August 21, 2023
Nigeria: Peace, Security Will Improve Under My Watch - Niger Delta Minister
The newly sworn-in Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, has assumed office. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Majority Leader Denies Sponsoring 'Fake News' Against SGF
The majority leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Comrade Saater Tiseer, has denied sponsoring a press conference against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Niger: ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta's Transition Plan
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta's three-year power transition plan. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Children of Politicians in Sensitive Governance Roles
Children of prominent politicians have continued to make inroads into governance across the country as they occupy sensitive roles at the state and national levels, Daily Trust on… Read more »
Niger: We'll Hand Over in Three Years - General Tchiani
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger Republic junta, on Saturday said that the army would hand over power to a civilian government within the next three years. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Ministers - Some Portfolios Are Mismatched - Atiku's Aide
Daniel Bwala, an aide to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that some of the positions… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu to Swear in New Ministers Monday - Akume
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, swear in newly appointed ministers at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja by 10:00am. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hope Wike Won't Demolish PDP Secretariat', Reactions Trail Portfolios of Ministers
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday unveiled the portfolios of his ministers. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Don't Neglect Politicians Who Contributed to Your Victory, Tinubu Urged
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised not to neglect politicians who played pivotal roles for his election. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Kano - Over 8,000 Patients Placed On TB Treatment in One Week
Kano State Government has said a total of 8,277 patients were placed on Tuberculosis (TB) treatment in the last one week. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: We Fear Military Action Will Split Our Families in Niger, Nigeria - Residents With Dual Citizenship
Salisu Usman recalled his childhood memories playing with other kids of his age in his neighborhood on the streets of Maradi. He had his primary and secondary education in Niger… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: GSK's Exit - LCCI Tasks Govt On Business-Friendly Policies
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has bemoaned the decision by GlaxoSmithKline to shut down its operations in the country after over five decades. Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS Set to Take Over 63 Agencies' Tax Collection Mandate - Presidential Committee
The Nigerian government has revealed that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will begin the collection of taxes usually collected by 63 agencies, including the Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: We've Adopted Strategy to Wrest Power From APC in Kogi - Dino Melaye
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Dino Melaye has called on residents of the state not to… Read more »
Nigeria: Key Decisions As Govt, FAO, Veterinary Experts Meet to Tackle Anthrax Spread
On Tuesday, the directors of veterinary services across the states and the Federal Capital Territory met with officials of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Under Fire Over Comment On Senators' 'Holiday Enjoyment' Allowance
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has come under heavy criticism after mistakenly disclosing that holiday allowance had been sent to senators' bank accounts. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Bandits Exploit Damaged Bridge to Attack My Constituency - Kaduna Lawmaker
Bandits have taken advantage of a bridge damaged by erosion to carry out abductions and attacks on innocent villagers in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week - Govt Tasked On Breastfeeding-Friendly Environments in Workplace
Government has been enjoined to provide a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the workplace for mothers. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Coupists Detain Bazoum's Men
The new military rulers in Niger Republic have detained at least l80 members of the ousted democratically elected administration, the previous ruling party said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Broadcast Shows Lack of Leadership, Focus - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the national broadcast by President Bola Tinubu on Monday shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government lacks focus… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: Wike, Kyari, 5 Others Take 'Bow' As Senate Screens 14 Nominees
The Senate yesterday screened 14 of the 28 ministerial nominees, whose names were sent to the Red Chamber by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last week for confirmation. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos to Build New Port in Badagry
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his government's commitment to construct a new port in the Badagry axis of the state to decongest Apapa and Tincan Island… Read more »
Nigeria: Zulum Orders Crackdown On 'Marlian' Group
The Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has directed security operatives to crack down on a notorious "Marlian" group believed to be terrorizing residents in some parts of… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: 48 Hours to Deadline, Tinubu Yet to Send Ministerial List to National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yet to send the list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation 48 hours before the deadline, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Ousted APC Chair Adamu, Secretary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with the immediate past National Chairman and Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and… Read more »