September 09, 2023
Nigeria: Osun Students Threaten Protests Over Frequent Closure of Polytechnic
The institution's leadership crisis has sent students home for the second time since the controversy erupted in July. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Nigeria: NNPCL Not Against NAOC-Oando Deal - Official
"NEPL is only drawing attention to certain important clauses in the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between it, NAOC and OOL..." Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Didn't Congratulate Tinubu - Aide
"Atiku couldn't have validated electoral banditry because doing so would have amounted to a rape on the conscience of Nigerians who have struggled for years to entrench electoral… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministries, Oil Companies Accused of Oil Theft Collusion
"We have people that compromise, including domestic and foreigners who are all culpable." Read more »
West Africa: EU, Ecowas Reports On Nigerian Elections Have No Judicial Value - Senior Judge
"The EUEOM report on the 2023 presidential elections... and I dare to add even the ECOWAS report of the same elections tendered by second and third respondents is completely… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Nigeria: Olamide, Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez Most Streamed Nigerian Hip Hop Acts - Report
"Nigeria's patriotism in music is evident as most streamed hip hop artists are Nigerians, unlike regions such as Kenya and South Africa where international hit-man Drake leads." Read more »
Nigeria: Rema, Asake, Burna Boy Win Big At 16th Headies Award in Us
Other night winners include Seyi Vibez, Spyro, Odumodublvck, Rexxie and Blaq Bonez. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Reps Committee Summons Ministers, AGF, HSCF Over Failure of Mass Transit
The committee said it decided to invite the ministers and others to supply it with requisite information regarding previous mass transit schemes in terms of disbursement. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Victory At Presidential Election Tribunal
The President urges his valiant challengers to inspire their supporters in the trust that the spirit of patriotism will now and forever be elevated above partisan considerations. Read more »
Nigeria: Canada Govt Donates Vehicles to Naptip to Combat Human Trafficking
The donation of the vehicles is in furtherance of the capacity-building programming funded by the immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Read more »
Nigeria: Over 10 Countries Indicated Interest in Abuja Trade Fair - Official
It is dedicated to connecting businesses with lucrative trade and investment prospects within the country. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Unanimously Affirms Tinubu's Electoral Victory
In its over 12-hour-long judgement on Wednesday, the panel of judges led by Haruna Tsammani dismissed all three petitions challenging Mr Tinubu's election. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Ruling Party Reacts to Presidential Tribunal Verdict
APC says the judgement declaring its candidates winner is an "undiluted victory for the democracy." Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Islamic Cleric, Abubakar Giro, Is Dead
In 2021, Mr Giro was rumoured to have died but he released a video debunking it. Read more »
Africa: Climate Summit - Obasanjo Makes Surprise Appearance As African Leaders Adopt Climate Pact
Kenya's president Ruto described Mr Obasanjo as the "Grandfather of Africa" Read more »
September 07, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Party, Obi, Atiku Reject Presidential Court's Judgement, Head to Supreme Court
Both Atiku and Peter Obi have indicated their intention to appeal against the judgement at the Supreme Court. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Rejects 10 Out of Peter Obi's 13 Witnesses
The presidential election court made the pronouncement in its judgement being delivered on the petition filed by Mr Obi and his party to challenge the election of President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates Nutrition Council, Wants Innovation and Research Prioritised
"I wish to appeal to all members to prioritise innovation and research in the field of nutrition. We must embrace technology, leverage digital solutions, and invest in research and… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - BDC Operator, Sambo, Reveals How He Was Caught in House Committee's Extortion Scheme
Businessman Sambo says he was deceived into receiving illicit payments in his account. Read more »
Nigeria: Live Updates - Court Delivers High-Stake Judgement On Atiku's, Obi's Petitions Against Tinubu's Victory
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja will give judgments on three petitions by Atiku, Peter Obi, and a political party challenging the credibility of President… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Assures RMAFC of Govt's Support
Mr Shettima says the government will address some of the challenges faced by the commission. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Again, Nigerian Troops Uncover Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites in Delta
Troops had clamped down on similar sites about a week ago. Read more »
Nigeria: UPDATED: Presidential Election Court Sets Judgement Date for Atiku's, Obi's Petitions
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has scheduled Wednesday for judgements on the three pending cases challenging the outcome of the 25 February presidential… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Chair Tinubu Wants 9-Month Transition in Niger
"President Tinubu noted that Nigeria, under General Abdulsalami Abubakar, instituted a nine-month transition programme in 1998, and it proved very successful, leading the country… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Nigeria: The Illegality of Ex-Governors Collecting Both Salaries and Pensions as Ministers
Instructively, the pension benefits of ex-governors run against the grain of constitutionalism and good conscience. Read more »