October 31
Africa: TB in Africa - Global Report Shows Successes, but Nigeria and DRC Remain Important Hotspots [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization's 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world's most infectious disease:… Read more »
Liberia: Govt, Int'l Community Recognize Speaker Koffa's Legitimacy Despite House Division
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government and the international community continue to uphold the legitimacy of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, despite a faction within the House of Representatives… Read more »
Nigeria: After 10 Months in Kidnappers' Den, Kaduna Doctor Regains Freedom
Premium Times
A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of NARD, Omoha Amobi, confirmed her release, noting that she has reunited with her family. Read more »
Liberia: Orphaned Baby Hippo Toto Rescued in Liberia's Grebo-Krahn National Park
New Dawn
Conservation teams have conducted a successful rescue operation to save an orphaned baby hippo, now named Toto, who was discovered stranded in a drying mud pool deep within… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Delegation Held Meetings With MCC, U.S. State, and Treasury Departments
New Dawn
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has outlined the progress made by the Boakai Administration in determining Liberia's eligibility for the second… Read more »
Liberia: Illegal Miners Encroach On Wologizi Forest
FrontPageAfrica
Illicit miners have encroached on the Wologizi Proposed Protected Area in Lofa County, according to a ranger and a community leader. Illegal miners have overrun this critical… Read more »
Liberia: Journalists Attend Training On Fisheris and Aquaculture Reporting
New Dawn
Several local Journalists from across Montserrado County are benefiting from a three-day media literacy and ethical journalism course in fisheries and aquaculture reporting under… Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet Over Ekiti Lawmakers' Planned Retreat in Canada
Leadership
The decision of members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly to embark on a journey to Brampton, Ontario, Canada, for an international retreat amid economic hardship in the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Prepares for Oluyede's Leadership As Wait for Lagbaja Continues
Daily Trust
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Major-General ,will assume duties from Friday November 1, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Maritime Workers Threaten to Shutdown Nation's Ports Over Minimum Wage
Vanguard
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) have threatened to shut down the… Read more »
Nigeria: Wreckage of Crashed Helicopter Found
Premium Times
The bodies of five of the eight passengers and crew members in the helicopter had earlier been found on different days. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Petroleum Refinery Denies Getting Payments From IPMAN
Vanguard
THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it did not get any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) for purchase of refined petroleum products. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Secures 3,455 Convictions, Recovers Over N248 Billion in One Year
Premium Times
The conviction and recoveries are part of the highlights of the "key achievements" of the EFCC in the first year of its chairperson, Ola Olukoyede, in office. Read more »
Nigeria: Ten Political Parties to Participate in Cross River Local Elections - Official
Premium Times
The Cross River State Government has declared Friday a public holiday to ensure effective preparation for the elections. Read more »
Ghana: Mine Security Guards Attack Media Crew Covering Environmental Degradation in Ghana
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ghanaian authorities to swiftly investigate and hold accountable the security guards who attacked four journalists and media workers… Read more »
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube's Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
Daily Trust
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Universities Need to Revamp Their Entrepreneurship Courses [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that… Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - Terrorism and Surge of Trafficking [analysis]
Centre 4s
Terrorists attacks in Tinzwaten Mali, Niger oil pipeline, Barsalogho Burkina Faso and Barkaram island... It should be remembered that the advent of terrorism and the war in Libya… Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Poorer Now, Despite Pay Increases - - Oshiomhole [analysis]
Vanguard
Former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised wage exploitation in Nigeria, warning that poor compensation negatively affects national security and… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Not Yet Buying From Dangote Refinery - Ipman
Vanguard
·As marketers retain old prices Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Explains Airworthiness Status of Crashed Helicopter
This Day
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has revealed the status of the helicopter that crashed last week near Port Harcourt leading to the death of the eight souls on board. Read more »
Nigeria: Children Beggars On Abuja Streets
This Day
Wike's war on beggars is in order Read more »
Africa: Ministers from Global South Come Together to Call for Urgent Action on Nature Finance at COP16 [press release]
Nature Finance Alliance
The Ministerial Alliance for Ambition on Nature Finance (MAANF) has today shared a statement signed by 20 Ministers of Environment from the Global South, 'Seeking Accountability on… Read more »
Nigeria: Prioritise Mental Health Equity to End Stigma, Discrimination - UNHCR
Vanguard
The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights has called for mental health equity. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Prioritise Infant Health to Reduce Mortality Rates - - Experts
Vanguard
·Link 50% of deaths to malnutrition, as IMCI seeks to check child deaths Read more »
