May 03, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC, ICPC Urge Court to Dismiss Keyamo's Suit Seeking Atiku's Probe
The court fixes a date in June to decide on the preliminary objections filed by EFCC and ICPC against Mr Keyamo's suit calling for Atiku's probe. Read more »
Nigeria: Why There's Disruption of Electricity Supply to Imo - Official
An official appeals to customers to be vigilant and ensure that the electricity infrastructure serving them was not attacked by vandals during the period of the outage. Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Shuns Senate's Directive, Vows to Demolish Offices in Lagos
The Senate had on Tuesday directed the minister to stop the planned demolition of the offices of aviation agencies pending the outcome of the intervention made by its committee. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Federal Lawmaker-Elect Denies Hitting Hawker, Assaulting Woman
Tunji Akinosi said contrary to the claims in the video, it was the hawker who brushed his car. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of N10 Billion Properties Linked to Kwankwaso's Administration
The alleged misappropriation happened in May 2015, the month Mr Kwankwaso left office as Kano's governor. Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Set to Demolish Buildings Erected On Airport Lands
"The removal of illegal structures is also scheduled to be carried out at all other airports that have similar challenges," it said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Governor-Elect Accuses Ikpeazu's Administration of Looting Govt Properties
Mr Ikpeazu's administration has responded to the accusation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Students in the Context of Global Conflicts
In February 2022, the Ukraine-Russia war broke out and left about 16,000 African students studying there stranded, among which are at least 1000 Nigerian students. Many were… Read more »
Nigeria: 45 Journalists Attacked in Nigeria in Three Months - Report
These cases were largely related to political events which hit a peak in the first quarter of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Defends Buhari After Editorial Critical of Govt's Actions
The newspaper mentioned several cases of such 'non-essential' commitments that the Buhari government has inadvertently tied its successor to. Read more »
Nigeria: Organ Trafficking - Senate Asks UK Govt to Pardon Ekweremadu
A UK court will pronounce sentence on Mr Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice, and a Nigerian doctor, Obinna Obetta, on 5 May for organ trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Not Marginalise Any Part of Nigeria - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu said with Mr Wike's accomplishments in the state, Nigeria would need the outgoing Rivers governor in higher capacities. Read more »
Nigeria: IPI Nigeria Sets Agenda for Tinubu On Journalists' Safety, Press Freedom
IPI Nigeria made the call on the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, in a statement commemorating the 2023 World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
Nigeria/Morocco: U17 Afcon - Hard-Fighting Golden Eaglets Lose Against Morocco
The match began in dramatic fashion, with Morocco taking the lead in the 2nd minute through an unfortunate own goal by Nigeria's Tochukwu Ogboji. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Plateau Killings, Urges Security Agencies to Arrest Perpetrators
There have been violent attacks in some communities in Plateau State leading to the killings of the residents in the recent past. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal, State Govts May Not Pay Salary Beyond June Without Subsidy Removal - Obaseki
"Workers must now rise and ensure that they champion any discussion on subsidy removal." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Taxes On Beer, Imported Vehicles, Plastics
Under the newly introduced taxes, the federal government will charge N75 per litre of beer, stout or wine imported into Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm a Happy Man,' Says Tinubu As He Inaugurates Projects in Rivers
Wike has declared a public holiday in the state because of the president-elect's visit. Read more »
Nigeria: Mele Kyari and the Repositioning of Nigeria's Oil Behemoth
When Mele Kyari assumed duty as the Group Managing Director of the now defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on 7 July, 2019, it was at a critical period not only… Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Malami Terminates Trial of Dasuki's Ex-Aide After Taking Over From EFCC
The AGF office gave no reasons for terminating the N1.84 billion corruption trial of Mr Dasuki's ex-aide on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Manufacturing Activity Rebounds in April As Cash Crisis Eases
The country's Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) came in at 53.8 for the month on increased production level and an improvement in new businesses Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Increase, Import Duty Provisions Will Hurt Nigeria's Economy - CPPE
"It is a double whammy for economic players to contend with a regime of high import duty, and prohibitive tax rates," the think tank said. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Hails Nigerian Journalists On World Press Freedom Day
The NHRC says Nigerian journalists deserve the support of all in a statement to commemorate the 2023 World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
Nigeria: Oruma Allays Fears Over Health Status
The former Super Eagles star attempted to douse the tension around his health with a short video clip Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Office Terminates Trial Against Dasuki's Ex-Aide After Taking Over Case From EFCC
The AGF office gave no reasons for terminating the N1.84 billion corruption trial of Mr Dasuki's ex-aide on Tuesday. Read more »