July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Urges FG to End Banditry, Farmer-Herder Clashes in Katsina, Gombe
The lawmakers also urged the federal government to initiate a coordinated Joint Security Operation by providing aerial surveillance and other combat mission plans to flush out… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Opens Defence in Peter Obi's Petition, Tenders 18 Exhibits
Mr Tinubu opened his defence in Mr Peter Obi's case, a day after he did the same in the case filed by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP to challenge his victory in the 25 February poll. Read more »
Nigeria: Uproar in House of Reps Over Sitting Arrangement, Office Allocation
Some lawmakers, mostly first-timers, described the seats allocated to them at one of the temporary chambers on the third floor as unconducive. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Nigerian Govt From Deducting N16 Billion From Anambra's Allocations
The N16 billion represents the local governments' share of the Paris Club refund, which the Anambra State Government received on their behalf but refused to hand over to them. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Submits U.S. Varsity Documents, Embassy's Criminal Record Clearance Letter to Court
President Tinubu, on Tuesday, opened his defence at the presidential election court in the case filed by Atiku to challenge his victory in the 25 February election. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Disowns Senate, Reps Principal Officers Announced By Akpabio, Abbas
"The national headquarters of the party, the NWC, has not given any such information or communicated about the choice of officers," APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, said. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC to Conduct Bye-Elections in Four Federal, State Constituencies
The planned bye-elections followed the resignation of a federal lawmaker, the death of another federal lawmaker and two state legislators. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Constitute Special, Standing Committees Before July Ending - Bamidele
Mr Bamidele also said with the leadership of the Senate in place, it will soon screen the service chiefs appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June. Read more »
Nigeria: We're On Right Track to Success - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu says his government is committed to instituting reforms that will engender the sustainable growth and development of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Closes Defence in Peter Obi's Petition, Presidential Election Court Accepts More Exhibits
INEC closed the defence of its conduct in the 25 February presidential election after its sole witness testified on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Begins Review of 2023 Polls, Says BVAs Recorded 98% Success
"Our records show that the success rate for BVAS accreditation stands at 98% compared to the Smart Card Reader's 29.2% during the 2019 General Election," the INEC chairman said. Read more »
Nigeria: Bamidele, Umahi, Ndume Named As Senate Principal Officers
The Senate president said the newly appointed principal officers were consensus candidates of the ruling APC. Read more »
Nigeria: Bamidele, Umahi, Ndume Named As Senate Principal Officers
The Senate president said the newly appointed principal officers were consensus candidates of the ruling APC. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Threatens to Shut Schools, Markets Observing IPOB's Sit-At-Home
The government spoke on Tuesday through the Secretary to the State Government. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Yerima Meets With Tinubu, Urges President to Dialogue With Bandits in Zamfara, Others
Tinubu should dialogue with Zamfara bandits like Yar'Adua did with Niger/Delta militants, ex-Governor Yerima says Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Tambuwal, Bamidele, Ndume, Dickson, Others Battle for Principal Officers' Positions As Senate Reconvenes Today
The Senate went on break in June, some days after it elected its presiding officers, Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin, as president and deputy senate president Read more »
Nigeria: President Election Court Admits in Evidence EU Observers' Report On Nigeria's 2023 Polls
The EU observers' report, which was critical of INEC's conduct of the disputed election, was admitted as an exhibit in the case filed by Atiku Abubakar to challenge President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - What Tinubu Told Us in Our Maiden Meeting - Ribadu, Security Chiefs
"He gave us the assurance that he's with us hundred per cent. He told us that we must work as a team and that there's work to be done; he'll expect us to deliver, and we're… Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - How Ayade Met, Left Cross River After Eight Years As Governor
After eight years, Mr Ayade left office with most of the grandiose projects he proposed uncompleted but however went ahead to commission them. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: INEC Closes Defence in Atiku's Petition Challenging Tinubu's Election
INEC closed its case with one witness in defence against Atiku's petition at the presidential election court Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Closes Its Case in Atiku's Petition Challenging Tinubu's Election
INEC closed its case with one witness in defence against Atiku's petition at the presidential election court Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Shell Director, Other Investors of Policy Consistency
The Shell director hails President Tinubu's strong start and positive reforms. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Investors of Policy Consistency, Restates Nigeria's Readiness for Business
Mr Tinubu recalled that attracting fresh investment was a promise he made personally to Nigerians during the campaigns and vowed to fulfil the promise. Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Approves Abia's $115 Million Loan Request
The loan request was made by the administration of the former governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, who exited office on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Vows to Resist IPOB's Sit-At-Home Order in His District
"I know saboteurs will try to sabotage our efforts, but we're resolved to fight any aggressor that will come into this town," the senator says. Read more »