November 02, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Election of Jerry Gana's Son
The Court ruled that the APC did not provide it with evidence within the time stipulated by the electoral act. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Speaks On Controversial N5 Billion Yacht for Tinubu
"What was named as Presidential Yacht in the budget is an Operational Naval boat with specialised security gadgets suitable for high-profile operational inspection and not for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Presents APC Flags to Uzodinma, Sylva, Ododo, Pleads for Credible Polls in Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi
"All I am pleading for is for a free and fair election. I believe we will do well," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Court Challenge, Sworn in As New Kogi Central Senator
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected senator for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, the Bahamas to Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Restrains Rivers Lawmakers From Impeaching Fubara
Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis this week, following an attempt by the state's lawmakers to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Protesters Occupy NASS, Demand Removal of Defence Minister Over Alleged Fraud, Banditry
The protesters who visited the National Assembly on Tuesday called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to put pressure on President Bola Tinubu to sack Mr Matawalle. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons I'm Fighting Governor Fubara - Wike
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the crisis between Messrs Wike and Fubara worsened this week when the Rivers State House of Assembly attempted to commence impeachment proceedings… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Uproar, Senate Confirms Three APC Loyalists, Five Others As INEC RECs
The new RECs were appointed last week by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum to AGF to Submit Report On N100bn Covid-19 Funds
The House is investigating expenditures related to COVID-19 interventions, particularly from 2020 to 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Budgets N5bn for Presidential Yacht, N5.5bn for Nigerian Students' Loan
The sum is part of the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget Mr Tinubu sent to the National Assembly for approval. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves Nomination of Shaakaa Chira As Auditor-General for Federation
The new Auditor General, during screening, decried the poor allocation of funds to the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Budgets N7 Billion for Renovating President, Vice Official Residences in Lagos
The amount was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday and contained in the supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly for approval. Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Introduces e-Booking, Ticketing of Vehicles in Abuja
The director explained that the system would allow offenders to appeal or protest unsatisfactory bookings to ensure justice and address discrepancies. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - 'It's Father and Son Problem,' Fubara Speaks On Rift With Wike
Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis when the state lawmakers initiated an impeachment against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians React As Tinubu Bans Son, Others From Attending FEC Meeting
"Last week I noticed the undue access of people sneaking in and out of this council, including... I saw the photograph of my son, Seyi, sitting behind... That is not acceptable,"… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks National Assembly's Approval to Borrow $7 Billion, €100 Million
President Tinubu said if the loan request is granted, the funds will be used to develop infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, water supply, security and employment as… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Governor Requests Suspension of His Monthly Pension, Allowances
Mr Dankwambo said since he departed from office in 2019, he has not collected any welfare package such as medical, furniture, transportation, or any other benefits typically… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Make Nigeria G-20 Economy By 2031 - Minister
"The commitment to developing the steel sector remains unwavering, with a focus on job creation, attracting investments, and contributing significantly to Nigeria's Gross Domestic… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Economic Hardship, Tinubu Plans Huge Spend on Cars
Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns 2020 Election Cases Against Uzodinma Till December
The PDP and the APP commenced the case three years ago to have the Supreme Court nullify Mr Uzodinma's APC candidacy in the Imo State 2019 governorship election. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: PDP Governors Meet, Say Supreme Court Judgement Ends Litigations On Presidential Poll
The governors also welcomed the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the Rivers crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 90 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Electricity - Tinubu
"(Ten) years on, I believe it is fair to say that the objectives of sector privatisation have, by and large, not been met," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Wike Vs Fubara: Tinubu Mediates in Rivers Crisis, PDP Governors Praise President
The president in his usual leadership position intervened and that shows there will be peace in that state," Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Allow 'Criminal Adventurers' Sabotage Nigerian Economy - Tinubu
"A new sheriff is in town and the status quo shall no longer be the same," he said. Read more »