January 17
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgements - Lawyer Slams Governors Hailing Tinubu for 'Non-Interference'
The Supreme Court had, on Friday, delivered separate judgements on petitions challenging the victories of eight governors in the 18 March elections in their states. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Violates Own Directive On Pruning Travel Delegations
Mr Tinubu breached his own directive on Monday when a large party accompanied him to Imo State for a short inauguration event. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Explains His Apology to Nation After His Tenure
Mr Buhari said decisions were not taken to deliberately inflict pain and anguish on anyone. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Amnesty Asks President Tinubu to Treat Kidnappings As Emergency
"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. Whatever security measures being currently… Read more »
Nigeria: Editorial - Cost of Governance Cut: Tinubu Go the Whole Hog
With his administration's demonstrable capacity to bite the bullet, the implementation of the Oronsaye report is a must for the president. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Jonathan Loses Elder Sister
Mrs Jonathan died on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after a brief illness, at the age of 70. Read more »
Nigeria: Daniel Bwala Defects From Atiku, Embraces Tinubu. No Apologies, He Says
"And I was doggedly committed to him. I told him today, I am committing to play my part to support your administration, and I have no apologies to anybody." Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku's Campaign Spokesperson Visits Tinubu, Says He Has No Apologies
"And I was doggedly committed to him. I told him today, I am committing to play my part to support your administration, and I have no apologies to anybody." Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: What I Told Tinubu About Ibom Air - Akwa Ibom Governor
The governor met with the president on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On PDP's Appeal Against Abia Governor's Election
A five-member panel of judges headed by Inyang Okoro reserved the judgement on Wednesday after taking final arguments from parties. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Fubara to Re-Present 2024 Budget
The speaker of the assembly said it was worrisome that the House had yet to receive the budget and the expenditure framework from the executive. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Kingship Tussle Tears Abia Community Apart
One of the crowned monarchs was arrested, detained, and arraigned on the order of the Abia State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reduces Entourage On Foreign Trips for President, VP, Ministers, Others
Presidential spokesperson said the cost-cutting exercise affects the entire apparatus of the federal government including the office of the president, vice president and the first… Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup - Bazoum's Son, Wife Released
The tribunal released the younger Bazoum provisionally but did not say anything about the fate of the president. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Pledges Full Implementation of 2024 'Zamfara Rescue Budget'
Mr Lawal made the pledge on Monday when he presided over the Zamfara State Executive Meeting at the Council Chambers of Government House in Gusau. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Suspends Monarch for Conferring Chieftaincy Title On Senator
The governor said the suspension followed established regulations. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Heads of Two Federal Govt Agencies
President Tinubu directed them to hand over to the next most senior officer in their respective agencies, pending the appointment of new CEOs. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Days to End of Tenure, Yahaya Bello Appoints New Kogi Cabinet
Governor Yahaya Bello is due to hand over to Usman Ododo on January 27. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: What South-East Must Do Before Requesting Nnamdi Kanu's Release - Deputy Speaker, House of Reps
The IPOB, leader who is standing trial for alleged terrorism, is being detained in the SSS facility in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governorship - APC Shares 'Aso-Ebi' Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court has set Friday (12 January) as judgment day on an appeal filed by the governor, Mr Yusuf, challenging his sacking from office by two lower courts. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Detains Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister Over Alleged N37.1 Billion Fraud
The former minister arrived at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja in honour of an earlier invitation over the pending N37.1 billion fraud case on Monday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Humanitarian Ministry Scandal - Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu
The suspension according to a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale is with immediate effect. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement for 2024 Hajj
He noted that the arrangements the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had put in place would improve the 2023 Hajj operations and ensure the safety and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Benue Governor's Election, Reserves Decision On Ebonyi
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by John Okoro said issues raised about the disputed Benue State governorship in the appeal did not qualify as post-election matters. Read more »