June 04
Africa: Africa's Precision Medicine Future Depends On Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine… Read more »
Nigeria: Threat to Nwoko's Re-Election May Jeopardise Anioma State Creation Bid, Says Group
This Day
The Anioma State Creation movement has warned that any threat to the re-election of Senator Ned Nwoko could undermine the long-standing quest for the creation of Anioma State, a… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, FAO Combat Bird Flu in Nigeria With Fresh $350,000 Project
Vanguard
The Federal Government and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have launched a $350,000 project to strengthen Nigeria's preparedness and response to Highly Pathogenic Avian… Read more »
Nigeria: State Police Framework Near Completion - Presidency
Vanguard
The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following… Read more »
Nigeria: 182 Nigerians Return From Libya Through IOM, Govt Collaboration
Vanguard
No fewer than 182 Nigerian migrants including two unaccompanied children have been returned to Nigeria through a collaboration between the International Organization for Migration,… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Processing Capacity to 700,000 Bpd
Vanguard
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Germany, EU Unveil Guidelines for Solar Mini-Grids Integration
This Day
*Solar critical to expanding electricity access, says NEMSA Read more »
Nigeria: Five Abducted Kwara Worshippers Feared Dead in Captivity
Premium Times
Reports indicated that five of the victims have died in captivity, more than two months after their abduction. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Demands Urgent Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers
Premium Times
The NHRC's Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call for the rescue of the abducted Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers in his remarks commemorating the 2026 International… Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors Demand Sharia Law, N1bn Ransom for Release of Oyo Pupils, Teachers
Leadership
A new twist has emerged in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as reports indicate that the kidnappers are demanding both a ₦1… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ramps Up to 700,000 Barrels Per Day, Strengthening Africa's Energy Landscape
Leadership
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Hails U.S. Plan to Maintain Visa Services in Monrovia
New Dawn
-Says move could position Monrovia as a regional economic hub Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Orders Crackdown On Illegal Mining
New Dawn
-Move aimed at restoring order in affected communities Read more »
Ghana: Poison or Poverty - the Impossible Economic Choices Facing Ghana's E-Waste Workers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Agbogbloshie, in Ghana's capital city, Accra, is a sprawling, open-air scrapyard located next to a lagoon and a growing informal settlement. Roughly 6,000 people dismantle, recycle… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara - 'It Is Painful I Cannot Recover My Wife's Corpse' - - Ecwa Pastor
Vanguard
The bereaved pastor of ECWA Church in Omugo, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara, Rev. Sunday Omole, has expressed deep concern that he couldn't retrieve the remains of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Asohon, CPN Call for Immediate Release of Abducted Ibadan Pupils
Leadership
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Oyo State chapter, in collaboration with the Child Protection Network (CPN), has called for the immediate and… Read more »
Ghana: Muntaka Pushes for Parole Law to Complement Community Service Bill
Ghanaian Times
The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on Parliament to pass a parole regulation to complement the Community Service Bill, 2026, saying it is… Read more »
Ghana: President's Powers Over Security Heads - Supreme Court Dismisses Imani, Anin Suit
Ghanaian Times
IMANI Ghana and Kwasi Anin's suit challenging the President's power to hire and fire heads of security agencies was yesterday dismissed by the Supreme Court in Accra. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Oyo School Abduction, Demands Immediate Rescue of Victims
Leadership
The senate has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, and a toddler in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Chairman Calls for Collaboration to Fight Corruption
Leadership
Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has said the fight against corruption needs collective action and strong… Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - Bandits Kill 20 in Sokoto Community Attack As Residents Flee Homes
Leadership
At least 20 people have been killed following a deadly attack by armed bandits on Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in what residents described as… Read more »
Nigeria: Igboho Threatens to Name Politicians Behind Oyo Teachers, Students' Abduction
Leadership
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, has threatened to release the names of politicians he claims are behind the abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Debunk Viral Claims of Released Abducted Pupils, Teachers in Oyo
Vanguard
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading viral reports circulating on social media alleging that abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota… Read more »
Ghana: Late Koumas Header Denies Ghana Win Over Wales
Ghanaian Times
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday after conceding a late equaliser. Read more »
Africa: 47 Ghanaian Youth Recognised for Transforming Africa
Ghanaian Times
Forty-seven young Ghanaians from various sectors of the economy have been honoured at this year's Africa Youth Leadership Awards (AFLA) for their transformational leadership and… Read more »
