August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Why We Are Yet to Obey Court Ruling On Emefiele's Custody - Govt
Human rights lawyer says the federal government's explaination was "watery." Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Parallel Market As Govt Promises to Stabilise Rates
"The rate is dropping...and traders are afraid to even buy the dollar from people as we speak," a trader who declined to have his name in print told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Mubarak Bala - Soyinka Speaks On Why He Hasn't Delivered Imprisoned Humanist's Letter to Tinubu
The atheist had written an open letter to Mr Tinubu, seeking his intervention on the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks INEC to Separate Presidential, National Assembly Election Dates
"The practice of holding elections for legislative and executive positions is most likely to result in choosing lawmakers along the lines of a bandwagon trend instead of adequate… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - President Tinubu Welcomes Central African States Support for ECOWAS
Mr Tinubu reinforced the position of the regional body not to accept any attempt by the military junta in Niger to intimidate and harass President Mohamed Bazoum. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Gave ABU N1bn to Pay Electricity Debt - Govt
"...we had to bail out Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with about N1 billion to pay its electricity bill. The school just resumed academic sessions because they were in darkness." Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Parliament Wants More Dialogue, Supports Sanctions
"While we are pushing for democracy, we (ECOWAS) should also begin to re-examine our relationship with the West..." Read more »
Niger: 2023 Elections - Ogun PDP, APC Trade Words Over Another Police Report
On Monday, a police report emerged from an investigation of a petition received from the PDP accusing Governor Abiodun and the APC of electoral violence, ballot box snatching and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Seeks to Withdraw Firearms Possession Charge Against Emefiele
Mr Mohammed told journalists that they "will probably come back with more charges, more counts" against the suspended bank chief. Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Suppliers Task Govt On Fixing Bad Roads, Modular Refineries
An official noted that flooding has ravaged many parts of the highways, causing delays for gas suppliers. Read more »
Nigeria: Where Is Abdulrasheed Bawa? One Matter That Questions Tinubu's Democratic Acclaim
The protracted detention of Abdulrasheed Bawa, without charge, and the continued violation of court orders for the release of Godwin Emefiele have placed a question mark on… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Screens 20 Out of 39 Commissioner Nominees
The 20 nominees were screened despite concerns shown by lawmakers and an Islamic group. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Appoints Six 'Non-Cabinet' Special Advisers
The special advisers will serve in various capacities across ministries. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Peaceful Restoration of Democracy in Niger Republic - Presidency
ECOWAS ordered the activation and deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Challenging Nigeria's New Ministers
Nigerians want ministers who can exhibit innovative thinking and demonstrate the capacity for practical, impact-oriented solutions to national issues. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah
The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu 'Very Concerned' About Naira Exchange Rate, Meets Central Bank Governor
At the meeting, both men discussed what "could be done to stabilize" the Nigerian currency and how to "improve the liquidity in the market." Read more »
Niger: Niger Needs Deeper Mediation Diplomacy, Not Military Intervention
Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, a victim of a callous history and geography. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Condemns Zaria Killings, Seeks Immediate Investigation
The speaker urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book. Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup - Nigerien Protesters Tried to Attack Our Embassy - Nigerian Ambassador
Nigeria's Ambassador to Niger, Mohamed Usman, stated this in a statement signed by a staff of the embassy. Read more »
Nigeria: I Didn't Discuss El-Rufai's Ministerial Replacement With Tinubu - UBA Sani
Mr El-Rufai told President Tinubu at a meeting on Tuesday that he was no longer interested in becoming a minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship - Uzodinma Drops Deputy, Picks Another Running Mate
The new running mate explains the values she hopes to bring to the governorship ticket. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Declares Support for Democracy, Rejects Coup Call
"The report's call on the military to interfere in our democracy is highly unpatriotic, wicked, and an attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing it's… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Restates Commitment to Enhance Operational Capability of Security Agencies
Mr Tinubu also assured of the commitment of his administration towards improving the welfare of personnel in its renewed drive to address security and related concerns across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Whip Says N2 Million 'Holidays', Allowance Not Unusual, May Move Against Akpabio
"All senators received two million naira. And I am making this comment with a heavy heart because he (Akpabio) is the cause of this controversy. Read more »