CJID trains journalists on investigative, ethical health reporting
The workshop, themed “Investigative Skills for Covering Nigeria’s Priority Health Challenges,” held from 19 to 20 May in Abuja, and brought…
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Ebola: US ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘not the solution’
Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global healthA US travel ban…
US at Ebola risk after Detroit-bound flight scare; CDC takes action
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I’ll kill anyone who films me during operation – Nigerian police officer
In a follow-up video, the officer apologised, blaming frustration, gunshot injuries, and years of hardship in the police force.The post I’l…
Residents set fire to an Ebola centre in DR Congo as fear and anger grow over outbreak
People set fire to an Ebola treatment centre in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern DR Congo on Thursday after being stopped fro…
Police investigate death of three minors in road crash
A witness, who identified himself simply as Obua, said an unidentified man was giving his female friend a driving lesson when their vehicle…
INEC fixes date for Rivers South-east senatorial by-election
The Senate seat became vacant after its last occupier Barinada Mpigi of the Peoples Democratic Party passed away on 19 February.The post IN…
Africa Intelligence Brief — Thursday, May 21, 2026
Africa intelligence brief covers the ICC's first Libya war-crimes hearing, Nigeria's West African oil pivot, South Africa retail, Ethiopia'…
Electricity company restores power plant after three-year shutdown
The 450 megawatts Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State was shut down in 2023 over gas supply and metering disputes.The post Electric…
Ambassador’s arrival in Israel shocks the Egypt-Eritrea axis against Somaliland
The self-governing state has become part of a broader geopolitical struggle over Red Sea alignment, tied to Jerusalem’s expanding engagemen…
Ogun APC united, stronger for 2027 as Yayi emerges guber candidate — Abiodun
The governor said the party adopted extensive consultations and consensus-building mechanisms to ensure the emergence of credible candidate…
APC suspends Kwara governorship primary mid-way, postpones exercise
APC chairman in Kwara State, Sunday Fagbemi, confirmed the postponement midway into the exercise on Thursday, in Ilorin, the state capital.…
NHRC, others raise awareness on need for protection of Nigeria’s elderly persons
“As a nation, we must understand that older persons are not a liability. They are the custodians of wisdom. They are the guardians of memor…
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Must Boost Private Sector to Avoid 50-Year Income Delay, Says IMF
[Leadership] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa could take about 50 ye…
2027: Kwam 1’s daughter, Damilola, wins APC Surulere 1 Primary
She is the Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture.The post 2027: Kwam 1’s daughte…
Nigeria: 2027 - Natasha Secures PDP Kogi Central Ticket
[Vanguard] Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Dist…
Africa: Scale or Fail - Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership
[Capital FM] Africa stands at a defining economic crossroads.
Hajj 2026: NAHCON completes inbound airlift of pilgrims, sets 3 June for return flights
The operation, which began on 3 May, saw a total of 98 flights conducted within 18 days — averaging about five flights daily.The post Hajj …
Hajj 2026: NAHCON completes outbound airlift of pilgrims, sets 3 June for return flights
The operation, which began on 3 May, saw a total of 98 flights conducted within 18 days — averaging about five flights daily.The post Hajj …
Ebola: Sudanese embassy in Kampala issues warning as Uganda on high alert
The Sudanese embassy in Kampala has issued an advisory urging Sudanese citizens in the country...The post Ebola: Sudanese embassy in Kampal…
Katsina PDP unveils senatorial candidates as party battles lingering divisions
PDP projects unity as it positions candidates for 2027, despite history of internal leadership disputes and high-profile defectionsThe post…
Kano residents decry heatwave, erratic power as businesses struggle
Kano residents say erratic electricity supply is crippling socio-economic activities and making it harder for them to cope with the extreme…
Five years on: Remembering Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, By Akin Olukiran
History is often kindest to leaders whose service transcends ambition and whose lives become symbols of duty that is larger than themselves…
Saudi Arabia Condemns Cowardly Terrorist Attack on Military Base in Chad
サウジアラビアは、チャドの軍事基地に対するテロ攻撃を強く非難する声明を発表した。同国は、この攻撃を「卑劣なテロ行為」と表現している。
South Sudan: New MSF Report Exposes Escalating Attacks on Civilians
[MSF] Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian structures - including bombing hospitals - forced recruitment, sexual violence, acce…
East Africa: What to Know About Eastern Africa Standby Force As Rwivanga Takes Helm
[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF)'s Maj. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga has taken over leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a …
Tanzania: PM Resolves a 51-Year Land Dispute in Rombo, Kilimanjaro
[Daily News] Mkuu -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has successfully resolved a 51-year land dispute between Mtimhoo Parish of the Roman Ca…
Building Collapse Kills 11 People in Morocco's Fez
モロッコのフェズ市で建物が倒壊し、少なくとも11人が死亡した。この事故で多数の負傷者も出ている。
Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak
Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictionsSign up for the Breaking News US…
Attahiru: Remembering a patriot, five years on, By Niran Adedokun
Five years after that dark Friday evening in 2021, honest assessors of the country’s history still remember General Ibrahim Attahiru’s shor…