June 09
Liberia: Screening and Early Intervention for Sickle Cell Disease Ultimately Save Countries Money - Dr. Maureen Achebe [interview]
New Dawn
Dr. Maureen M. Achebe is Clinical Director of Hematology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Global Health Equity at… Read more »
Nigeria: Harrowing Escape After N11 Million Ransom Turns Murder in Edo Forest
Vanguard
The bullet that killed 45-year-old Stella wasn't meant for 66-year-old Mrs. Favour Nosakhare. But in the chaos of a dark forest, as kidnappers enforced their deadly act on families… Read more »
Nigeria: Agric Sector Records 3.15 Percent Growth in GDP to 11.87trn
Vanguard
The agricultural sector comprising crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing recorded a 3.15 per cent, year-on-year growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to N11.87… Read more »
Nigeria: Michael Oyedokun and Beheading of Mathematics [opinion]
Vanguard
The history of mathematics is inseparable from the history of human civilisation. What began as practical tools for counting livestock, measuring land, and recording trade… Read more »
Nigeria: Need to Reform Internal Party Democracy
Vanguard
With the conclusion of party primaries ahead of the forthcoming elections, Nigeria's political conversation has predictably centred on winners and losers, defections, grievances… Read more »
Ghana: Immigration, Police Shine in Inter-Security Football Gala
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the Ghana Police Service (GPS) were crowned champions of the 2026 Inter-Security Football Gala held at the University of Ghana Stadium in… Read more »
Nigeria: The War Against Drug Abuse Must Start From Our Schools [opinion]
Premium Times
If we truly desire a safer, healthier, and more productive Nigeria, then we must start where the future of the nation is being shaped -- in our classrooms. Read more »
Nigeria: The Imperative of Communicating National Security Gains
Premium Times
Communication can no longer be treated as an afterthought within the architecture of national security. Read more »
Nigeria: Platini Files Fresh Legal Action Against FIFA
Leadership
Michel Platini has taken legal action against world football's governing body FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, claiming that corruption allegations made against him in… Read more »
Nigeria: Content Forum to Convene Industry Leaders for Landmark 15th Edition
This Day
As geopolitical realignments accelerate the search for diversified energy sources, Africa's strategic weight in global energy markets is growing, and with it, the opportunity for… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Durable Themes in Troubled Times
This Day
The World Cup will be an interplay of history, memory, identity, athletic ability, and entertainment, writes CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy and Nigeria's Dismal Succession Process [analysis]
This Day
The height of Nigeria's leadership catastrophe is found on the ugly high horse of outgoing elected officials who presuppose to feel the people's pulse by choosing their successors.… Read more »
Nigeria: Less Cash, More Impact
This Day
Despite Kaduna's lean finances, the state is making remarkable progress, reckons Read more »
Nigeria: Alex Iwobi Insists Would Have Been Happier Marking 100th Cap At 2026 World Cup
This Day
*Insists no regrets choosing Nigeria after playing at youth level for England Read more »
Nigeria: Green - Yakubu Gowon Stadium to Become New Hub of International Sports When Completed
This Day
Former Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Christopher Green, has tipped the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt undergoing massive reconstruction to… Read more »
Nigeria: Clichy Tips Olise to Be the Star of France's Les Bleus
This Day
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender, Gael Clichy, has tipped Michael Olise to repeat Kylian Mbappe's feat at Russia 2018 at this 2026 World Cup scheduled to kick in North… Read more »
Nigeria/Senegal: Omewa Bags Brace As Super Falcons Hammer Senegal's Lionesses 3-0 in Ikenne
This Day
The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games… Read more »
Nigeria: Children Take Centre Stage At 2026 Access Bank/Unicef Charity Shield Polo Tournament
This Day
The spirit of Children's Day came alive at the 2026 Access Bank/UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tournament as pupils and students of the Access Bank/ Fifth Chukker School emerged the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gara-Gombe Defends Gusau Over Eagles' World Cup Failure, Blames Saboteurs in NFF
Leadership
Sports administrator and football stakeholder Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe has mounted a robust defence of Ibrahim Gusau, insisting that the president of the Nigeria Football… Read more »
June 08
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW
HRW
Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Free 360 Victims
Leadership
The Borno State Government has dismissed claims that ransom was paid to secure the release of 360 people rescued from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist stronghold in the… Read more »
Nigeria: The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria's Preparedness for Ebola [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a conflict-affected region where insecurity, displacement, and fragile trust are complicating containment efforts. What does this… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 50 Zamfara Elders During 'Reconciliation Meeting' Inside Forest
Leadership
No fewer than 50 elders of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun local government area of Zamfar State, have been kidnapped during a reconciliation meeting with… Read more »
Africa: Abba Mallum - the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa
spotlight
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 »
