February 01
Nigeria: Make Unity, Inclusivity, Bridge Building Your Priority, Shettima Tells Arewa Broadcasters
VP Shettima identified poverty, insecurity and inclusivity as the major concerns demanding attention in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders AGF, EFCC, Others to Resolve $1.3 Billion Malabu Oil Deal Saga
An official said that parties involved in the deal were negotiating to end the more than 28 years crisis and litigation surrounding the prolific Malabu oil block located in… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Tinubu Decries Blanket Stereotyping of Nigerians Over Cybercrimes
President Tinubu said Nigerians are meticulous, authentic citizens who have been making significant contributions to innumerable fields of endeavours around the world. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Ekiti Killings, Says Nigeria's Security Architecture Being 'Robustly Fortified'
Mr Tinubu was reacting to the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti on Monday and the kidnap of school pupils and their teachers in the same state. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Takes Delivery of Sensitive Materials for Saturday's Re-Run Polls in Kaduna
Elections will take place in six constituencies covering seven local government areas including; Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna South, Kudan, Kachia, Kagarko and Kauru. Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Meets Ex-Atiku Spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, in France
Mr Bwala supported President Tinubu during the presidential primaries of the APC, however, the two fell out over the controversial Muslim/Muslim ticket. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC, NAF to Partner On Airlift of By-Election Materials
"Materials are being delivered to many locations. Given the size and distance of some constituencies, we seek the support of NAF to expeditiously deliver materials to three… Read more »
January 30
Niger: Nigeriens Celebrate Exit From Ecowas but How Does It Solve Their Problems?
Analysts see the three countries' decision as an unwise one. Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Cross River Govt Ceded Part of Cocoa Estate to Family in Error - Official
The official said the government has withdrawn the plots from the family. Read more »
Africa: Governance Continues to Deteriorate in Africa Because of Data Gaps - Report
Only three African countries (Egypt, Mauritius, and Seychelles) have a death registration system that registers at least 90 per cent of the deaths that occur. Read more »
Nigeria: 48 Nigerian CSOs Ask Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency On Security
The organisation said between May 2023 when President Tinubu assumed office and January 2024, at least 2,423 people have been killed in mass atrocities-related incidents and about… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Ex-Speaker Chief of Staff
Edison Ehie was the speaker of the defunct four-member faction of the Rivers House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Feel Heavy in My Spirit, It's Not Been Easy,' Fubara Says of Rivers Crisis
The Rivers House of Assembly, which is loyal to Mr Wike, recently stripped Governor Fubara of powers to appoint officials for the local councils in the state. Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Akpabio Confirms Premium Times Report, Speaks On Habitual Lateness to Chamber, Delay in Convening Plenaries
"As the Presiding Officer, Akpabio meets with the Principal Officers before every Plenary and emergency issues do spring up, which deserve urgent attention. Again, at every other… Read more »
Nigeria: Grenada Trip - Doherty Demands Transparency, Accountability From Sanwo-Olu
Mr Doherty noted that answering the many questions that have been raised as a result of the trip "will set the right example and demonstrate the transparency that the people of… Read more »
Nigeria: Data Story - What Figures Tell Us About Life Expectancy Across Nigeria
While the life expectancy for a man is estimated at 58.2 years in the South-west, it is 50.8 years in the North-east. Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Secure Natural Resources As Presidential Committee Meets Service Chiefs
The committee's meeting with service chiefs that cut across all security agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was a follow-up on the earlier one to get… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: I Can't Be Intimidated Out of Edo Governorship Election - Shaibu
Governor Godwin Obaseki prefers another aspirant, not Mr Shaibu, to succeed him. Read more »
January 26
Africa: UN Chief Urges Leaders to Root Out Terrorism in Africa
The UN Chief Mr Guterres says, in just a matter of years, Africa has become the "global epicentre of terrorism". Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Obiano's Arraignment Is Blessing in Disguise, Says Ex-Governor's Publicist
The EFCC, on Wednesday, charged the former governor of Anambra with stealing over N4 billion from the state's security vote account. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Asks Tinubu to Explain NNPC's $3.3bn Repayment Loan Deal
NNPCL had on 16 August 2023 said it would secure a $3.3 billion loan to give support to the Naira and stabilise the foreign exchange market Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Election of Ahmed Aliyu As Sokoto Governor
The Supreme Court affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor after dismissing the appeal filed by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Presidency Explains Movement of FAAN, CBN Dept to Lagos, Refutes Plan to Move Nigeria's Capital
The status of Abuja as the Federal Capital has come to stay. It is backed by law. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Lawal Calls for Synergy Among Fellow Northern Nigeria Governors
Mr Lawal made the call on Wednesday during the opening of a two-day roundtable discussion on insecurity in the North organised by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) at the… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Akpabio's Habitual Lateness Delays Senate Plenaries, Disrupts Legislative Schedules
Mr Akpabio's habit of lateness to official functions dates back to when he served as governor of Akwa Ibom between 2007 to 2015 and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 to… Read more »