June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Lawyer Tackles Dokubo for Asking Tinubu Not to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Several Igbo leaders, including state governors, have been appealing for releasing the IPOB leader. Read more »
Nigeria: Vote Buying - Tribunal Rejects Adebutu's Counter Allegation Against Abiodun
Tribunal says Mr Adebutu cannot introduce a new fact or issue after the respondent's reply to his petition. Read more »
Nigeria: Emir Advises Kebbi Government On Security Around FGC Yauri
In 2021, over 100 pupils and teachers were abducted from FGC Yauri. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuhu Ribadu - Profile of New National Security Adviser
Mr Ribadu was named NSA a few days after he was appointed as security adviser to the president. Read more »
Nigeria: President Sacks Security Chiefs in Major Reshuffle
The President also relieved the head of Customs, Hameed Ali, of his position and named a replacement. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Bill Gates, Dangote, Promises to Prioritise Healthcare in Nigeria
Mr Tinubu hailed Mr Gates on his efforts in the area of climate change, polio eradication, and malaria in Africa, but said more work is required to support developing countries. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Dissolves Boards of Govt Parastatals, Agencies, Companies
The dissolution does not, however, affect Boards, Commissions and Councils listed in the Third Schedule, Part 1, Section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Atiku, Obi Accuses INEC of Denying Him Access to Electoral Documents
Mr Obi's allegation comes about two weeks after Atiku of the PDP accused INEC of frustrating his access to electoral documents. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Speaks On Reported Demolition of Igbo Shops in Lagos Market
Ohanaeze says it had carried out investigations into the demolition report. Read more »
Nigeria: Serial Abuses - All Eyes On 10th National Assembly and Its Chairman, Akpabio
For a change, national interest should drive legislation and oversight of the MDAs by the 10th Assembly, rather than personal gains. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Nigeria: Profile - Meet Salma Anas, President Tinubu's Special Adviser On Health
Mrs Anas, daughter of Ibrahim Anas, a former deputy governor in Borno State, is married to Hashim Kolo, who retired in 2013 from the Nigerian Air Force as Air Commodore. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in Diaspora Lament Poor Treatment At Embassies Abroad
A Twitter user, Peter Ademu-Eteh, said as a lawyer, he has represented many Nigerian students and workers "who permanently lost their immigration status in Canada because of… Read more »
June 17, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Some People Wanted Interim Government in Nigeria - Soyinka
"So some of those who thought they were being radical, they were being 'mumu', and playing the script of others. They thought they were tough, bold and original". Read more »
June 18, 2023
Nigeria: How Late President Kaunda of Zambia Predicted My Political Future - Jonathan
Mr Jonathan encourages Africans to reflect on the virtues that motivated leaders like Mr Kaunda to make significant contributions to the continent. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Real Reason We Demolished Monument - Kano Govt
The government claimed that the aerial view of the monument formed a cross. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - EFCC Acting Chair, Abdulkarim Chukkol
Abdulkarim Chukkol emerged as the acting chairman of EFCC after the suspension and subsequent arrest of Abdulrasheed Bawa, who was appointed to the office by former President… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: Zacch Adedeji - the Man Tinubu Tapped to Mobilise Revenue for Nigeria
In 2011, barely seven months after his 33rd birthday, he was appointed Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, the youngest person to have occupied such position. Read more »
Nigeria: How Govt's New Forex Regime Will Impact Investment, Petrol Pump Price - Experts
"You know the pump price is not just a function of our exchange rate; it is also a function of the crude oil price. Especially now that we are still importing petroleum products,"… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Raise Concerns Over Govt's Borrowing Limit From CBN
Nigeria's Senate approves bill to raise government borrowing from the central bank, sparking concerns over accountability and economic implications. Read more »
Nigeria: 18,000 Result Sheets From IReV Portal Were Blurred - Peter Obi's Data Analyst
The data analyst's reports covering IReV copies of the presidential election results in Rivers and Benue states were tendered by Peter Obi's legal team as exhibits before the… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Appoints Eight Special Advisers
The eight appointments are contained in a list of eight special advisers announced by a State House information official. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates NEC, Says His Administration Will Focus On Five Key Areas
Mr Tinubu says now is the time to truly harness the nation's potentials for development. Read more »
Nigeria: Completed and Locked - Ekiti's Unused N100m Daycare Center for Senior Citizens
"This is a reason that prompted the senator representing Ado-Ekiti/Irepodun/Ifelodun federal constituency, Michael Bamidele, to facilitate the construction of an elderly care… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Nigeria: A Foreign Policy Guide for President Tinubu
The president must start from the time-honoured precept that foreign policy is an extension of domestic policy. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Writes Tinubu On Inauguration
The Senate also resolved to send a congratulatory message to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives on their election; and that it had elected its… Read more »