February 20
Nigeria: AGF Says Osun's Planned LG Elections Unconstitutional As State Govt Remains Defiant
The AGF said when a court declares a ruling null and void due to lack of jurisdiction, it effectively ceases to exist and has no legal consequences. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Mourns Ayo Adebanjo, Urges FG to Name National Monument After Late Afenifere Leader
The Senate also observed a minute silence in honour of Mr Adebanjo, who died on 14 February. Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Jigawa to Sustain Immunisation Programme As Gavi-Unicef, Announce Exit
At the handing over ceremony for the project held at the Government House in Dutse, Governor Umar Namadi commended the interventions saying that the programme has contributed to… Read more »
Nigeria: Gocop Condoles Member, Tunde Abatan, Over Wife's Demise
GOCOP describes Mrs Abatan's demise as a loss to her immediate family and the online publishing community. Read more »
Nigeria: Sharia Law - Arewa's Export to Yorubaland, By Majeed Dahiru
At a time that well-meaning Nigerians, including some Muslims, are calling for the secularisation of the Nigerian state and the dismantling of religious laws in the Hausa speaking… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Nigeria Pitch Awards - Osimhen, Lookman Lead Nomination List
Shina Philips, President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, expressed appreciation for the unwavering support from sports editors, journalists, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Bills Establishing Two New Universities
The two new institutions are the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental… Read more »
Nigeria: Japan to Provide $3m to Nigeria Toward Combating Cholera Epidemic - Envoy
He added that there was also a grant of $5.4 million to enhance the country's agricultural and health capabilities in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: 32 Years Later, IBB Regrets Annulling 1993 Presidential Election
Mr Babangida stated this in his speech at the launch of his autobiography - "A Journey in Service", in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: SSS Threatens to Sue Ait, Channels Over Lagos Assembly Invasion Report
The security agency stated that failure to retract the report and publish an apology within 7 days will incur a civil and criminal suit. Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Ondo Budget Criticism - Governor Orders Withdrawal of Charges Against Lawyer
The move to withdraw the case also came after the case a barrage of criticisms of the police and the governor for being intolerant of dissenting views. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Azu At 60 - The Art of Giving the Self
With the furious force of a soldier ant, Azu still juggles a lot of things at once: business manager, columnist, writer, reporter, speaker, mentor, etc. The amazing thing is the… Read more »
Nigeria: Monetary Policy and Making Sense of NBS' Rebased Cpi Numbers
A more useful device ... would have the NBS publish what the headline inflation rate would have been last month under the old and new series. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Osun LG Crisis - Adeleke Meets British Diplomats, Accuses IGP of Colluding With APC
Gov Adeleke says Osun State is facing a combined assault of security forces who, rather than protecting the rule of law, are aiding violations of the democratic process Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Sani Appoints New Members for Kaduna Special Hajj Committee
Governor Sani charged them to discharge their duties with utmost diligence and integrity while wishing them Allah's guidance in their new assignment. Read more »
Nigeria: Why My Political Ally Was Incarcerated - El-Rufai
Mr Saidu, who served as former Governor El-Rufai's chief of staff, was arrested on allegations of money laundering and other charges in January. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: FG Plans to Ban Overloaded Petrol Trucks
The NMDPRA said the decision was made to mitigate the high level of trucks and transit accidents in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Osun Speaker Says President Tinubu Must Wade Into Local Government Crisis
The Speaker emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as both the leader of the APC and the President of Nigeria, must uphold democracy and prevent its violation within his… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Hold Public Hearing On Tax Reform Bills
The Senate finance committee said the hearing would provide the opportunity to address the contentious areas of the bills and refine them to ensure a balanced and effective fiscal… Read more »
February 20
Africa: AU's Reparative Justice Agenda - Africa Needs Structural Change, Not Just Compensation, By Chukwumerije Okereke
While the AU's call for reparations is morally and historically justified, it is important to not lose sight of the ultimate goal: a truly self-reliant and prosperous Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian State Bans Nightclubs As Hisbah Threatens Tough Actions
Hisbah says the move aligns with its broader efforts to ensure residents continue their lives in line with religious and moral standards. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Climate Crisis a Human Rights Emergency - UN Official
The official said consequences of climate change such as land loss, food insecurity, water scarcity and displacement have become the daily realities for millions, especially in… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: USAID Never Funded Boko Haram, Said U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria
US Congressman Scott Perry recently claimed that the USAID funded global terrorist groups like Boko Haram. Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Tackles Benue Govt Over Plan to Remove Chief Judge
This declaration is contained in a statement issued by the NJC's Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Lawyer Names Ondo Governor's Aide Who Instigated Cybercrime Charges, Accuses Police of Lying
The lawyer demanded "consequences" for the aide Read more »