June 12
Nigeria: How We Can Honour MKO Abiola - Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun says conducting free and fair elections is the best way to honour the memory of the late Chief MKO Abiola and other heroes of democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Democracy in Recession Because It Doesn't Reflect Our Cultural Experiences - Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah said the Nigerian democracy is in recession because it doesn't reflect our cultural experiences as a diverse nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Go After Forex Stashed in Private Vaults to Strengthen Naira - Dogara
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the Federal Government must go after foreign exchange stashed in private vaults in order to strengthen the… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Demands Probe Into Causes of Heritage Bank's Collapse
Organised Labour has demanded thorough investigation into the transactions and activities that caused the collapse of Heritage Bank PLC. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout in North-East As Vandals Attack Newly Rebuilt Power Towers
Vandals have again attacked power transmission towers taking electricity to the northeast of Nigeria, leaving Maiduguri and its environs in darkness. Read more »
Nigeria: Weak Institutions Crippling Nigeria's Democracy - Onigbinde
CEO and co-founder of BudgIT, a civic-tech organization, Seun Onigbinde has highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Nigeria's democracy due to weak governmental institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actors That Have Died in 2024
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has been hit with a spate of deaths of prominent actors in the year 2024. Ace thespians, such as Mr. Ibu and Sisi Quadri are the latest. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Hope All Is Well,' Atiku Sympathises With Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu after the President slipped at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Takeaways From Tinubu's Democracy Day Speech
President Bola Tinubu marked the 25th Anniversary of Unbroken Democracy in Nigeria with a compelling address on Democracy Day, June 12, 2024. In his speech, he reflected on the… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Hails Tinubu, Momoh Over Peace in Niger Delta, Improved Oil Output
The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh,… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Free Zones Remits N11.11trn to Govt in 2023 - Nigeria Export Authority
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), said the country's Free Zones as of October 2023, remitted N11.11 trillion to the Federation Account. Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor Sule Suebebe Dies
Veteran Nollywood actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known by his stage name Sule Suebebe, has passed away. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Emefiele's Trial - Buhari Gave Approval for Naira Redesign - Ex-CBN Director
Trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, resumed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Tuesday, with a key… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Need Adequate Funding, Logistics, for Responsible, Responsive Policing - Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has highlighted the need for improved funding, remuneration, and logistics support for the Nigeria Police Force, noting that these measures are… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Draws Red Line On June 12 Protests
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned individuals and groups planning to stage protests on June 12, Democracy Day, to desist from any violent or disruptive actions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's 12 Oil Bid Round Will Be Transparent - Govt
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed the commission's determination to conduct Nigeria's 2024 bid round in a transparent manner. Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Urges Govt to Criminalise Sending Children to Buy Tobacco
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on the Federal Government to initiate a law that will prosecute parents who send children on errands to buy tobacco… Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Has Lost 70% of Political Followership in Rivers - APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers state chapter and the secretary of the caretaker committee of the party, Chief Eric Nwibani has declared that the former… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Three Out of 614 Public Probes Concluded Since 1999 - Report
A report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has revealed that only three out of 614 investigative probes related to corruption have been concluded since… Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Can't Say Hip-Hop Is Dead' - Skales Slams Wizkid
Nigerian rapper and singer Skales has tackled Afrobeats star Wizkid over his controversial claim that "hip-hop is dead." Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Fight Hard to Qualify for 2026 World Cup - Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performances in the games against South Africa and Benin Republic, respectively. Read more »
Nigeria: Build Democracy That'll Reduce Friction - Jonathan to Tinubu
... urges political class to listen to voice of citizens Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry, Terrorism Now Routine in Nigeria - Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023, Atiku Abubakar said acts of banditry and terrorism have become routine in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Faults NLC Over Directive to Workers Not to Upload Credentials
Abia State government has faulted a statement by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , directing civil and public servants in Ministries, Departments and Agencies… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Vacation July 23, Introduces Use of E-Affidavits
The Federal High Court will on July 23, embark on its annual vacation. Read more »