June 09
Liberia: 'Why the Economy Must Be the Center of the 2029 Election'
Liberian Observer
As Liberia gradually turns its attention toward the 2029 general elections, a growing school of thought argues that the country's most urgent political question is no longer who… Read more »
Liberia: House Approves Establishment of Health Care and Immunization Caucus
New Dawn
The House of Representatives has approved the formation of the Liberia Primary Health Care and Immunization Caucus (LIPIC) following a request by Representative Julie F. Wiah of… Read more »
Nigeria: Unsafe Food Causes 53,000 Deaths Annually in Nigeria, FG Warns
Vanguard
The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria's growing food safety crisis, revealing that unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths… Read more »
Nigeria: Pandef Hails NDC As Emerging National Political Force
Vanguard
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political organisation of the South-South region, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a leading national… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Govt, Oyedele Over Release of Funds to Local Contractors
Vanguard
The Civil Rights Group for Economic Reforms (CRGER) has commended the Federal Government and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele,… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Days to Ekiti 2026 - ADC, APC Bicker Over Alleged Harvesting of Voters' BVN, NIN
Vanguard
THE African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State of collecting voters' personal identification details to influence the June 20… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Youth Unemployment Through Technical Skills Reform
Vanguard
Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Labour Leader Dies in Geneva
Vanguard
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The Nigerian delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva and the labour movement have been thrown into mourning… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Daughter, Iyabo Quits APC Over Alleged Maltreatment
Leadership
Daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former governorship aspirant for the 2027 on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Iyabo Obasanjo, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors Order Abducted Oyo School Principal to Deny Sharia, N1bn Ransom Demand in Fresh Video
Leadership
The abductors of students and staff kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have released a fresh video in which they directed one of their captives,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Inaugurate Key FCT Projects As Wike Hails Timely Delivery of Infrastructure
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate several completed projects across the FCT beginning Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Among Cheapest Data Markets Despite Rising Usage, Says MTN
Leadership
MTN Nigeria has attributed the sharp rise in mobile data consumption across the country to increasing adoption of 5G technology and the growing use of high-resolution smartphones… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Accurate Data to Achieve $1trn Economy,Says Speaker Abbas
Leadership
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday said for Nigeria to achieve its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, every policy decision, budget… Read more »
Africa: Dangote Strengthens Continental Brand Dominance, Tops Africa Rankings Again
Leadership
Dangote Industries Limited has further reinforced its status as one of Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Chief Orders Probe Into Alleged Unlawful Detention in Rivers
Leadership
The commissioner of police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed an investigation into allegations of illegal detention by operatives of the command. Read more »
Nigeria: How Bandits Abducted 39 Zamfara Elders During Peace Meeting
Leadership
No fewer than 39 elders of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, were kidnapped during a reconciliation meeting with Jammo, a… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Army, Police Over Borno Rescue Operations, Seeks Release of Abducted Schoolchildren
This Day
The Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies has congratulated the Nigerian Army on the rescue of 360 persons reportedly held captive by Boko… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Group Writes Govt, Warns Against Violation of Women, Girls' Rights in Nigeria
This Day
A group of United Nations (UN) human rights experts has expressed concern over what it described as credible reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence, forced conversions,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Finally Okays Payments to 1,240 Local Contractors
This Day
After a protracted impasse with local contractors over unpaid contractual fees reported to be in excess of N4.7 trillion, the federal government has finally announced the approval… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Ministry, Contractors Clash Again Over Outstanding Debt
Vanguard
At the backdrop of a resumption of protests by contractors, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said it approved payments to… Read more »
Nigeria: How High Prices're Degrading Quality of Food Nigerians Eat
Vanguard
*Unsafe food kills 53,000 Nigerians annually, sickens 50m, FG raises alarm Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 35 Hospitalised As Train Derails in Delta
Vanguard
Tragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA, Nimasa, Others Watch As Tankers Shut Down Mile 2-Apapa Expressway
Vanguard
Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours in traffic, yesterday, following a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway that obstructed… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Oyo Principal Speaks From Captivity, Begs Nigerians to Secure Their Freedom
Vanguard
*Warns: Don't play politics with our lives Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Active Rig Count Rises 40% M-O-M As Offshore Drilling Activity Rebounds
This Day
Nigeria's oil and gas industry recorded a significant increase in drilling activity in the first quarter of 2026, with the number of active rigs rising by over 40 per cent between… Read more »
