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[Vanguard] The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama has warned that obtaining registration from the Corporate Affairs Commission and SCUML certificate from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission do not confer on any entity the power to operate an investment scheme in Nigeria.

[Premium Times] The court gave EFCC and other respondents to a suit instituted by Ms Achimugu to report compliance with its order on 2 May.

[Premium Times] They were arraigned on four counts of conspiracy, breach of peace, damage and stealing, to which they, however, pleaded guilty.

[FrontPageAfrica] IN A NATION striving to rebuild from decades of institutional decay and public mistrust, few issues strike more deeply at the soul of governance than academic fraud.

[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- Father Ibrahim Amos, parish priest of St. Gerald Quasi Church in Kurmin Risga, a village in the Kauru district of Kaduna state in northwestern Nigeria, has been released. This was announced by the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in a statement. He was abducted from his home in Kurmin Risga in the early morning of April 24 (see Fides, 4/25/2025). According to Father Jacob Shanet, chancellor of the Diocese of Kafanchan, the priest returned home "unharmed" after the abduction.

[U.S. Embassy Monrovia] The 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) will be hosted in Liberia for the first time, I am thrilled to announce this significant milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and logistics capabilities across West Africa.The 2025 WALC will focus on enhancing interoperability, developing aligned logistics strategies, and resourcing readiness to ensure our collective ability to respond swiftly and effectively to regional challenges.

[Premium Times] The workers have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to implement the new minimum wage in the institutions.

[Ghanaian Times] Dr Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a presidential candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB), says his vision is to substantially enhance the development of the African continent by aiding governments in tackling the intricate challenges they face.

[Ghanaian Times] The President, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to donate six months of his salary to the newly launched Ghana Medical Trust Fund, known as "Mahama Cares."

[Premium Times] The Court of Appeal, apart from affirming Mr Ogban's conviction and the three-year jail term, frowned at his role as a university professor in the fraudulent manipulation of election results, a lawyer who participated in the case at the appellate court told PREMIUM TIMES, Wednesday afternoon.

[Africa Check] No bomb blast in Abuja: Claim that assasination attempt on Nigeria's vice president left 26 dead is false

[RFI] A national political forum in Mali has proposed making military leader Assimi Goïta the country's president, with a five-year renewable term starting in 2025.

[Vanguard] The Kano State Executive Council has approved an unprecedented ₦51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery projects across the state, as part of the administration's strategic push to enhance socio-economic development.

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu.

[Vanguard] Some youths leaders under the auspices of Concern Youths of Bayelsa State, have accused the convener and top leaders of NEW Associates, a pro-Wike group led by Mr George Turner of trying to undermine the existing peace in the State.

[Vanguard] Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sparked speculation over a potential political realignment after openly questioning the viability of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a platform for his political aspirations beyond 2027.

[Leadership] As Nordica Fertility Centre marked its 22nd anniversary, its managing director, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, has urged Nigerian youth, to reconsider the choices they make today as they may have lasting effects on their reproductive health tomorrow.

[Leadership] The federal government has launched malaria prevention campaign targeting 30 million children under five in Northern Nigeria as part of intensified efforts to eliminate the disease by 2030.

[Leadership] The chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote has revealed that the company's turnover increased by 51 per cent to N665.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, as against the corresponding figure of N441.5 billion recorded for the 2023 financial year.

[Vanguard] Mr Titus Odo, the Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State on Wednesday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Colombo, Apr 29 (PTI) Scoreboard of the Women's ODI Tri-Series match between India and South Africa here on Tuesday. Also Read | Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Records: List of Feats Achieved by 14-Year-Old With Century in RR vs GT IPL 2025 Match. India …

Colombo, Apr 29 (PTI) Spinner Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series …

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[Leadership] The Vatican has announced that cardinals will convene in a closed conclave next month to select the next pope. The meeting will take place in the Sistine Chapel on 7 May and involve around 135 cardinals from across the globe. This follows Pope Francis's passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, with his funeral held recently.

