February 04
Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 - WHO Releases Frightening Statistics
In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Wins Kebbi Federal Constituency Election
"The election was contested and Rabiu Garba-Kamba of APC having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner." Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Rerun - APC Wins Keana to Secure Majority in Assembly
The Court of Appeal in Abuja had in November 2023, declared the 18 March 2023 state assembly election in the Keana constituency inconclusive. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Defeats APC to Win Jigawa Rerun Election
The Court of Appeal had in November 2023, declared the 18 March 2023 Birninkudu/Buji Federal Constituency election inconclusive. Read more »
Nigeria: Rerun Election - APC Defeats PDP, LP in Benue Constituency
The Benue constituency has six council wards namely Mbabai, Mbadwem, Mbawa, Nyiev, Uvir and Mbayev Yandev. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Reacts to Postponement of Senegal's Presidential Election
Critics have, however, raised concerns about the decision considering President Sall's recent history where he sought to amend the Senegalese constitution so he could extend his… Read more »
Africa: Afcon - Williams Is Hero As South Africa Book Semifinal Place Against Nigeria
South Africa captain Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to snag their first semifinal place in 24 years. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Ondo Re-Run - I'm Confident of Victory - PDP Candidate
The PDP candidate spoke after voting at the Edo Ward 1, Polling Unit 12, said this in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba By-Election - APC Candidate Decries Voter Apathy, Gives Reason
The APC candidate gives reason for voter apathy experienced during the re-run election in Taraba State on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Onsa 'Bans' NSCDC, Immigration, Prison Service From Wearing Camouflage Uniforms
Mr Ribadu urged the interior minister to take necessary steps and place stringent measures to ensure that the ban on camouflage uniforms is upheld. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Body Suspends By-Elections in 3 States
INEC gave reasons for suspending the re-reun elections in the polling units in the three states. Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Run - Oyo Rec Commends Voters, Hails Voting Process
The Oyo State REC says Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) deployed for the exercise performed well during the rerun election. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Begins Prosecution of Lawyer for Alleged Abuse of House Help
The lawyer was said to have used a broken bottle, knife and electric iron to "brutalise" the child. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Re-Run - Elections Start Peacefully in Kura, Others
INEC officials were seen at polling units as early as 7:30 a.m., with registrations and voting starting simultaneously at 8 a.m. at different polling units. Read more »
Nigeria: Explosion - Uzodinma Orders Security Agencies to End Illegal Oil Bunkering in Imo
Five vandals were killed during a pipeline explosion on Tuesday in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - NAHCON Increases Hajj Fare Amidst Naira Crash
The commission initially announced N4.5 million as the fare for the 2024 Hajj but the fee has now been increased to N4.6 million for northern pilgrims and N4.8 million for pilgrims… Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - Court Judgment Nullifying Uniuyo's Termination of Inih Ebong's Appointment As Lecturer
The lecturer, for over two decades, has been involved in a legal battle against the University of Uyo for the unlawful termination of his teaching appointment in 2002. Read more »
Nigeria: By-Election - Thugs Hijack Ballot Box At Minister's Constituency in Ondo, INEC Reacts
The Akoko North East/Akoko North-West Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives became vacant following the resignation of the former member representing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Re-Run - Long Queues of Voters Seen At Polling Units
The re-run , which commenced at about 9 a.m., saw a large presence of security operatives deployed to ensure peaceful conduct of the process in Calabar, the Cross River State… Read more »
Nigeria: Cfao, Sanofi Expand Collaboration for Drug Distribution in Nigeria
In 2023, at least five multinationals ceased operations in Nigeria, including the British multinational drugmaker and biotechnology company GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK). Read more »
Nigeria: No Plans to Convert $30bn Domiciliary Deposits to Naira - CBN
Describing these allegations as completely false, the CBN asserts that the intention behind such reports is to instigate panic within the foreign exchange market Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Bride, 52 Other Women, Kill Three Vigilantes in Katsina
The women were going to Unguwar Murjiya from Sabuwa when the terrorists struck. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Casts Vote, Assures End to Insecurity
Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, Mr Gbajabiamila assured that President Tinubu remains committed to solving the lingering issue of insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Bye-Election - Sdp Candidate Stepped Down Voluntarily - Can
CAN says Mr Jabayang voluntarily stepped down a few hours to the alection after meeting with Governor Agbo Kefas. Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Run - Large Turnout of Women Voters Recorded in Bauchi
Voting commenced early in most polling centres with large turnout of women in the re-run for some Bauchi State House Assembly constituencies. Read more »