October 31, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Agencies Deny Agreeing to Release Confidential Information On Tinubu
The US agencies said in their filing that contrary to the plaintiff's assumption, they had not agreed to release confidential documents on Mr Tinubu by the end of October. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Tajudeen Calls for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, stressed the need to have a regulatory framework in place for emerging technologies in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: I've Confidence in My Chief of Staff - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu may be reacting to speculations that Mr Gbajabiamila was responsible for the confusion in Mr Tinubu's appointments of cabinet members and other political appointees. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Ex-Ohanaeze Secretary, Ben Nwabueze, Is Dead
Mr Nwabueze, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria died on Sunday at his residence in Lagos State, South-west Nigeria. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Summon Six Agencies Over N21 Billion Audit Query
A House of Representatives Committee issued a 72-hour ultimatum for the six agencies to appear before it over the N21 billion audit query. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Nwabueze
Mr Tinubu said Mr Nwabueze's contribution to the precedents and principles of the nation's constitution is notable. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Accept Defeat Now - APC Tells Atiku
Atiku had during a press conference on Monday, rejected the judgement of the Supreme Court, affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the February presidential poll. Read more »
Nigeria: 239,746 PVCs Yet to Be Collected in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi - INEC
INEC said there are 39,249 uncollected PVCs in Bayelsa, 101,003 in Imo and 99,494 in Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Fubara Challenges Rivers Lawmakers to Name His Offences
"The truth is that everybody who knows me knows that I am a peaceful person." Read more »
Nigeria: Transparency and Governance Index - Assessing Nigeria's Public Governance
It is not yet Uhuru for Nigeria in terms of the attainment of an appreciable level of transparency, integrity and openness in public governance, going by the TII 2023 report. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Going Away - Atiku
Atiku said he would continue to struggle with other Nigerians to deepen democracy and the rule of law. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Governor Speaks On 'New Approach' to Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Release
A state High Court in Enugu recently nullified the Nigerian government's proscription of IPOB. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Zamfara Governors Hid True State of Insecurity in State - Marafa
Despite supporting the removal of the subsidy on petrol, the former senator said things are tough for Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Governor Dismisses Impeachment Threat As Crisis Engulfs State Assembly
There has been a rumour of a rift between Mr Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Top EFCC Prosecutor, Six Others As Justice Minister's Aides
Mr Tinubu deployed the new appointees to justice ministry, where they will work under the Attorney-General of the Federation. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Public Outrage, Reps Commence Distribution of Luxury Suvs to Members
Lawmakers with pending election cases at the Court of Appeal are excluded from benefitting from the distribution pending the outcome of the cases. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ready to Welcome Its Citizens Stranded in Germany - Tinubu
The German Chancellor's visit comes at a time when he faces immense pressures at home concerning migration to Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Asked Kyari, Malami to Fight P&ID Affair - Buhari
People, including out-of-work ex-British Cabinet Minister Priti Patel, were queuing up to insist we paid, or risk Nigeria becoming an untrustworthy trade pariah. Read more »
Nigeria: German Chancellor Visits Nigeria, Discusses Key Issues with Tinubu
Mr Tinubu made the request at a bilateral meeting with the German Chancellor at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Refinery to Be Ready in Q4 2024 - Minister
The 110,000 bpd-capacity Kaduna Refinery is one of Nigeria's four dysfunctional refineries that have produced no fuel for years leaving the country to rely on imported petroleum… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Nigeria: Why We Constituted 134 Committees Despite Nigeria's Economic Challenges - Reps
Some Nigerians have voiced concerns over what they perceived as an excessive number of committees, contradicting President Bola Tinubu's commitment to reducing the cost of… Read more »
Nigeria: How We'll Help Govt Achieve Eight-Point Agenda On Jobs, Social Security - NSITF
"If we must remain relevant as the nation's cardinal social security agency, we must leave no gaps in ensuring that we contribute our quota," an NSITF official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Defend Constitution of 134 Standing Committees Amid Criticisms
The number of the House of Representatives' standing committees has surged from 89 in the Seventh House to 134 in the 10th House. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Intervene in Govt, ASUU Disagreement Over Withheld Salaries
The federal government had withheld the salaries of federal university lecturers following the eight-month ASUU strike in 2022. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgement - Time to Jettison Politics, Rebuild Nigeria Is Now - Omo-Agege
Mr Omo-Agege said the judgement has effectively ended all jostling on politics and leadership. Read more »