West Africa
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:52:16 GMTNigeria: Nancy Isime Slammed for Wearing Hijab in Heist Movie
[Premium Times] The movie's set photos depicts women in hijabs and face veils brandishing guns during a bank heist, sparking widespread outrage.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:48:20 GMTNigeria: Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers
[Premium Times] Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:54:46 GMTNigeria: State Services Says It's Identified Sponsors of August 1 Protest, Warns Against Action
[Vanguard] The Department of State Services on Thursday warned against the planned nationwide protest against hardship in the country.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:41:49 GMTNigeria: Death Toll Rises in Another Lagos Building Collapse
[Premium Times] At least 22 buildings collapsed across Nigeria between 1 January and 14 July; with Lagos accounting for over a quarter of them.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:34:35 GMTLiberia: Presidential Motorcade Accident Leaves Two Dead
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- At least one person died instantly, while a tricycle (Keh-keh) rider and three others sustained serious injuries when the official motorcade of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai was involved in a fatal road accident early Wednesday...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:53:02 GMTNigeria: Why We Support Upcoming Protest Against Tinubu Government - Afenifere Faction's Spokesperson
[Premium Times] The Afenifere faction says the planned protest is an organic reaction to the government's failed economic policies.
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:07:39 GMTNigeria: Senate Panel to 'Expose' Importers of Adulterated Fuel
[Premium Times] The committee also said it would investigate the reasons behind the failure of the nation's refineries to commence operation despite huge funds allocated to them yearly.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:57:51 GMTNigeria: #endbadgovernance Protest - We're Not Involved in Impending Oro Festival - Lagos Govt
[Premium Times] In a tweet by Lagospedia on X on Wednesday, titled, 'Public Announcement,' the unsigned statement informed Lagos residents and visitors of the impending Oro festival.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:24:46 GMTLiberia: Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs Mike Jabateh Threatens to 'Kill' Rep. Kolubah Over Continued Outbursts Against President Boakai
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In a recent recording, Assistant Minister for Urban Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mike Jabateh, threatened that the Liberian Government would kill Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolub...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:42:02 GMTNigeria: Tinubu Pledges More Weapons, Training, Personnel for Nigeria Police
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu said Nigeria had witnessed a rise in threats posed by cybercriminals, online financial fraudsters and cyber terrorists.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:51:18 GMTNigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Exaggerated, Says APC National Secretary Basiru
[Premium Times] The National Secretary of APC made the claim when confronted with NBS' latest data on Nigeria's inflation on the Channels Television's primetime show, 'Politics Today', on Wednesday evening.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:42:22 GMTGhana: Atta Mills Memorial Heritage Commemorates 12th Anniversary of Former President Mills' Passing
[Ghanaian Times] A solemn wreath laying ceremony was yesterday held at the graveside of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills at the Asomdwe Park at Osu in Accra as part of activities to mark the 12th anniversary of his passing.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:26:50 GMTNiger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup
[HRW] Nairobi -- Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:53:20 GMTNigeria: Nigeria's Economy On Path of Recovery, I'm Not Afraid of Protests - Tinubu
[Premium Times] President Tinubu said his administration will do more to meet the needs of Nigerians.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:03:45 GMTGhana: The Norwegian Embassy Failed to Do Its Job - Sports Minister
[Accra Times] According to the Minister he should not be held responsible for something that was not his responsibility.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:45:50 GMTGambia: Gambia, Azerbaijan Sign MOU in Youth and Sports Development
[The Point] In a significant move to enhance youth and sports development, The Gambia and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:38:45 GMTNigeria: Gov Sani Performs Groundbreaking of 14.8km Kaduna Millennium City Ring Road Project
[Premium Times] Thinklab Group, a renowned conglomerate with expertise in housing development, finance solutions, and infrastructure, has been appointed as the contractor for the project
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:22:11 GMTLiberia: Rape Court Sentences Two Men for Gang Rape
[FrontPageAfrica] Criminal Court "E" Judge Serena F. Garlawolu has found Diamond G. Doe and Luke Pole guilty of gang rape, sentencing them to fifteen and twelve years in prison, respectively, as a deterrent to future lawbreakers.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:21:24 GMTNigeria: Nigeria Vs Brazil Preview - Super Falcons Eye Historic Win in Bordeaux
[Premium Times] With a good balance of experience and talent, Randy Waldrum's team looks poised to make a statement.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:20:15 GMTNigeria: Court Sends Two Marketing Agents to Prison for Alleged N10.6 Million Fraud
[Premium Times] The trial judge made the remand order after rejecting the defendants' bail application.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:06:51 GMTMali: Resignation and Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Bamako
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Bamako, Mali, presented by His Eminence Cardinal Jean Zerbo.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:06:18 GMTCote d'Ivoire: Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Bouaké
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa, until now apostolic administrator of the metropolitan archdiocese of Bouaké, Cote d'Ivoire, as metropolitan archbishop of the same archdiocese.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:44:43 GMTNigeria: Nigerian Military Warns Against Nationwide Protests, Says It May Lead to Anarchy
[Premium Times] "Given the situation, there are already indicators that unscrupulous elements are bent on hijacking the planned protest for violent purposes."
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:44:20 GMTNigeria: Kenya's Gen-Z Protest and Nigeria's Proposed Days of Rage
[Premium Times] Instead of reactionary protests, African youths must plan ahead, while fostering political leaders with clear agendas and strong values within established parties.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:52:05 GMTLiberia: Pres. Boakai Dedicates New Fingerprint Laboratory Equipment At the Lnp
[New Republic] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Tuesday dedicated a new Fingerprint Laboratory equipment and also launched a new website at the Headquarters of the Liberia National Police (LNP).
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:37:53 GMTNigeria: Protest - Northern Youth Groups Distance Themselves From Planned Protest
[Premium Times] The conference encouraged youths to embrace entrepreneurship to develop themselves.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:35:36 GMTLiberia: Big Step to Resolve Mysterious Deaths
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a prominent civil society organization in Liberia, has praised the Liberia National Police (LNP) for reopening the investigation into the former director of the Internal Audit Agency ...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:20:21 GMTGhana: Minority Mocks Bawumia's Debate Bid - 'Driver's Mate' Not Fit for Mahama
[Accra Times] The Minority in Parliament has rejected a proposal for a presidential debate between Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and John Mahama, with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson dismissing Bawumia as a "driver's mate" unqualified to debate an experienced driver l...
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:15:59 GMTNigeria: Colourism and Nigeria - Two Truths and a Lie
[Daily Trust] Let's play a game called "Two Truths and a Lie." I'll state three things, one of which is a lie. If you can pick out the lie, you win. Here are my three statements:
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:05:54 GMTNigeria: Throwing the IDPs to the Sharks
[This Day] The facts are not in doubt that though insurgency may not be at its peak in the BAY states and the rest of the Sahel but because of the need to close down the many internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps due to donor fatigue to the troub...