October 25
Liberia: Bribery Allegations Threaten Legislature's Credibility
Liberian Observer
Reports that some members of the 55th legislature received $15,000 each to unseat House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, have raised serious concerns about the body's integrity and… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru in Abidjan for 15th High-Level Retreat
Capital FM
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, in preparation for the 15th High-Level Retreat focused on promoting peace, security, and stability in Africa. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Constitutes Mediation Committee to Resolve House's Crisis
Liberian Observer
The Senate has constituted a mediation committee to help find remedy to the ongoing dispute at the House of Representatives (HoR), between lawmakers supporting Speaker J. Fonati… Read more »
Nigeria: Civil Defence Arrests Four Over Alleged Stealing of Railway Infrastructure - Official
Premium Times
An official said one of the suspects escaped from custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Performs Groundbreaking of 'Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project'
Premium Times
Represented by Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State, Mr Tinubu said the project was part of his Renewed Hope Agenda Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Comments On Tinubu, Matawalle's Ministerial Roles
Premium Times
A cabinet shake-up by President TInubu led to the removal of five ministers and appointment of seven new ministers, who are awaiting Senate confirmation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Amends Bill to Allow Regional Commissions Receive 15% of States' 'Allocations
Premium Times
The commissions will use the funds to manage their affairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance CEO Relieved by Tigran Gambaryan's Release [press release]
allAfrica
"We are deeply relieved and grateful that Tigran Gambaryan has finally been released after enduring nearly eight months of detention in Nigeria. Throughout this difficult period,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Assures Kogi of Support in Bid to Increase Oil Production
Vanguard
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has assured the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo of Federal Government's support in the quest… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Anti-Corruption Commission Receives 36 Petitions in 7 Months
Vanguard
-- No Petition Will Be Swept Under the Carpet, Says Chairman Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's External Reserves Hits $40.2bn - CBN
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN said that the nation's external reserves has risen to $40.2 billion as at October 18, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: All 8 Passengers in Bonny Chopper Disaster Feared Dead - Police
Vanguard
NSIB investigates helicopter crash Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima's Plane Damaged in New York, CHOGM Trip Cancelled
Premium Times
It is the second time in five months that Mr Shettima would cancel an official trip due to plane problem. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu's Cabinet Reshuffle Means for Kano APC [opinion]
Premium Times
President Tinubu says the reshuffle is part of "eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration's capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to… Read more »
Nigeria: Music Video Production, Promotion Now Cost N100 Million, Timaya Laments
Premium Times
"When you call these young Nigerian artistes, they tell you ₦50 million, ₦30 million, because they're spending a lot of money and need to make it back." Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Expands Aviation Partnerships With Key Int'l Agreements
Liberian Observer
... at International Civil Aviation Air Service Negotiations 2024 event in Malaysia Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Divestment - Amnesty Warns Against Worsening Human Rights Abuses in Niger Delta
This Day
Amnesty International has urged federal government of Nigeria to ensure that Shell's planned sale of its operations in the Niger Delta region, does not worsen human rights abuses… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-Vietnam Business Group Holds Meeting to Improve Bilateral Trade
This Day
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in collaboration with the Nigeria-Vietnam Economic, Trade and Cultural Association, (NVETCA) will be holding a high-level Round… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Calls for Local Solutions to Curb Climate Impact On Health
This Day
The federal government yesterday called for local solutions and better partnerships to tackle the growing effects of climate change on health in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: To Avert Plane Crash, Govt May Shut Down Enugu Airport Over Deteriorating Runway
This Day
The federal government may shut down Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu for the rehabilitation of the runway, to make it safe for air travellers. Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Disowns Separatist Ekpa Over Fake World Bank, IMF Loan for Biafra
Leadership
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has publicly distanced herself from claims made by a Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa, who claimed… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Pensioners to Otti - We Are Yet to Receive Full Pension Arrears, Gratuity
Vanguard
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Abia State branch, has denied receiving full payment of arrears of pensions and gratuity from the state government. Read more »
Nigeria: Elegance, Sophistication of the New Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
Vanguard
The new Minister of Women Affairs, Hon Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has a proven track record of service, integrity, and most importantly, a very compassionate and empathetic woman who… Read more »
Liberia: Lofa County Government Schools Overcrowded, Teachers and Students Struggle
Liberian Investigator
Several government high schools in Lofa County are grappling with severe overcrowding, leaving teachers and students struggling to cope with the challenging conditions. The… Read more »
Liberia: My Experience As a Journalist On the Trip to Pristina, Kosovo (October 1-5, 2024)
Liberian Investigator
Having the opportunity to visit Kosovo was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for which I am eternally grateful to the European Union for selecting me. Read more »
