May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Organ Trafficking - Nigeria's Parliament Asks UK Judiciary to Show Mercy to Ekweremadu, Wife
The UK court will sentence Mr Ekweremadu, his wife and a doctor on 5 May following their conviction in March. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Investigates Delay On Issuance, Renewal of International Passport
The Senate noted that the delay in missions and renewal of Nigeria international passport by the Nigerian Immigration Service nationwide was resulting in untold hardships for… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Son Revealed As Beneficial Owner of Corruption-Tainted London Mansion
Mr Tinubu uses the property for his stay in London and photos from there became popular online when the politician was hosting political figures there while convalescing in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Lobbies Buhari, Says South-East Deserves Position - Senate Presidency
The governor, who was recently elected to the Senate, acknowledged that the South-east did not give President-elect Bola Tinubu the majority of votes from the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Felicitates Nigerian Media On World Press Freedom Day
"We have kept the faith. We have ensured that Nigerian journalists have had unfettered freedom to practice their art..." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Abike Dabiri-Erewa As NiDCOM Chair
Mr Buhari also seeks the confirmation of the nomination of six federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Probe Egypt's Reluctance to Grant Access to Returning Nigerians - Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila also said the House would revisit the law that made the NEMA the agency responsible for taking charge of evacuations for a possible review. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask Buhari Govt to Halt 'Last Minute' Concession of Ajaokuta Steel Co.
The lawmakers said the planned concession of the Ajaokuta Steel Company on the eve of the departure of the Buhari administration may be self-serving. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask Govt to Suspend Planned Disbursement of $700 Million Cabotage Fund
The House said it observed that there has been no reliable data on the inflow into the fund since the Act came into being in 2003. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Is 'Father of the Nation', Akpabio Speaks On Visit to President
The senator-elect, who is one of the contenders for the office of the Senate president, has been invited by the EFCC for questioning over corruption investigation. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Nigeria: Rivers Governorship Candidate Withdraws Petition From Election Tribunal
The PDP candidate, Siminialayi Fubara won the governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Day - Buhari, Governors Commend Nigerian Workers, Assure of More Commitments to Welfare, Rights
1 May 1 is a day set aside by the United Nations as International Labour Day where workers and activists around the globe mark the day with rallies calling for higher wages. Read more »
Nigeria: 9th National Assembly Has Delivered Democracy Dividends to Nigerians - Lawan
Mr Lawan said the ninth National Assembly successfully passed many critical bills that had become jinxed under the previous assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: What Buhari Has Achieved in Eight Years - Presidency
In his inaugural speech in 2015, Mr Buhari said his administration would focus on the economy, fight corruption, and provide security. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPP HQ Overrules Ogun Chapter On Petition Against Gov Abiodun's Re-Election
The national leadership of the NNPP ovrerrules the state chapter's decision to withdraw the petition Read more »
Nigeria: The Tenth National Assembly and the Challenges Ahead
A sore case with every legislative set is budget racketeering. Budgets are annually padded for the benefits of lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th House - Despite Murder Trial, House Leader, Doguwa Joins Speakership Race
"......My passion for nation-building has fuelled my desire to seek this office at this critical time when various divergent views of governance exist in different zones in the… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Unveils Lagos' First Set of Electric Buses
Governor Sanwo-olu announced the delivery of the first set of electric buses for the Lagos State mass transit scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons Census Was Postponed - Official
Mr Jalingo, who asserted the preparedness of the commission for the 2023 census, said the NPC had prepared the ground for the first-ever digital census in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun NNPP Withdraws Petition Against Gov Abiodun's Election Victory
The chairman of the party in the state, Sunday Oginni, announced on Sunday at a press conference held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Makes U-Turn, Approves Eagle Square for May Day Parade
The NLC and the TUC had said that the federal government refused their request to use the venue for the Workers Day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Violence - SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure to Probe Governors, Deputies
SERAP is seeking "an order of mandamus compelling INEC to promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate reports of electoral violence..." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Appeals for Patience Over Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Reconstruction
Work within OPIC area between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge completed, to be opened to traffic Sunday. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria to Commence 'Second Phase' of Evacuation Saturday
The Nigerian embassy instructed interested persons to converge at Al-Razi University and the International University of Africa, Madani Street on Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Spending U.S.$1.2 Million On Buses for Citizens' Evacuation In Sudan - Govt
Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. Read more »