May 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Electricity Bill Cheapest and Most Defaulted Across Globe - Minister
The minister said despite supplying the cheapest electricity to Nigerians, the country still recorded the highest number of electricity bill defaulters in the world. Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu - the Sun Around Whom Everything Revolves
Isn't it amazing that the light of our President-elect is shining all over the planet today and his glory resonates throughout the world? Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Approves National Blockchain Policy
At the FEC meeting where the blockchain policy was approved, about N17 billion was approved as a refund to Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Second Term - Lagos Govt Sets Up Swearing-in Committee for Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State government has set up a 22-member committee to coordinate the activities for the inauguration of Governor Sanwo-Olu on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS - Akande-Sadipe Declares Ambition for Deputy Speaker
Mrs Akande-Sadipe says if elected she will work tirelessly towards achieving the goals and objectives of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: First Batch of Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan Arrive Abuja
While Air Peace conveyed 282, NAF conveyed 96 evacuees. The two aircraft arrived minutes apart. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Launches Nigeria's New National Development Plan
The president inaugurated Nigeria Agenda 2050 before the commencement of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Council Chamber. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC, ICPC Urge Court to Dismiss Keyamo's Suit Seeking Atiku's Probe
The court fixes a date in June to decide on the preliminary objections filed by EFCC and ICPC against Mr Keyamo's suit calling for Atiku's probe. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Federal Lawmaker-Elect Denies Hitting Hawker, Assaulting Woman
Tunji Akinosi said contrary to the claims in the video, it was the hawker who brushed his car. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Governor-Elect Accuses Ikpeazu's Administration of Looting Govt Properties
Mr Ikpeazu's administration has responded to the accusation. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Defends Buhari After Editorial Critical of Govt's Actions
The newspaper mentioned several cases of such 'non-essential' commitments that the Buhari government has inadvertently tied its successor to. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Not Marginalise Any Part of Nigeria - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said with Mr Wike's accomplishments in the state, Nigeria would need the outgoing Rivers governor in higher capacities. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal, State Govts May Not Pay Salary Beyond June Without Subsidy Removal - Obaseki
"Workers must now rise and ensure that they champion any discussion on subsidy removal." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Taxes On Beer, Imported Vehicles, Plastics
Under the newly introduced taxes, the federal government will charge N75 per litre of beer, stout or wine imported into Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm a Happy Man,' Says Tinubu As He Inaugurates Projects in Rivers
Wike has declared a public holiday in the state because of the president-elect's visit. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue APC Transition Committee, State Govt Bicker Over Delayed Handover Reports
The transition committee accused the outgoing Ortom administration of reneging on his promise. Read more »
Nigeria: Speakership - 'You Must Be Loyal to PDP', Party Chair Tells Reps-Elect
"You have to be firm. You have to be loyal to your country first. Then, the party. (Be) loyal to the country because it is when you have a country that you can even exist as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari to Attend Coronation of King Charles in London
The coronation will take place on Saturday, 6 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill Increasing Retirement Age of High Court Judges
The bill seeks to extend the retirement age of High Court judges from 65 to 70 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Assembly Crisis - 16 Members 'Suspend' Speaker, Nine Suspend Deputy, Others
The suspension is a fallout of a power struggle among lawmakers of the Abia State House of Assembly. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Wike Declares Wednesday Public Holiday in Rivers Over Tinubu's Visit
"All shops and business premises along Rumuola to Rumuokwuta Roads in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state shall remain closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Wednesday." Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: House Speakership - Lawmakers From APC, PDP, LP, NNPP, Others Form Coalition
The coalition says it has no candidate yet, but it is waiting for the APC zoning arrangement for the position of Speaker and deputy. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Inaugurates Defence Communications Infrastructure
The project is a secured and dedicated communication domain that provides real-time audio and video communication for military operations. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Blames 'Interagency Disagreement' for Challenges in Evacuating Nigerians, Summons Officials
Mr Gbajabiamila said the House will review the legal framework establishing the agencies to prevent future occurrences. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Others Hail Osinbajo At Public Presentation of Book in VP's Honour
Mr Buhari applauded Mr Osinbajo's dedication to service especially in catering for the interest of the masses. Read more »