May 11, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Security Adviser
The appointment of Garba Umar as senior security adviser is meant to enable him complete his tenure as an executive member of the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Approves N2 Billion for Purchase of Vehicles for Self, Deputy, Days to Handover
Under the deal, the governor will get two Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, two escort Toyota Hilux and a utility vehicle, while his wife will get a Land Cruiser SUB and an escort vehicle. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Makes First Appearance At Presidential Election Petition Court
On Thursday, Atiku's made his first appearance at the Presidential Election Petition since its sitting started on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Suspends Gemade, Others for Anti-Party Activities
The APC says Mr Gemade and others worked against the party during the recent general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Weeks to End of Tenure, Senator Hopeful Buhari May Assent to Health Emergency Bill
"If the bill is not assented to, the 10th Assembly will follow up and ensure its success" Read more »
May 10, 2023
Nigeria: 10th NASS Leadership - Governor Akeredolu Condemns APC Zoning Arrangement, Calls for Fairness, Equity
Mr Akeredolu called on the APC NWC to urgently convey a meeting of the NEC of the party for a " robust National Caucus/Stakeholders parley to agree on terms that would strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns Peter Obi's Petition Against Tinubu
The Presidential Election Petition Court had on Monday fixed Wednesday for further hearing of Mr Obi's petition against Mr Tinubu's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai, Sanusi, Soludo Speak On Fuel Subsidy Removal, Fiscal Sustainability
"So, we need to end the subsidy," one of the guest speakers said. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N3.4bn for Abuja Airport Second Runway, N449.9m for Masterplan of 17 Airports
FEC also approved contract for the full scope development of the Shehu Shagari Way for N91 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: President-Elect Tinubu Departs Nigeria for Europe On Working Visit
Mr Tinubu is scheduled to return shortly for preparations towards his official swearing-in as the 16th president of the country on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Approval for $800m Loan From World Bank
The federal government in April announced its plan to secure an $800 million World Bank loan to be disbursed to about 50 million vulnerable Nigerians or 10 million households as… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Benue Killings, Asks Security Agencies to Probe Attacks
At least 74 people were killed last month following clashes that erupted between farmers and herders in different communities in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Another Petition Challenging President-Elect Tinubu's Victory
It makes the second petition to be withdrawn against Mr Tinubu's victory within the first week of the Presidential Election Petition Court's sitting. Read more »
Nigeria: Digital Inclusion - Hope Rises for Nigerian PWDs As Thecable Launches News Application
The application's assistive features to ensure persons with visual impairment, auditory challenges, and some limb challenges get access to the news with ease. Read more »
Nigeria: Speakership - Gbajabiamila Meets Members-Elect Amid Fierce Opposition to Abbas As APC Candidate
Ben Kalu withdraws from speakership race to accept his choice for the position of deputy speaker. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Denies Refusing to Obey Court Judgement On APGA Crisis
INEC said the issues in question were about facts, the law and due process not amenable to hysteria and appeal to sentiments. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Governors to Host Party's Governors-Elect, Fayose, Others
The PDP governors will also send off past chairmen of the governors' forum. Read more »
Nigeria: Why There's Shortage of Passports - Official
Many Nigerians, including those who live abroad, wait for months to get their passports after completing the application process. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Nigeria: Presidency Reacts to Supreme Court Judgement On Osun Election
The presidency said President Muhammadu Buhari recognised the verdict as well as the role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Adeleke's Election As Osun Governor, Seals Oyetola, APC's Defeat
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which had earlier on 24 March affirmed Mr Adeleke's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP National Vice Chairman Is Dead
Soji Adagunodo, 62, died in the United States of America after suffering from an undisclosed illness. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor-Elect Promises to Consolidate On Achievements of Predecessor
Mr Namadi said he will pursue poverty reduction vigorously. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS - Gbajabiamila Tasks Senators-Elect, Members-Elect On Unimpeachable Discourse
"As you enter the 10th Assembly, I urge you to remember that nothing of consequence is achieved by individual effort alone in parliament. You will either rise together or fall… Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Speaks On Bankruptcy, Accuses Elumelu of Backstabbing Him
The businessman also alleged that in 2012, he told Mr Elumelu about his interest in Ughelli power plant and the Transcorp chair "quietly went ahead" to outbid him in the… Read more »
Nigeria: House Speaker - Minority Lawmakers Form Coalition to Challenge APC
The members-elect, drawn from the seven minority parties, said they would use their numerical strength to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House. Read more »