Nigeria: Jonathan Chickened Out of Reforming PDP – New Book
[Leadership] Former President Goodluck Jonathan was bullied by state governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from executing reforms that would have solved the party’s financial problems and weaned it off overbearing sponsors.
Nigeria: Samuel Wins 5th Gov Diri’s National Scrabble Tourney
[Daily Trust] Adebola Samuel of Ogun State emerged winner of the Masters category in the 5th Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
Nigeria: Summer Camp – National Theatre Auditions Children in Talent Hunt Programme
[Vanguard] With the view to helping young people ignite their imagination through storytelling and theatre activities, the National Theatre in collaboration with Proud African Roots, held auditions for children.
Nigeria: Don Crucifixto, Johnny Drille, Other African Stars Entertain At the Last Rodeo’s Opening
[Vanguard] With what has been described as not just a concert but, a revolution of identity, storytelling, and social change,
Nigeria: Osun-Osogbo Festival – Amotekun Deploys 500 Operatives for Security
[Vanguard] As preparations peak for the grand finale of the 2025 Osun-Osogbo International Festival scheduled for this Friday, the Osun Amotekun Corps has deployed 500 operatives to ensure a safe and hitch-free celebration.
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 6, 2025
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Nigeria: Gov. Adeleke Travels to U.S. for Davido’s Wedding
[Vanguard] Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has flown to the United States, to attend the wedding of his nephew, international music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido.
Nigeria: Obi Wants to Be President Because He Cares About Nigeria – Chimamanda
[Vanguard] Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has reaffirmed her support for presidential hopeful Peter Obi, saying her support for the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate is rooted in her love for Nigeria.
Ghana: Daddy Lumba Reigns in Death …Thousands Honour Him With Vigil Across Country
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba continued to reign even in death as thousands of Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians alike gathered across the country to honour his memory with a candlelight vi…
Liberia: Monica Swen Crowned Miss Earth Liberia 2025
[Liberian Observer] — Victory crowned her as the seventh Miss Earth Liberia since the pageant’s inception six years ago