September 09, 2022
Africa: Sustaining Democratic Governance in West Africa
African countries can improve their citizens' lived experiences by pursuing policies that offer hope, opportunities, inclusion, responsibility, and justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, Tinubu, Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The Nigerian leaders joined their counterparts across the world to condole with the queen's family. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe North Senatorial District - INEC Disowns Staff Over Affidavit Sworn to in Lawan, Machina's Case
An INEC staff had allegedly sworn an affidavit at the Federal High Court, Damaturu, on the suit between Messr Lawan and Machina without the permission of the commission. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - PDP NEC Approves Campaign Structure As Governors' Forum Says Tambuwal Still Chairman
PDP said appointments to the National Campaign Council and the National Campaign Management Council for the elections will be made and announced in the coming days. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Nigeria: Wike Speaks On Jibrin's Resignation Says Atiku Assured Him Ayu Would Vacate Office
The crisis rocking the PDP appears to be far from being over. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP BOT Chairman, Walid Jibrin, Resigns
Mr Jibrin says his decision to resign as BoT chairman is to ensure victory for the party's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the PDP in general. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Queen Elizabeth, Britain's Longest Serving Monarch, Is Dead
"The Queen died peacefully in Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain in Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow," the Royal Family… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Lagos Parking Levy Is Constitutional - Commissioner
An official said the claims that the government would levy people for parking in their private residences was false. Read more »
Nigeria: No Work, No Pay - Vice-Chancellors Plead With Govt, Say Policy Will Cause More Damage
The CVC also cautioned the government against a forceful reopening of universities, saying it would be counter productive. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - PDP Set to Name National Presidential Campaign Council - Spokesperson
The PDP spokesperson said the list of the members of the council will be approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC) at its meeting on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Dismisses Suit Against MultiChoice's Tariff Hike
The claimants had sued the consumer protection commission along with MultiChoice, operator of DSTV and GOTV in Nigeria, over the hike in the pay TV operator's prices. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, Saraki, Anyim Missing As Atiku Meets Presidential Aspirants
Atiku met with the former presidential aspirants at his Abuja home on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Guber Candidate's Call for Sanwo-Olu's Resignation 'Childish' - APC
The APC accused the PDP of politicising the building collapse, adding that it is "unacceptable, devilish and uncivilized." Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: Panel Presents Report On Imo Mayhem to Uzodinma
The governor expressed conviction that the report would help bring to rest, issues of insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe North Senatorial District - TMG Expresses Concerns Over INEC's Role in Lawan, Machina's Case
TMG says an affidavit dated August 11, filed before the Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, is tantamount to probable disobedience to the sanity and sanctity of the… Read more »
Nigeria: I've No Disagreement With APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said the report that he and the APC National Chairman have disagreement is "fake news." Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Money Politics, Others May Frustrate 2023 Elections - CDD
The report titled 'Nigeria's presidential polls: A SWOT analysis' raised concerns about the safety of election personnel, voters and materials. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N829m to Rehabilitate Anambra-Enugu Link Road
The Minister of State for Works and Housing, Umar El-Yakub, said the project is expected to be completed in six months. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine Months to Exit, Buhari Govt Wants Law to Institutionalise NSIP
With the approval of the FEC, the Executive will now send a bill to the National Assembly which has the power to make such laws. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Laments High Number of Uncollected PVCs in Lagos
An official said a staggering amount of the uncollected PVCs belonged to women, who are important participants in elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Names Third Campaign Spokesperson
Mr Aniagwu, a statement by Atiku Media Office said, will handle the responsibilities of keeping the electorates abreast with activities in the presidential campaign. Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Governor Dissolves Cabinet
Some members of the dissolved cabinet are expected to be reappointed. Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigerian Fact-Checkers Coalition Hold Conference On Information Disorder
The coalition includes the ICIR, Dubawa, Africa Check, FactMattersNG, the Insight, FactCheckHub, the Cable and Daily Trust. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari to Address UN General Assembly 21 September
Mr Buhari will be the fourth African leader to address the General Assembly and first speaker on the second day of the session. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Candidate Attacks Jigawa Governor for 'Abandoning' Flood Victims
Tinubu, Lalong and Adamu visit Jigawa and announce donations to the victims. Read more »