April 06, 2023
Nigeria: Stop Giving Credence to Biafra Group, Nigerian Govt Tells Western Nations
"IPOB is a terrorist organisation so declared by the Nigerian Government, yet some Western countries harbour them and have been dealing with the illegal body." Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: IReV - Again, Lai Mohammed Contradicts INEC but Blames Media for His Statement
"INEC, suspecting cyberattack, withheld the uploading of the results in order to preserve the integrity of the data," the minister was quoted as saying by the government-owned News… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's 2023 Elections Least Violent - Official
Reacting to calls by the opposition for the cancellation of the 2023 elections over alleged violence, the minister said it is unjustifiable and uncalled for. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi, Labour Party Say 'Religious War' Audio Is 'Fake Doctored', Threaten Legal Action
"As part of the grand design, they are circulating a fake doctored audio call. At no time throughout the campaign did Mr Peter Obi ever say, think or even imply that the 2023… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo Seeks Leniency for Organ-Trafficking Senator
Ike Ekweremadu and his wife have been convicted in the United Kingdom for trafficking a young man into the UK to harvest his kidney. Read more »
Nigeria: APGA Crisis - Njoku Writes INEC to Recognise Him As National Chairman
In its 24 March judgement, the Supreme Court affirmed Mr Njoku as APGA national chairman. Read more »
Nigeria: Outgoing British Envoy Visits Buhari, Says She Had Fabulous Time in Nigeria
Ms Catriona Laing says she is sad leaving Nigeria after a four-and-a-half years tour of duty. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Charles Awurum Calls Peter Obi Out, Threatens to Drag Him to Court
"This isn't a laughing matter. I want to ask questions, and he must answer me, or we go to court". Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Sets Dates for Completion of Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kano Expressways
Babatunde Fashola says all but 13 kilometres of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway will be completed by 30 April Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS Leadership - PDP, LP, Other Minority Parties Form Alliance to Produce Reps Speaker
With 163 seats in their kitty, the six minority parties in the 10th session of the 360-member House say there is a need to form an alliance to achieve a collective interest against… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari, King of Jordan in Telephone Conversation Over Global Issues
The Presidency says both leaders expressed satisfaction on security matters. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Senator-Elect, Osita Izunaso, Visits Buhari, Says He's Most Qualified to Be Senate President
Mr Izunaso demands the zoning of the Senate presidency to the South-east region. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Sacks Engineering Agency Boss
The president appreciates the contributions of Professor Haruna in the development of the engineering infrastructure sub-sector of the economy. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: How Ruling Party's 'Religious Debt' Is Shaping Senate Presidency, Reps Speakership Battles
The outcry over lack of religious balance in the winning APC presidential ticket is echoing in the races for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Disquiet As Nigeria Govt Commissions N12bn Firefighting Trucks
While some Nigerians lauded the move, many others expressed concerns about the actual cost of the vehicles. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Seeks Senate Approval of Data Protection Bill
Mr Buhari also requested the Senate to approve the reimbursement by issuing promissory notes to Plateau and Borno, the sums of N6.6 billion and N3.8 billion, respectively. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Reps Reject Calls for Interim Government, Warn Politicians Against 'Provocative Statements'
The House also mandated the security agencies to be alert to forestall the possible breakdown of law and order. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Deliberately Withheld Uploading Presidential Election Results On IReV - Lai Mohammed
INEC had come under fire over its inability to upload results immediately on its result viewing portal during the presidential and National Assembly elections held on 25 February. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Accuses Peter Obi, Datti-Ahmed of Treason
"Obi and his Vice, Datti-Ahmed cannot be threatening Nigerians that if the President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sworn in on May 29, it will be the… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Speaks On Treason Allegation
Since he was caught on tape declaring the 2023 presidential election a "religious war", Mr Obi had remained silent on social media, leaving his aides to address the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Youth Take Key Role in 2023 Elections
The election results may be disputed, but there's no doubt young Nigerians are becoming a force to reckon with. Read more »
Nigeria: Audio Leak - NCC Denies Allegations of Phone Tracking
"For the avoidance of doubt, the commission denies these allegations and advises the public to disregard them," an official said. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: 'Not So Much the Promise of a Productive Economy As the Quest for an Incorruptible President'
So BJ was indeed typing all that time! It was worth every minute of the wait for him to finish. His, as has been pointed out, is expectedly and quintessentially a classic Marxist… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Condoles With Orji Kalu Over Wife's Death
Mrs Kalu died at the age of 61, the senator says. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Oyebanji Constitutes 8-Member Committee On Political Appointments
Governor Oyebanji says he wants to appoint into his government "men and women as well as youths that exhibit competence, character, integrity, compassion and selflessness" Read more »