Mahama and his government for the prudent management of the economy since taking office. Read more »
Africa: Meet the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
Daily Maverick
Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering… Read more »
Liberia: Court Clears Public Defender Chief of Bribery Claims
Liberian Observer
Criminal Court 'A' opened proceedings today in a high-profile human trafficking and fraud case by taking the unusual step of publicly refuting bribery allegations against Cllr.… Read more »
West Africa: Ngafuan Rallies West Africa Against Procurement Fraud, Money Laundering
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has underscored the critical role of transparent and accountable public procurement in safeguarding national… Read more »
