June 18
Togo: 'What Is Vaudou Music?' Peter Solo Speaks
Afropop
One of the highlights of the inaugural Voodoo To Go Festival in Utrecht, Netherlands was Vaudou Game, a tremendous six piece Afro-funk band based in Lyon, France. Led by Togolese… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Nigerian Workers Deserve Reasonable Adjustments - Fashola
Vanguard
Former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola said workers in Nigeria deserve reasonable adjustments to cope with the rising cost of living in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers - Attempts By Council Chairs to Remain in Office Treasonable - G60 Lawmakers
Vanguard
Federal lawmakers operating under the aegis of G60,have demanded immediate arrest and prosecution of the 23 local government council chairmen in Rivers State whose tenure expired… Read more »
Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Railway Line, Major Rebound for Economy - Group
Premium Times
"The resumption of transport operations on the Lagos-Kano railway route would drastically reduce the rising cost of food," the group said. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Native Doctor' Who Allegedly Prepares Charms for IPOB - Official
Premium Times
"The arrest is following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group." Read more »
Liberia: Govt Suspends Tariffs On Off-Grid Solar Renewable Energy Products
New Republic
President Joseph N. Boakai has issued Executive Order #134 suspending tariffs on off-grid solar renewable energy products. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Unsafe to Store Cooked Food in Refrigerator Beyond 3 Days - NAFDAC
Leadership
Nigerians have been cautioned against leaving their cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days to avoid contamination that could be injurious and fatal. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Govt Not Creating New Boko Haram Terrorists, APC Tackles Kwankwaso
Leadership
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as insensitive and unhelpful, the allegations reportedly made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Political Crisis Claims Policeman, Vigilante Member
Leadership
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a policeman and a member of a local vigilante group during a clash between supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and… Read more »
Nigeria: Winning War Against Insurgency, Other Crimes in Nigeria Through Local Content
Daily Trust
The Nigeria's automotive was established in the 1950s aimed at producing both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. This was made possible by likes of Federated Motors… Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki's Mother Dies At 88
Daily Trust
Madam Florence Morenike Saraki, mother of former Senate President Bukola Saraki, is dead. Read more »
Ghana: Hands Off Our Hotel Demo - Ablakwa Condemns Police Act During Protest
Accra Times
Convener for the "Hands off our hotels Demo" has condemned tear gas and paper spray attack mounted by the police on protestors during the march. Read more »
Ghana: Interior Ministry Announces Crackdown On Unauthorised Use of Private Security Uniforms
Accra Times
Two persons were arrested last Friday for wearing unprescribed uniforms similar to the Military uniform Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Demand Treason Charges Against Ex-Rivers LG Chairs' 'Power Grab' Attempt
Leadership
Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars
Daily Trust
Some Enugu residents have jettisoned their kerosene stoves, opting for charcoal stoves due to high cost of kerosene which currently sells between N1,350 and N1,600 per litre. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Economy Grew By 4.7% in First Quarter of 2024
Accra Times
Ghana's economy grew by 4.7% in the first quarter of this year, with some sectors posting impressive growth while others recorded negative growth. Read more »
Ghana: Health Ministry Ask Medical Lab Workers to Reconsider Strike Decision
Accra Times
Lab workers begun striking on Monday over long-standing absence of Conditions of Service Read more »
Ghana: 'Defe Defe' Song Theft Allegations Hit Team Eternity
Accra Times
Team Eternity's single "Defe Defe" from their 14-track album Testimony has achieved unprecedented success in Ghana's gospel music landscape. The song has reached the coveted… Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Directs National Security to Probe Unsanctioned Audio Recording From Trial
Accra Times
The third accused Richard Jakpa was cross-examined by lawyers of Minority Leader Ato Forson on Thursday, June 13 Read more »
Ghana: 'Protest to Extend to Other Regions If Akufo-Addo Fails to Act' - Ablakwa Warns
Accra Times
The objective of the protest is to pressure the government to intervene and stop the sale of the hotels. Read more »
Ghana: 'Hands Off Our Hotels Demo' Ongoing in Accra
Accra Times
The police are currently maintaining a peaceful presence at the protest, ensuring the safety of all demonstrators. Read more »
Nigeria: Video Does Not Show Fleeing Residents of Zamfara State in Nigeria in 2024
Africa Check
Video does not show fleeing residents of Zamfara state in Nigeria in 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Avoid Engagement Bait Facebook Posts. N-Power Programme Not Giving Out N30,000 'Grants'
Africa Check
Nigerians, avoid engagement bait Facebook posts. N-Power programme not giving out N30,000 'grants' Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria's Former Military Head of State Says Nigeria Might Go 'Into Extinction'
Africa Check
No evidence Nigeria's former military head of state says Nigeria might go 'into extinction' Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Repels Bandit Attack On Nasarawa Command Headquarters
Leadership
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)in Nasarawa State have repelled an attempted attack on its state command in Lafia by suspected bandits. Read more »