April 20, 2023
Nigeria: Why Binani's Defeat Is Another Missed Opportunity for Nigerian Women
No woman has been elected a state governor in Nigeria and Binani hoped to break that barrier. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: Eid-El-Fitr - Nigerian Govt Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
He congratulated Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Nigerian Citizenship to 385 Applicants
The Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, says the categories of the citizenship granted to the applicants are by naturalisation and by registration. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Presents Certificates of Return to NASS Members-Elect After Supplementary Elections
INEC conducted supplementary elections in 2,660 polling units across 185 local government areas in 24 states on 15 April. Read more »
Nigeria: $800m Loan Obtained to Ease Effects of Covid, Cash Crunch, Subsidy Removal - Official
The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, recently announced that Nigeria had secured a World Bank facility worth $800 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Supplementary Elections, Demands Probe of REC's Action in Adamawa
Mr Tinubu urged the winners to brace up to serve the people with diligence and dedication. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Deploys Troops in Guinea Bissau for Peacekeeping
The Army cautioned the troops to avoid any ugly incident that could tarnish its image and that of Nigeria during their stay in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Breaks Silence After UK Arrest in Cryptic Post On Social Media
Although Mr Obi did not refer to his arrest, harassment and subsequent detention by the London immigration officials at Heathrow Airport a fortnight ago, this is the first time he… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Didn't Have to Score 25% Votes in Abuja to Be President-Elect - INEC
Tinubu scored only about 19 per cent of the votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in the 25 February presidential election. INEC says that doesn't deprive him of… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Mele Kyari's Exploits At NNPC
As a new dispensation dawns, it is no surprise that certain people have started to eye certain positions, more out of lust for lucre than thirst for service. And if the targets of… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Voids Sanwo-Olu's Park and Garage Committee, Reinstates RTEAN
RTEAN was suspended after factions of the association clashed in Iyana-Iba and the Lagos Island areas of the state leaving many injured. Read more »
Nigeria: Supplementary Polls - INEC Presents Certificates of Return to Fintiri, Tambuwal, Others Today
Last Saturday, INEC concluded the 2023 General Elections with supplementary polls in areas where elections were declared inconclusive or postponed. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Returns to Abuja After 8-Day Visit to Saudi Arabia
While in Saudi, Mr Buhari successfully performed Umrah rituals, amid tight security, upon his arrival at the Grand Mosque in Makkah from Madinah on Thursday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Community Suffers Hardship After Youths Vandalised Banks
There was no way the ATMs could dispense cash, having been vandalised by the youths in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Court Order, APC Expels Former Gombe Governor
A Federal High Court in Abuja had restrained the party from investigating the former governor. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - 'My Family Conspired Against Me to Vote Peter Obi' - Gov Umahi
The Labour Party candidate defeated the President-elect, Bola Tinubu in Ebonyi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Secures Majority in Enugu House of Assembly - INEC
The Labour Party (LP) has 14 seats on the list, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the remaining 10 seats. Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Appreciates Adamawa Electorate, Lauds INEC Over His Re-Election
Mr Fintiri promised to deliver more democratic dividends for the development of the state in his second term. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Crisis - Peter Obi, Lawmakers-Elect, Others Meet in Asaba - Official
The Labour Party, now Nigeria's third-largest party, also expelled some of the party's leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Governorship - Abdullahi Bayawo Picks PRP Ticket
In his acceptance speech, Mr Bayawo, who hails from Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi, called for synergy among the party faithful. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governorship - Fintiri's Re-Election Is Victory for Democracy - PDP
The PDP said the spontaneous jubilation after the official declaration of Mr Fintiri as the rightful winner of the election was a confirmation that the party and its candidate were… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Remembering Gospel Music Star Osinachi One Year After
One year after Osinachi's demise, the world, especially her colleagues in the ministry, appear to have moved on. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Demote Officer Filmed Slapping Motorist in Rivers
In the clip which has been circulating on Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, one of the officers, armed with an AK-47 rifle, is seen slapping the unidentified man after beating him… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: Aviation Workers' Strike Results in Gridlocks Around Lagos Airport
"For over eight years, the conditions of service have not been implemented as the aviation agencies are functioning without governing boards." Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Bühler, Nigerian Govt Collaborate to Boost Rice Production
"We are the ideal partner to assist the government with its food security initiatives...," an official said. Read more »