May 17
Africa: At Africa Media Convention Prioritise Advocacy On Climate Change ...to Support Efforts in Mitigating Impact - Chief of Staff
Ghanaian Times
Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt's N90bn Hajj Subsidy Setback to Nigeria's Economy - Atedo Peterside
Vanguard
The founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside has described the Federal Government's N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj as a setback to the nation's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Defected Lawmakers Can't Return, PDP Insists
Vanguard
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 27 lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their seats forever. Read more »
South Africa: How Nigerians and Ghanaians Showed Up At Bridgerton Launch in South Africa
Vanguard
The launch of Netflix's "Bridgerton" in South Africa was a dazzling affair, marked by the vibrant presence of Nigerians and Ghanaians who brought their unique cultural flair to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Judiciary Biggest Problem of Nigeria's Democracy Not INEC - Peter Obi
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi said the biggest problem of Nigeria's democracy is the judiciary and not the Independent National… Read more »
Nigeria: G-Wagon - Portable Releases 'Spiderman' Single in Aftermath of Arrest
Premium Times
"I'm Spiderman; why are they beefing my glory; they're watching me like a movie." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy At 25 - IPAC Urges Stronger Parties for Sustainable Growth
Vanguard
As Nigeria gears up to mark 25 years of democratic rule, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for stronger political parties to ensure sustainable growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kidnap Ex-Kogi Govt Adviser, Send Video to Family
Daily Trust
Bandits abducted a former Special Adviser (SA) on Education to the immediate past government in Kogi State, Comfort Alege, in Lokoja on Wednesday and have demanded a ransom. Read more »
Liberia: UP Is Incompetent to Win a Democratic Process
New Dawn
The chairman emeritus of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Cyril Allen, slams the ruling Unity Party-led government for incompetence, saying it lacks the political infrastructure… Read more »
Liberia: Koijee Blasts Sen. Dillon
New Dawn
The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Jefferson Tamba Koijee, has blasted Senator Abe Darius Dillon of Montserrado County over alleged hypocrisy,… Read more »
Nigeria: End Nigerians Suffering Now - 36 State Speakers Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
...drum support for state police Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions to Conviction of Ex-Gambian Minister - Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
Premium Times
"The conviction of Ousman Sonko, one of the pillars of Yahya Jammeh's brutal regime, is a major step on the long road to justice for Jammeh's victims," Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP Decries Rise in Number of IDPs in Benue, Three Other States
Premium Times
Mr Oke said that over the years, the number of IDPs in the four states had increased. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's New Rules for VIPs [opinion]
This Day
President Tinubu's decision to toll everyone at the airport is commendable. Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Stakeholders Fret Over Recent Aircraft Incidents Across the Country
This Day
Aviation industry stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the many aircraft incidents in recent time, insisting that the development is aggravating their fears and compelling… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Recieves Senegalese President, Seeks Collaboration Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
Premium Times
President Tinubu said with the recent election, Senegal has proved to Africa and the world the beauty of constitutional democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Can Collect Customers' Social Media Handles, Court Rules
Leadership
Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Lagos has held that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is constitutionally empowered to demand and collect the social media… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Retired Officers of Improved Welfare
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured retired military officers of due respect and improved welfare. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electricity Tariff Hike Report Over Court Order
Leadership
A court case instituted in Kano has halted the Senate's plans to stop electricity tariff increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
Leadership
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect… Read more »
Nigeria: Work On Auto Policy Bill With Dispatch, Stakeholders Tell Govt
Daily Trust
An automotive industry stakeholder, Mr. Mamudu Lukman has advised authorities and officials working on the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) also known as Auto… Read more »
Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency On Schools' Safety, Group Tells Govt
This Day
The Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, yesterday, appealed to the federal government to declare a state of… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Resumes Flight to Nigeria October 1
This Day
Two years after it suspended operations to Nigeria, the Middle East Mega Carrier, Emirates Airlines has announced that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from October 1,… Read more »
Nigeria: Old Reports of Israeli Bill Outlawing Christian Preaching Resurface in Nigeria
Africa Check
Old reports of Israeli bill outlawing Christian preaching resurface in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Wale Edun - No Attempt to Illegally Use Pension Funds
This Day
*Says FG will be guided by rules*Organised labour warns against tampering with funds*FAAC shares N1.2tn from N2.192tn gross revenue*Naira slides to N1533/$1 at official market,… Read more »