April 10, 2023
Nigeria: APC Asks Tribunal to Dismiss Three Opposition Parties' Petitions Against Tinubu's Victory
The three political parties; Action Alliance (AA), Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Action People's Party (APP) had, in separate petitions, challenged the emergence of Mr Tinubu… Read more »
April 08, 2023
Nigeria: Benue Killings - Buhari Calls for End to 'Extreme Violence'
The president urged that efforts must be made to stop the extreme violence. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Nigeria: Easter - Kukah Sets Agenda for Tinubu, Tasks Judiciary On Election Petitions
"I am hopeful that you will appreciate that the most urgent task facing our nation is not infrastructure or the usual cheap talk about dividends of Democracy," the Catholic cleric… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Crisis - State Chairpersons Conclude Deliberations, Maintain Support for Abure
The Labour Party, which has been in existence for several years, became a major national opposition party last year when presidential aspirant Peter Obi joined its fold. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Icon of Jurisprudence, Public Service Bola Ajibola Dies
Mr Ajibola, the founder of Crescent University, Abeokuta, died on Saturday midnight after a long illness associated with old age. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Obasanjo, Abiodun Pay Tributes to Bola Ajibola
President Buhari says Bola Ajibola took his brilliance in law practice to the International Court of Justice at The Hague, "where he served meritoriously" Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Govt Clears Air On Reported 'Deportation' of Anambra Woman
The Anambra government had earlier claimed the woman was 'repatriated' from Delta State to Anambra State for engaging in street begging. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Commission to Deepen Regional Integration, Create Proof of Identification
The programme is part of efforts to deepen regional inclusion and identification of citizens of member states across the region. Read more »
Nigeria: In Fifth Petition Against Tinubu's Victory, Another Party Alleges Results' Manipulation in 11 States
The petitioners alleged that Mr Tinubu "corruptly induced" electoral officers to falsify results at local government and state collation centres in Rivers and 10 other states. Read more »
April 08, 2023
Nigeria: Shehu Sani, Charly Boy Disagree With Soyinka Over Comments Against 'Obidients'
Wole Soyinka is being trolled by Peter Obi's supporters over the Nobel laureate's criticism of their conduct. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Rwanda: Remember Rwanda
The nation's memory is under assault/From marinated murmurs and slanderous slurs/The journey from hate to holocaust/Indeed is perilously short Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NDDC to Halt Release of N15 Billion to Federal Govt
This followed the adoption of an urgent motion of public importance by Unyime Idem (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) on the floor of the House in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Buhari Sacked Saratu Umar As NIPC Boss
In March, the Ministry of Trade and Investment wrote Mr Buhari to recommend the dismissal of Ms Umar on account of gross incompetence, ineptitude and poor management of the federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Inclusive Government - NNPP Disowns Governor Abdulrazaq's New Appointees
The chairman of the NNPP in the state, AbdulSalam AbdulRazaq, said three of the appointees are not members of the party. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Suspends Ex-Chair Salako, Salvador, Four Others in Lagos
The party said the suspension followed the party's reception and ratification of the report of the Disciplinary Committee set up to investigate the acts of anti-party activities… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Alleges Invasion of Headquarters By APC Thugs, Police
The party said the thugs sacked workers and party members who were at the secretariat at the time. Read more »
Nigeria: Factors That Helped LP's Alex Otti End PDP's Dominant Rule in Abia
The emergence of Alex Otti as the governor-elect of the South-eastern state of Abia did not come as a surprise to many observers. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Speaker Aspirant 'Silently' Meets 24 Governors, LP Governor-Elect
The aspirant, Yusuf Gagdi, said the silent approach is part of the strategy by his team to woo the governors. Read more »
Nigeria: World Health Day - Why State Governments Must Invest in Health Workers - Minister
World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April annually to draw attention to specific health topics of concern globally Read more »
Nigeria: Four Biggest Losers of 2023 Nigerian General Elections
President Buhari might have missed the opportunity to etch his name in gold over his failure to provide a secure and enabling environment for free, fair and credible elections. Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Call for Implementation, Domestication of Mental Health Act Across States
Mr Buhari signed the Mental Health Bill 2021 into law in January after two failed attempts at overhaul in 2003 and 2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Afenifere Wailing Over Loss of Investments On Obi - Lai Mohammed
Afenifere had berated Lai Mohammed for admonishing Peter Obi for allegedly inciting people to violence over the outcome of the presidential election Read more »
Nigeria: How Oyetola's Lack of 'Street Credibility,' Other Factors Caused APC's Demise in Osun
Other factors that landed APC in trouble in Osun include an unending internal rift, poor choices of candidates for elective offices, ineffective kitchen cabinet, and arrogance of… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Sacks Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission Boss
Presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina disclosed the sack on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Gov-Elect Meets Buhari, Says 'Benue Is in ICU'
The governor-elect said the state's civil service is in a state of near collapse and in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), but he has come to infuse life into it and keep it moving. Read more »