November 21
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu, Says Loan Burden Crushing Nigeria's Economy
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again slammed President Bola Tinubu's seemingly insatiable appetite for foreign loans. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist, 114 Others in One Week - DHQ
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops have killed a notorious terrorist commander named Munzur Ya Audu in North East and 114 others through well-executed operations across… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Reject Bill Proposing Six-Year Single Term for President
Premium Times
Some lawmakers in the House introduced the bill in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Turns 32, Holds Livestream Birthday Concert for Fans
Premium Times
This festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema through a vibrant programme schedule. Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Arrested in Finland
Premium Times
The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa "has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Overhead Takes N432.6bn, As Sanwo-Olu Presents N3trn 2025 Budget
Vanguard
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presented the Appropriation Bill of over N3 trillion for year 2025 to members of the State House of Assembly for consideration and… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Katsina Water Producers Against Substandard Products
This Day
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned water producers in Katsina State against producing and the selling substandard products to… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Neutralizes 115 Terrorists, Arrests 289, Rescues 138 Kidnap Victims in One Week
Vanguard
In a decisive effort against insecurity, Nigerian troops neutralized 115 terrorists, arrested 289 suspects, and rescued 138 kidnapped victims in the past week. Additionally, they… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Replies Tompolo, Accuses Him of Blackmail
Premium Times
He said that the military always seeks the cooperation of all stakeholders in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Kano Govt Reunites 76 Minors With Parents
Vanguard
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday reunited 76 minors, previously arrested in connection with the alleged #EndBadGovernance protests, with their parents. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa, Allies Petition Supreme Court Over Alleged Constitutional Violations By House Majority Bloc
FrontPageAfrica
Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and his allies have petitioned the Supreme Court of Liberia to address what they describe as unconstitutional actions by a faction of the House of… Read more »
Mali: Pro-Mali Junta Call for the Resignation of Prime Minister Maïga
Foroyaa
Increasingly frequent demonstrations are shaking Mali, with supporters of the transitional authorities from several regions, including Kayes, Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal, demanding… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Loans Putting Pressure On the Economy, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the loans being taken by the present administration is putting "insufferable" pressure on the country's economy. Read more »
Liberia: House of Representatives Condemns Attempts to Undermine Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy
FrontPageAfrica
The leadership of Liberia's House of Representatives has issued a strong statement condemning what it describes as "unconstitutional and unlawful attempts" to undermine the… Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc of Lower House Elects Ruling Party's Koon As Speaker As Koffa Heads to Supreme Court
FrontPageAfrica
Members of the Majority Bloc have elected Representative Richard Koon (Unity Party, District 11, Montserrado County) as their new Speaker. The election took place in the joint… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Economic Diplomacy - How Three Presidents With Different Ideologies Dealt With the IMF and World Bank [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Since independence in 1956, Ghana's leaders have followed a variety of global ideologies, from centre-right to socialist. But the country has also blended these with local… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Day At COP29 - Celebrating Diversity and Driving Climate Action
IPS
The Nigeria Pavilion came alive with vibrant colors, cultural pride, and meaningful discussions during the celebration of Nigeria Day this week at COP29. Read more »
Ghana: Healing Minds, Empowering Women - Ghana's Climate Change Battle
IPS
As climate change wreaks havoc across the globe, its effects are most acutely felt by those living in vulnerable coastal and rural communities. Read more »
West Africa: Gambia, Ghana Sign MOU On Ecowas Roaming Implementation
Foroyaa
The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ECOWAS… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Promises to Examine Poor Groundnut Produce to Help Farmers
Foroyaa
President Adama Barrow has concluded his meetings at the North Bank Region where discussions in all meetings were dominated by farmers' cries of poor harvest of groundnut in this… Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilante, Police in Shootout After Mistaking Themselves for Pro-Biafra Gunmen
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - New Funding Proposal for Developing Countries Sparks Debate Amidst Huge Disparity
Premium Times
With less than 48 hours to the end of the COP negotiations in Baku, Parties and delegations from Global South are gunning for a $1.3 trillion new annual climate finance target,… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Enrols 1,000 Out-of-School Children in Health Insurance Scheme
Premium Times
The state government said the enrolment was part of its effort towards integrating out-of-school children into mainstream formal education. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Have No Power to Fire Me,' Says Sacked Unizik VC
Premium Times
Mr Odoh, a professor, who emerged as the seventh substantive vice-chancellor of the university on 29 October, had his appointment nullified by the Federal Ministry of Education on… Read more »
Ghana: Road Crash Deaths in Accra Decline By 14 Percent - Ama Report
Ghanaian Times
Road crash fatalities in Accra declined by 14 per cent in 2023, marking it the third consecutive year of reduction in reported deaths, according to the 2023 Accra Road Safety… Read more »
