February 23, 2023
West Africa: Nigeria's Presidential Election Result Must Reflect People's Will - ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has warned that the result of Nigeria's presidential election must reflect the will of the people. Read more »
Nigeria: Strong Force Will Be Used Against Those Planning to Destroy Saturday Poll - Military
The Military High Command has said security agents will not hesitate to use "strong force" against any element who plans to destroy the presidential election billed to hold on… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Obama Urges Nigerian Political Leaders to Ensure Free, Fair Elections
Former American president, Barack Obama, has urged political candidates and leaders in the forthcoming elections to ensure a free, fair and peaceful process. Read more »
Nigeria: UK Ready to Take Action Against Those Attempting to Subvert Democracy in Nigeria
The government of the United Kingdom has disclosed that it is ready to take action against those elements planning to subvert democratic processes in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: What You Should Know About Voting Procedures On Election Day
With election day fast approaching and as part of preparations for the general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the voting procedures… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Census - NPC Identify Lunatics for Early Capturing in Borno
The Borno State Director of National Population Commission (NPC), Alhaji Kachalla Yerima, said the commission had identified lunatic and other homeless people locations in the… Read more »
Nigeria: My Relationship With N/Assembly Thwarted Obasanjo's Third Term Bid - Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the intimate relationship he developed with National Assembly members during his… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Pate As Gavi CEO Will Improve Local Vaccine Production in Nigeria - Govt
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the appointment of Dr Muhammad Pate's as the Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ,will help improve Nigeria's chances… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Strengthens Aviation Security At Airports, Injects 381 New Personnel
As risks to aviation facilities are elevated due to the pervading insecurity across the country, the federal government has introduced additional aviation security personnel to… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku - Sixth Time Lucky or Last Rodeo?
The first time Atiku Abubakar ran for president of Nigeria, he was a 47-year-old man making his first major foray into real politics. That was in 1993; four years after he joined… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Nigeria: World Bank, IMF Faulted Naira Redesign Yet You're Defending It, Ganduje Hits Govt
Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the Naira notes redesign policy brought by President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is beyond a plot against any presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Has Naira Redesign Awakened Rebellion in APC?
It's eight days to the presidential election but the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is in a state of turmoil over naira redesign. The party that was underrated but ended up… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Like Going to the War Front' - Nigerian Journalists Offer Tips for Covering 2023 Elections
In the early hours of February 1, unknown gunmen set fire to an office of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission and a police station in the country's southeastern… Read more »
Nigeria: Tweeps React to Buhari's Stand On Old, New Naira Notes
Nigerian Twitter users have taken to their various handles to react to President Muhamadu Buhari's nationwide address over the naira redesign and the scarcity of the new naira… Read more »
Nigeria: Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender - Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said its February 8 order restraining the Federal Government and its agencies from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the use of old N200, N500 and N1,000… Read more »
Nigeria: Full Speech - Buhari's Stand About Old, New Naira Notes
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023 Read more »
February 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Major Challenges Ahead of Elections - Fitch
Fitch Ratings, one of the global Rating Agencies, has said that has said Nigeria faces major economic challenges ahead of its elections due on 25 February. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Mocks Embassies Over Abuja Travel Advisories
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says almost three months after the travel advisories by foreign embassies, residents of Abuja have been going about their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Capacity to Respond to Health Emergencies Growing - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said Nigeria's preparedness and capacity to respond to public health emergencies was growing stronger with the support of her friends. Read more »
Nigeria: Gavi Appoints Nigeria's Ex-Health Minister, Pate, As New CEO
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Monday announced the appointment of Dr Muhammad Ali Pate as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Worries Over States' Attitude to Open Defecation
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has said states' attitude and poor governance culture in the water and sanitation sector may affect the realisation of the Open… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu to Sultan - Buhari Wants Me to Win, Will You Decline His Request?
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, told the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III, that it is the wish of President… Read more »
Nigeria: A New Nigeria Is Possible If You Vote for Me - Peter Obi
The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, have tasked Nigerians to hold them responsible for a Nigeria they… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: 'Infighting Among Political Actors, Parties Threat to Elections'
A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said the infighting among the major political actors and parties in the country is a threat to the February 25 and March… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Africa: No Winner of Daily Trust African of the Year Award 2022.
The Selection Board of the DAILY TRUST African of the Year Award has announced that there is no winner of the award for the year 2022. The announcement followed a… Read more »