West Africa

Fri, 02 May 2025 11:51:55 GMT
Benin: Wave of Attacks on Press Freedom Highlights Urgent Need to Reform Digital Code
[AI London] The Benin authorities' recent wave of sanctions against independent media outlets highlights the urgent need to protect press freedom in the country, said Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Internet Without Border...

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:47:43 GMT
Liberia: 'Mobilize Diaspora Unity As Springboard for Driving Development'
[New Republic] Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus has rallied citizens of Lofa County based in Worcester, State of Massachusetts USA to unite and use it to mobilize the development of Lofa County.

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:47:42 GMT
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Offered Me N200m to Accuse Akpabio of Organ Harvesting, Claims Dr Duru
[Leadership] A United States-based activist, Dr. Sandra Duru, also known as Professor Mgbeke, has submitted evidence of phone conversations between her and suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to relevant authorities in the US and...

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:47:39 GMT
Nigeria: I'm Closer to Abuja Than Defectors - Alex Otti Laughs Off Defection Rumour
[Vanguard] Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has dismissed the speculation that he's planning to dump the Labour Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:47:38 GMT
Nigeria: Govt Approves Dual Certification in Colleges of Education
[Vanguard] The federal government has approved a dual certification programme for federal colleges of education across the country.

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:43:15 GMT
Nigeria: Imo Govt Backtracks On Chief Judge, Pledges to Obey NJC's Directive
[Premium Times] The NJC, on Wednesday, voided the appointment of the acting chief judge of Imo State for being in violation of the Nigerian Constitution.

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:43:14 GMT
Nigeria: 'Don't Spray Money, Use Basket, Bowl' - E-Money Advises Aftermath EFCC Release
[Premium Times] "Let's celebrate responsibly and avoid fines. Respect our currency. If you must give money at a party, make sure you..."

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:35 GMT
Nigeria: Kaduna Gov to NLC - We're Paying Minimum Wage, Adjustments Underway
[Daily Trust] Governor Uba Sani has said that his administration has complied with the Minimum Wage Act because no civil servant in Kaduna State is earning less than N70,000.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:32:10 GMT
Liberia: Ivanhoe Atlantic Welcomes US Government Support for Liberian Multi-User Rail
[Ivanhoe Atlantic] Wilmington, Delaware -- Trump Administration issues public statement in support of independently operated multi-user rail in Liberia Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior State Department Advisor on Africa has confirmed the United States Gover...

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:35 GMT
Nigeria: Seyi Tinubu Denies 'Bribing, Abducting, Torturing' NANS President
[Vanguard] Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has refuted allegations made by the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, describing them as an attempt to defame his character.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:34 GMT
Nigeria: Reps Panel Gives Oil Firm 5 Days to Pay $4m Royalties
[Daily Trust] The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the House of Representatives has directed OML18 Resources Limited, formerly Sahara Field Production Ltd, to remit $4.020 million to the Federation Account within five days.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:16 GMT
Nigeria: FBI, DEA Fail to Release Tinubu's Record, Seek 90-Day Extension
[Daily Trust] The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have requested an additional 90 days from a United States District Court to produce investigative reports related to an alleged drug case involving ...

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:15 GMT
Nigeria: Govt to Conclude N1.5trn Road Concession Project
[Daily Trust] The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the federal government will soon conclude the N1.5 trillion road concession project.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:14 GMT
Nigeria: I Didn't Do Any Job As Political Adviser to Tinubu - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
[Daily Trust] A former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has disclosed that he did not do any job as a political adviser to the President.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:58:14 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria Validates 2025 National Migration Policy
[Daily Trust] The government of Nigeria has officially validated the revised National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025 and its Integrated Implementation Plan during a high-level meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to harne...

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:08 GMT
Nigeria: How I Saved Jigawa Pension Scheme From Collapsing - Governor
[Premium Times] Governor Namadi said his administration embarked on a reform to improve the welfare of civil servants and retirees.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:08 GMT
Nigeria: 'I've No Regrets Welcoming My Twins Through Surrogacy' - Chimamanda Adichie
[Premium Times] "I want more women to feel less ashamed of talking about reaching motherhood through non-traditional means."

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:07 GMT
Nigeria: Governor Rules Out Defection From PDP, Amid Rumored Plan to Join APC
[Premium Times] The governor assured that he has no plans to defect from the PDP to any other political party, including the APC.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:06 GMT
Ghana: Desk to Deepen Ties Between Ghana, Turkey Established
[Ghanaian Times] Access Bank Ghana has establish a Turkish Desk as part of efforts to deepen trade relations between Ghana and Turkey.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:06 GMT
Ghana: ADB to Strengthen Agribusiness Financing, Lead MSME Financial Intermediation - MD
[Ghanaian Times] The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong has revealed that the bank will strengthen its core mandate as the bank of choice for agribusiness financing.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:53:05 GMT
Ghana: 300 Okada Riders Trained in Road Safety
[Ghanaian Times] ABOUT 300 commercial motorbikes riders (Okada) have received training in road safety management as part of efforts by Gold Coast Mobility Innovations to professionalise the motorbike transport sector and improve public safety.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:26:58 GMT
Ghana: Ghana, Qatar Deepen Diplomatic, Economic Relations
[Ghanaian Times] IN a significant stride towards strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar has held the second round of bilateral and political consultations with the Ghanaian authorities in Acc...

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:26:57 GMT
Ghana: Ghana Armed Forces Retires Soldiers After 30 Years' Service
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will from this month commence the general release of the first batch of soldiers who have competed their authorised years of service in accordance with GAF regulations.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:19:58 GMT
Nigeria: Wike in Dubai, to Travel to China - Official
[Premium Times] He explained that while in China, Mr Wike would meet with officials of the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group over the water project.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:19:58 GMT
Nigeria: Police Rescue 20 Hostages of Ponzi Scheme Syndicate in Ondo
[Premium Times] The police also apprehended a suspect, Oyebode Oluwakemi, for job racketeering after she allegedly defrauded her victim of N5.3 million

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:19:57 GMT
Nigeria: Umahi Clarifies Work Done, Completion Time for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
[Premium Times] "Some of you reported that I said the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was 70 per cent done and will be finished by January 2026."

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:17:33 GMT
Liberia: Fake Doctor Arrested After Fatal Botched Surgery in Monrovia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The arrest of Abraham Kamara, a man accused of impersonating a medical doctor, was made possible through crucial tips from the public, authorities have confirmed.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:17:32 GMT
Liberia: Family Grieves Liberian Woman's Death in U.S., Calls for Thorough Investigation
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The family of the late Sonnie Farkollie has expressed deep shock over her untimely death in the United States, urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation rather than concluding it was suicide.

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:12:30 GMT
Liberia: Koffa's Resignation Imminent
[Liberian Observer] Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, has broken his silence following weeks of intense public debate, legal wrangling, and mounting political uncertainty surrounding his hold on the third-highe...

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:12:29 GMT
Liberia: Nimba District #2 Lawmaker Accuses AML of Failing Mine-Affected Communities
[Liberian Observer] Nimba County District #2 Representative, Nyan G. Flomo, has expressed strong discontent with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for failing to release the 20% Social Development Fund that is crucial for the development of mines-affected ...

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:12:28 GMT
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Signals Exit Amid Supreme Court Victory and Legislative Deadlock
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Amid swirling political uncertainty, House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa said Thursday he is holding consultations "regarding my transition from the position," signaling for the first time a potential exit from the speak...

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