October 27, 2023
Nigeria: Ondo Lawmakers Split Over Renewed Move to Remove Deputy Governor
Eleven members of the Ondo State House of Assembly dissociate themselves from the new directive to the state chief judge on the move to sack the deputy governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Your Book Is Full of Lies, Amaechi Replies Ex-NPA Boss Hadiza Usman
Ms Usman, in her book titled: "Stepping on Toes: My Odyssey at the Nigerian Ports Authority" launched in April, detailed her experiences and challenges as the head of the NPA and… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Reacts to Supreme Court Judgement, Says It'll Energise Him to Serve Nigerians
Mr Tinubu said the victory would further energise and strengthen his commitment to continue to serve Nigerians of all political persuasions, tribes, and faiths. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Obi Can Actualise Presidential Ambitions After Tinubu's Second Term in 2031 - Ganduje
Mr Ganduje says the judgement has laid to rest all claims by the opposition parties that the outcome of the presidential poll was manipulated in favour of Mr Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Nullifies Govt's Proscription of Biafra Group
The court declared that self-determination was not a crime, and therefore, cannot be used as a basis to arrest, detain and prosecute Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Speaks On Supreme Court Judgement Affirming Tinubu's Victory
Mr Buhari said the judgement is a reaffirmation of the will of the majority of the people against the determined will of a hard-fighting minority. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, Labour Party, INEC Lawyers React to Supreme Court Judgement
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the separate appeals filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar,… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Govt Officials Have Continued to Betray Country - Ex-Senator
Ben Murray-Bruce is a former senator from Bayelsa State. Read more »
Africa: Medicines for Africa - Obasanjo Speaks On UK-India Trade Deal
President Obasanjo said the UK's proposals will lead to "huge cost increases for health systems and catastrophic delays in accessing medicines". Read more »
Nigeria: Ruling Party Reacts to Supreme Court Judgement On 2023 Presidential Poll
"This epochal judgement underscores the independence and vibrancy of the Nigerian judiciary as an indispensable feature of our democracy." Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Peter Obi's Appeal Against Tinubu
The judgement on Peter Obi's case, coming immediately after the court's decision dismissing Atiku's appeal, brought down the curtain on the legal disputes over the validity of Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku's Appeal, Affirms Tinubu's Election
The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the appeal after resolving all seven raised by Atiku in favour of Mr Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku's Application to Tender Fresh Evidence Against Tinubu
The Supreme Court dismissed Atiku's application to tender fresh evidence on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain such evidence that was not tendered… Read more »
Nigeria: State Security Service Releases Former Anti-Graft Agency Chair Abdulrasheed Bawa
Mr Bawa's freedom came three days after PREMIUM TIMES published a blistering editorial calling for his release. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Delivers Final Judgement On Tinubu's Election
Today's judgement of the Supreme Court will be the final court decision on the legal disputes over the election of President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N18bn Life Assurance Benefits for Families of Fallen Heroes
President Tinubu said the country owed a debt of gratitude to its gallant troops, who have risen to the challenge of securing the country. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Why It's Difficult to Track Terrorism Financing in Nigeria - Experts
"They (terrorists) have become so independent and localised that they generate their own funds locally. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Slips in Rule of Law Ranking
Similarly, in order and security, Nigeria is the second worst country in the sub-Saharan region as it is ranked 33rd out of 34 countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Nine New INEC Recs
The president said he expects the new appointees to abide by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Bar Central Bank Governor, Deputies From Politics
The two bills considered by the Senate also seek to reposition the CBN towards the pursuit and advancement of its core mandates. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Removes Afolabi Olaoye As Soun of Ogbomoso, Orders Fresh Selection Process
The judge nullifies the selection and installation of Afolabi Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomoso and ordered a fresh selection process. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Bans Dumpster Scavenging, Warns Against Improper Refuse Disposal
"We are not sleeping at all, Enugu State must be clean." Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa 2023 - Sylva's Lawyer Writes INEC, Seeks Withdrawal of Amended Candidates' List
INEC had, earlier on Wednesday, released an amended list of candidates vying in the election without including Mr Sylva's name. Read more »
Nigeria: All Progressives Grand Alliance Cancels Anambra Rally
The party leadership has given a reason for the cancellation. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger State to Boost Agriculture With N3.5bn Development Fund - Official
The initiative is aimed at boosting agriculture. Read more »