July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - 'Report to Work or Face Sanctions,' Enugu Govt Warns Public Servants
The governor recently banned the IPOB's sit-at-home in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Adopts 'Monkey Work, Monkey Chop' Policy
The APC in the state directs ward chapters to meet either physically or by Zoom to nominate 20 people for appointments. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Rejects EU Report, Says Election Credible
"We strongly reject, in its entirety, any notion and idea from any organisation, group and individual remotely suggesting that the 2023 election was fraudulent," the statement… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku and Obi Allege Irregularities in Tinubu's Election
INEC, President Tinubu, and APC will take their turn to open their defence on Monday after Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi closed their cases at the Presidential Election Petition… Read more »
Nigeria: 10th Nigerian NASS to Prioritise Climate Change Issues - Deputy Speaker
"Climate action begins at home. Parliaments and those who work in them can take concrete steps towards reducing their carbon footprint, both as institutions and individuals." Read more »
Nigeria: Academic Union Faults Dissolution of University Governing Councils
ASUU said that the move was inimical and a major setback toward the growth and development of university education in Nigeria. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: Why I Unified Exchange Rate, Refused to Partake in Arbitrage - Tinubu
"I could afford to share the benefit by participating in the arbitrage, but God forbid! That's not why you voted for me," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Reopen Eko, Apongbon Bridges 9 July but Repairs to Continue
"At exactly midnight on Sunday, July 9, the bridges will be re-opened so that commuters will have smooth passage on Monday morning of July 10." Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Sure Buhari's Naira Redesign Policy Would Not Prevent My Electoral Victory - Tinubu
"Our monies were confiscated. The cashless policy didn't work, it was terrible then. I realised that I came to this palace to invoke the spirit of freedom which we are noted for." Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: I'm Taking Baby Steps As President, Not in a Hurry - President Tinubu
"I am taking baby steps as the president, not marching in a hurry, being ready to listen, maintain an open door policy, let the freedom flow, let the confidence return to… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Invoked 'Emilokan Spirit' Ahead 2023 Elections - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu says he was confident of winning the 2023 presidential election despite the obstacles put on his path. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Group Denies Declaring One-Week Sit-At-Home in South-East
The separatist group has been hit by factional fighting. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Traditional Rulers in Ogun State
President Tinubu is visiting the Awujale of Ijebuland, Sikiru Adetona, and Alake of Egbaland, Adedotun Gbadebo. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Bill Gates and Donor Supported Development in Nigeria
Bill Gates' visit to Nigeria this week is both important and significant. His visit precedes that of Malala Yousafzai and other global figures scheduled to be in the country next… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Group Urges Tinubu to Investigate Crude Oil Swap Deals
Policy Alert says terminating the direct purchase contract alone was not enough and would amount to half-measure if the 'corrupt system underpinning the swaps was not investigated,… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Address Infrastructural Deficit in Country - Shettima
Mr Shettima pledged that the federal government will rehabilitate the Gamboru Ngala/Dikwa roads and Damboa roads in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu and His Special Advisers
If morning defines the day, one prominent feature of Tinubu's government is that Nigerians will no longer have to entertain moonlight tales about the waste and impunity that… Read more »
Nigeria: Anthrax - Nigerian Govt Warns Against Slaughtering Sick Animals
Though Nigeria is yet to record any suspected or confirmed case, the government emphasised that the outbreak in Ghana poses a great public health risk to Nigeria. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - APC's Kamara Rejects Presidential Election Results
"These results are NOT credible and I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission," Mr Kamara said. Read more »
Nigeria: Eid-El-Kabir - Tinubu, Buhari, Atiku, Obi, Others Felicitate Nigerians
In separate statements shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, the leaders enjoined Muslims to multiply good deeds, show mercy and compassion. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Observers Present Final Report On Nigeria's General Elections, Highlight Key Priorities
The observers said although the elections showed the commitment of Nigerians to democracy, it also exposed enduring systemic weaknesses and therefore signal a need for further… Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Bio Defeats APC's Kamara, Declared Winner of Sierra Leone Presidential Election
President Bio of Sierra Leone secured victory by polling over 56 per cent of the votes to avoid a run-off against main rival Samura Kamara, who polled about 41 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria, to Celebrate Sallah in Lagos
Mr Tinubu's trip to France was his first foreign trip since he assumed office as Nigeria's president on 29 May. Read more »
Africa: Why Nigeria Will Continue to Play Big Brother Role in Africa - Perm SEC
"Right now, we are still suffering from the situation that led to the removal of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya," the Nigerian official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara - Governor Sacks Permanent Secretaries, Suspends District, Village Heads Appointed By Matawalle
The state government said Mr Matawalle used cronies to 'impoverish' the state. Read more »