August 10, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Unlikely to Deploy Military As Tinubu Calls for More Dialogue
"In reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and the well-being of the people of Niger, it is crucial that we prioritize diplomatic negotiations." Read more »
Nigeria: Healthcare Solutions - Gates Foundation Showers $5 Million Grants On Innovators
Four projects from Nigeria were selected while South Africa has the highest with seven projects, followed by Kenya with five. Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial Screening - Inside State Security Service Allegations Against Nasir El-Rufai
The withholding of Mr El-Rufai's confirmation shocked many Nigerians who perceived him as an A-list ministerial nominee of President Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Job Racketeering Probe - Reps Panel Issues Arrest Warrant Against Star Witness
The witness, Haruna Kolo, had told the panel that he was used as a front by the Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission to collect money from job applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll of Plateau Attack Rises to 21 As Governor Mutfwang Expresses Grief
Four more bodies have been discovered Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - What Tinubu Told Ecowas Leaders After They Agreed On Troops Deployment
Mr Tinubu made his stance known in his closing remarks to his fellow ECOWAS heads of state at their extraordinary meeting in Abuja. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - War Looms As Ecowas Orders Deployment of Soldiers to Sack Recalcitrant Junta
The West African leaders arrived at the resolution at their meeting in Abuja Thursday after reviewing happenings since Sunday when the one-week ultimatum issued to the junta… Read more »
West Africa: Can Muhammadu Sanusi Open New Discussion Between Ecowas and Niger?
Mr Sanusi said he was not representing the Nigerian government or ECOWAS in Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N482m On Movies in Cinemas in July - Official
The amount generated in July is lower than the N567m generated in June. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Ecowas Court Asked to Stop Tinubu, Other West African Leaders From Deploying Military Troops
A Nigerian group filed the suit following fears that ECOWAS military intervention in Niger may have a spillover effect leading to violation of rights in northern Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 17 People in Fresh Plateau Attack
The Community was attacked around 1 a.m. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - Junta Leader Ignores Ecowas, Forms New Government
The new government is made up of 21 ministers, including two ministers of state and a delegate minister. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan's World Title Defence Hangs in the Balance Amid AIU's Silence
The AIU and the athlete's camp have been silent after making the official announcement of Amusan's temporary ban in a brief statement on July 19. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Plunges At Forex Markets
The naira recorded a 3.3 per cent decline on Wednesday to close at N782.38 per dollar. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Reappoints Adejobi As Force Pro
The Acting IĢP charged Mr Adejobi to consolidate his achievements, particularly in entrenching citizen-focused public relations through the media and other specialised community… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates NEDC Board, Wants Education, Healthcare, Economic Opportunities Prioritised in Region
Mr Shettima said the inauguration of the new management is not merely a political protocol but the renewal of the nation's hope and the making of a legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigerian Islamic Scholars Meet Tinubu, Seek Mediatory Role
ECOWAS leaders will meet Thursday in Abuja to review the next line of action after the one-week ultimatum given to the Niger coup plotters ended on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Speaks On Barriers Limiting Progress of Nigerian Women
One of such hindrances is the low representation of women in the President Bola Tinubu's cabinet and in the Federal parliament under his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Rep Seeks Redress in Lopsided Recruitment Against FCT Into Federal Civil Service
FCT lawmaker, Joshua Obika, expressed worry over the allotment to Abuja of only one-third of what the states receive during recruitments. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Stirs Controversy After Gaffe Revealing Payment of Senators' 'Holiday Allowance'
This is not the first time Mr Akpabio would be stirring controversy on the floor of the senate. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Dismisses Case Challenging Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Benin Bronzes have long been the centre of restitution debates. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Order Granting Local Govts Exclusive Right to Conduct Marriages
There has been a protracted dispute between local authorities and the federal government over whom to conduct statutory marriages in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigeria's Top Islamic Council Opposes Sanctions, Military Intervention
The NSCIA, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, also stated its opposition to using force to dislodge the putschists who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from office last month. Read more »
Nigeria: Subsidy Protests - NLC Blames Gbajabiamila for Failed Negotiations With Govt
The NLC alleged that Mr Gbajabiamila refused to hold a negotiation meeting with them, a development that makes demands of the NLC to be delayed. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Zamfara Can't Pay N1.6 Billion WAEC Debt Now - Official
Mr Kaura noted that about 18,000 Zamfara indigents were allowed to register for WAEC and NECO this year. Read more »