December 29, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Again, Court Declares Abacha Kano State PDP Candidate
In a judgment delivered virtually on Wednesday, the trial judge, Abdullahi Liman, held among others, that the absence of Mr Abacha's name on the register of the PDP in Fagge was… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Ohanaeze President-General George Obiozor
Mr Buhari said he has "fond memories of meeting Prof. Obiozor on several occasions" and that he values the "endearing sense of patriotism" of the elder statesman. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Increases Own Budget to N228.1bn, Releases Details
The N228.1 billion approved for the National Assembly shows an increase of about N59.1 billion - against the N169 billion proposed by the president. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze President-General George Obiozor Is Dead
He was the 10th president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: PDP Condemns Ayade's Decision to Proceed With Carnival After Tragic Incident
"We have been vindicated in our rating of Ayade's government as inhuman, uncouth and unperturbed by the sufferings of the masses." Read more »
Nigeria: Matawalle, Yari, Marafa, Others Unite As APC Commences Campaign in Zamfara
All former governors of the state have declared support for Governor Bello Matawalle and the party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Focusing On States With Local APC Strongmen
As he did in the run-up to the APC presidential primary, Bola Tinubu has so far campaigned in states where his party is either in government or has local strongmen. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Passes 2023 Budget
The budget, which is the last to be considered by the ninth Assembly, was increased from N20.5 trillion presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in October, to N21.8 trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Approve Buhari's N819.54bn Domestic Loan Request
The loan, contained in the supplementary budget, is meant to fix the infrastructure destroyed by floods across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Invites Nigerians to Bid for Forfeited Landed Properties Nationwide
EFCC said parts of the properties to be auctioned consist of 61 units of luxury apartments, and plots of land across the country are being offered for sale. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Buhari's Request to Approve N23.7 Trillion Already Spent
The Senate resolved at an executive session to set up a committee to engage relevant MDAs for details of the president's request. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Osun Officials Return Government Vehicles After Adeleke's Warning
Governor Ademola Adeleke had on Sunday issued a 48-hours ultimatum to Mr Oyetola, his wife, Kafayat Oyetola and some officials of his administration to return the vehicles or face… Read more »
Nigeria: Multiple Factors Could Shape the Outcome of Nigeria's 2023 Elections
With many issues unresolved, it is safe to say that the political fate of Africa's most populous country and the largest economy continues to hang in the balance. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: The Letterman - From Presidents to Soldiers to Nations
We can agree that President General Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has a place in Nigerian history, and his series of letters help the readers to see him from newer perspectives. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Felicitates Bagudu At 61, Salutes Makinde At 55
According to President Buhari, Mr Bagudu always carries out his duties with incomparable hard work, dedication and creativity. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPP Senatorial Candidate, Others Defect to APC
The defectors were received by the former state governor and Chairman of the APC governorship campaign council in the state, Abdulaziz Yari. Read more »
December 25, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists in One Day - Official
The director said that among those neutralised were terrorist kingpins Khalid Tukur, Maimusari, and Bakura Jega. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Passes State's 2023 Budget
The lawmakers passed the bill after a clause-by-clause consideration of items in the financial proposal. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Receives PSC Audited Report, Assures of Improved Police Welfare
Mr Buhari said the federal government has made the welfare of police officers and men a priority and police reforms a sacred duty. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Data Collection for Victims of Terrorism in Katsina
"It is a fact that insecurity in Nigeria has continued to restrict access to basic services," an official says in Katsina. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Sell Five Electricity Companies to Fund 2023 Budget
The government said the sale will take place in the first quarter of 2023 and the proceeds will be used to fund the 2023 budget. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - What I'll Do With Ibom Deep Seaport If Elected President - Peter Obi
The LP candidate was in Akwa Ibom to campaign for support. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Problems' in Buhari's 2023 Budget Stalls Passage
Lawmakers cannot pass the budget because it "came with some problems" that were discovered by the National Assembly Committees on Appropriations. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesigning - CBN Deputy Gov Briefs Reps, Says 500 Million New Notes Ordered
The CBN official says she does not know the total value of money printed. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigerians Shouldn't Focus On Presidential Election Alone
It is almost impossible for one party to win every election and take total control of the executive and legislative arms of government. Read more »