December 11, 2023
Nigeria: PDP Asks 27 Rivers Lawmakers Who Defected to APC to Vacate Seats
The party also called on INEC to conduct fresh elections within a stipulated time to fill the ''vacancies''. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: #CAFAwards2023 - Nigeria Records Remarkable Feat
Host Morocco also had a remarkable night; winning in five categories. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu in Borno, Condoles With Families of Kaduna Air Attack Victims
Dozens of civilians were killed in a military drone attack in Kaduna last week. The drone was meant to target terrorists operating in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Speaks On Report of Illegal Kidney Trade
The investigation further revealed how a Lagos-based broker recruits young boys to act as agents to lure boys to sell their kidneys to renal patients. Read more »
Nigeria: Moyo Lawal, Mohbad, Asake, Others Top Google 2023 Searches in Nigeria
In Nigeria, this year's results show a heightened interest in lifestyle, local politics, and notable personalities such as Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi and Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka… Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran NTA Broadcaster, Aisha Bello, Is Dead, Tinubu Mourns
Aisha Bello's death was confirmed by her family in a statement on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Increase Tax - Minister
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the government is aiming to reduce tax rates when necessary in order to create incentives for private sector investments. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Calls On Nigerians to Demand, Stand for Their Rights
The NHRC made the call in a statement to commemorate the International Human Rights Day. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers' Database Corrupt, Politicised - Minister
The minister assured that the federal government will collaborate with the national and state assemblies to review the farmers' database. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Refuses to Withdraw From Ex-Minister's Libel Suit
The defendant had accused the judge of bias in her handling of the libel suit filed by Geoffrey Onyeama, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Says Nigerian Banks Resilient - Suspends Deposit Charges
CAR assesses the available capital a bank possesses in relation to its risk-weighted assets. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Finishes 13,000 Cases, Carries Over 143,000 in One Legal Year - Chief Judge
At this rate, it means it will take a minimum of 11 years for the court to clear its docket if no new cases are filed before the court. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Wins CAF Player of the Year Award
Following in the footsteps of Nigerian football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba and even the late Rashidi Yekini, Osimhen's phenomenal 2022/23 season has… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshoala Makes History With Sixth CAF African Player Award
This historic win, announced at a ceremony in Morocco, solidifies Oshoala's status as a legend of the sport. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses
"The collapse happened by 13.49 this afternoon. It is now fully restored by 18.51,'' an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Governance Affected in Kano As Court Freezes Govt's Bank Accounts
The court froze the accounts over the government's failure to pay compensation to traders whose shops were demolished in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid to Gift N100m to Children At Christmas in Honour of Late Mother
''Wizkid announced on his Instagram story that the gifting will commence in Surulere, Lagos State.'' Read more »
Nigeria: #CAFAwards2023 - Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Women's Goalkeeper of the Year Award
Nnadozie's remarkable year included impressive performances for both club and country. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Over 150 Countries Endorse UAE Declaration On Agric Food Systems in Dubai
The COP28 official described the endorsement as a ''historic moment'' for food systems and Agriculture at the ongoing climate change summit in Dubai. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor UBA Sani's Sublime Leadership Qualities in Time of Crises By Dauda Gora
Mr Sani's response to the incidents in Tudun Biri exemplifies his role as a blessing and a true leader Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Katsina, Kill Three Suspects
The kidnap attempt happened along the Dutsinma-Kankara highway. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's 2024 Budget Offers Little to No Hope
A review of Mr Tinubu's 2024 budget shows it violates Nigeria's fiscal law and offers little hope of a better future for citizens. Read more »
Nigeria: Vandals Attack Transmission Line - TCN
The TCN General Manager Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, made this known in a statement. Read more »
Nigeria: Adjustment in Customs Exchange Rate Will Hurt Businesses - CPPE
This is not a good time for the CBN to increase the exchange rate for the computation of import duty and the clearing of cargo by importers, CPPE said. Read more »
December 10, 2023
West Africa: Again, Ecowas Leaders Set Up Committee to Negotiate With Niger Junta
The committee will consider easing sanctions on Niger based on the outcome of negotiations between the new committee and the Niger junta. Read more »