July 04
Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood
The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: The Faces of Federalism - A Perspective for Advocates
Federalism has been a hot topic in Nigeria, with many calling for 'true federalism' without fully understanding what it means. True federalism is often used in political discourse… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Community Appeals to Govt Over Erosion
The traditional ruler of Ikabigbo community, Uzairie, Etsako West LGA of Edo State, Chief Braimah Alegeh, has called on the federal, state and local governments to come to his… Read more »
West Africa: Why Nigeria Must Pay Attention to UK's Elections Tomorrow
Voters in the United Kingdom will go to the polls tomorrow in what some analysts have described as a defining moment for one of the countries that prides itself as a beacon of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns
The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »
Nigeria: Northerners Plotting Against Tinubu Unpatriotic - Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised those he tagged "unpatriotic politicians in the northern region" for allegedly plotting against President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: 10th National Assembly Wastes First Year
On June 13, 2024, the 10th National Assembly spent one year, devoid of positive colour and remarkable soundbite, in carrying out its three main functions of making laws, providing… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Launches Initiative to Transform Nigeria Into $1 Trillion Economy By 2030
The federal government has launched a new initiative to establish an operating model and framework for economic and financial inclusion, aimed at transforming Nigeria into a $1… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Denies Discussing Nnamdi Kanu's Release With South-East Govs
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was part of his discussion… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Many Structures Will Go Down', Lagos Blows Hot Over Flood
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, vowed that many structures obstructing the free flow of rain water will be removed. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Govt to Include North East in 'Legacy Road Projects'
The Senate on Wednesday asked the federal government to further expand the 'renewed hope legacy road infrastructure projects' in the country to include the North-East region. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Constitutionally, Sultan Has No Power to Appoint Anyone - Sokoto Govt
The Sokoto State government has said constitutionally, the Sultan of Sokoto has no power to appoint anyone. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Absenteeism - Kwara Directs Monitoring of Registers, Time Book for Civil Servants
The Kwara state government had directed Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to monitor time books and movement registers in their respective offices… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: How State House Spent N3.7 Billion On Vehicles, Tyres Within 10 Days
'Villa may exceed its budget' Read more »
Nigeria: How Govt's 2,350 Housing Units Are Bridging Deficit in Yobe
In a bid to bridge the housing deficit and provide quality and affordable housing to civil servants and assist the vulnerable population, the Yobe State government in collaboration… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Guarding the Sultanate - A Plea for Stability and Heritage in Sokoto
In the heart of Nigeria's cultural and spiritual landscape, the Sultanate of Sokoto stands as a beacon of heritage, unity and leadership. As the state governor of Sokoto, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina PDP Crisis Thickens, Spirals to Abuja
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina has widened ahead of the state congresses scheduled for July and August as some members of the state… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's President Drops Tax Hike After Deadly Unrest
Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, bowed to pressure from violent protesters and dropped the controversial tax bill which sought to raise $2.3billion in new levies in… Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: Kwara - NNPP Denies Withdrawal From LG Poll
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kwara state has denied withdrawing from the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for September 21. Read more »
Nigeria: Without MSMEs, 80% of Workforce Will Be Without Jobs - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has admitted that without the contributions of Nigeria's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), about 80 per cent of citizens who fall under… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: ASUU Reconsiders Strike Threat After Meeting With Govt
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, says the union is reconsidering its recent decision to shut down the university campuses… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Governors in Closed Door Meeting Over Economy, Minimum Wage
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governors and some members of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu economic team are currently meeting in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Let States Pay According to Their Abilities - Southern Governors
The Southern Governors' Forum has called for the consideration of the cost of living and ability of each state to pay the new minimum wage. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Second Republic Senator, Kunle Oyero, Dies At 100
A second Republic Senator, Otunba Kunle Oyero, has died at the age of 100. Read more »