May 28, 2023
Nigeria: SERAP Charges Tinubu, Shettima to Make Their Assets, Investments Public
SERAP charged Mr Tinubu to demonstrate his recent public resolve to "kill corruption" by starting with making his assets and investments public. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Apologises for His Economic Policies That Made Nigerians Suffer
"We made some difficult choices," the Nigerian leader said before apologising for some of the negative impacts of the policies. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Actions of Buhari That Tinubu Must Address
Buhari's administration is characterised by many instances of injustice and illegality that Mr Tinubu should not emulate. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Commends Atiku, Peter Obi for Believing in Nigerian Judiciary
Mr Buhari also urges aggrieved political actors to accept whatever the outcome of the cases in court will be. Read more »
Nigeria: In Farewell Speech, Buhari Hails Administration's Victory Over Covid-19
Nigeria recorded its first case of COVID-19 on 27 February 2020 and has subsequently suffered four distinct waves of the pandemic. Read more »
Nigeria: In Farewell Broadcast, Buhari Says 2023 Elections Credible, Transparent
"I am leaving behind an electoral process which guarantees that votes count, results are credible, elections are fair and transparent and the influence of money in politics reduced… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Infant Mortality, Poverty Worsen, Igr Improves Under Ikpeazu in Abia
Mr Ikpeazu made many promises in his first and second terms as governor, but the question is: has he been able to live up to his promises and the people's expectations? Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Supreme Court Dismisses Landmark Election Case
The suit at the Supreme Court sought to stop Messrs Tinubu and Shettima from being sworn in as president and vice president on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Clean Up Your Environments or You'll Be Sacked', Gov Umahi Orders School Officials
The governor says grasses have overgrown some schools in Ebonyi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inauguration - Govt Restricts Movement Around Eagle Square
The Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off from Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: 70% of National Assembly Members Lost Reelection, Lawan Laments
Ahmad Lawan laments the high turnover rate at the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Administration's Scorecard On Tackling Gender-Based Violence
One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »
Nigeria: Hrw Urges Tinubu to Improve On Human Rights
The global human rights watchdog urges the incoming Tinubu administration to protect civilians, respect media freedom, prioritise social security. Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Worsened Under Buhari Despite President's Limited Efforts
One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Gov Soludo Writes Buhari, Seeks Release of Nnamdi Kanu Before 29 May Handover
This is not the first time Gov Soludo would be appealing for Mr Kanu's release. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Makes New Appointments
The latest appointments are the latest in a series of actions taken by the outgoing president a few days before his exit. Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Run a Good Race As Nigeria's President - Buhari
Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari advises Messrs Tinubu and Shettima to lead with wisdom, courage and compassion. Read more »
Nigeria: I Won't Disappoint Nigerians - Tinubu
"On security, the economy, agriculture, jobs, education, health and power and in all other sectors we must make headway." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Confers Nigeria's Highest National Honours On Tinubu, Shettima
"I shall not disappoint you," Mr Tinubu told President Buhari at the event. Read more »
Nigeria: Political Violence - Katsina Govt Compensates Musicians With 80 Million
The money is meant to support the musicians to find accommodations for their families after their houses were destroyed by political thugs. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Abacha Deputy, Oladipo Diya, to Get State Burial As FG Sets Up Funeral Committee
The family of the late Oladipo Diya had earlier said he would be buried on 29 July. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Dissolves Cabinet Ahead of Swearing
Political office holders are directed to prepare their handover notes and return government property in their possession Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Refers Buhari's Request for Refund of N22 Billion to States On Road Projects to Committee
President Buhari on Tuesday sought the Senate's approval for the refund to Borno and Plateau state governments as reimbursement for expenditure on federal roads in the states. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Peter Obi, Tinubu Risk Jail Terms Over Religious, Ethnic-Motivated Campaigns
It's unclear if INEC will prosecute Atiku, Tinubu, and Peter Obi for violating sections of Nigeria's Electoral Act in their campaigns. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Nigeria: Our Appointment As Ministers of State Unconstitutional - Buhari's Cabinet Members
The cabinet members described the offices of the Minister of State, which they have held for about four years, as a constitutional aberration. Read more »