June 19, 2023
Nigeria: President Tinubu Dissolves Boards of Govt Parastatals, Agencies, Companies
The dissolution does not, however, affect Boards, Commissions and Councils listed in the Third Schedule, Part 1, Section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of… Read more »
Nigeria: Like Atiku, Obi Accuses INEC of Denying Him Access to Electoral Documents
Mr Obi's allegation comes about two weeks after Atiku of the PDP accused INEC of frustrating his access to electoral documents. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer Reacts to IPOB Banning Him From Visiting Nnamdi Kanu At SSS Facility
IPOB appeared to have split into factions following Mr Kanu's re-arrest in June 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officer Shot Dead As Gunmen Attack Ex-Nigerian Governor's Convoy
The police have confirmed the killing. Read more »
Nigeria: Economist Seeks Amendment to Students Loans Act
President Tinubu recently signed into law a bill establishing a Students Loan Fund. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Speaks On Reported Demolition of Igbo Shops in Lagos Market
Ohanaeze says it had carried out investigations into the demolition report. Read more »
Nigeria: Bulkachuwa Speaks After Husband's Confession of Compromising Her Decisions As Appeal Court President
Mrs Bulkachuwa's husband had confessed to encroaching on her independence and freedom while she was serving as the President of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Terminates Six-Year Legal Wrangle Against Nigeria's Former Chief Spymaster
On 9 June, the EFCC proceeded to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi presided over by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke to withdraw the case. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill Father, Four Sons, Rustle Cattle in Kaduna
The bandits brought out Ardo from his bedroom and shot him twice in the head. He died instantly. Read more »
Nigeria: Serial Abuses - All Eyes On 10th National Assembly and Its Chairman, Akpabio
For a change, national interest should drive legislation and oversight of the MDAs by the 10th Assembly, rather than personal gains. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Elect New President, Other Officials
Eze Anaba of the Vanguard newspapers scored 250 votes to defeat his rival, Bolaji Adebiyi who scored 81 votes in an election which took place in Owerri on Friday. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Central Bank Lifts Cash Deposit Restriction On Domiciliary Accounts
The CBN disclosed this in a press statement after deliberating at an extraordinary Bankers' Committee meeting Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill Five Suspected Militants, Recover 143 Animals in Katsina
Abubakar Aliyu, the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina police, confirmed this to journalists in a statement on Sunday. Read more »
June 18, 2023
Nigeria: Profile - Meet Salma Anas, President Tinubu's Special Adviser On Health
Mrs Anas, daughter of Ibrahim Anas, a former deputy governor in Borno State, is married to Hashim Kolo, who retired in 2013 from the Nigerian Air Force as Air Commodore. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians in Diaspora Lament Poor Treatment At Embassies Abroad
A Twitter user, Peter Ademu-Eteh, said as a lawyer, he has represented many Nigerian students and workers "who permanently lost their immigration status in Canada because of… Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Killed in Two Attacks in Plateau
In May, scores of people were killed in Mangu Local Government Area after suspected herders attacked villages in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular TV Drama 'Ripples' Returns After 30 Years
Ripples, the soap opera by Zeb Ejiro, premiered on NTA in 1988, while the last episode aired in 1993. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Some People Wanted Interim Government in Nigeria - Soyinka
"So some of those who thought they were being radical, they were being 'mumu', and playing the script of others. They thought they were tough, bold and original". Read more »
June 18, 2023
Nigeria: How Late President Kaunda of Zambia Predicted My Political Future - Jonathan
Mr Jonathan encourages Africans to reflect on the virtues that motivated leaders like Mr Kaunda to make significant contributions to the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Development? How Lagos $1.5 Billion Seaport Altered Fortunes of Local Communities
There was Lekki, a seashore of abundant fishes, aquatic splendour and comfortable fishing communities. Then came a seaport, a government-backed investment, at a cost to humans and… Read more »
June 17, 2023
Liberia/Sierra Leone: AFCON Qualifier - Super Eagles Land in Monrovia for Crucial Sierra Leone Clash
The delegation was received by the Ambassador of Nigeria to Liberia, His Excellency Godfrey A. E. Odudigbo, the Head of Chancery, Stella Ahumibe, and a few other mission staff. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Dissecting President Tinubu's Students Loan Act
Even the worst of President Bola Tinubu's critics will admit that he has proved to be a man on a mission. Within two weeks of assuming duty, he has removed subsidy on fuel causing… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Coach Unveils World Cup Squad
The list of 23 players is predictably dominated by players plying their trade outside Nigeria, as only two players from the home front made the final cut Read more »
Nigeria: Exchange Rate to Ease At About N600/$ in Coming Months, Says JP Morgan
Analysts see the devaluation of the naira as crucial to stabilising the local currency and winning investors' confidence. Read more »
Nigeria: World Table Tennis - Upsets As Nigerian Duo Qualify for Doubles' Quarter Final
Despite the torrential rain across the metropolis, the electrifying atmosphere at the venue was maintained. Read more »