August 18, 2022
Nigeria: Under Buhari, 35 Aid Workers Killed, 22 Wounded, 28 Kidnapped - Official
At least six of those kidnapped were kidnapped in 2022, the humanitarian affairs minister, Sadiya Farouq, said in Maiduguri, in the presence of President Buhari. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Group Urges INEC to Disqualify Ex-Air Force Chief From Bauchi Gov Race
The group alleged that Abubakar Sadique, a former chief of air staff and APC candidate in Bauchi States, withheld vital information in Form EC 9 he submitted to INEC. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Writes CAC, FIRS, Demands Identity of Firms Involved in N18.6bn Bush Clearing Contracts
PREMIUM TIMES had reported that the Public Account Committee of the House queried the N18.6 billion allegedly spent by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves Three Additional Orthopedic Hospitals
The three orthopedic hospitals are to be sited in the North-east, North-central and South-south regions of the country. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Nigeria: Institute Identifies Loopholes in TSA, Tasks Nigerian Govt On Effective Use of Account
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) says apart from the poor implementation, the backend of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) is not properly secured. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Appoints Nigeria's Gbenga Sesan On Internet Governance Forum Panel
The UN chief also appointed nine other high-level and eminent persons to serve on the IGF Panel for two-year term during the 2022 to 2023 IGF cycles. Read more »
Nigeria: I Don't Envy Nigeria's Next President
It is a state of nature out there. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Ended IPOB Sit-At-Home in Imo - Uzodinma
"If you come to Imo, there is nothing called sit-at-home again. We have been able to support our security officers to occupy the space." Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: INEC Names New Recs for Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Makes Other Key Appointments
Cyril Omoregbe was redeployed from Cross River State to replace Mike Igini, who retired recently as Akwa-Ibom State REC. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Coordinator for National Counter Terrorism Centre
The NCTC is established in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) as the coordinating body for the harmonization of all counter terrorism and terrorism financing… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Nigeria: Interview - How Kwankwaso's Nnpp Can Win 2023 Presidential Election - Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima speaks on the chances of Rabiu Kwankwaso in the presidential election, the APC same-faith ticket and the challenges facing Nigeria. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari's Govt Has Reduced Terrorism to 'Almost Nothing' - Keyamo
"Boko Haram has not been totally wiped out, but it has reduced significantly because we constructively engaged our neighbours. We reduced them to almost nothing... Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Accuses PDP Chieftains of Working Against Him As Reconciliation Meeting Stalls
Mr Wike said the Rivers PDP elders worked against him because they lost in their bids to secure the state governorship ticket. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Ayu Won't Resign As PDP National Chairman - Aide
Media reports had claimed earlier on Monday that Mr Ayu had handed his resignation letter to former Senate President and party chieftain, David Mark. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - ASUU, Nigerian Govt to Meet Tuesday - Official
The union's president said the University Transparency and Accountability Solutions (UTAS) has been cleared for use by the government. Read more »
Kenya: William Ruto and the Kenyan Election
"We are here this evening to witness this momentous occasion as the people of Kenya restate what is in article one of the constitution of Kenya that all sovereign power belongs to… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Gambari Explains Buhari's Foreign Policy Mindset
Mr Gambari also described the borders between Nigeria and its neighbours as artificial. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Ondo Lawmakers, Whose Seats Were Declared Vacant, React
They were accused of anti-party activities and expelled from the party. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Many Federal Lawmakers Ousted As Governors Show Heavy Hands in Party Primaries
Governors continue to show their control of the party structure to the detriment of many lawmakers. Read more »
August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 17-Year High Amid Soaring Food Prices
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, surged from 18.60 per cent in the previous month. Read more »
Nigeria: Termites 'Eat Up' NSITF Documents Containing Expenditures Worth N17bn
Details of expenditure are contained in the 2018 Audit Report of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF). Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Stirs Controversy Over Comment On Pro-Peter Obi March in Kaduna
In a tweet on Monday, Mr El-Rufai said Peter Obi would be lucky to have 200 persons participating in the planned march in Kaduna in support of his presidential ambition. Read more »
Nigeria: How El-Rufai Is Contributing to Insecurity in Kaduna State - Shehu Sani
The lawmaker said the governor was trying to exonerate himself from the failure of dealing with insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Lawan, Akpabio Not APC's Valid Candidates for Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North-West, INEC Insists
INEC says APC risks not having candidates for the two senatorial district if it does not submit names of candidates that emerged from valid primaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Sri Lanka's Uprising and Lessons for Nigeria
"Economically, the dark clouds are gathering. And only by coming up with right strategies, and fast too, to fix the mess will Nigeria avert a bigger crisis." Read more »