June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Makinde Replaces Auxiliary, Says There Can't Be Two Governors in Oyo
The Oyo government sacked the erstwhile Chairman, Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System, Lamidi Mukaila, better known as Auxiliary. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Returns Home to Mixed Feelings From Katsina Kinsmen
Mr Buhari, who is the second Nigerian president from Katsina State after Umaru Yar'Adua, was elected president in 2015 at his fourth attempt Read more »
June 02, 2023
Nigeria: President Tinubu Names Gbajabiamila As Chief of Staff, Akume As SGF
The President also named Goerge Akume the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Presidential Election Court Adjourns Petition Alleging Shettima's Double Nomination
The presidential court had on 30 May adjourned APM's petition until today, Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Leadership - Tinubu Meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila Over Successors
New presiding officers of the National Assembly will be elected on 13 June when the 10th session of the federal legislature will be inaugurated. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Speaks On 'Appointment' As Chief of Staff to Tinubu
Mr Tinubu reportedly announced the Mr Gbajabiamila as his chief of staff during a meeting with the service chiefs on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Outgoing Senators Move Belongings Out of Office, Two Weeks to End of Tenure
Some of the items being moved were television sets, refrigerators, air conditioners, water dispensers and microwave ovens. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: For the Record - Umo Eno's Inaugural Speech As Akwa Ibom Governor
Mr Eno was sworn-in as the fifth governor of Akwa Ibom State on 29 May, 2023 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS - Why I'll Not Run for Senate President - Lawan
Mr Lawan met with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Flags Off First Talk to the Regulator Forum (TTTRF) in Yenagoa Bayelsa State
The 'Talk-To-The Regulator' Forum is a common platform for non-discriminatory interaction on a one-on-one basis, between the licensees and the regulator on several industry issues Read more »
Nigeria: The Buhari Years - War Against the Civic Space
The Buhari Years: What We Ordered vs What We Got - civil society leaders reflect on the Buhari Administration and its achievements, shortcomings, and regressive actions. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Reps Ask Govt to Mitigate Effects of Subsidy Removal
The lawmakers asked the federal government to, among other things, purchase natural gas-powered buses to mitigate transport fare hike. Read more »
Nigeria: House Speakership - Tinubu Meets Abbas, Kalu
The lawmakers say the meeting centred on the issues facing the country, particularly the economy and social challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Subsidy Removal Must Not Deepen Poverty - Amnesty International
"Many are concerned that they will be unable to meet the costs of education, food and healthcare," the organisation said. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election Court Criticises Peter Obi's Legal Team for Delaying Hearing of Petition
This came a day after the presidential election court warned Peter Obi and the Labour Party over the implication of the adjournment they requested on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Told Us in His First Security Council Meeting As President - Security Chiefs
"He has already mandated the security agencies to come up with a blueprint. As far as he knows, he doesn't have the luxury of time..." Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Tinubu's Daughter Declares Self Iyaloja General of Nigeria
Ms Tinubu-Ojo also declared herself the first daughter of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: FIRS - Nigeria's Tax-to-GDP Ratio Rises to 10.86% As At 2021
Tax-to-GDP ratio is a measure of a nation's tax revenue relative to the size of her economy as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Read more »
Nigeria: Risks Involved in Investing in Off-Plan Properties in Nigeria
Buying off-plan property is when you invest into a development that is yet to be built or completed Read more »
May 31, 2023
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Appoints SSG, Chief of Staff, Others
The appointment was announced by the state head of service Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Delegation Meets Tinubu, Pledges Increased Economic Cooperation With Nigeria
Chinese President Xi Jinping says Nigeria is important to Africa and the world. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Chair Bawa Briefs Tinubu At Presidential Villa
Mr Tinubu devoted a line in his Monday's inaugural speech to re-echo his campaign promise to strengthen EFCC and other anti-corruption agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, INEC Object to Atiku's Tendering of Electoral Documents From 32 States
Mr Tinubu and INEC objected the documents which Atiku obtained from the electoral body in 32 states. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Nigeria: How MDAs Diverted Billions of Naira Under Buhari Administration - Senate Panel
The Public Accounts Committee said hundred of billions of naira were disbursed to some MDAs for the purpose of salary shortfalls despite the fact that such funds had already been… Read more »
Nigeria: The Buhari Years - How Has the Judiciary Fared?
The new administration needs to hold itself to a higher standard of upholding the Rule of Law and working proactively to ensure that the judiciary is respected and takes its place… Read more »