June 20
Ghana: Accra's Toxic Air - Open Waste Burning Takes a Toll On Public Health
Ghanaian Times
Life has been challenging enough for Francis Takyi, a mobile phone repairer who relies on a crutch to get around because of a congenital leg condition. But for close to a year the… Read more »
Ghana: Face Reality and Fight Poverty!! [editorial]
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has launched a report which states that a total of 7.3 million persons, representing 24.3 per cent of 30.1 million household population in the… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Promotes Five Officials At Micat
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has promoted five senior officials within the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT). Read more »
Liberia: Boakai, Weah Called to Reconciliation
New Republic
Reconciliation between former President George Manneh Weah and current President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is said to be importantly germane to the country's tranformation and progress,… Read more »
Ghana: 10 Firms Bid to Complete Saglemi Housing Project - Oppong-Nkrumah
Ghanaian Times
Ten private entities have put in bids to complete the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, the Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has disclosed. Read more »
Nigeria: Video of Prominent Nigerian Pastor William Kumuyi Moving to London After Encouraging Nigerians to Believe in Current Government Is Old
Africa Check
Video of prominent Nigerian pastor William Kumuyi moving to London after encouraging Nigerians to believe in current government is old Read more »
Africa: Nigeria-SA Relations Critical for Africa's Success
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that understanding and partnership between South Africa and Nigeria is critical for the success of the African continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Situation Worsens in Lagos As Fatalities Increase to 21
Premium Times
Mr Abayomi hinted on Monday that the identified cholera strain is highly aggressive and contagious. Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Issue Fresh Ultimatum, Threaten Strike
Premium Times
The fresh threat is contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Education dated 19 June and referenced: JAC/NS/VOL.III/01. Read more »
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol Up 223% in 12 Months - NBS
Premium Times
The NBS said the North-west zone had the highest average retail price at N845.26, while the North-central zone had the lowest price at N695.04. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Promises to Ban Mining in Forest Reserves
Accra Times
On a campaign tour in the Ashanti Region, the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to protect Ghana's forest reserves by banning mining activities in these areas. Read more »
Niger: Niger Reinstates Prison Sentences for Journalists for Defamation, Insult
CPJ
Nigerien authorities must decriminalize defamation and ensure that the country's cybercrime law does not unduly restrict the work of the media, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Abuja From South Africa
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Orders Eviction of Bayero From Mini Palace, Demolition of Building
Leadership
The Kano State government has directed the State's Commissioner of Police to evict the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the mini Palace in Nasarawa area of the Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Issues Fresh Eviction Notice to Ado Bayero
Daily Trust
The Kano State Government has ordered the police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nassarawa mini palace. Read more »
Nigeria: If There's Any Problem in Rivers, Nigerians Know Where It's Coming From - Fubara
Daily Trust
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says the state is peaceful despite the ongoing crisis in Local Government Areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanusi Remains Emir - Kano Govt
Daily Trust
The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, earlier on Thursday, shows Alhaji Muhammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Govt Fresh Loans Push Nigeria's Debt to N121trn
Daily Trust
Nigeria's public debt has hit ₦121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion), according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Spreads to Ogun, Kills 62-Year-Old Woman
Daily Trust
Ravaging cholera outbreak has hit Ogun State, killing one and leaving about five others hospitalised. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Revokes French Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine
Daily Trust
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Orders Police to Remove Emir Bayero From Palace, Plans Renovation
This Day
Following the Federal High Court's ruling in the Kano Emirate tussle, the Kano State Government has directed the State Commissioner of Police to remove the deposed Emir Aminu Ado… Read more »
Gambia: Transforming the Gambia's Agriculture - From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming [press release]
World Bank
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Nigeria: 'We're Not Employing' - Nigerian Immigration Warns Against 'Fake Employment Letters'
Vanguard
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday drew the attention of Nigerians to fake and invalid employment letters in circulation purportedly issued by the service. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance - EFCC Continues Criminal Charge Against Gambaryan
Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, continued with its alleged money laundering charge preferred against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance… Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai's Arrest, Prosecution Over Alleged Corruption
This Day
Hundreds of protesters, under the umbrella of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), on Thursday, marched to the Government House, Kaduna, demanding the investigation… Read more »