February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Governors, Others Attend As Buhari Presides Over Council of States Meeting
The meeting is expected to discuss crucial issues affecting Nigeria such as the currency crisis and fuel scarcity. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Never a Cameraman,' - 'Jandor Replies Fashola
Mr Adediran says he was "absorbed into the service of government of Lagos State Broadcasting Service as a Reportorial and Editorial Executive, and camera handling was certainly not… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Defamation - Buhari's Nephew, Sabiu Tunde, Demands N5 Billion From TV Guest
In the letter by Wole Olanipekun & Co, Mr Yusuf (Sabiu Tunde) described the allegations by Mr Hassan as fictitious and deliberately erroneous. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Begins Handover Process, Constitutes Presidential Transition Council
Mr Buhari will exit office on 29 May after two terms in office. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Drums Support for Tinubu in Sokoto As APC Candidate Pledges to Tackle Kidnapping
Presenting Mr Tinubu to the electorate, Mr Buhari urged them to support him and extend his appeal for support for the APC candidate to all other residents. Read more »
Nigeria: Jandor, a "Cameraman," Lacks Experience to Govern Lagos - Fashola
"So just following a governor, being a cameraman, watching me for eight years, you think you will now be a governor? You are not ready." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Orders Closure of Universities Ahead of Elections
The directive, which was issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) was directed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Logistics, Fake News, Vote-Buying, Others May Impede Credible Elections - Report
The report highlighted the spread of misinformation and fake news, vote-buying, fraud, manipulation and hurdles in PVC collection as challenges to having a credible election. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: We're Ready for Election - APC
"We stand ready for the general election, and remain confident that Nigerians will overwhelmingly renew our mandate in a peaceful, free and credible electoral contest." Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - Nuhu Sanusi: Humble Emir Who Died Helping the Poor, Buried Among the Poor
He died at 79, he was survived by two wives, 13 children and many grandchildren. Among his children, three are male and nine are female. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerian Govt Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss States' Suit
The federal government's filings came hours after the Supreme Court issued an order temporarily halting the CBN's plan to end the use of the old currency notes on 10 February. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: IGP Sets Up Election Security Team
The IGP said members of the team would be deployed across states of the federation to identify, analyse and mitigate threats to security during the elections. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: In Yobe, Atiku Pledges to Reopen Borders
He said reopening of the closed border would fastrack human and resources development. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Rivers Govt From Arresting Members of PDP PCC
Over 20 of Atiku's supporters were remanded in prison recently in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Congratulates New NLC President Joe Ajaero
The president also hails the National Executive Committee of the NLC on the success of the congress. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Alleges Plots By APC to Disrupt General Elections
The PDP said it received intelligence about how Mr Tinubu allegedly directed his cronies in the APC in both chambers to reconvene plenary and use both the legislative arm as a… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: How Accurate Are Kwankwaso's Claims About Nigeria's Oil Production?
Mr Kwankwaso, a former minister of defence, expressed concern about how crude oil theft in Nigeria is undermining production and consequently affecting the country's revenue… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Political Parties Justify Chatham House Appearances
According to Chatham House, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is not the first to make an appearance on its stage ahead of an election. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss States' Suit
The federal government's filings came hours after the Supreme Court issued an order temporarily halting the CBN's plan to end the use of the old currency notes on 10 February. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Urges Nigerian Govt to Remove Fuel Subsidy By Mid-2023
The IMF urged the Nigerian authorities to remove fuel subsidies by mid-2023, and to increase well-targeted social spending. Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye of P-Square Tackle Each Other - Peter Obi
Seun, a multi-instrumentalist, called out the music duo, Psquare, for their sudden interest in the LP candidate, Peter Obi. Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Stop Using Your Old Naira Notes, Tinubu Will Reverse Policy If Elected - El-Rufai
Mr El-Rufai told his audience to continue transacting with the old naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Speaks On Alleged Plot to Scuttle Nigerian Elections
Former President Obasanjo says Nigerians must do everything to ensure that the elections hold as scheduled. Read more »
Nigeria: Machina Supporters Won't Support Lawan for Senate President Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Supporters of Mr Machina have vowed not to vote for Mr Lawan. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We Have to Work With MC Oluomo-Led Parks Committee to Distribute Materials - INEC
INEC was responding to questions on controversies around the engagement of the Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), a Lagos APC chieftain. Read more »