October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria - Before Terrorists Destroy Us
It is out of genuine concern that I wish to draw the attention of our leaders, especially those from the Northern part of the country, to the persistent destruction of communities… Read more »
Nigeria: Review of Border Towns' Fuel Supply Ban Underway - Customs CG
The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has said the federal government's subsisting restriction order placed on the supply of… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: You're on Your Own, New Nigeria People's Party Tells Atiku
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has asked a former vice president and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to leave Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso… Read more »
Nigeria: How and Why President Buhari Failed in Leadership
Judging by the high spate of insecurity, collapsed economy, endemic corruption in public affairs, among several other vices pervading the country at the time President Mohammadu… Read more »
Nigeria: Crack in Edo PDP Ahead of 2024 Governorship Poll
Ahead of the forthcoming 2024 governorship election in Edo State, there appears to be a crack within the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo Backs Local Manufacturers, SMEs to End Importation
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday emphasised the need for the government to encourage local manufacturers and entrepreneurs as part of efforts to stop importations. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Mum As Chicago Varsity Releases Tinubu's Records, Authenticates Certificate
The Chicago State University (CSU) yesterday released the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in compliance with the order of the District Court of Northern District of… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa - Govt Advised to Use Expertise, Resources of Diaspora to Improve Health
Governments across all levels in the country have been advised to focus on ways to benefit from the Japa syndrome rather than lamenting over the situation. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Chicago University Saga - Five Things Atiku Planning to Use in Nailing Tinubu
The ongoing legal battle between President Bola Tinubu and his main rival in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, in the US, is coming to close following the order that the… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Under Emefiele, CBN Was 'Den of Malfeasance' - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, has described the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the immediate past governor, Godwin Emefiele, as a "den of malfeasance." Read more »
Nigeria: It May Be Difficult Now but Nigeria Will Rise Again - Saraki
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome all its challenges sooner or later. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Poverty in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday reiterated his administration's commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At 63 - Where Are We Going?
Nigeria's journey as a self-governing nation clocks 63 years today. But we cannot help asking, what is the destination? Where are we headed as a nation? What is the point of our… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Ekiti to Conduct LG Elections Dec 2
The Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission (EKSIEC) has said it will conduct the 2023 LGA and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) elections on December 2, in the 16 LGAs… Read more »
Nigeria: The Leadership Question in Nigeria - Is Tinubu Rewriting the National Narrative?
When Chinua Achebe penned the prophetic political tract, The Trouble with Nigeria, in 1983, he laid his keen insight on what ailed the nascent Nigerian state - just barely 23 years… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Burkina Faso: Junta Says They Foiled Coup Attempt
The junta in Burkina Faso, which toppled a military regime to gain power, has announced that there was a coup attempt. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Leah Sharibu 'Dumps First Husband', Remarries Another ISWAP Commander
Leah Sharibu, the girl held in captivity by members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has "remarried" another terrorists' commander, after purportedly securing a… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: North East Political, Traditional Leaders Urged to Work for Democracy Dividends
The North East Development Association (NEDA) has called on political and traditional leaders from the zone to close ranks and work for the socio-economic development of the area. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Opts for Low-Key Independence Anniversary, Cites Economic Realities
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, yesterday said foreign leaders would not be invited for the 63rd independence anniversary of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Zamfara Spat Over Alleged Deals With Bandits
The Federal Government yesterday dispelled the allegation by Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal that federal officials held clandestine negotiations with bandits in the state. Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: FCT, States Lose Trillions of Naira to Unpaid Ground Rents
The Federal Capital Territory and many states are losing trillions of naira to non-payment of ground rents by property owners, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Rescue of Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were abducted in the early… Read more »
Nigeria: Mark Slams National Assembly's 152 Committees As Unwieldy
A former Senate president, David Mark, has described the large number of committees in the National Assembly as unwieldy, saying having too many panels would make it difficult for… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Tinubu, Ramaphosa to Meet Over Nigeria-South Africa Relations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa in November for a business-to-business interaction that will further strengthen the… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Files Fresh Motion to Stop Chicago Varsity From Releasing Academic Records
President Bola Tinubu has filed a motion challenging the Northern District of Illinois order directing the Chicago State University to release his academic records within two days. Read more »