Nigeria: 'You're a Terrorist', Nnamdi Kanu Blasts Govt's Lawyer in Court

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, caused a stir at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, after his fresh request to be released on… Read more »

Nigeria: State Police Bill Must Address Concerns of Abuse By Govs - Opeyemi Bamidele

The senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele said the bill seeking to establish the state police must address concerns of abuse by governors. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - I'll Replicate Peter Obi, Soludo's Performances - APGA Gov Candidate, Osifo

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Isaiah Osifo said, if elected governor in the September 21 election, he would replicate the performances of Peter… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed in Ebonyi Communal Clashes

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons in an attack on Ikachi Village in Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: MPC Outcome, Inflation Data to Drive Equities' Sentiment

Stock market analysts have indicated that trading this week would be driven by the outcome of the anticipated Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting scheduled for today and… Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Bring Perpetrators of Ogbe Killing to Justice - Kogi Govt

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has vowed to bring the perpetrators of Ogbe killing to book and guarantee security in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Police Neutralise 2 Suspected Bandits, Recover 2 AK-47 Rifles

The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have killed two suspected bandits allegedly terrorising residents and recovered two AK-47 rifles from them. Read more »

Senegal: Faye and the Challenge of Governance in Senegal

"My practice of reflection had also convinced me that there is nothing on earth that turns quicker on its pivot than political idealism when touched by the breath of practical… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway - Community Cries Out Over Planned Demolition of 2,000 Homes

Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State has cried out to the Federal and Lagos State governments to rescue it from an alleged illegal variation of the controversial Lagos-Calabar… Read more »

Nigeria: Low Purchasing Power - Nigerians Go for Swapping As Prices of Mobile Phones Rise

Nigerians no longer worry over what the state of the nation will look like tomorrow. Everyone is now focused on how to survive in the failing economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Renewed Hope Has Turned to Hopelessness, Prof. Yusuf Tackles Tinubu's Govt

A member of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Prof Usman Yusuf said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu has turned to hopelessness. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Visits Victims of Kano Mosque Attack

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Sunday visited victims of arson at a mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government area of Kano state. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Delta Youths Demand Implementation of 3% Host Community Fund, True Federalism

Youths from the various ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta have asked the Federal Government to ensure the immediate implementation of the 3 percent host communities fund as… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Laments Nigeria's Poor Health Outcomes

The Senate Committee on Health, Secondary and Tertiary Health Institutions, has decried Nigeria's poor health outcomes, particularly high child mortality rates, infant mortality… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt's N90bn Hajj Subsidy Setback to Nigeria's Economy - Atedo Peterside

The founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside has described the Federal Government's N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj as a setback to the nation's economy. Read more »

Nigeria: NFF Reveals Details of Finidi George's Contract

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has revealed details of the contract given to new Super Eagles coach Finidi George. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Defected Lawmakers Can't Return, PDP Insists

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 27 lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their seats forever. Read more »

South Africa: How Nigerians and Ghanaians Showed Up At Bridgerton Launch in South Africa

The launch of Netflix's "Bridgerton" in South Africa was a dazzling affair, marked by the vibrant presence of Nigerians and Ghanaians who brought their unique cultural flair to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Judiciary Biggest Problem of Nigeria's Democracy Not INEC - Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi said the biggest problem of Nigeria's democracy is the judiciary and not the Independent National… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy At 25 - IPAC Urges Stronger Parties for Sustainable Growth

As Nigeria gears up to mark 25 years of democratic rule, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for stronger political parties to ensure sustainable growth and… Read more »

Nigeria: End Nigerians Suffering Now - 36 State Speakers Tell Tinubu

...drum support for state police Read more »

Nigeria: N19.6trn Pension Fund - Labour Opposes Govt's Plans to Undermine Retirement Savings

The Organised Labour has frowned at the Federal Government's plan to utilise the N19.66 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development. Read more »

Nigeria: Latest Fitch Ratings Shows Tinubu's Transparency in Financial Dealings - Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday said that the latest rating of Nigeria by Fitch was an indication that President Bola Tinubu's administration was a… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Raises $17.5m for Research On Emerging Tech

...Creates 6 emerging tech centres Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Hit Kaduna Streets, Demand Rescue of Sharibu, Chibok Girls

The Christians Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSW-N), a group, has staged a peaceful protest demanding the release from captivity of Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls and others who were… Read more »