June 18
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Ejuke, Signs Three-Year Sevilla Deal
This Day
Fringe Super Eagles winger, Chidera Ejuke, yesterday became the first national team player to team up with Spanish side Sevilla as the club formerly signed the Nigerian on a… Read more »
June 17
Niger: As Niger's Men Emigrate, Women Learn to Harness a Changing Climate
WFP
A WFP-Government initiative boosts farm production, strengthens livelihoods and empowers women in a challenging environment Read more »
Liberia: I'm Not God, Boakai Says to His Critics
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakia reacts to a barrage of criticisms against his administration, saying that he is not God but a man who must always do his best for Liberia. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Police Deny Continued Detention of Protesters Despite Reports of Keeping 15 in Custody
Premium Times
The police said all arrested individuals have been processed according to the law, and none remain unlawfully detained. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Cholera Cases
Premium Times
The health commissioner said the two suspected cases in Ibadan are males who worked at a construction site in Lekki Peninsula in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Consider Economic Realities, Tripartite Committee Tells Organised Labour
This Day
The Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage said at the weekend that organised labour should reconsider the amount it was demanding as national minimum wage, based on current… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Island Epicentre of Cholera Outbreak - Health Commissioner
Vanguard
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases with 106 cases out of the 350 suspected cases in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Denounce Booing of Emir Sanusi, Warn Troublemakers
Vanguard
The Police Command in Kano State has expressed displeasure over individuals booing the entourage of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as he returned to his palace after Eid prayers. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government's Open Apology to Jailed Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott Sparks Mixed Reactions
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia's decision to openly apologize to jailed Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott for 'psychological distress' and grant her rare access to hold a press conference… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Tightens Grips Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
Liberian Observer
Liberia has taken a significant step in combating money laundering and terrorism financing by obtaining a full membership of the Egmont Group, a Charter of Financial Intelligence… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Scott Denies Compassion Leave
New Dawn
Liberia's imprisoned former Chief Justice, Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott denied media reports that the government had granted her compassionate release from prison. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Slight Improvement in Democratic Perception Index, but Citizens' Concerns Remain - Report
Premium Times
The report says that Nigerians believe that government only serves the interest of a minority and identify corruption as the biggest threat to democracy. Read more »
Ghana: Government Misses Treasury Bills Target Narrowly, but Interest Rates Drop
Accra Times
Treasury bill target was narrowly missed but interest rates on the bills dropped as inflation comes down Read more »
West Africa: Ghana's Ruling Party's Thugs Invade Radio Station, Attack Rival Faction Communicator [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns in the strongest of terms, the June 15, 2024 invasion of a studio of Eagle FM, a radio station based in Walewale in the… Read more »
Liberia: Giaba DG Want Anti-Money Launder Recognize
New Republic
The Director General of the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa want ECOWAS take keel of recognizing and put into effect the Anti-Money… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Reintroduces Prison Sentences for 'Cybercrime' [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has learned with concern that the Nigerien authorities have reintroduced prison sentences for defamation, insults and dissemination of… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Pledges to Restore Peace, Army Recruits 6,000 Personnel
This Day
Ikechukwu Aleke in Abuja and John Shiklam in Kaduna Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Challenges and Their Solutions
Daily Trust
Like any previous government in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu's administration is facing economic and political challenges. However, Tinubu's situation is unique because these… Read more »
West Africa: Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Countries, Begins Production
Daily Trust
Senegal has officially joined the list of oil-producing countries in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic history. Read more »
Liberia: Commentary - On Investment Promised [opinion]
New Dawn
Many promises about investments have been made but have not been delivered. Take the announcements in Liberia, for example. Let us remember the announcement by the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Warn As Residents Boo Emir Sanusi, Kano Governor
Premium Times
Governor Yusuf's convoy passed through the mini palace during which some residents chanted derogatory words against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Foil Attack On Kaduna Community, Six People Killed in Sokoto
Premium Times
The statement by the army said one of Mr Yadi's accomplices identified as Daushe was killed in "a proactive move to safeguard the lives and properties of citizens" in Kidandan… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - One Shot As Hoodlums Attack Task Force, Burn Vehicles At Bukuru Market
Vanguard
Hoodlums defying Plateau State Government Executive Order 003 have razed cars and looted some shops at the Bukuru market in the Jos South local government area of the state as they… Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Tussle - Govt, APC Creating New Boko Haram in Kano - Kwankwaso
Vanguard
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi'u Kwankwaso, on Monday, accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Facing Most Difficult, Challenging Time - Reps Minority Caucus
Vanguard
...felicitates with Muslim faithful in Nigeria Read more »