August 13
Nigeria: Ortom, Suswam's Supremacy Battle Fractures Benue PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State is embroiled in a fierce internal struggle, with rival factions led by former Governors Gabriel Suswam and Samuel Ortom clashing… Read more »
Nigeria: Yakasai, Yadudu Caution Tinubu On Calls for New Constitution
Ohanaeze, MBF support proposal, Afenifere deliberates Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Farewell to Bad Leadership
Congratulations Nigeria. Three weeks ago, when the idea of permanently ending bad governance via street protests was first mooted, it looked like another pipe dream. How could a… Read more »
Nigeria: Dan Bello - Softly, Softly, Kano APC
In a recent turn of events, a skit by Bello Habib Galadanchi (alias Dan Bello) has stirred up controversy by focusing on the activities of Murtala Sule Garo during his time as the… Read more »
August 12
Nigeria: Govt to Crack Down On Substandard Schools Across the Country
The Federal Government has vowed to crack down on substandard school building constructed across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Denies Approving Competition On Same Sex Marriage
The federal government has denied approving a letter circulating, stating that it has approved to host a National Schools Competition and a debate for secondary schools in the… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Senator Chides Gov Bala Over Comments On Tinubu's Economic Reforms
Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, for blaming… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Finger Ex-Zamfara Security Outfit Boss in Death of Renowned Zamfara Politician
The Zamfara State Police Commissioner, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, has confirmed the arrest of the pioneer commander of the state-owned security outfit, Community Protection Guards… Read more »
August 08
West Africa: The Nigerian Hunger Protest and Violence in Northern Nigeria
Public protest has long been a powerful tool for social and political change, serving as a collective expression of dissent and a demand for action. Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - Niger Senator Calls for Emergency Summit of Northern Leaders
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (Niger East, APC) has called for an emergency summit of northern leaders to discuss and find solutions to the state of affairs in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Threatens Boycott of Sokoto LG Poll Over Insecurity, Bvas
The main opposition party in Sokoto, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has threatened to boycott the upcoming local government elections on September 21 unless the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, Regulators Rift Sends Bad Signal to Foreign Investors - Acf
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that the action of regulatory agencies in the oil and gas sector to portray negativity around the Dangote refinery does present… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Govt, APC Trade Accusations Over Unrest Plot
The Edo State Government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to incite civil unrest through protests and rallies to further its political agenda. Read more »
Nigeria: Women Affairs' Minister Disrupts Abuja Event, Says Tinubu Unhappy With It
A mild drama played out on Thursday morning as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, disrupted an event in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Are Safe, British Envoy Assures
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Mongomery, has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerians in the UK of their safety and security following the recent… Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Intelligence Failure Led to Attacks in Kano - Sanusi
The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said intelligence failure led to the attacks on public and private properties during the #EndBadGovernance protest in the… Read more »
Nigeria: 24-Hour Curfew Still in Force in Kaduna, Zaria - Govt
The Kaduna State Security Council has not reviewed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria towns and their environs. Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: Protest - Kano, Kpc Engage Repentant Thugs, Youth
The Kano Peace Committee (KPC), in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Joint Security Services, has engaged leaders of repentant political thugs… Read more »
Nigeria: 177,914 New Voters Register for Edo, Ondo Gov'ship Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 177,914 new registrants will be added to the list of eligible voters for the off-cycle governorship… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, We Need Information Management Secretariat in the FCT
As the Federal Capital Territory Administration undergoes significant restructuring, I am compelled to ask why has a secretariat of information and communications not been… Read more »
Nigeria: Protests and the Oxygen of Publicity
Military top brass has requested that the media stop giving publicity to the ongoing nationwide protests which they believe have the potential to be hijacked by hoodlums and become… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Gov'ship - PDP Challenges APC Candidate, Others to Debate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign council has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to a debate ahead of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest - No Incident of Vandalism, Chaos in Kwara - NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State, on Monday, said it was yet to record any security breach in response to the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Nigerians in Americas Urge National Assembly to Support Diaspora Voting
Nigerians residing in the Americas, under the aegis of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA), have called on the National Assembly to ensure that the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Losers of 2023 Elections Behind #EndBadGovernance Protests - APC Youth Group
The All Progressive Congress Youth League on Tuesday said politicians who were defeated during the 2023 elections are behind the ongoing nationwide protests. Read more »