Nigeria: Police Arrest PDP Rep Member With $498,100

The Rivers State police command yesterday said its men arrested one Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II, with the sum of… Read more »

Nigeria: First Time Voters Express Optimism

With over 37million youths constituting the highest percentage (33.65%) of registered voters released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), first time voters,… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Factors That Will Shape Today's Polls - Centre of Democracy and Development

Over 87 million voters from different parts of Nigeria are expected to troop out today to elect a new president in what promises to be a historic election and one of the most… Read more »

Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Trail Flying Eagles 2023 Afcon Performance

The seven-time winners of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Flying Eagles began the 17th edition on a shaky note losing 1-0 to Senegal last Sunday but revived their title… Read more »

Nigeria: Voting Was More Peaceful in the Past - Binta Zarma

A retired civil servant, Hajiya Bintu Zarma, who was born and brought up in northern Borno, has spent over 40 years voting on every election season in Nigeria. In this interview… Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond Elections, Surveying, Mapping Can Augment Proactive Policy

There are always disparate feelings of apprehension each time we head towards elections in Nigeria because of violence and electoral malpractices and its concomitant effects. These… Read more »

Nigeria: Elections - No Pardon for 'Accidental Discharge, NSCDC Cg Warns

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has charged officers and men of the corps on election duty to avoid… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Banks Face Credit Risks From Regional Expansion - Fitch

Nigerian banks will face near-term execution and credit risks from their presence in other Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets, depending on the degree of operating environment… Read more »

Nigeria: How Digital Surveillance Threatens Press Freedom in Nigeria, Other W/African Countries

State agents in Nigeria and other West African countries are exploiting weak laws and employing advanced technology to spy on and harass journalists. Read more »

Nigeria: Biafran Agitator, Simon Ekpa, Released After Grilling in Finland

Self-acclaimed pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, was released yesterday after his arrest and grilling by Finnish police. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Presidential Election Result Must Reflect People's Will - ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has warned that the result of Nigeria's presidential election must reflect the will of the people. Read more »

Nigeria: Strong Force Will Be Used Against Those Planning to Destroy Saturday Poll - Military

The Military High Command has said security agents will not hesitate to use "strong force" against any element who plans to destroy the presidential election billed to hold on… Read more »

Nigeria: What Are Presidential Candidates Bringing to the Peacebuilding Table?

A few days to their election, the presidential candidates are still criss-crossing the country demanding for Nigerians' votes through open and media campaigns, and even engaging in… Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP Rescues 2,743 Trafficked Victims

Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Fatima Waziri-Azi, Tuesday said NAPTIP rescued 2,743 trafficked victims last year. Read more »

Nigeria: Obama Urges Nigerian Political Leaders to Ensure Free, Fair Elections

Former American president, Barack Obama, has urged political candidates and leaders in the forthcoming elections to ensure a free, fair and peaceful process. Read more »

Nigeria: UK Ready to Take Action Against Those Attempting to Subvert Democracy in Nigeria

The government of the United Kingdom has disclosed that it is ready to take action against those elements planning to subvert democratic processes in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: N1.6tr, $825bn Corruption Cases Unresolved Since 1999 - Report

Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has charged the judiciary and government agencies to be more proactive in handling corruption cases and dispensing… Read more »

Nigeria: What You Should Know About Voting Procedures On Election Day

With election day fast approaching and as part of preparations for the general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the voting procedures… Read more »

Nigeria: FAAN Recruits 381 Cadets to Beef Up Security in Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has recruited 381 security personnel to beef up security and protect lives and property in the federal airports across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 17 Survive Lagos Boat Mishap

No fewer than 17 passengers were rescued Monday morning when their boat capsized near Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Census - NPC Identify Lunatics for Early Capturing in Borno

The Borno State Director of National Population Commission (NPC), Alhaji Kachalla Yerima, said the commission had identified lunatic and other homeless people locations in the… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Says 1.8bn Litres of Petrol Available for Feb, March

NNPC Limited has said it has 1.8 billion litres of petrol to last for February and March. Read more »

Nigeria: Foreign Investors' Participation in Nigerian Stock Market Falls to 11% - Official

The level of participation of foreign investors in the Nigerian stock market has fallen to 11 per cent, as the exit of foreigners from the local bourse continues, an official of… Read more »

Nigeria: My Relationship With N/Assembly Thwarted Obasanjo's Third Term Bid - Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the intimate relationship he developed with National Assembly members during his… Read more »

Nigeria: How Pate's Appointment As Gavi CEO Will Benefit Nigeria's Health Sector

Experts in the health sector say the appointment of Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate as the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance shows a lot of promise for… Read more »