March 17, 2023
Nigeria: YIAGA Lists Inducements, Low Turnout As Factors That May Affect Saturday's Governorship Polls
YIAGA said it has observed some improvements in the logistic deficits that marred the 25 February presidential elections Read more »
Nigeria: How Lagosians May Vote in Governorship Poll
Despite the state's financial muscle as the commercial capital of the country, it has under-delivered in traffic management, flood control, and the provision of potable water, just… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, LP, APC, APGA Battle for Soul of Enugu in Governorship Poll
All 17 candidates in the governorship poll hail from Enugu East District due to a power rotation arrangement in the state Read more »
Nigeria: Bagudu's Performance, APC Crises, Other Factors to Decide Kebbi Governorship Race
The race to succeed Governor Atiku Bagudu is mainly between the candidates of the ruling APC and the main opposition PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: Binani Battles Incumbency, Clerics, Gender Bias in Adamawa
Aishatu Dahiru. popularly called Binani, is the only female governorship candidate of the ruling APC and is considered the main challenger to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the PDP in… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Parties Contemplate Alliance to End PDP Rule in Akwa Ibom
PDP hold on Akwa Ibom is being threatened like never before by the opposition which has reportedly formed an alliance to dislodge PDP from power. Read more »
Nigeria: Burglars Loot Hospital Equipment in Ogun Governor's Home Town
The hospital was commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on 18 February. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos LP Submitted Fake Withdrawal Letter to INEC, Awamaridi Alleges
Mr Awamaridi insists he is the authentic governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Boxers Sanctioned for Violent Conduct
The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control has given the boxers two weeks to pay their fines Read more »
Nigeria: Begging Biden, Shopping for Endorsements, Acts of Desperation - Atiku's Campaign Tells Tinubu
Atiku's aide advised Tinubu's campaign team to save their strength for the legal challenge in the coming weeks rather than beg the US President to recognise his tainted mandate. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Speaks On Contract Award to Governor Candidate's Company
INEC said the company belonging to the APC governorship candidate in Adamawa State, Aishatu Ahmed, got the contract through open bidding. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - INEC Blacklists 100 Ad Hoc Staff in Akwa Ibom
The commission promises that election officials and materials will be transported early to polling units across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS Activist, Rinu Oduala Selected for Hurford Youth Fellowship
Ms Oduala is the only African to be selected via a keenly competitive process involving more than 9,000 applicants. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Accuses Amaechi, Tonye Cole of Working Against Tinubu During Presidential Election
Wike supported Tinubu against his party's candidate Atiku Abubakar in the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Soldier, Vigilantes, Others in Niger State
Sources in the community said those who could afford between N10,000 to N20,000 cash regardless of either old or new naira notes were set free by the gunmen. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Denies Withdrawing Election Petition From Tribunal
"The PDP states in clear terms that our party and Atiku Abubakar did not withdraw our petition against INEC, APC and Tinubu at the Presidential Election Tribunal." Read more »
March 16, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Condemns Fresh Attack in Kaduna
The outgoing president in a statement by one of his media aides, Garba Shehu, demanded a swift arrest and punishment of the culprits. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Hembe As Benue Labour Party's Governorship Candidate
Benjamin Iorlumum had filed his appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge the nomination of Mr Hembe as the Labour Party's governorship candidate in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Could Adamawa Produce Nigeria's First Elected Female Governor?
Only three women out of the 101 confirmed senators-elect are female, a reduction from the current crop of eight women. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Central Banks Directive As Banks Struggle to Meet Customers' Demands
The CBN policy caused widespread chaos across the nation, as frustrated Nigerians staged protests amid poor banking operations. Read more »
Nigeria: #Borno2023 - Zulum Faces Resurgent PDP in Governorship Race
A total of 11 candidates are taking part in the Borno governorship but only two are considered strong contenders. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Resumes Crude Oil Export Operations At Bonny Terminal
The force majeure was declared on March 3, 2022 Read more »
Nigeria: I've Confidence in Nigeria's Judiciary - Peter Obi
"I am confident in the judiciary. I am because I stayed in court for three years where people say it is impossible to become the governor through the court and I became the first,"… Read more »
Nigeria: My Election Was Fair, Credible, Says President-Elect Tinubu
Mr Tinubu, in a statement on Thursday, said he will form "a government of national competence." Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform at UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul
Burna Boy follows up his appearance at the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend halftime show with another big event Read more »