July 28, 2022
Nigeria: Another Aregbesola's Ally Defects to PDP
He said his decision to quit the APC was after wide consultation and has been accepted by his followers. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Lists Nigeria's Benefits From Joining Open Government Partnership
The president outlined some of the successes that the country has recorded since it began to implement the Open Government Partnership in 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Sultan, Methodist Prelate, Tinubu Sue for Peace Among Nigerians
The Sultan says the challenges facing the country could even be better solved if Nigerians, Muslims and Christians pray and work together. Read more »
Nigeria: Phone Users to Pay More As Nigerian Govt Set to Implement Another Tax
"It means that subscribers will now pay 12.5 per cent tax on telecom services, we will not be able to subsidise the five per cent excise duty on telecom services." Read more »
July 28, 2022
Nigeria: House of Reps Candidate Stages 'Protest Walk' Over Inibehe Effiong
"The brave ones, the strongest ones among my generation cannot be cowed to silence. We cannot allow this precedence to stand." Read more »
Nigeria: I'll End Banditry in Zamfara If Elected President - Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to rescue Zamfara State from terrorist gangs that have killed, abducted and displaced… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment: PDP Reps Caucus Joins Senate Counterpart Over Six Weeks Ultimatum to Buhari
The Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, gave the notice on Thursday, after a meeting of the National Assembly PDP Caucus at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Nigeria: How Legitimate Is "Legitimate Self-Defence" in Nigeria?
What did Jesus really mean when he said, "he who does not have a sword should sell his cloak and get one?" (Cf Luke 22:). Read more »
July 28, 2022
Nigeria: Minister Opposes Teaching Hospitals Amendment Bill
Mr Ehanire said this at the public hearing of a bill for the amendment of the UTHs Act by the House Committee on Health Institutions in Abuja. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Withdrew $1 Billion From Excess Crude Account for Security - Minister
The disclosure comes after reports showed the government has depleted the savings over the years. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Explains Why CBN Supported Reddington to Establish Duchess Hospital
Mr. Emefiele used the opportunity to thank the Vice President for choosing to have his surgery done in Nigeria by this exemplary example and for the confidence he has in our… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment Threat - Presidency Attacks Opposition Senators While Lai Mohammed Adopts Conciliatory Tone
Senators from opposition political parties staged a walkout from the Senate plenary on Wednesday after Senate President Ahmad Lawan refused to entertain discussion on a motion to… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Sees Small Rebound After Record Fall As Senate Summons CBN Governor
Some believe the CBN governor's recent threat has helped in fuelling naira's decline. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Situation Beyond Party Politics - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo said Nigeria has lost direction in nation-building and solutions cannot be provided by any individual except common efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: What We Discussed About Buhari's Impeachment, Insecurity - Senator
The opposition lawmakers expressed their anger that Senate President Ahmad Lawan did not allow them to discuss the insecurity across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan Announces New Senate Leader
The Senate Leader's appointment was contained in a letter from the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Senators Walk Out of Plenary Over Insecurity, Buhari's Impeachment
The lawmakers walked out of the chamber during Wednesday's proceedings after the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, shut down a motion on insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan, Finance Minister, Others Meet Over 2023-2025 MTEF, 2023 Budget
The MTEF/FSP contain projections upon which the annual budget is prepared. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Will End APC's 'Dynasty' in Lagos - Jandor, PDP Guber Candidate
Mr Adediran also spoke about how he would have engaged the Okada riders in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Not 'Fighting With Woman' Over APC Senatorial Ticket - APC Chairman
"It is demeaning to say that the governor is fighting with the woman over the ticket." Read more »
July 26, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Running Away From Census - Obasanjo
"We are running away from making use of our census, the same way we are running from religion and ethnicity." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Re-Appoints Non-Executive Directors for CBN, Others
The request for confirmation, Mr Buhari said, was made in accordance with Section 10(3)(a) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of New CJN
Although Mr Buhari had appointed and sworn in Mr Ariwoola in acting capacity last month, it is mandatory that the appointment of the latter be confirmed by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Off to Liberia for 175th Independence Anniversary
Mr Shehu said President Buhari's trip to Liberia on Tuesday signifies the importance attached to the security and wellbeing of that country and the rest of West Africa. Read more »
July 25, 2022
Nigeria: Kano Residents Protest At INEC Office As Registered Voters Reach 6 Million
The protesters feared that they may not get the chance to vote during the 2023 election as the Independent National Electoral Commission announced July 31, 2022 as the deadline for… Read more »