February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We've 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 »
Nigeria: 2023 - Ohanaeze Endorses Peter Obi
The group suggested that it would be needless and counterproductive for residents of the South-east to continue their agitation against perceived marginalisation of the region and… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Central Bank From Ending Use of Old Naira Notes February 10
The Supreme Court gave the order in a suit filed by three APC-controlled states - Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Security Agencies Meet INEC, Assure General Elections Will Be Rancour Free
The NSA, IGP, and defence Chief gave the assurance at a meeting with INEC in Abuja. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Attacks On Opposition in Ebonyi Won't Stop Our Campaigns - PDP
"We are determined to liberate the state from enslavement, arbitrariness and political rascality." Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: State Govts, Other Employers Violating Nigeria's Compensation Act - Minister
"The major work I want the next NLC administration to do is the implementation of the Employee Compensation Act and the Pension Reform Act (PRA)." Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Govt Warns Against Disruption in Petrol Supply
The NNPCL also promised that there will be improvement in the supply of petroleum products across the country Read more »
Nigeria: Senatorial Elections: APC, PDP Make It Two-Horse Races Across Ondo's Districts
Ondo State will have three new faces at the Senate from June as none of the incumbents or past senators is a candidate in the 25 February senatorial elections. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Supporters Arrested in Rivers to Remain in Prison Till After Elections
Their arraignment came a day after Governor Wike directed security agencies in the state to clamp down on cultists and militants whom he claimed were masquerading as political… Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - As Nigerians Continue to Suffer, APC Governor Backs Buhari
In his speech, Mr Umahi assured President Buhari that there will be no protest against the policy in his state. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Cash Shortage, CBN Grants INEC's Request for Cash During Elections
"The assurance I give to you is that we will make it (cash) available. So it is nothing to worry about, and I am happy that you have come here. I will make sure that we will not… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Calls for Calm Over Fuel, New Naira Notes Scarcity
Mr Tinubu assured Nigerians that there are no challenges that will be difficult for "us as a people to surmount when we stand in unity of purpose." Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi - an Opportunist Won't Deliver Nigeria - Seun Kuti
"... he started too late. You can't be telling me that just because you lost PDP primaries 18 months before the election, you suddenly started a movement, and you have a plan for… Read more »
Nigeria: Thabo Mbeki to Lead Commonwealth Observers for Nigerian Elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, constituted the Commonwealth Observer Group following an invitation from Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: With Misleading Headlines, U.S.-Based Newspunch Spreads Half-Truths About Nigeria
International reporters and fact-checkers have identified the NewsPunch as the second largest news medium sharing fake stories around the globe. Read more »
Nigeria: Interim Government - a Call for Anarchy
Yesterday morning, while on the flagship show of Arise News - "The Morning Show" - I took special notice during the newspaper review with Emmanuel Efeni and the segment titled… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases N130bn Sukuk Proceeds to FMWH, FCTA
An official said the Works and Housing Ministry will get N110 billion while the FCTA will get N20 billion in the 2022 Sukuk Issue Proceeds Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Taraba APC NASS Caucus Rejects Removal of State Chairperson
The lawmakers said the purported removal of the state APC chairman in Taraba Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Three APC States Sue Federal Govt Over Scarcity of New Naira Notes
Three northern states are seeking the Supreme Court's order extending the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Five Propaganda Strategies Politicians Deploy During Elections
At the moment, election merchants are at the peak of displaying their propagandistic prowess ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - '13 Political Parties' Threaten to Pull Out of Elections If Deadline Extended
The parties commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the redesigning of the banknotes. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Kano Islamic Preacher Describe Killings of Southern Kaduna Christians As "Taming the Infidels"?
Political pundits believe that urging congregants to choose leaders based on religion may not be the best for Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Set to Enhance Food, Nutrition Security With Tractor Hiring Scheme
The ministry would acquire 10,000 units of tractors to kick start the programme, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign, Fuel Scarcity Could Escalate Tension Ahead of Polls - World Bank
The world bank said the Nigerian authorities should consider allowing for a longer implementation period, well beyond February 10. Read more »
Nigeria: Standard & Poors Revises Nigeria's Outlook
"The outlook revision reflects our view that Nigeria's debt servicing capacity has weakened due to high fiscal deficits and increased external pressures," it said. Read more »