December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Saraki-Led Senate Ensured Accountability in Governance - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the immediate past President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki reinforced adherence to democratic tenets of the Rule… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: Shehu Malami's Demise Sad, Shocking - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday said the death of Sokoto Prince and businessman, Dr. Shehu Malami, was "sad and shocking". Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - INEC, EFCC, Police, Others Move Against Vote Buying
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police Force, the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: Terrorism - Pro-Buhari Groups, CSOs, Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Plan to Frame-Up Emefiele
Protests have hit the streets of Abuja, on Monday, following the discovery of a suit secretly filed by the State Security Service (SSS) wherein it accused the Central Bank of… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Has Assured Me of Free, Fair Elections in 2023 - Atiku
Presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said that he was confident of winning the 2023 presidential election because incumbent… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tourism Potential Can Boost Economy If Harnessed, Says Gani Adams
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams has said tourism has great potential to enhance the nation's economy if the country invests in it. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases Proofs of Negotiation With Twitter
The Federal Government has said it negotiated with microblogging service, Twitter, in the wake of its suspension in Nigeria, refuting allegation by a former Twitter staff that the… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPP Is APC, PDP's Biggest Nightmare - Kwankwaso
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso has described the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Candidate Decries Fresh Attacks in Southern Kaduna
Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State, Hon. Jonathan Asake, has urged the state governor, Malam Nasir Elrufai to halt the renewed attacks and killings in… Read more »
Nigeria: Justice Actors Develop Advocacy Tools to Tackle Injustice in Nigeria
Several organisations working on diverse areas of social justice across Nigeria have developed advocacy tool, as effort to tackle social injustice in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - No Political Will to Demolish 4,000 Structures Under Power Line - NEMSA
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has decried that over 4,000 structured under electricity power lines, disconnect from supply by the agency are yet to be… Read more »
Nigeria: 67 Days to Go . . . 2023 Elections Won't Be Postponed, INEC Declares
With just 67 days to go in the countdown to the 2023 polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the postponement of the general election on account… Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki, EU Explore Investment Opportunities in Culture, Capacity Devt
Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is strengthening partnership with the European Union (EU) to sustain the gains recorded by his administration in… Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Dumped Us After 2019 Elections - Miyetti Allah
Kinsmen of President Muhammadu Buhari under the aegis of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders' Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have accused the Nigerian leader of neglecting them after… Read more »
December 18, 2022
Nigeria: SERAP Urges Federal Govt to Identify, Arrest Politicians Buying PVCs
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct appropriate anti-corruption agencies to identify and arrest politicians who… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts 1.7m Pills of Illicit Drugs in Noddles, Others
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted at least 1,760,460 pills of Tramadol and other opioids hidden in packs of Noodles and others at the Murtala… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Nigeria: Yuletide - Federal Govt Declares Dec 26, 27, Jan 2 Public Holidays
The federal government on has declared Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27, 2022 as public holidays for the Christmas celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Brave the Odds to Celebrate Christmas
Expectation ahead of Christmas and New Year celebration among many appears gloomy as the festive season's draws nearer owing to the astronomical hike in food items. Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Combat Drone Seized In Imo
A newly acquired combat drone imported for use on innocent citizens in the South East by the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the paramilitary organization of the Indigenous People… Read more »
Nigeria: Migrants Have Rights
As the international community marks Migrants Day tomorrow, it is important to strip the term of its negative connotations for the simple reason that people who find themselves in… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 6 Boko Haram Militants in Borno, Launch Joint Operation in Kwara
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army in Collaboration with vigilante members early yesterday killed six Boko Haram militants in a raid in Daula market, Bama local… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Promotes 234 Senior Officers
The Military Council Board has approved the promotion of 234 senior officers from Army, Navy and Air Force to their next higher ranks. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Buhari At 80, Lauds President's Commitment to Nation-Building
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Woos Corporate America, Says Nigeria Best Place to Invest
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Washington DC asserted that Nigeria remains the best destination for American investors to put their money. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Chaos, 13-Year-Old Boy Vows to Rebuild Broken Bridge of Hope
If he could, he might have built a highway to Sharm el-Sheikh where the world's great and mighty gathered between November 6 and 18 at COP27 to discuss climate change. But who… Read more »