August 31, 2022
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Those Calling for My Resignation Are Children - Ayu Blasts Wike's Group
"I co-founded the PDP in Nigeria and some boys who don't know how we struggled and what we went through can't cause problems for the party." Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Faults Autopsy Result On Late Wife of Council Chairman
The council chairman had been suspended over the wife's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arraign Three for Allegedly Invading Osun Monarch's Palace
The prosecutor alleged that the defendants attempted to dethrone the monarch. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Governor Tackles Buhari Over Pipeline Contract to Tompolo
"The award of contract to private organisations to protect vandalisation of pipelines raises fundamental questions on the sincerity of the advisers of the Government on security… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Reps Panel Queries Office of Accountant General of Federation Over Discrepancies in Remittances By MDAs
The committee said the figures presented by the OAGF were different from those of the MDAs because it uses the analogue system of accounting. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu Visits Jonathan, Seeks Support
The meeting was part of efforts by Mr Tinubu to get the support of all critical stakeholders for his presidential ambition. Read more »
Nigeria: I Am Considering Govt of National Unity - Atiku
Atiku also said Nigeria needed to bake a bigger cake and not bigger debts. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Orders Closure of Unapproved Schools
"The state government shall in two weeks from the date of this announcement, embark on the forcible closure of any defaulting school, prosecute and punish any person or group of… Read more »
Nigeria: Government, Regulation and the Lagos State Parking Levy
If the right motive is not applied at the onset, we will lose another good opportunity to improve our transport system. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Foreign Meetings By Nigerian Politicians 'Clownish', Focused On Allocating Political Positions
"During the gravest period of our existence, our civil war, and peace meetings/conferences were held only in Africa. None was held in Europe or the Americas," the group said. Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Kano to Demolish Structures On Waterways As Atiku Donates N50 Million
Atiku Abubakar has donated N50 million to victims of flooding at Kantin-Kwari market in Kano State. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sacks Kwankwaso-Backed PDP Executives in Kano
The Appeal Court ruled that the national leadership of the party has the power to dissolve the executive committee of Kano State chapter. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Romance With Wike Leaves Amaechi in Dilemma
Bola Tinubu is seeking the support of Rivers Governor Wike, but the local APC in the state is unsure of how this will affect its leader, Rotimi Amaechi. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Will Miss Nigeria - U.S. Embassy Official Jeanne Clark
"I will never forget the wonderful music and radio stations here in Nigeria. I really think you are unrivalled and it is another thing that my Nigerian friends and colleagues take… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Eight Bills Into Law
One of the bills Mr Buhari signed into law is the Counsel Practitioners Council of Nigeria Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Zamfara Emir Deposed Over Banditry Dies
He was one of the three monarchs removed over alleged involvement in banditry Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Exceed Borrowing Limit in 2023
The minister also said the government's budget deficit is expected to exceed N12.42 trillion if it should keep petroleum subsidy for the entire 2023 fiscal cycle. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Nigerian Govt's Extradition Suit Against Abba Kyari
The judge said Mr Malami was responsible for the failure of the case by instituting the extradition proceedings despite the pending criminal case against Mr Kyari in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senator Takes Over Buhari's Former Campaign Office in Daura
The Senate and the House of Representatives members representing President Buhari at the National Assembly are no longer members of the ruling party. Read more »
Nigeria: What Next Now That Atiku, Wike Have Met?
Governor Nyesim Wike is at the centre of a crisis in the PDP and horsetrading among presidential candidates Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Optimism As 'Obidients' Sell Peter Obi to Northern Voters
While the former governor of Anambra State is enjoying an upswing in popularity among young voters in Southern Nigeria, his acceptance in the conservative northern region has been… Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: International Community Needs to Appreciate Nigeria's Size to Understand It Better - Osinbajo
Mr Osinbajo also speaks on why he values social justice and transparency. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: A New Alaafin - Why Oyo State Government Should Not Usurp the Role of Kingmakers
It is ILLEGAL for the government to interfere with traditional procedures and coerce the Baba Iyaji to clear 58 Agunloye princes and unjustly disqualify their remaining 61 cousins! Read more »
August 28, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Advert Agency Denies Audio Claiming It Rejects Opposition Campaign Billboards
The state regulatory body said the audio message is a "blatant lie." Read more »
Nigeria: What Does Obasanjo Want As Wike Drags Tinubu, Atiku, Obi to London?
Nyesom Wike and his allies in the PDP held a series of meetings with three presidential candidates in London last week but what's the full picture? Read more »