April 04, 2023
Nigeria: PDP Governor Promises Support for APC's Consensus Candidate for Speaker
Mr Wike thanked APC governors and other leaders of the party for zoning the party's presidential ticket to the south. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: PDP Thugs Slapped, Pelted Me With Water, Foods At INEC Office - Tonye Cole
Mr Cole, a candidate of the APC in Rivers State, says he was at the INEC office to obtain documents which would enable him file a petition against the declaration of the PDP… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Bans Social Activities in Chikun After Killing of Two People
The government also announced a 24-hour curfew in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Bags Democracy Icon Award, Charges Leaders to Prioritise Service
"What people will remember you for is what should guide our decisions, and I believe every leader should begin to think that when he leaves office, one day he will be remembered… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy and Dividends of Diversity
We must learn from Britain, Ireland, the USA, and other Western democracies that have found ways of gaining from their diversities. Read more »
Nigeria: Party Challenges Tinubu's Victory Over INEC's Exclusion of Its 'Authentic' Candidate
PREMIUM TIMES reported how three other parties had also filed their separate petitions at the election petition court to challenge the victory of the president-elect - Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Transition Council Raises Alarm Over Fake Twitter Account
The PTC said the fake Twitter handle was created by unscrupulous persons since April 2020 even before the establishment and inauguration of the council. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Meet Economic, Financial Agencies Over States' Security Votes
The NGF says the meeting will iron out thorny issues surrounding their states' security votes, towards establishing a better option of managing the funds. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Nigeria: NSIA's Annual Profit Plunges By 33% As Revenue Dwindles
Total income for 2022 diminished by 28.1 per cent to N154.9 billion Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: Fifth Constitution Alterations - Gearing for Good Governance in States
These amendments, which are short on public expectation, however convey a strong message on federalism: that Nigeria is a federation and should be governed accordingly. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Approves Amendment of Deep Offshore Oil Block Mini-Bid Round
The regulatory commission has already announced the requirement for joint venture (JV) arrangements between IOCs and indigenous companies Read more »
Nigeria: Full Text - What Peter Obi, Oyedepo Said in Leaked 'Religious War' Phone Call
This is a verbatim presentation of the controversial telephone call between Peter Obi and Pastor Oyedepo. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Urges International Community to Support Nigeria's Quest to Revive Lake Chad
The Lake Chad Basin is the largest inland drainage area in Africa and covers an area of 2,434,000 km2, equal to eight per cent of the total area of the African continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Leaked Audio - Peter Obi's 'Religious War' Phone Call With Oyedepo Stirs Controversy
Mr Obi's critics have accused him of playing a politics of ethnicity and religion ahead of Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. He denies this, asking critics to provide evidence. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Investment Agency Troubled As Buhari Appointee Suffers Competence Crisis
The commission that is responsible for driving desperately needed investments in Africa's largest economy is riddled with troubles as Ms Umar and the staff are at loggerheads. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Receive Certificates of Return
The governor and his deputy were accompanied by their wives to the INEC's office. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Receives 60 China-Trained Medical Doctors
The governor directed that 32 of the doctors be employed immediately. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Ikpeazu Sacks Several Aides
The commissioners are not affected by the sack. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Nigeria: Let's Calm Down and Stand Together
We can stand together, even if we stay apart. Let us remain united, in spite of our political differences. Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest the Rebels and Treasonable Subversives!
It is time for the intelligence and security agencies and the Buhari administration to rise to the occasion and face the challenge of these subversive and destabilising elements… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue PDP Suspends Officials Over Ayu's Suspension
Mr Ayu's 'suspension' was announced on 26 March by the local chapter of the PDP in his Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Motorcyclist Shot By Amotekun Appeals to Ondo Governor to Pay N30m Judgement Sum
Amotekun men shot the motorcyclist in the Araromi area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on 9 August 2021, leading to the amputation of his left leg about a month after. Read more »
Nigeria: Intrigues, Violence, Protests As Governor Abiodun Wins Reelection in Ogun
INEC declared Governor Dapo Abiodun of the APC as the winner of the keenly contested election. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom, Yobe Rank Top States in Transparency and Accountability Index Report
The index is the third consecutive annual assessment that examines the level of transparency and accountability operational in the management of public funds and implementation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-Buhari's Minister Nwajuba's Suit Against Tinubu, Atiku
A five-member panel of the court unanimously dismissed the suit after Mr Nwajiuba's legal team withdrew the suit against Bola Tinubu of the APC and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP at… Read more »