June 20
Ghana: Citizen Week Celebration - Krowor NCCE Educates Students On Responsible Citizenship
GhanaToday
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has educated students in the Krowor Municipality on the importance of responsible citizenship and peaceful coexistence,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Morayo Album Very Personal' - Wizkid Reveals Ahead of Louis Vuitton Show
Vanguard
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that his upcoming album 'Morayo' is personal in anticipation of his debut at the Louis… Read more »
Nigeria: Coastal Highway - Don't Spare Law Breakers At Our Expense, Residents Tell Tinubu, Umahi
Vanguard
Some residents of Okun Ajah in the Eti Osa Local Government area of Lagos State have cried out over an alleged ethnic bias and favouritism in the planned re-routing of the Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Shopping Mall - Imo Community Begs Uzodimma to Intervene Over Alleged Land Grabbing
Vanguard
Imo community of Umuohiadagu in Nekede Owerri West Council Area of Imo state, on Thursday protested at the government house in Owerri, calling on Governor Hope Uzodimma, to… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Shifts Ruling On Kano Emirate Tussle By Few Hours
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has shifted its ruling on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2pm, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sets Aside Law Used in Dethroning Emir Bayero, Others
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside all steps taken by Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai's Arrest
Daily Trust
Protesters under the auspices of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), on Thursday, stormed Government House, Kaduna, to demand the probe and arrest of Mallam Nasir… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Mentees Attend Stability, Sustenance Small Business Summit in Warri
This Day
Over 1,000 participants at the just concluded Stability and Sustenance Business Summit in Warri have been enlightened on creating brand identity in order to attract more sales. Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Has No Place in Our Govt - Fintiri
Vanguard
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has charged Chairmen and members of Boards and Commissions to avoid corrupt practices, warning that it had no place in his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Mourns Oba Ogunleye, Describes His Passage As Shocking
Vanguard
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the passing of the traditional ruler of Akinale town, Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oba (Dr.) Olufemi Okesooto Iyanda… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks Partnership With Media to Combat Insecurity
Vanguard
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja, has urged media professionals to partner with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to combat insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Adjourns Ali Bello, Co-Defendant's Trial
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana to Represent Africa in U.S. Spelling Bee
Vanguard
Young Educators Foundation, an NGO, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the U.S. in… Read more »
Central Africa: UNFPA Equatorial Guinea and the French Cultural Center in Malabo Forge Strategic Partnership to Empower Youth [press release]
UNFPA in WCA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the French Cultural Center (Institut Français de Guinée Équatoriale, IFGE) in Malabo have solidified a strategic… Read more »
Nigeria: Water Resources Ministry Lists Four Preventive Measures of Cholera Outbreak
Vanguard
....swings into action, analyze water quality Read more »
Africa: Ramaphosa Underscores Need for Stronger Partnership Between South Africa, Nigeria
Vanguard
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on Thursday in Johannesburg, underscored the need for a stronger partnership between Nigeria and his country. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Postpones Ruling On Emirate Tussle
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024, to 2 pm today. Read more »
Nigeria: Roundtable Discussion On Legendary Nigerian Fela Kuti's Music and Activism
Afropop
"The more the people are organized, the better" - Fela Read more »
Ghana: Minority in Parliament to Increase Pressure Over Uncleared Medical Supplies
Accra Times
The Minority has resolved to take further steps if government refuses to clear all medical supplies from the port. Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Mahama Promises to Investigate and Recover State Lands Sold Off By Akufo-Addo-Bawumia Administration
Accra Times
Former President and Flagbearer of the NDC says one of his top priorities would be to launch thorough investigations into the disposal of state lands and properties by the current… Read more »
Ghana: 17,774 New HIV Infections Were Recorded in 2023
Accra Times
The data showed that the HIV population increased by nine per cent between 2013 and 2023 and was expected to increase by 6.8 per cent by 2030. Read more »
Ghana: Ensuring Peace in Ghana's 2024 Elections - a Collective Responsibility
Accra Times
To maintain peace during the elections, Professor Ahenkan emphasized the need for security preparedness, peace messaging, and responsible leadership. He encouraged political… Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Praises Don Jazzy After Social Media Spat
Premium Times
Wizkid appears to be mending fences with Don Jazzy after an online spat between them. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, TotalEnergies Sign Investment Decision On Ubeta Field
Premium Times
The milestone, according to NNPC Ltd, is in line with President Bola Tinubu's presidential executive order on oil and gas reforms Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Damian Marley to Release Landmark Single 'Dey'
Premium Times
This is the first time the Kutis and the Marleys are collaborating on a musical effort together Read more »