June 19
Nigeria: Fouani Brothers' Kidnap - Lagos Safe, We'll Arrest Culprits - Sanwo-Olu Assures
Vanguard
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the authorities would ensure those responsible for the kidnapping of the three Fouani brothers are apprehended and… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Adediwura As Obalufe, Overturns Lower Court's Verdict
Premium Times
The Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, had made several efforts to settle the matter between the two parties without any result. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Investigation Into Killing of Police Officer, Vigilante Member in Rivers
Premium Times
The two were killed on Tuesday during deadly clashes between two political factions in the south-south state. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement of Charges to End Trial
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Mr Kanu is seeking an out-of-court settlement after the court rejected his bail applications and rejected his request to dismiss the charges against him. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recruitment Controversy - PSC Union Asks Tinubu to Fire IGP Egbetokun
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The Joint Union Congress also asked Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to apologise to the public over his alleged misleading press statements on the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance - Court Dismisses Fleeing Anjarwalla's Suit Against NSA, EFCC
Vanguard
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by fleeing Binance Holdings Ltd's executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - New U.S. Immigration Rules Offer Hope to Nigerian Spouses of American Citizens
Vanguard
In a significant move aimed at balancing tougher immigration enforcement with more humane policies, President Joe Biden announced new rules that could positively impact many… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Inaugurates Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers Local Councils
Premium Times
The swearing-in followed their successful screening and confirmation by the Rivers House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Fleeing Binance Executive's Suit Against NSA, EFCC
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The fleeing Binance executive had alleged in his suit that the Nigerian authority's detention and seizure of his passport amounted to a violation of his fundamental right to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 2m Units of Blood Annually - Federal Govt
Leadership
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year's World Blood Donor Day, the coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has said that… Read more »
Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Rail Line Major Rebound for Economy - Group
Daily Trust
The Democratic Front (TDF), a pro-democracy group, has described the repair and reopening of the Lagos-Kano railway line for freight operations as a major boost for the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF to Receive 50 New Aircraft to Boost Anti-Banditry Operations
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to bolster its anti-banditry operations with the acquisition of 50 new aircraft scheduled to arrive between now and next year. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Pollution, Second Leading Risk Factor for Premature Death - Report
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Children under five are particularly vulnerable to air pollution, leaving over 700,000 in this age group dead in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: WFP to Increase Food Aid in Nigeria, Others to Address Rising Hunger
Premium Times
Abstract: Malnutrition in West and Central Africa is reaching alarming levels, with a projection that 55 million people will face acute hunger during the lean season. Read more »
Nigeria: Cooked Food Stored in Fridge for Days Harmful, NAFDAC Warns
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According to WHO estimates, globally, one in 10 people becomes sick, and 420,000 die each year after consuming contaminated food. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - No Constitutional Provisions for Tenure Elongation At Local Councils - Fubara
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The governor on Wednesday (today) appointed caretaker committees to run the local councils. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Refused to Join Hollywood - Genevieve Nnaji
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Genevieve also spoke about her career trajectory. Read more »
Liberia: Sweden Approves U.S.$38k to Support Consultations for Liberia's Development Plan
Liberian Observer
The Government of Sweden has approved US$38,000 (4,000,000 SEK) to support national consultations for Liberia's National Development Plan (NDP). The fund will assist the United… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Receives U.S.$1.5m Worth of Rice From Japan
Liberian Observer
The Government of Japan has donated a consignment of assorted rice weighing 3,294 metric tons to Liberia, valued at over 300 million Japanese yen, which is equivalent to US$1.5… Read more »
Ghana: Rema's 'Calm Down' Ranked As the Most Streamed Afrobeats Song in the U.S.
Accra Times
"Calm Down" was initially released as a precursor to Rema's debut album "Rave and Roses" in 2022. The single claimed the top spot on various charts, including Belgium's Ultratop… Read more »
Ghana: NDC Names National Campaign Team for 2024 Elections
Accra Times
Members of the campaign team include party General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey who will be coordinating the project. He is deputized by National Organizer Dr. Joseph Yammin Read more »
Ghana: Cocoa Sector Records a Negative Growth of 20.2%
Accra Times
Cocoa was the worst sub-sector in the first quarter posting a negative growth of 20.2% Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Block Licencing - NUPRC Extends Deadline for Pre-Qualification Registration
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The NUPRC says the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents, initially scheduled to close on 25 June, has been extended. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Unesco Recognition of Ojude Oba Festival
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The Minister of Culture, Arts and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa- Musawa, described Ojude Oba as a platform for fostering the unity of the country as well as one of the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers Lgas
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Governor Fubara appoints vocal critic of former Governor Wike as chairperson of Obio/Akpor local government area. Read more »