[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon. Commending Gabon's peaceful transition to constitutional order; through inclusive dialogue, a national referendum, & credible elections that was observed by the AU, the Chairperson welcomed the lifting of the suspension of Gabon today by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) & affirmed Gabon's vital role in continental governance &

[Ghanaian Times] Dr Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a presidential candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB), says his vision is to substantially enhance the development of the African continent by aiding governments in tackling the intricate challenges they face.

[Nyasa Times] In a world increasingly defined by impunity and political repression, the erosion of rights once championed by the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and the Constitutions of various African Countries post-independence, is an alarming reality. Forty years after the adoption of the African Charter, autocratic regimes across the continent are chipping away at its promises, and Eswatini and Malawi are no exception.

[Africa Check] Entries for the 2025 African Fact-Checking Awards are now open to journalists, journalism students and professional fact-checkers. This is the longest-running awards programme celebrating fact-checking journalism in the African media. In 2024, we received 241 entries from 29 African countries. We expect even more in 2025.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral TikTok video by a Kenyan wellness brand claims potatoes cause arthritis in people with blood group O. But experts say there's no scientific evidence to back this up.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Africa continues to experience rising cases of mpox, with Uganda reporting the highest number of confirmed daily cases in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The report warns that "wherever mpox outbreaks are not quickly contained", it becomes difficult to stop human-to-human transmission, potentially risking a "sustained transmission in the community".

[IPS] Busan, Korea -- Participants from over 100 countries will leave the 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, the Republic of Korea, with stark reminders that with sea levels rising dangerously, coastal regions and low-lying areas globally, particularly densely populated areas, are threatened.

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank Board of Directors has today approved an additional financing for the second phase of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), aimed to help Ghana strengthen its capacities to address food insecurity and build resilient food systems. The $125.94 million financing -- funded by a combination of International Development Association (IDA) credit, and a grant from the Food Systems 2030 Multi Door Trust Fund -- will help to replenish resources diverted to support farmers affected

[Africa CDC] Vaccines save lives--yet systemic barriers continue to leave millions of children across Africa unprotected from preventable diseases

[ISS] African leaders must commit to ending the violence, which requires focusing attention on justice reform and survivor-led interventions.

[IPS] Lagos, Nigeria -- Half a century after ECOWAS promised peace and prosperity, three breakaway states are testing West African solidarity, sparking a potential trade war.

[allAfrica] The Beginnings Fund aims to prevent over 300,000 avoidable deaths by expanding access to quality care for mothers and babies in sub-Saharan Africa, in partnership with Ministries of Health. The Fund is supported by anchor donors the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, The ELMA Foundation, Gates Foundation, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, Delta Philanthropies, and others. The launch took place in Kanad Hospital in Abu Dhabi, attended by Ministers of Health from Malawi,

[allAfrica] Mali Forum Backs Five-Year Presidency for Junta Leader Assimi Goïta

[DW] The top job at the African Development Bank is up for grabs, with the election slated for May 29. Five candidates vying to lead the bank have been sharing their visions for the next five years.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Most parts of the Horn of Africa are expected to be wetter than usual between May and July 2025, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said Tuesday in its latest forecast.

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) has been a significant milestone for African representation in global economic decision-making.

[The Conversation Africa] Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That's compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024.

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is on track to issue its first Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) License by June 30, 2025 to affirm that its forest products are from legal sources.

[Vanguard] Senior diplomats from BRICS countries will meet on Monday in Brazil to present a united front in the face of threats emerging from US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday stated that the fight against corruption is not a joke. Olukoyede made this known while appearing on the Channels Television programme, Politics Today. The anti …

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Renowned Turkish football pundit Ali Ece has praised Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, describing him as a transformational player capable of leading Galatasaray to new heights.  Speaking on the Vole YouTube channel, Ece said Osimhen’s impact is already …