June 02
Nigeria: FCT ADC Candidate Decries Durumi Demolition, Demands Humane Urban Renewal
Leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, Hon. Bala Amidu Iyah, has decried the demolition of homes, shops and other structures in Durumi… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Accord Party Adopts Jeremiah As Consensus Candidate for Bonny/Degema Seat
Leadership
The Accord Party has adopted Hon. Godwin Jeremiah, as its consensus candidate for the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027… Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege Cannot Be Trusted, Says Delta Governor Oborevwori
Leadership
Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described former deputy president of the senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as untrustworthy, accusing him of political betrayal and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Poll - Defence Minister Matawalle, Maradun Emir Lead Prayers for Tinubu
Leadership
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu's achievements over another four years would take Nigeria to… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Directs Mdas to Stop Compulsory Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
Vanguard
The federal government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on a mandatory three-month pre-retirement… Read more »
June 01
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Take-It-Back Movement Protests Kidnapping of Pupils, Demands Action On Insecurity
Premium Times
The protesters gathered at Mokola Roundabout under the banner of the "Bring Back Our Pupils and Teachers" campaign, demanding the immediate release of all kidnapped victims and… Read more »
Liberia: In Liberia, Maternal Child Health Units Are Saving Lives
Spotlight Initiative
In eastern Liberia, Spotlight Initiative has supported government efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates by building a Maternal Child Health unit at Bahn Health Centre. Though… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Eight, Injure 10 in Fresh Plateau Attack
Premium Times
At least eight people were killed, and 10 others were injured after gunmen attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State during a birthday… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Continued Captivity of Abducted Colleagues, Pupils
Premium Times
The directive followed an order from the national leadership of the NUT, which expressed concern over the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and learners by their… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss 'Bandit Invasion' Rumours in Lagos
Vanguard
The Lagos State Police Command has issued an urgent rebuttal to viral social media posts claiming that armed bandits have invaded several communities, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota,… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Submits Report On Jammeh's Assets to Government
Foroyaa
The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government. This… Read more »
Guinea: Guineans Denounce an 'Electoral Farce' After Low Turnout in Legislative Polls
RFI
Legislative and municipal elections were held in Guinea on Sunday to complete the process of returning constitutional order to the country after the December 2025 presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: IOM Rescues 67,000 Stranded Nigerian Migrants, Supports 30,000
This Day
The United Nations International Organization for Migration (UN-IOM) has rescued more than. 67,000 stranded Nigerian migrants and empowermed at least 30,000 returnees since 2017. Read more »
Gambia: President Faye, Barrow Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul
The Point
President Domaye Faye of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for his first official state visit since the political fallout with his long-time friend and former ally, Prime… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Anti-Terror Campaign and Ukraine's Robot War
This Day
For over a decade, Nigeria has been locked in a gruelling war of attrition. From the blood-soaked plains of the Northeast, where Boko Haram and ISWAP splinter cells mutate, to the… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Appoints Maj Gen Ousman Gomez As Acting Army Chief After CDS Resignation
The Point
President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as Acting Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, effective immediately, following the resignation of… Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama in London - for a High Level Visit
Ghanaian Times
PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama is in London, United Kingdom, for a high-level visit featuring a royal audience with King Charles III. Read more »
Liberia: EU Urges Urgent Electoral Reforms to Safeguard 2029 Poll Credibility
Liberian Observer
The European Union (EU) has called on Liberian authorities to urgently accelerate electoral reforms, warning that delays could undermine public trust and the overall credibility of… Read more »
Nigeria: Fresh Ebola Threat - Lagos Tightens Mmia Surveillance to Block Imported Cases
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, even as it moved to prevent the… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Forest Guards - Ben Murray-Bruce Commends Ribadu's Security Measures
Vanguard
Former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for steps being taken to strengthen security across the country, particularly the approval… Read more »
Nigeria: Attack - NUT Orders Indefinite Strike in Oyo, Nationwide Protest Tuesday
Leadership
The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers ( NUT) , has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike over the… Read more »
Mali: Outspoken Critic of Mali's Junta Still Missing a Month On
HRW
Lawyer Mountaga Tall Feared Forcibly Disappeared Read more »
Nigeria: 'Garden in a Box' Initiative Is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Tola (not real name) did not expect much when she first received the small white box with a bunch of biodegradable seed sheets neatly tucked inside. Yet, the spinach, beetroots,… Read more »
Ghana: Transforming Rural Roads, Agric Sector - Ghana Secures $500m World Bank Funding
Ghanaian Times
The World Bank has approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a major initiative aimed at improving rural road connectivity… Read more »
Africa: Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah File Petition for Removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa
Ghanaian Times
Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah file Petition for removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General over Xenophobia attacks in South Africa Read more »
