June 17
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Slight Improvement in Democratic Perception Index, but Citizens' Concerns Remain - Report
The report says that Nigerians believe that government only serves the interest of a minority and identify corruption as the biggest threat to democracy. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Begins Payment of Minimum Wage, Pays June Salary Ahead of Eid Celebration
"Before now, civil servants in Zamfara received a minimum wage as low as seven thousand naira." Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Presidency Clears Misconceptions On New York Times Report On Nigeria
"Nigeria is not the only country in the world facing a rising cost of living crisis. The USA, too, is contending with a similar crisis, with families finding it hard to make ends… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Yobe Govt's Fight Against Kidney Diseases
Since the launch of the intervention, the CMD said the hospital conducts an average of 60 free dialysis sessions a week, with each session costing N50,000. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Court Bars Kano Govt, Police From Arresting Ado-Bayero, Silent On Emirship Tussle
The court ordered the state government to pay N10 million in damages to Mr Ado-Bayero for violating his rights after deposing him and replacing him with Lamido Sanusi last month. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12th - Can We Really Celebrate 25 Years of Democracy?, By Jibrin Ibrahim
As we celebrate the great events that followed the annulled election of 12th June 1993, let us not forget that the event was a very long time ago, 31 years is ancient history for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Abiru Distributes Food Packs to Lagosians
Abiru expressed optimism that his food pack programme will help cushion the impact of the economic hardship on Lagos East residents amidst other interventions of the Federal and… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Sanwo-Olu, CSOs Extol Abiola's Virtues, Protesters Seek Better Life
Abiola was a good man who served humanity, practised a welfarist agenda, and was an indiscriminate philanthropist globally. Read more »
Nigeria: GIABA Lists Improvements, Weaknesses in Nigeria's War Against Money Laundering
Despite the progress made in the country, the new GIABA report, lists weaknesses in Nigeria's anti-money laundering measures. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Publishes Final List of Candidates for Ondo Governorship Election
INEC said altogether 17 parties are fielding candidates for the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes 25 Bills in One Year
The Senate also adopted 115 resolutions since its inauguration on 13 June. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Police Ban Durbar Procession During Eid-El-Kabir Celebration
The police say the decision was taken after indication of possible breakdown of law and order. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Want Urgent Purchase of New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
The lawmakers say the cost of maintaining the 19-year-old aircraft used by Mr Tinubu is high, leading to longer aircraft downtime and higher fleet running costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno Receives Report On Controversial Traditional Rulers Council Law
The committee blamed the disagreement over the amended law on inadequate consultations, adding that the committee had taken time to engage and accommodate all interests in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Reschedules Arraignment of Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello On N80bn Money Laundering Charges
The arraignment of Mr Bello had stalled on 18 April, 23 April and 10 May due to his repeated absence from court. Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Members Await N245,000 Awards, Seven Months After Governor's Announcement
A package breakdown shows that the corps members would get N50,000 as medical allowance, N75,000 as housing allowance and N120,000 as stipend. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On 70th Birthday
President Tinubu extolled Mrs Okonjo-Iweala for her service to the nation and efforts towards building resilient institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank to Help Kwara Govt 'Revitalise' Ilorin Water Works - Official
ACReSAL says the Kwara State government plans to revitalise Asa Dam water works to boost the water supply in Ilorin. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Alleged Sexual Harassment - ICPC Invites Accuser of Foreign Affairs Ministry's Permanent Secretary
It is not immediately clear whose petition triggered the ICPC investigation or what the agency is investigating exactly. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Yar'Adua's Ex-Adviser As DG Budget Office
The new Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Wagner College, Staten Island, New York. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Federal Court Assumes Jurisdiction in Suit Challenging Reinstatement of Sanusi
Justice Liman says his court has an inherent jurisdiction to entertain, hear, and make determinations on the case Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement in Govt's Local Govt Autonomy Suit
The Supreme Court will communicate the date for the judgement on the local government autonomy suit. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - APC Assures of Better Days Ahead for Nigerians
The APC said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is on course, with better days ahead for Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Reject Your Reinstatement, Tijjaniyya Supreme Leader Counsels Sanusi
"We draw inspiration from the examplary leadership of (the) late Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi, who refused to be swayed by personal interests and declined reinstatement after his… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Nigerians Celebrating Democracy On Foundation Laid By Abiola - Ogun Governor
Though Abiola is long gone, the lives he touched while alive still speak of his impact. Read more »