June 02
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Fund MREIF Amid N128bn Mortgages Delivery to 1,859 Families
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has commended the growing impact of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), which has delivered N128 billion in affordable… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Sokoto Records Second Attack in 48 Hours
Daily Trust
Bandits have again attacked Dan Gulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, barely two days after a similar assault that left 17 people, including Sallah… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Unveils Blood Campaign Slogan As Govt Calls for Increased Voluntary Donation
Daily Trust
The Director General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Prof. Saleh Yuguda, has announced the official slogan for the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) campaign as… Read more »
Nigeria: Questions As Flood Persists in Abuja Despite N1.24bn Ecological Fund
Daily Trust
Each time dark clouds gather over Abuja, anxiety follows. Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Victims of Plateau Attack Laid to Rest Amid Tears
Daily Trust
Tears and grief filled the air as eight victims of Sunday's attack on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, were laid to rest. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandit Leader Contacts Abducted General's Family, Seeks Release of Gang Members
Daily Trust
A notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has established communication with relatives of the abducted retired senior military officer, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari,… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Borno Records 274 New Cases in 24 Hours
Daily Trust
Borno State recorded 274 new suspected cholera cases within 24 hours, according to the Manager of the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Jacob Audu Thliza. Read more »
West Africa: Cultural Bias in West Africa's School-Leaver Exam Questions Puts Many Students At a Disadvantage [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a high-stakes test. For decades, it has served as the gateway to post-secondary education across five countries:… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Recent Visit to California - Opportunities Missed - a Call for Foreign Minister Nyanti to Investigate [opinion]
Liberian Observer
On April 24, 2026, while guests who attended the townhall meeting hosted for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai were departing the hall at California State University, Sacramento… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Invite Activist Gwamnishu Over Alleged Attempted Murder, Terrorism Incitement
Premium Times
A prominent Delta rights activist who has repeatedly challenged police conduct and exposed insecurity claims the state police are plotting against him after inviting him for… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Plateau Traditional Ruler
Premium Times
"The death of the monarch is barbaric, unfortunate and unacceptable," Langtang South Chairman Nanfa Alhassan Nbin said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Surgeon's Abduction
Premium Times
The NMA called on the State Security Service, Inspector General of Police, and commissioners of police in Abia and Imo to intensify efforts to secure Bonaventure Aguocha's freedom. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Teachers Join Nationwide Protest Over Oyo Abduction Incident, Shut Down Schools
Premium Times
Teachers nationwide are holding a peaceful rally on Tuesday to protest the abduction of their colleagues and pupils from schools in Oyo State. The victims are still in captivity… Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On Lawmakers Who Lost Party Primaries As NASS Resumes Plenary Today
Premium Times
More than 20 senators and over 50 House members failed to secure return tickets in the just-concluded party primaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Convoy of Soludo's Chief of Staff, Kill Police Officers, Others
Premium Times
Like other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Prices Increase in April 2026 - NBS
Vanguard
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items rose month-on-month in April 2026. Read more »
Ghana: Ashanti, Bono Regional Ministers Hail RTI Commission
Ghanaian Times
The Regional Ministers of Ashanti and Bono have hailed the establishment of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) in the country and its branch offices in their respective… Read more »
Ghana: '$250m Investment to Transform Damang Mining Operations'
Ghanaian Times
Indigenous mining firm Damang Gold Mine Limited, a subsidiary of Dzata Holdings Limited, has commenced a large-scale procurement exercise involving state-of-the-art mining… Read more »
Africa: Okudzeto Ablakwa Commends Korea for Strengthening Africa Ties
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the Republic of Korea for its continued engagement with Africa and its commitment to strengthening… Read more »
Ghana: GRA Customs Division to Meet Gh¢68bn Revenue Target - Commissioner
Ghanaian Times
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is on course to achieve its revenue target of GH¢68 billion out of the GH¢230 billion national target for 2026,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - 'Voting Against Tinubu'll Be Evil - He Is Our in-Law' - Delta Gov
Vanguard
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has said it would be "evil" for Deltans to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the president's… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - NUPRC Assures Steady Oil, Gas Production
Vanguard
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says Nigeria's oil and gas production remains unaffected following the closure of its offices nationwide by protesting… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Credits Liberty Party for 2023 Victory
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has praised the Liberty Party (LP) for what he describes as its key support to the Unity Party-led alliance in the 2023 presidential and legislative… Read more »
Liberia: National Forum Boosts Women's Political Participation Ahead of 2029 Elections
New Dawn
More than 200 women political aspirants from across Liberia's 15 counties convened in Paynesville on 27 May 2026 for the National Networking and Experience-Sharing Forum for Women… Read more »
Liberia: Pass Justice Bills or Lose Votes
New Dawn
A cross-section of citizens across Liberia is demanding the unconditional passage of two landmark draft laws by the Legislature: the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) and the… Read more »
