May 11, 2023
Nigeria: World Interested in Democratic, Peaceful, Prosperous Nigeria - EU
The European Union has offered to collaborate with the ECOWAS Commission to address the multiple challenges in West Africa and advance peace and security and economic integration… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Nigeria: 19 Days to Go, Buhari Seeks Senate's Nod for Fresh $800m Foreign Loan
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday asked the Senate to approve a fresh $800 million loan from the World Bank to enable his administration sustain its social investment… Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, LP Back Atiku On Live Broadcast of Presidential Proceedings
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has declared full support for Atiku Abubakar's request for a live broadcast of the court proceedings of the 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: 10th Assembly - Prepare for 2015 Scenario If Zoning Arrangement Stands, Aspirants Warn
Aspirants for the position of the Speaker House of Representatives as well as members-elect in the 10th Assembly have warned the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All… Read more »
Nigeria: May Northwest's Loyalty Not Be Tested - Senate Presidency
Adekunle Oketunbi writes that North West zone which produced the highest number of votes for the emergence of President-elect Bola Tinubu, ought to be compensated with Senate… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke Survives As Supreme Court Affirms His Election, PDP, Buhari, Tinubu Celebrate
Senator Ademola Adeleke survived a spirited challenge to his victory at the July 16, 2022 governorship poll in Osun State, as the Supreme Court, yesterday, affirmed his election,… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Approves Transcorp As Preferred Bidder for Abuja Disco
The federal government, through the National Council on Privatisation (NCP), has approved Transcorp Group as the Preferred bidder for acquisition of Abuja Electricity Distribution… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahead of Tinubu's Inauguration, Ooni Urges End to Hostilities, Calls for Unity
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on all Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliations, to set aside their differences and work together with President-elect… Read more »
Nigeria: May 29 - Fashola Gives Account of Stewardship, Says 383,431 Jobs Created in Six Years
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) yesterday gave an account of his headship of the ministry, maintaining that the Muhammadu Buhari administration has… Read more »
Nigeria: Komolafe Hails Buhari's Quick Response in Resolving NUPRC, NMDPRA's Overlap in Crude Export Terminal Supervision
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe has given kudos to President Muhammadu Buhari over his swift… Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, Govt Issues Elumelu's Transcorp Power Discharge Certificate for 972MW Power Plant in Delta
The federal government has formally presented the post-privatisation Discharge Certificate to Transcorp Power Limited, the owner of the 972 megawatts (MW) thermal power generation… Read more »
Nigeria: As Masari Bows Out of Katsina Govt House...
Udora Orizu x-rays the political leadership style of Katsina state Governor, Hon Aminu Masari and his closeness to President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Disregard IPOB's Prolonged Sit-At-Home Order, Police Tell Ebonyi Residents
The Police Command in Ebonyi yesterday urged residents in the state to discountenance the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) scheduled from May 8 through… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Nigeria: ...Igbo Group Objects to Tinubu's Inauguration On May 29 While Court Cases Are Pending
The Igbo Patriotic Forum, has cautioned against the swearing-in of Bola Tinubu on May 29, as the president without allowing the Supreme Court to resolve all petitions by aggrieved… Read more »
Nigeria: My Refinery Can Save Nigeria $10bn in Foreign Exchange, Generate Another $10bn in Exports - Dangote
Africa's richest man and owner of the Dangote Refinery, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has said with the planned commencement of the refinery located in Lagos, Nigeria could save up to $10… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Senator-Elect, Ndubueze, Joins Race - Senate Presidency
Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, the Imo North Senator-elect, Patrick Ndubueze, has joined the race for the position of Senate President. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Better Now Than When Buhari Took Over - Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, yesterday opined that President Muhammadu Buhari was leaving Nigeria better than the way he met the country Read more »
Nigeria: In Alliance With Jibrin, Akpabio Gets Momentum, Over 65 Senators Sign, Support
Former Akwa Ibom State governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio, might have gained considerable edge in his bid to become the 10th senate president, following his alliance with another… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan, Wabara, Others Pay Tributes As Diri's Father's Remains Begins Final Journey Home
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Dame Patience, one-time Senate President and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Aba Power Crisis - Landlords Commend Govt's Intervention, Extension of Grace Period to 60 Days
Over 20,000 landlords in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia State, have commended the Minister of Power, Mr. Abubakar Aliyu, for his last weekend's intervention that led to… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Presidency - Group Alleges Plot By Lawan, Omo-Agege to Alter Rules to Install Non-Ranking Senator
A group under the auspices of Defenders of Constitutional Democracy (DCD) has alleged that the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and his deputy, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, were… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Senate, House Approves Buhari's N22.7trn Ways and Means Loan Request
The House of Representatives has approved the request by President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure the N22.7 trillion loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) extended to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kinsmen, Beneficiaries Plead for Ekweremadu, Urge UK Govt to Have Mercy
As Nigerians around the world await with bated breath the pronouncement of sentence by the UK Court on former Deputy President of the the Nigerian Senate, Ike Ekweremadu; his wife,… Read more »
Nigeria: First Batch of Nigerian Evacuees Arrive From Sudan
The first batch of Nigerians who were evacuated from the crisis ridden Sudan have arrived the country. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Reiterates Commitment Towards Effective Justice Delivery
The federal government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment towards establishing and sustaining an effective justice system in the country. Read more »