February 22, 2023
Nigeria: UK Not Backing Any Candidate, Says No Difference in Manifestoes of Top Four Contenders
"They have all published their manifestoes. What is quite striking is how similar they are. I did not see huge policy differences among the big four. They have all told us how… Read more »
Nigeria: Live Update - Supreme Court Hears Naira Redesign Suit
It is the Supreme Court's first sitting since President Muhammadu Buhari violated the court's 8 February order directing that the 10 February deadline set for the ending of the… Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Army Releases Hotlines to Public
The Army says the release of the hotlines is part of its move to support the police, which is the lead security agency, to ensure successful conduct of free, fair and peaceful… Read more »
Nigeria: AU Observation in Nigeria to Support Peaceful, Credible Election, Transition - Kenyatta
Mr Kenyatta, who is a former president of Kenya, said that the eyes of the world and Africa is keenly on Nigeria at the moment. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Restores Umo Eno As Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Candidate
The Supreme Court restored Umo Eno as the governorship candidate of the PDP for Akwa Ibom State election holding on 11 March. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Crisis - Civil Society Organisations Ask Buhari to Obey Supreme Court Order
President Muhammadu Buhari had snubbed the order of the Supreme Court suspending the deadline for use of the old naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Malami, Emefiele Face Contempt Charge As Supreme Court Resumes Hearing
The contempt proceedings seek the jailing of Messrs Malami and Emefiele to redress the federal government's disobedience to the Supreme Court's order suspending the enforcement of… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Hosts Rivers PDP in Abuja, Promises to Complete Onne to Maiduguri Rail Line
Atiku's supporters in Rivers have frequently attacked in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Dedicates 622 As a Toll-Free Presidential Election Incident Hotline
Danbatta stated that the 622 Election Incident Monitoring Centre will be manned by top Management officials of the NCC Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers PDP Says Amaechi Part of Buhari's Cabal Punishing Nigerians
"Nigerians have been forced to go through the eye of the needle in search of money with which to meet their daily needs and feed their families." Read more »
February 22, 2023
Nigeria: What UN Wants From Nigeria's General Elections - Senior Official
The topmost UN official in Nigeria also speaks on what the UN is contrinuting to Nigeria's elections, human rights in Nigeria and other matters. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: APC Campaign - Tinubu Lauds Buhari for Following "Procedures" At Primaries
The APC presidential candidate told the crowd of supporters that he will "diligently and vigorously" pursue all the promises in his manifesto. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges to Work Hard for Nigeria At APC Final Rally in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari, who was physically present at the rally, lifted Mr Tinubu's hand, again proclaiming him the next president of the country God willing. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Declares Election Break for Judges
The Federal High Court said there would be judges designated to hear urgent cases from different parts of the country during the election break. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Atiku's Campaign Asks Nigerians to Vote Out APC
"Our campaign stresses that Nigerians cannot afford to gloss over the horrible experiences which they have been made to endure in almost eight years of APC, the administration… Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Blames Hackers for Fake Central Bank Post On Her Social Media Pages
The fake discredited statement falsely claimed that the CBN had extended the legal status of the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes by 70 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Crisis - Aisha Buhari Deletes Her Fake CBN Post On Instagram
Mrs Buhari has yet to apologise for her misleading post after deleting the fake CBN statement within one hour of sharing it on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Commonwealth Observer Group Calls for Peaceful Elections
Mr Mbeki noted that their role is to observe and assess the pre-election period, activities on polling day and the post-election period. In doing this, the group pledged to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - APC Governors Provoking Anarchy - Atiku's Aide
Phrank Shaibu said the threat by some APC governors to close banks if they refused to accept the old notes has emboldened rioters to burn down commercial banks. Read more »
Nigeria: Yoruba Group Backs Tinubu, Commends APC Over Power Shift
The group said Mr Tinubu had contributed a lot to Nigeria promoting democracy, good governance and economic development. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: APC Campaign Council Blasts Atiku Over U-Turn On Naira Redesign Policy
The APC advised Nigerians to run away from Atiku, saying a man like the PDP candidate with no strong conviction and strength of character cannot offer the kind of leadership the… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari's Minister, Senator Join Bayelsa, Kogi Gov Race
The off-season governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi will hold on 11 November. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Ortom Willing to Sacrifice Senatorial Ambition for Peter Obi to Become President
The governor, who is a member of the PDP, was probably reacting to the possibility of being sanctioned by the PDP national leadership for being a part of the internal rebellion… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Action Democratic Congress Adopts Peter Obi As Its Presidential Candidate
"After due diligence and critical assessment of the 17 presidential candidates and what they offer and after consulting our grand patron, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, we… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Inside The Top 3 Candidates' Agenda to End Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria #NigeriaDecides2023
Nigeria's top three presidential hopefuls have made various promises on tackling the country's gender-based violence crisis during their campaigns. As the country heads to the… Read more »