June 24
Nigeria: Cholera - Avoid Unregistered Beverages, Lagos Govt Cautions Citizens
Vanguard
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has warned the public to avoid unregulated and unregistered beverages to prevent ingesting contaminated drinks. Read more »
Liberia: Maritime Authority Initiates Stakeholder Consultation
New Republic
...For IMO Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Read more »
Nigeria: Security - Faan Deploys Armed Special Force to 5 Airports
Vanguard
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, on Monday inaugurated 120 officers of the Aviation Security ( AVSEC) Special Force… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Walks the Talk
New Republic
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is not only talking the talk but is equally walking the talk as he finally complied with law to publish his assets almost four months after he… Read more »
Nigeria: Para-Athletes Stage Protest in Ilorin, Lock Out Stadium Workers
Daily Trust
Kwara Special athletes yesterday in Ilorin protested alleged neglect of their welfare by the State Sports Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Anchors Nigeria to Relay Gold At African Championships
Premium Times
Nigeria currently boasts four gold medals at the Championships Read more »
Liberia: Arcelor Mittal Announces New CEO for Liberia
New Republic
ArcelorMittal Liberia announces the appointment of Michiel Van Der Merwe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for ArcelorMittal Liberia, who will begin his tenure on 1 July… Read more »
Liberia: Jeety Vows Producing Gloves, Tires in Liberia
New Republic
Liberia-Successful Indian businessman, Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, has vowed to produce the first rubber glove in as well as the first made-in-Liberia tire in the country, only if… Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - I Don't Have Any House Outside Kaduna - El-Rufai
Daily Trust
On Monday, BusinessDay Newspaper released a list of Politically Exposed Nigerians (PEPs) with expensive properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAEs). Read more »
Ghana: 2006 Accra Stadium Rehabilitation - ICC Dismisses Micheletti's Arbitration Against Ghana
Accra Times
The arbitration proceedings instituted in 2023 were in respect of claims by Micheletti that had allegedly not been honoured by the government of Ghana Read more »
Gambia: Rotary Club of Brusubi Inaugurates New Executive, Inducts New Members
The Point
The Rotary Club of Brusubi on Saturday 22 June 2024 inaugurated a new executive and inducted five new members into the club in a ceremony held at a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Records 53 Deaths As Govt Warns Against Unhygienic Drinks
Premium Times
The NCDC DG noted that a recent risk assessment placed Nigeria at high risk of increased cholera transmission and impact. Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Embassy, NGO Rescue 24 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Senegal
Premium Times
"These girls and many more are being trafficked to Senegal, through Cotonou, Benin Republic via Mali to the Senegal border for prostitution." Read more »
Nigeria: Your Wig Could Be Poisoning You - Study Finds Pesticides and Other Toxic Chemicals in Synthetic Hair in Nigeria [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or… Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence [opinion]
Premium Times
By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »
Nigeria: '50 Nigerian Lawmakers' Write Tinubu, Seek Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Premium Times
The letter calling for Nnamdi Kanu's release enjoyed bi-partisan support with lawmakers from the APC, PDP and LP signing it. Read more »
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
Daily Trust
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
South Africa: Snubbing in Diplomatic Practice - Pbat and Nigeria-South African Relations
This Day
Diplomacy is either taken as an art or science. More often than not, it is addressed as science. University education in Nigeria underscores diplomacy as a science and therefore,… Read more »
West Africa: Still in Pursuit of Judicial Reforms in Nigeria
This Day
Lawyers and other critical stakeholders gathered recently in the ancient city of Kano and the Federal Capital Territory as part of the efforts to fashion out reforms to make the… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Investor Seizes Nigerian Govt Properties in UK
Leadership
Two Nigerian properties located in the United Kingdom are on the verge of being taken over by a Chinese investor following an order granting the investor the right to enforce a $70… Read more »
Nigeria: Multi-Purpose Nin Cards Ready for Collection in July
Leadership
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured Nigerians that the upgraded multipurpose National Identification Number (NIN) cards would be ready for collection… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Arrest, Prosecute Robbers Who Terrorised Our Students - Western Delta Varsity
Vanguard
The Vice-Chancellor of Western Delta University, WDU, Prof. Augustine Ikelegbe has assured parents and students of the institution of safety following a robbery incident that… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Another Nigerian Governor Criticises NAHCON's Operations, Vows to Lead Campaign to Scrap Commission
Premium Times
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State says NAHCON should act as a regulator rather than managing the entire Hajj. Read more »
Gambia: Uncovered, Unfinished Gutters Pose Dangers to Residents, Road Users
Foroyaa
Residents of the Greater Banjul Area and the West Coast Region (WCR) have expressed their dissatisfaction with the unfinished roads and uncovered tunnels (gutters), saying the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Sanction On Civil Servants Drawing Salaries After Relocating Abroad
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has criticized civil servants who were still receiving salaries having relocated abroad without formally resigning. He delivered the rebuke Saturday night at… Read more »