June 13
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Despite Challenges, Don't Give Up On Nigeria - Governors
Governors of Nigerian states have urged Nigerians to recommit themselves to the growth and development of the country despite challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Deteriorated Into State Capture, Not Practising True Democracy - Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year's elections, Peter Obi, has stated that Nigeria is not practising true democracy and has deteriorated into… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Chides Governors Using Thugs to Rig Elections
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that some state governors are busy encouraging criminals for political use, instead of encouraging best brains in the civil service. Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Report On Conscription of Nigerian Students Is Fake News - Russia
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Federal Republic of Nigeria has debunked reports of forced enrollment of Nigerian students in Russia into the Russian military before… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Governors Using Criminals to Rig Elections - Jonathan
Former President Godluck Jonathan has alleged that some states governors are busy encouraging criminals for political use, instead of encouraging best brains in the civil service. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Our Demand Remains N250,000 - NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the organised labour did not agree on any specific figure as the new minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Don't Make a Meal of Tinubu's Slump At Eagles Square - Former Presidential Aide
In the wake of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's misstep at the Democracy Day celebrations at Eagles Square, former presidential aide Laolu Akande, has urged the public and media to… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Urges Citizens to Defend Democracy
Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has called on political leaders and ordinary citizens to protect democracy jealously and uphold its… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Speaks On Tinubu's Eagle Square Fall
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year's elections, Mr Peter Obi, has broken his silence on Wednesday's misstep of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Breaks Silence On Eagle Square Fall, Says 'Social Media Is Confused'
President Bola Tinubu has spoken about the incident at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 1 Million Nigerian Youths to Benefit From Govt's Skills Program - Minister
Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has disclosed that over one million young Nigerians will benefit from the National Youth Skills Program (NYSP) to equip them… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Why I'm Supporting Ekiti Gov Despite Party Differences - Fayose
A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said his support for the incumbent state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was because of the mutual respect between them, insisting… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Threatens Sanctions for Erring Electoral Officers in Edo, Ondo Polls
Ahead of the September 21 and November 16, 2024 off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that any… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Fixes Sept. 26 for NEC Meeting, July 27 for Ward Congress
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has slated September 26 for its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Reps Advocate 6-Year Single Term for President, Governors
... propose rotational presidency with two VPs Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Govt Introduces Code of Conduct to Enhance Safety On Inland Waterways
The federal government has unveiled a code of conduct for boat operators, passengers and other stakeholders to mitigate incidents of boat mishaps on the inland waterways in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Been in Desperate Need of Reform for Decades - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the reforms introduced by his administration are repositioning Nigeria for a future of greatness. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - I'll Send Bill On Minimum Wage to National Assembly Soon - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration will soon send an executive bill to the National Assembly to enshrine what has been agreed upon as a new national… Read more »
Nigeria: More Oil Blocks Discovered As Govt Promises Transparency in Bid Process
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has identified additional oil blocks beyond the 12 initially made available for bidding. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Wobbling, but There's Hope - Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria's democracy is wobbling, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Read more »
Nigeria: Report On Conscription of Nigerian Students By Russia False - Govt
The Federal Government has declared as false reports making the rounds that the Russian Government is engaging Nigerian and other African Students to participate in the ongoing war… Read more »
Nigeria: 25 Years of Democracy - Has Nigeria Changed for the Better?
As we commemorate 25 years of democracy in Nigeria, it's essential to pause and ponder: Has Nigeria truly changed for the better? Rabiu Hassan Lawal, the founder of the Inspire… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Begins Recess, to Resume July 2
National Assembly lawmakers have commenced their recess and will resume on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Nigerians Are Angry, PDP Tells Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of foisting hardship on Nigerians, saying the people are angry over the situation of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Katsina Killings, Asks Security Agencies to Go After Attackers
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent spate of attacks in Katsina state and asked security agencies to go after the attackers. Read more »