April 10, 2023
Nigeria: Concerns Over Renewed Terror Attacks After 2023 Polls
There is growing anxiety following the recent spike in terror attacks after the 2023 general elections and the cash crunch that destabilised the nation's economy. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Nigeria: The Highs of Governor Sule's Civil Service Reform
In his inaugural speech on May 29, 2019, Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule of Nasarawa State pledged to ensure commitment in all areas of governance. Read more »
Nigeria: How Hard Drugs Is Fuelling Violent Attacks in Kaduna Communities
Although for quite sometimes now, violent attacks from gangs in Kaduna State tend to have relatively disappeared. In times past, activities of gangs such as Sara-Suka who engages… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Parties Must Stop Intimidating Judiciary - Faleye
What is your overall assessment of the 2023 election? Read more »
Africa: Nigerian Election Reassures Africa - Rwandan Envoy
Outgoing Rwandan High Commissioner, Stanislas Kamanzi, has said the successful completion of the 2023 elections by Nigeria is an affirmation of the fact that African nations can… Read more »
Africa: Partners in U.S.$25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Agree On Production Sharing Plan
The Nigeria's National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is planing to invest about $12.5 billion to secure a 50 per cent equity stake in the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas… Read more »
Nigeria: '10th House of Reps Speaker - the Cap Fits Sada Soli'
As the new government comes in and the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly is expected, the race for the leadership positions for both chambers has commenced. Read more »
April 08, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu/Shettima Associates Constitute Council On Appointments
The Tinubu/Shettima Associates and Professionals (TAP-IT) Project 2023 has constituted a 12-member independent advisory council to advise on appointments and responsibilities to be… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Nigeria: Military Dismisses Interim Govt, Warns Sponsors
The Nigerian military has dismissed calls for an interim national government, saying those behind it are being "mischievous". Read more »
Nigeria: No Life Lost in Bayelsa Boat Mishap - Maritime Workers
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Bayelsa State has said that no death was recorded after a local boat - MV Tari conveying goods and passengers from Yenagoa to communities in… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Oyebanji's Election As Ekiti Governor
Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji. The court dismissed the appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Chief… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Moghalu Defends Nobel Laureate Soyinka, Blasts Critics
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has publicly defended Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, amid widespread social media criticisms… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Regulate Nigerian Medics From Going Abroad Passes Second Reading
In a bid to halt the increasing numbers of medical doctors leaving Nigeria for greener pastures, a Bill sponsored by Rep Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson to prevent Nigerian-trained medical… Read more »
Africa: Democracy Still Best for Africa Despite Recent Coups - Buhari
Two outgoing Ambassadors to Nigeria were on Thursday hosted in farewell audiences at the State House, Abuja, by President Muhammadu Buhari, and they had kind words to say about… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Nigeria: End Killings in Kaduna, Benue, Plateau, Niger Delta Congress Urges Federal Govt
Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has called on the federal government to end the unprovoked killings going on in the Middle Belt especially in Southern Kaduna, Benue and Plateau states. Read more »
Nigeria: Be Impartial On Post-Election Matters, CNPP Tells Federal Govt, Security Agencies
Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has admonished the federal government and security agencies, particularly the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Nigeria: P&ID - Court Adjourns Lagos Ex-AG's Trial Over Disagreements On Documents
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court has adjourned the trial of a former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Olasupo Shasore (SAN)… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Violent Protest Targeted At APC Chieftains - Ishiagu Leaders
Community leaders in Ishiagu in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State have alleged that the peaceful protest organised by women of the area which turned violent was hijacked by… Read more »
Nigeria: I Love Nigerian Food, Dance, I'll Be Back - Outgoing UK Envoy
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Laing, has described Nigeria as a place to be and live. Read more »
Nigeria: 755 Died, 1,321 Injured By Explosive Devices in North East - UN
United Nations Mine Action Services (UNMAS) in collaboration with Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE) has urged the federal government to expedite action to… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi - I'm Being Pressured to Leave Nigeria, Says Viral Audio Clip of Conversation With Oyedepo Fake
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said that since aftermath of the outcome of the 2023 presidential election and the attendant litigation to challenge… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Vehicles, Equipment Sighted in Edo for Sudan Mission - DHQ
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said military fighting vehicles and equipment painted in United Nations (UN) colour sighted in Edo State are being moved through the Warri Port to… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA, Customs Sign MOU to Tackle Illicit Drugs At Point of Entrance
Chairman/chief executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) and the comptroller-general of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS),… Read more »
Africa: Africa Oil Corp to Reduce Emission in Nigeria
Africa Oil Corp has initiated key programmes that will result in gas flare reduction from its operating oil assets in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Obi, Datti-Ahmed Kick Over Federal Govt's Treason Allegation
The Nigeria Labour Party (LP) has accused the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, of misinforming the international community. Read more »