July 20, 2022
Nigeria: Again, Court Declares Rescheduled Ebonyi PDP Primaries Invalid
"The rescheduled primaries were not done in line with the law." Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Says 266 Ecological Projects Completed Under His Watch
The President directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to showcase their performance and achievements to the public. Read more »
July 19, 2022
Nigeria: The "Shock" or "Delight" of the Osun State Governorship Elections
The Yoruba people, like the Igbo people, are very particular about names. Names have strong, profound and far-reaching meanings and consequences in both cultures, to my knowledge.… Read more »
July 20, 2022
Nigeria: #OsunDecides2022 - INEC Replies Davido, Explains Delay in Issuing Certificate of Return to Adeleke
INEC urged those questioning its operations to acquire basic knowledge of the conduct of elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Orders Ngige to Step Down From Ongoing Negotiation With ASUU
ASUU has also blamed Mr Ngige for allegedly constituting clog in the wheel of the progress of the negotiation towards addressing the crisis. Read more »
July 19, 2022
Nigeria: I Can't Wait to Vote for Peter Obi in 2023 - Chimamanda Adichie
Chimamanda says she is inspired by Mr Obi's intellectual curiosity, his eagerness to learn and his "genuine love of education ..." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Orders Ministers to End University Strike
ASUU has been on strike since February while other workers' unions in the universities later commenced their own strike. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Promises to Deliver the Best-Ever General Elections in 2023
Mr Yakubu also spoke about the governorship elections held in Ekiti in June and that of Osun held on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Argegbesola-Oyetola Feud, My Family's Support Contributed Significantly to My Osun Victory - Adeleke
He described his family as a "fantastic family" who went all out for his governorship aspiration. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Not Ill - Aide
The aide said the video in circulation regarding the health of Mr Abubakar was hand work of mischief with no understanding of security protocols. Read more »
July 18, 2022
Nigeria: Despite Scoring Less Than 1% of Votes, Peter Obi Says LP 'Fought Hard' During Osun Polls
Mr Obi says outcome of Osun election not a verdict on his presidential ambition. Read more »
Nigeria: As POS Merchants Target Nigeria's Unbanked Population, Banks' Troubles Haunt Them
Widespread use of mobile and online transactions has made banks cut down on the number of ATM machines, a cost-saving measure that ironically takes cash away from agency banking. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Cuts Off Local Govt From Yobe - Governor Buni
A 500-meter road linking Gujba with Gulani, on the borders with Borno and Gombe was washed away by the flood. Read more »
Nigeria: Fayemi Terminates Appointment of Political Aides
Mr Fayemi's tenure expires on October 15. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Suspends Emir After Coronation of Wanted Terrorist
The conferment has generated public outcry which led to the postponement of the ceremony for hours. Read more »
July 17, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Wishes Vice-President Osinbajo Quick Recovery - Boss Mustapha
Mr Mustapha said the surgical operation, possibly related to a long-standing injury associated with the game of squash, was performed by a team of specialist doctors in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Body Declares PDP's Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election
I hereby declare that Ademola Adeleke "having satisfied the requirement of the law is hereby declared the winner and he is returned elected," Mr Ogundipe said. Read more »
July 15, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Hits 18.6%
The new rate is 0.84 per cent points higher compared to the rate recorded in June 2021, which was 17.75 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: OsunDecides: Events, Issues That May Shape Governorship Election
A day to the Osun contest, and with the atmosphere charged for a possible showdown, especially between the two leading contenders of the APC and PDP, PREMIUM TIMES highlights the… Read more »
Nigeria: Former APC Chairman in Rivers Joins SDP
He was the chairman of Magnus Abe's faction of the APC in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Decides - Judgment Day Nears for Oyetola As Adeleke, Other Challengers Eye Seat
Governor Oyetola faces challenges from the opposition and inside his party as Osun elects its next governor. Read more »
July 14, 2022
Nigeria: Osun 2022 - We Will 'Fish Out,' Prosecute Vote Buyers, Sellers - Police
"Vote buying and selling is an electoral offence." Read more »
West Africa: Why ECOWAS Court Declared Twitter Ban By Nigerian Govt Illegal
SERAP and 176 concerned Nigerians had filed the suit to challenge the suspension of Twitter's operations in Nigeria in June last year. Read more »
Nigeria: Will Nigeria's Youth Decide Who Wins the Next Elections?
There are links between the #EndSARS protests and greater engagement among young Nigerians in the 2023 electoral process. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Re-Open Talks With ASUU, Orji Kalu Urges Govt
"We must stop playing with the future of our youths," he said. Read more »