December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Shettima Visits Communities, Assures of Justice for Victims
"Now Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Please accept our deepest apologies. Because we won't rest until you access justice and until you are safe." Read more »
Nigeria: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn in As Ondo Governor
Mr Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on Wednesday by the Ondo State Chief Judge, Olusegun Odunsola. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Mourns Akeredolu
Governor AbdulRazaq described Mr Akeredolu as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Counts Cost As Intra-Govt War Climaxes At Dawn of Akeredolu's Demise
With Governor Akeredolu returning to medical leave and his deputy back as interim governor, politics in Ondo was in a state of flux. Read more »
Nigeria: By-Elections - PDP to Hold Primaries, Fixes Charges for Nomination, Interest Forms
PDP says its screening of aspirants would also hold on 4 January 2024, while appeal for party primaries would hold on 9 January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Speaker, Ghali Na'Abba, Dies At 65
" We are currently making arrangements to transport the corpse to Kano for burial today." Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Birthday - Tinubu Celebrates Gov Sule, Bagudu
President Tinubu wished the Nasarawa governor and budget and national planning minister good health, longevity, and strength in the service of the nation. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Budget - National Assembly's Allocation Higher Than Total Allocations to 26 Federal Universities
Nigerian lawmakers, in coordinated efforts to gain public sympathy, have been stressing that their salaries have remained stagnant for the past 13 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Carnival - Visitors Finding It Difficult Getting Hotel Accommodation in Calabar
The Cross River State Government declared 14 days of public holiday to enable its civil servants to take part in the carnival. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: We Share Responsibility to Ensure Nigeria's Peace, Stability - Tinubu to Governors
"Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we have to take care of it," President Tinubu said Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Allowed Adeboye to Sit On Royal Chair, Oyo Monarch Clears Air
A picture of Mr Adeboye sitting on the royal chair of the Oyo traditional ruler went viral online. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, CAN Condemn Heinous Plateau Attack As Amnesty Demands Independent Investigation
The police in Plateau earlier confirmed that at least 96 people were killed in the attacks that occurred on Christmas Eve. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Introduces New Inter-State Tax, Haulage Fee
Mr Radda underscored the significance of the adjustments, aiming to sustain effective interstate haulage operations within Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: What I Discussed With Tinubu - Soyinka
Mr Soyinka said he will asses President Tinubu's performance after one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, End the Menace of Rivalry Among Security Agencies
The Commander in Chief needs to demonstrate leadership on this matter. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Tinubu's Improved Funding for Education Still Below Unesco Recommendation
A review of the proposed budget revealed that the government's proposed spending for education next year is less than seven per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Again, Nigeria Govt Fails to Prioritise Family Planning
Although the allocation to FP in 2024 is better than the last four years, the low budgetary allocation raises concerns about Nigeria's ability to meet the FP2030 targets. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Be Fair to All Nigerians - Tinubu
President Tinubu said the recent approval of a 50 per cent cut in inter-state land transportation fares, and the payment of N-Power beneficiaries' backlog of allowances are efforts… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Mbah Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling Upholding His Election
The Labour Party and its candidate lost at the court. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Citizens Sue Tinubu Over Wike-Fubara Peace Deal
The plaintiffs argued in the fresh suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja that the peace agreement was unconstitutional. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: More Nigerian Youth Elected Into State, National Parliaments in 2023 General Elections - Minister
As part of his efforts to ensure the sustainability of the LMI programme, Mr Sulaiman, a professor, said appropriate steps are being taken under the leadership of the national… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Supplementary Budget By Three Months
The Senate extended the life of the budget to enable MDAs that received allocation in the budget to complete the execution of their projects before starting new ones. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces 'Mechanical Completion' of Port Harcourt Refinery
Nigeria owns four refineries with two located in Port Harcourt and one each in Warri and Kaduna. But for many years, the refineries have been moribund despite… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: We're Resolved to Protect SMEs - Shettima
Mr Shettima said enterprises are not only the very bedrock of a society but also reflect the direction the government is heading and the speed with which it is doing so. Read more »
Nigeria: Stay Here and Make Nigeria Work - VP Shettima to Young Graduates
"Let no one make you feel inferior as a Nigerian. One out of every four black men is a Nigerian. Let no one deceive you that the grass is greener at the other end. Certainly, we… Read more »