November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Ruling Party Loses Prominent Leader Hours to Governorship Election
He slumped at his residence late in the evening of Thursday and was rushed to Shifa Hospital Lokoja for treatment. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Concerns Mount Ahead of Governorship Election in Imo
The police said it have deployed 25,565 officers and over 250 vehicles to Imo State for Saturday's governorship election Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Kogi - I Am Not Stepping Down for Dino Melaye - AA Governorship Candidate
AA candidate, OlayinkaBraimoh, says he is confident of winning Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: We've Delivered All Sensitive, Non-Sensitive Materials for the Elections - INEC
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said 5,169,692 Nigerians who collected their Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) are expected to vote in the off-cycle governorship elections in the three… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship - It's Three-Horse Race As Uzodinma Battles 17 Others
Mr Uzodinma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, will conclude his first term in January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Ten Things You Need to Know About Bayelsa Governorship Election
The candidate's strength, and how oil politics and security challenges may affect the outcome of Saturday's election. Read more »
Nigeria: 'It's Hopeless', Says Ex-Commissioner Who Doesn't Want to Vote in Bayelsa Election
The former commissioner said many people feel the same way he feels about Bayelsa. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Dino's Candidacy, Golden Opportunity for Kogi - Atiku
Atiku asked the people of Kogi State to guard their votes during the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Set for Governorship Election Amidst Security Concerns
"If troublemakers feel they have two heads, then they must make ready the second head because the first head will surely be taken off," an army officer says of the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Regains Freedom After Five Months in Detention
Mr Emefiele regained his freedom after a court in Abuja granted him bail on Wednesday and ordered him to be released from almost five-month detention. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Jailed for Circulating Nude Video of Former Osun Speaker
Justice Emmanuel Ayoola found the convicts guilty of conspiracy, advance fee fraud and cyber stalking of the former lawmaker Read more »
Nigeria: Security, INEC's Impartiality, Other Factors to Determine Success of Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Elections
Not less than 18 candidates cleared by INEC will contest the governorship election in Kogi, 17 in Imo and 16 in Bayelsa. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Deploys 1500 Personnel for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Governorship Polls
Mr Biu warned the FRSC personnel deployed to play an active role in the democratic exercise to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship - 18 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord
"So, it is absolutely right for every voter to come out to ensure that they vote for the candidate of their choice so that we get the right people to represent us." Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Accuses Matawalle of Wasting Billion On Abandoned Hotel Project
The Zamfara government says Mr Matawalle approved over 90% of contract sum but the contractor failed to deliver. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Zungeru Hydropower Plant to Begin Operation November - Minister
"Zungeru hydropower is ready. The concession has also been approved by Mr President. So we will start operating Zunger probably before the end of this month," Mr Adelabu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 2023 Supplementary Budget of N2.1trn
President Tinubu commended the National Assembly for its expeditious consideration and budget approval. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Opens e-Passport Offices in Five European Countries
The Minister of Interior says that the enhanced e-passport will significantly reduce processing delays in Europe. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa2023 - No Vote Will Be Recorded for Polling Units With Violence - INEC
"Where there is violence, it will be zero," the INEC chair said in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Probe Alleged Lopsided Recruitment By Federal Civil Service Commission
The Senate noted that the commission has deviated from the federal character principle that ensured equity and fairness to all parts of the country. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Seeks Installation of Cameras, Scanners At Nigerian Borders to Curb Smuggling
The Senate also called for the lifting of the 20 kilometres ban on sales of petroleum products in border communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Canadian Govt Confirms Fatalities in Fire Incident At Its Nigerian Embassy
"An investigation will be carried out, but at this point everything points to an accident rather than a deliberate act," the statement said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints National Coordinator for Presidential Healthcare Initiative
President Tinubu said he expects the new appointee to bring to bear his vast experience and academic qualifications in the effective execution of the essential national assignment. Read more »
Nigeria: Gaza - Nigeria's Senate Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Palestine War
The lawmakers also called on the Nigerian government to collaborate with other countries to ensure that there is a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read more »
Nigeria: Apprehension As Residents Brace for Kogi's Three-Horse Governorship Election
Eighteen candidates, including a woman, are on the ballot for Saturday's governorship election in Kogi State Read more »