September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Why Ex-Governor Shema Worked Against Atiku, PDP in 2023 - Aide
Mr Shema's decision to work against his party in his state was premised on honour, integrity, and public interest, Mr Oluwabusola said. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Curfew In Kano State After Tribunal Sacks Governor Abba Yusuf
The commissioner warned that violators will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's UN General Assembly Speech Needs Action Back Home
Mr Ogu said the president made the announcement of the subsidy removal without putting an alternative plan in place to allow for a smooth transition for Nigerians. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Be Big Player in Global Supply of Critical Minerals - Dele Alake
Mr Alake said despite being behind other African countries in mining, Nigeria's mineral deposit is valued at over $700bn with very huge potential to increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Abroad Remitted $20.1bn in 2022 - Report
At the current official market rate of N767 per US dollars, the amount is equivalent to N15.3 trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - President Bola Tinubu's Speech At 78th UN General Assembly
"To the rest of the world, I say walk with us as true friends and partners. Africa is not a problem to be avoided nor is it to be pitied. Africa is nothing less than the key to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Cabinet of Controversy
If members of the APC are disappointed in their government, what do you expect from the rest of the country? Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi Flags Off LP Governorship Campaign in Bayelsa
"As I was coming from Port Harcourt to Yenagoa, you will see poverty, Nigeria has failed Bayelsa in 57 years after oil was discovered." Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Fixes Date for Local Government Elections
Local government election in Taraba State has been fixed for 18 November Read more »
Nigeria: Fee Hike - Group Demands Enforcement of Tinubu's Directive to Tertiary Institutions
President Bola Tinubu in July directed the institutions to "avoid an arbitrary increase in sundry fees payable, and where possible defer further increases." Read more »
Nigeria: Militant Kingpin Fines Communities Millions for Allegedly Providing Information to Security Agencies
The terrorist said the communities must pay N3 million or face his wrath. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement On Kano's Iconic Governorship Election Dispute
The tribunal announced the judgement day in a notice issued to the lawyers representing parties to the case on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Develops National Policy On Patient Safety
The policy is in line with resolution 18 of the 55th World Health Assembly which called for member states to recognise the burden of patient safety and to set up policies to manage… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Key Priority At 78th UN General Assembly
The US plans to focus on Sudan and "work to uphold the principles enshrined in the UN Charter - including respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi in Bangladesh, Urges Commonwealth Nations to Pay Special Attention to SMEs
Mr Obi said SMEs were emerging as the undisputed engine of rapid economic expansion and growth globally. Read more »
Nigeria: SDG Summit - Despite Apparent Failure, World Leaders Express Hope
"Renewed faith in us by the people who depend on us will help us earn credibility, trust and a sense of confidence that UN-led multilateralism delivers." Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Congress Meeting Ends in Deadlock
Another meeting has been scheduled for a later date. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Adopt Declaration to Accelerate SDGs At 78 UNGA
The UN says SDGs are not just a list of goals but that they carry the hopes, dreams, rights and expectations of people everywhere. Read more »
Nigeria: UNGA 78 - Tinubu to Address General Assembly Tuesday
Mr Tinubu's address will encompass several issues such as sustainable development, climate change, global cooperation, and the imperative to address inequalities and global… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Ex-FCT Minister Modibbo, Fasua, 16 Others As Shettima's Aides
The statement said the new appointees will support the "Renewed Hope" agenda of the federal government. Read more »
Nigeria: Industry-Based Research By Nigerian Academics Will Receive Tinubu's Support - Minister
The minister asked members of the academic community to see research beyond promotion and career advancement. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Kingmakers Split Over Appointment of New Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo throne has been vacant nearly 18 months after Oba Lamidi Adeyemi's death, despite the Oyomesi unanimously recommending Lukman Gbadegesin to Governor Seyi Makinde… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives New York for First UN General Assembly Outing
Mr Tinubu arrived at the JF Kennedy International Airport in New York at about 6:45 p.m. local time on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Ordered Oyo Obas to Stand - Obasanjo
The Oluwo of Iwo rebuked Mr Obasanjo for his controversial "stand up order" directed at Oyo monarchs. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Imposes Curfew On Feuding Osun Communities
Governor Adeleke imposes the curfew on Ilobu and Ifon towns Read more »