June 05
Liberia: Ngafuan Clarifies Revenue Sharing, Fiscal Decentralization Progress
Liberian Observer
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, along with Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs Anthony G. Myers, Assistant Minister for Revenue and Tax Policy… Read more »
Liberia: House Unanimously Passes Vote of No Confidence in Kouyateh
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a Vote of No Confidence against Ambassador-at-Large Sheikh Moustapha Kouyateh, escalating a growing dispute between the… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Death Sentence for Killers, Owo Massacre Survivors Still in Agony
Leadership
Govt should find, punish massacre sponsors, says woman who lost legs, eye Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court
Vanguard
The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Promises Rescue, Justice Over Oyo, Borno School Attacks
Leadership
The federal government has assured Nigerians of intensified efforts toe rescue abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo and Borno States. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Dismissal - Court to Hear Soldier's Suit Against Army June 24
Leadership
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos will on June 24 hear a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Lance Corporal Gwotyel Justine, challenging his… Read more »
Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa
Vanguard
Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and… Read more »
Nigeria: Kunle Afolayan to Nigerians - Choose Hope Over Fear Amid Rising Attacks
Leadership
Renowned Nigerian actor and producer Kunle Afolayan has voiced deep concern over the growing wave of violent and fatal attacks across Nigeria. Taking to his Instagram page, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Has No Answers to Nigeria's Security Crisis, Says Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
This Day
National Leader of People's Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says President Bola Tinubu has lost control of Nigeria's worsening security situation, warning that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Sen Bob Faults 'Unwarranted Attacks' On Gov Eno
Vanguard
Political leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob, has warned political opponents and critics to desist from what he called unwarranted attacks on Governor Umo Eno… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Child Trafficking Plot in Akwa Ibom, Nab 2 Suspects
Vanguard
UYO-- Akwa Ibom State Police have foiled an attempted abduction of three children by suspected traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects after youths… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta - How Being Chief Adviser to Gov. Oborevwori Has Changed Me - Amori
Vanguard
Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Chief Ighoyota Amori, says his current portfolio has rewired him to be less vocal in expressing himself in the political and public space… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Decries Ethnic Division, Defends Pastor Adeboye
Leadership
The National Democratic Congress flagbearer, Peter Obi, has warned Nigerian youths against ethnic and religious divisions, urging them not to be used to promote narratives that… Read more »
Nigeria: Reckless Social Media Users Won't Go Scot-Free, Says Presidency
Leadership
The Presidency has warned that reckless users of social media who spread fear among citizens will not go unpunished. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Blames Rising Insecurity On Indiscipline
Vanguard
The Senate has linked rising insecurity in the country to a growing culture of indiscipline, while calling on the National Orientation Agency, NOA, to intensify values restoration… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, Atiku Are Office Seekers Not Opposition Leaders - Baba-Ahmed
Vanguard
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticised key opposition figures in Nigeria, including Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, describing them… Read more »
Nigeria: Nerc Orders Discos to Compensate Band 'A' Customers Impacted By Gas Shortage, Vandalism
This Day
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to compensate eligible Band 'A' customers who suffered service… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike - Fcta to Mark Tinubu's 3rd Anniversary With Inauguration of 30 Projects
This Day
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday disclosed that the FCT Administration will commission over 30 projects across the nation's capital to… Read more »
Nigeria: Blue Economy - FG Reiterates Commitment to Actualisation of Agge Deep Sea Port
This Day
The federal government, Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State. Read more »
Nigeria: School Abductions - UN Pushes for Violence-Free Learning Environment in Nigeria
Vanguard
Mr Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, says there is a need for collective commitment to promoting safe, inclusive, and violence-free… Read more »
West Africa: Mali Junta Puts €3m Bounty On Sahel Al-Qaeda Leader Ag Ghali
RFI
Mali's military government has offered a €3 million reward for information that leads to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghali, head of the Sahel branch of al-Qaeda that… Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerian Girls Missing School Over Period Poverty - Theresa Moses
Vanguard
Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls' education and well-being, revealing that… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces New Textbook Ranking System, Mandates Fresh Assessment Nationwide
Vanguard
... publishers, authors face June 19 deadline as new approval regime takes effect Read more »
Nigeria: University Officials, Communities Alarmed As Flood Cuts JoSTUM Off Makurdi
Vanguard
..we 'll fix it in 21 days - RAAMP State Project Coordinator assures Read more »
Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost
Vanguard
ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting… Read more »
