September 22
Nigeria: Sokoto, PDP On Warpath Over Alleged N30bn Street Fencing Contract
The Sokoto State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have engaged in a war of words over an allegation by the main opposition party that the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno - Why Ibom Deepsea Port Is Not My Priority for Now
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Eno, has said the development of Ibom Deep Sea Port was not his administration's priority at the moment because the state alone can't shoulder the… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Decides - INEC to Investigate Allegation of Wrong Figures in Result Sheets
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will investigate allegation of wrong figures entered into polling unit result sheets in the on going Edo… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Others Eulogise First Lady On Her 64th Birthday
*She's the guiding light through my trying times, says president Read more »
Nigeria: Will Akinwunmi Ambode Return?
Rumours are swirling about Akinwunmi Ambode's potential return to Lagos politics. Despite serving only one term as governor, some insiders suggest Ambode might be eyeing a… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Claims Victory in 13 Edo Lgas, PDP Protests Suppression of Votes in Three Populous LGs
*Akpabio, Obaseki, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Oborevwori, Otu, Aiyedatiwa storm INEC office Read more »
Nigeria: Happy Birthday, Ibrahim Shema
Olawale Oluwabusola pays tribute to the former Katsina State governor at 67 Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Funso Ayeni From Marketing to Politics
Prince Funso Ayeni comes across as quiet and introverted but behind his reserved demeanour lies a mind that spans years of expertise in marketing, sales, academia, politics and… Read more »
Nigeria: Politics, Governance and the Value of Time
Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens' well-being and national… Read more »
Africa: Trending and Contending Dynamics of Africa's Underdevelopment
Various reasons have always been adduced to explain Africa's slow development since 1960 by scholars and political observers. Read more »
Nigeria: Curbing Unguarded Utterances By Political Actors
The outcomes of the defamation suits slammed on Governor Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole by the court-reinstated deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Reviews Legal Frameworks to Safeguard Nigeria's Biodiversity
The Federal Government has said it is currently reviewing the nation's legal frameworks, among other steps, to safeguard the country's biodiversity and curb the illegal activities… Read more »
September 20
Nigeria: Borno Flood - Kashim Imam Distributes Cooked Meals to Victims
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's Parliamentary Liaison Officer, Alhaji Kashim Imam, has volunteered to provide meals to large number of people displaced by recent flood that… Read more »
Nigeria: With Tinubu's Planned Trillion-Dollar Economy, Nigeria Can End Japa Syndrome - Bagudu
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has said the realisation of President Bola Tinubu administration's trillion-dollar economy target would… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Chieftain Faults NNPC's Middleman Role Between Dangote, Oil Marketers
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has criticised the role of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as a middleman in the supply… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Vetting Second Batch Application for N5b Creative Fund
The federal government has disclosed that it is currently vetting the second batch of applications for the N5 billion creative fund, in partnership with Providus Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Flood - Zamfara Gov Donates N100m, Mourns Victims
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed grief to the government and the people of Borno State over the devastating flood in Maiduguri. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Plans Low-Key 64th Independence Day Anniversary Celebration to Reflect Economic Hardship
The federal government has said that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will be modest to reflect the trying phase the nation is undergoing. Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: Nigeria, AfDB to Collaborate in Food Security, Sustainable Economic Growth
The federal government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have commenced discussions on areas of collaboration, including initiatives to strengthen food security, the Special… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima, Not Tinubu, to Lead Nigeria's Delegation to 79th UN General Assembly
*President stays back to focus on domestic issues after recent devastating flooding Read more »
Nigeria: Fight With Courage to Defend Nigeria, Air Chief Tells Graduating NDA Cadets
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has tasked graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to be ready to meet the high expectations of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tunde Rahman Is Fit for Purpose
Without doubt, the Bayelsa-born former Special Adviser has served the nation dutifully well during his short tenure in office. This writer therefore wish him success as he opens a… Read more »
Nigeria: CDS to Obaseki - We Have Tinubu's Mandate to Ensure Free, Fair Poll in Edo
·Governor begs general to talk to IGP on fairness Read more »
Nigeria: As Edo People Choose Their Gov On Saturday...
The People's Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress have been natural opponents and contestants in Edo state's political landscape like in national polls. The LP,… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello Raises the Alarm Over Planned Arrest After Visit to EFCC
Immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, has raised the alarm over alleged plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forceful arrest him and… Read more »