July 14, 2022
Nigeria: Datti Baba-Ahmed - the Economist Selling Obi's Candidature in Northern Nigeria
The choice of Mr Baba-Ahmed by Mr Obi shows the Labour Party is looking for politicians without baggage. Read more »
Nigeria: Allow Nigerians With Expired Passports to Return Home, Aregbesola Orders NIS
An official said Nigerians in diaspora were free to come back home with expired or non-expired Nigerian passport. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Participates in Trial Census, Tasks NPC Officials On Accurate, Verifiable Data
The first phase of Census 2023 - the trial house listing and house numbering -took off officially in selected local government areas of the country on Wednesday. Read more »
July 13, 2022
Nigeria: APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Watch Your Utterances, Ganduje Replies Babachir Lawal
Mr Lawal had in a recent statement criticised the choice of Kashim Shettima as APC vice presidential candidate, alleging that it was a Greek gift to Mr Tinubu. Read more »
July 14, 2022
Nigeria: Osun 2022 - Peter Obi Rallies Support for Labour Party Candidate
"Vote for Labour Party so that your children can have jobs," Peter Obi says. Read more »
July 13, 2022
Nigeria: OsunDecides2022 - 'Peace Accord' Should Include Commitment Against Vote-Buying - ICPC
The recently held Ekiti State governorship election which held just about one month before the Osun State election was reported to be marred by widespread vote-buying. Read more »
Nigeria: The Men, Woman Who Helped Abacha Plunder Nigeria
Mr Abacha, who connived with his family and associates, systematically plundered Nigeria between 1993 when the dictator seized power and 1998 when he died. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Inaction Threatens 2023 Election Activities As 20 RECs Retire
The tenures of 11 of the RECs came to an end on July 6, nine others are due for retirement next month, while one exited in April. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - ASUU Replies Buhari, Says 'Enough Can't Be Enough'
ASUU said enough can't be enough until the president moves to reposition the decaying public university education in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Governor Hails Soyinka At 88, Ogunlesi At 99
"Ogun is proud to have a son who studied a language, and began to teach the owners of the language the language..." Read more »
July 12, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari in Daura, Shares Emotional Moment With Classmates
Mr Buhari enquired about each individual's wellbeing, their health and wellbeing of their family members. Read more »
Nigeria: Almost 4 Years in Office, What Has Changed in Osun Under Oyetola?
Oyetola: "I am not a candidate who needs any tutorial to lead Osun. As an apprentice, eight years is more than enough training period for anyone." Read more »
Nigeria: British-Nigerian Kemi Badenoch, 10 Others Declare for Office of UK Prime Minister
"I'm putting myself forward in this leadership election because I want to tell the truth. It's the truth that will set us free," her Op-Ed read. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Nigeria: Presidency Attacks Daily Trust, Restates False Claim Nigeria Better Now Than Before Buhari
Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesperson, said in a statement that the newspaper's stance was 'pure fantasy.' Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2022 - Again, Governorship Candidates Debate Ahead of Election
The Osun governorship election holds on July 16. Read more »
July 10, 2022
Nigeria: Why I Chose Shettima as Running Mate Despite Religious Concerns - Ruling Party Presidential Candidate
"Some have counselled that I should select a Christian to please the Christian community. Other(s) have said I should pick a Muslim to appeal to the Muslim community. Clearly, I… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Presdidential Candidate Tinubu Names Ex-Governor Shettima as Running Mate
Mr Tinubu made the announcement on Sunday while on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. Read more »
July 09, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Military Influence 'Dwindles' in Nigerian Elections
Thus, 2023 would be the first time in the Fourth Republic that a retired military officer will not be a major contender for the office of Nigeria's president. Read more »
July 07, 2022
Nigeria: Sallah - Nigerian Govt Declares Two Days of Public Holiday
The festival is used to mark the importance of obedience and sacrifice as epitomised by the Prophet Ibrahim who, according to Islamic belief, was ordered to kill his son by God,… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Nigeria: I Prefer Younger Running Mate, Not Old Politicians - Peter Obi
"I want those who can look into my face and say, Mr President, you are wrong.' Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Assigns Portfolios to Four New Ministers, Reassigns Four Old Ones
President Buhari urges the new ministers to be conscious that time is of the essence as they assume office. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Restructuring of Five Electricity Companies
The affected companies are Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Ibadan and Benin distribution companies. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in U.S. Alert Govt On Scarcity of Passport Booklets
Meanwhile, Mr Aregbesola, had on June 16, denied shortage of passport booklets in Nigeria, saying the country was contending with "human challenges". Read more »
July 05, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigerians React As Otedola Backs Tinubu's Presidential Bid
Mr Otedola visited Mr Tinubu in France on Tuesday. Read more »
July 06, 2022
Nigeria: Ondo Senator Seeks Disqualification of Ex-Deputy Governor As PDP Candidate
The senator said the former deputy governor has questionable academic records Read more »