November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Ten Things You Need to Know About Bayelsa Governorship Election
The candidate's strength, and how oil politics and security challenges may affect the outcome of Saturday's election. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Courts Have Pending 36,712 Cases - Chief Judge
The Chief Judge of Rivers State said the High Court carried over 11,074 cases from the 2022/2023 Legal Year, while it disposed of 5,041. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 113 Terrorists, Nabs 300 Others - DHQ
DHQ says the troops also apprehended 25 perpetrators of oil theft, rescued 91 kidnapped hostages and recovered 129 assorted weapons and 717 assorted ammunition within one week. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: 2.3 Million Children Receive Polio Vaccine in Anambra - Commissioner
The state government is about to begin the second phase of polio immunisation in the state. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign Oil Agreement
"The key purpose of the MoU is to promote collaboration, information exchange and technology transfer, thereby creating a conducive environment for a mutually beneficial… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Election - Women Protest in Bayelsa, Call for Removal of Police Commissioner
"We have heard your agitations, and we will ensure a peaceful conduct of the exercise before and after." Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: 'It's Hopeless', Says Ex-Commissioner Who Doesn't Want to Vote in Bayelsa Election
The former commissioner said many people feel the same way he feels about Bayelsa. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Dino's Candidacy, Golden Opportunity for Kogi - Atiku
Atiku asked the people of Kogi State to guard their votes during the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Set for Governorship Election Amidst Security Concerns
"If troublemakers feel they have two heads, then they must make ready the second head because the first head will surely be taken off," an army officer says of the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Regains Freedom After Five Months in Detention
Mr Emefiele regained his freedom after a court in Abuja granted him bail on Wednesday and ordered him to be released from almost five-month detention. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi - APC Candidate Raises Alarm Over Arrest of Supporters
Police arrested suspected political thugs on Tuesday in Kogi East senatorial district. Read more »
Nigeria: Staff of Consulting Firm Allegedly Caught Demanding Bribe From Civil Servant
The Prime Gate Consultant was contracted by the Jigawa State government to capture the Bio-data of civil servants. Read more »
Nigeria: What Happened After Zamfara University Students Were Abducted - Matawalle
The two Zamfara-born politicians have been at loggerheads since the beginning of the 2022 political campaigns. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Jailed for Circulating Nude Video of Former Osun Speaker
Justice Emmanuel Ayoola found the convicts guilty of conspiracy, advance fee fraud and cyber stalking of the former lawmaker Read more »
Nigeria: UK Pledges to Support Jigawa to Improve School Enrollment, Train Teachers
Many of the out-of-school children in Jigawa are Almajiris. Read more »
Nigeria: Security, INEC's Impartiality, Other Factors to Determine Success of Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Elections
Not less than 18 candidates cleared by INEC will contest the governorship election in Kogi, 17 in Imo and 16 in Bayelsa. Read more »
Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine Crisis Affecting Nigeria's Crude Inflow - NNPCL
An official noted that the challenges are fast becoming a thing of the past with the introduction and implementation of a new framework for the domestic petroleum industry Read more »
Nigeria: Ikorodu Crusade - Pastor Ashimolowo Donates Relief Items to Over 3,000 Persons, Funds Surgical Operations
Last week, the cleric told journalists of his plans to hold a first-of-its-kind crusade in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, where he would distribute relief materials to… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Deploys 1500 Personnel for Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Governorship Polls
Mr Biu warned the FRSC personnel deployed to play an active role in the democratic exercise to exhibit the highest sense of professionalism. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Sale of Novare, Shoprite Malls in Nigeria
Novare is the owner of some retail malls, including Shoprite malls, across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship - 18 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord
"So, it is absolutely right for every voter to come out to ensure that they vote for the candidate of their choice so that we get the right people to represent us." Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Accuses Matawalle of Wasting Billion On Abandoned Hotel Project
The Zamfara government says Mr Matawalle approved over 90% of contract sum but the contractor failed to deliver. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Senate to Probe Admission Fraud in Varsities, Polytechnics
The lawmakers noted that authorities of some higher institutions are using admission to exploit and frustrate intelligent students. Read more »
Nigeria: Zungeru Hydropower Plant to Begin Operation November - Minister
"Zungeru hydropower is ready. The concession has also been approved by Mr President. So we will start operating Zunger probably before the end of this month," Mr Adelabu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Sign Direct Flight Agreement With Algeria
"Nigeria has always had a Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Algeria (BASA) for decades, however, they have not taken advantage of the agreement," the minister said. Read more »