June 18
Ghana: Consider Candidates From Rural Communities - Deputy Health Minister to Training Institutions
GhanaToday
The Deputy Minister for Health (MoH), Madam Adelaide Ntim, has urged health training institutions to adopt a pro-rural admission policy that prioritises candidates from rural… Read more »
Ghana: King Paluta Breaks Silence On NPP Campaign Controversies
Accra Times
King Paluta asserts that his talents come at a price and his meeting with Bawumia was merely a business venture. Read more »
Nigeria: Do Almost Half of Nigerians Suffer Multiple Forms of Poverty? Fact-Checking Columnist's Claims
Africa Check
Do almost half of Nigerians suffer multiple forms of poverty? Fact-checking columnist's claims Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Father of Three for Currency Racketeering
Premium Times
The convict had pleaded guilty to the charge of currency racketeering. Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Regular Screening, Vaccination Important Preventive Strategy - Experts
Vanguard
In a move to check the increasing cases of cervical cancer among women, medical experts have suggested regular vaccination and screening of women to prevent the disease and help… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Relocated to America, Converted to Christianity - Adewale Ayuba
Premium Times
"I don't see myself continuing in Fuji music; I believe I have done well, and this is America; there's more to explore in life, trusting that God has a plan." Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Defends Plan to Buy New Aeroplanes for Tinubu, Shettima
Premium Times
The lawmaker cautioned that not buying the aeroplanes could have grievous consequences. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Shortage of Bricklayers, Roofers, Carpenters Hits UK
Vanguard
The United Kingdom, UK is grappling with a shortage of bricklayers and other construction workers, causing prolonged delays for homeowners seeking building services. Read more »
Nigeria: Does Censoring or Banning a Movie Really Work? [opinion]
This Day
The media reports recently in Nigeria that the government through the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), issued a directive to censor and ban certain categories of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Cultural Icon, Femi Esho, Dies At 77
This Day
Cultural Icon and Chairman of Evergreen Musical Company, Chief Femi Esho, has died at 77. Read more »
Nigeria: No Confirmed Cholera Case in Abia Says Health Official
Vanguard
Abia Government says that there was no confirmed case of cholera in the state, though it recorded 109 cases of stooling and vomiting in six of its 17 Local Government Areas. Read more »
Nigeria: You're Elected to Reduce Poverty Not Amplify It, LP, Atiku Reply Tinubu
Vanguard
The Labour Party (LP) has said it was disappointment with President Bola Tinubu's statement which it described as making mockery of Nigeria's poor. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - NAFDAC Warns Food Suppliers to Implement Food Safety Culture
Vanguard
As Nigeria struggle with the outbreak of cholera, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called on all stakeholders in the food supply chain… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Nigerian 'Drug Dealer' Attacks Police Officer During Raid in South Africa
Vanguard
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has revealed that one of its officers was attacked by a suspected Nigerian drug dealer during an operation in Randburg, north… Read more »
Nigeria: Legendary Music Promoter, Femi Esho, Is Dead
Premium Times
The music promoter would have been 78 in October, but death beckoned earlier. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Block Licencing - NUPRC Extends Deadline for Pre-Qualification Documents Submission
Vanguard
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the extension of the deadline for the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Pandemonium in Onitsha As Police Avert Clash Between Angry Traders, Govt Officials
Vanguard
There was pandemonium at Niger Street Onitsha, following a clash between the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State, OCHA, Brigade and some traders using umbrella to cover… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian School Among Top 10 Global Prize Winners
Premium Times
A prize of US$50,000 will be equally shared among the winners of the five prizes. Read more »
Nigeria: Rita Dominic Is 'Lekki Wives - the Reunion's Latest Cast Member
Premium Times
The new season premieres on 30 June. Read more »
Nigeria: One Year After, Abia Assembly, Speaker Refuse to Inaugurate Elected Lawmaker
Premium Times
The Court of Appeal in Lagos State declared the PDP lawmaker winner of Abia North Constituency election in 2023 after INEC had initially issued a Certificate of Return to an LP… Read more »
Nigeria: Is NCC Justified in Its Temporary Suspension of Issuance of Three Categories of Licences? [opinion]
Premium Times
The temporary suspension in licencing seems to be a highly desirable way of ensuring the sustainability of the various players within the various segments. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Scored 71% in ICAO Audit - NCAA
Vanguard
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has justified the reason the country's aviation sector was rated 71.04 per cent by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Harmonises Criteria for 2022/23 Mini Bid, 2024 Licencing Round to Attract Fresh Upstream Sector Investments
This Day
The Federal Government has harmonised the criteria for the 2022/23 Mini Bid Round, and the 2024 Licencing Rounds so as to attract fresh investments into Nigeria's upstream oil and… Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilante Commander, Others Killed As Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities
Premium Times
Police have confirmed the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Dangerous to Refrigerate Cooked Food for More Than Three Days' - NAFDAC
Vanguard
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye has warned Nigerians against the storage of cooked food in… Read more »