March 07, 2023
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Fadeyi Oloro Dies
Mr Arowosafe, who played Fadeyi Oloro in a Yoruba TV series titled 'Arelu' in the 80s, was ill for over three years before his shocking death. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Nigeria: X-Raying Major Upsets in Nigeria's February 25 Elections
There may be more upsets in the gubernatorial and state assembly elections on Saturday based on the surprises of the 25th February elections. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Nigeria: Ganduje Pardons 12 Prisoners On Death Row
According to the official, some of the pardoned inmates have spent 25 years awaiting execution. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - INEC Presents Certificates of Return to 98 Senators-Elect
So far, only seven of the 18 political parties in the country have at least a member in the Senate, said INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Swept Away - Biggest Losers in National Assembly Races
There were many surprises from the 25 February Nigerian National Assembly elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Consulting On Evacuation Following Controversial Comment of Tunisia President
NiDCOM added that to date, only a few Nigerians have agreed to return home, however, the mission is working with the UN Migration agency in Nigeria (IOM) to arrange tickets for… Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Congratulates Iyabo Masha On G-24 Appointment
Before her latest appointment, Mrs Masha was a member of Nigeria's Presidential Advisory Council On the Economy. Read more »
Nigeria: 17 Years After, Nigeria Set to Hold Green National Census
He noted that a total of N869 billion ($1.88 billion) will be required for the census including post census activities; N626 billion ($1.36 billion) for census at $6 per capita and… Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W Finally Breaks Silence After Losing Elections to Labour Party Candidate
"...Your faith in God does not stop you from hurting, but it helps you heal, and it helps you deal." Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon U-20 - We Lost Stupidly to Gambia, Bosso Fumes
The Flying Eagles converted none of the many chances they created and even lost the penalty kick deep into the game Read more »
Nigeria: NSCIA Congratulates Tinubu, Counsels Him On Good Governance, National Unity
The NSCIA called on the president-elect to transform the country. Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Soldier Accuses Gibril Massaquoi of 'Ordering' Burning of Civilians Alive
"I heard people yelling because of the fire," said soldier 50, who claimed he was an officer of the Anti-Terrorist Unit, a deadly force loyal to then President, Charles Taylor. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Rivers Govt Alerts Public On Fake Video Clip On Wike
This is the second time in about six days the Rivers State Government is issuing such an alert. Read more »
Nigeria: Less Than One Month to Census, Nigeria Begs for Funding Support
The minister noted that a total of N869 billion ($1.88 billion) will be required for the census including post-census activities Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Replaces Eroton As New Operator of OML18
The statement said Eroton is not able to remit proceeds of gas supply to the JV parties Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Soludo Speaks On Alleged Conspiracy With Tinubu Against Peter Obi
Mr Soludo had predicted that the LP candidate would lose the 25 February presidential election. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Nigeria: Central Bank Counters IMF, Says 52% Anchor Borrowers Loan Repaid
The ABP supported about 4.57 million smallholder farmers who cultivated over 6.02 million hectares of 21 commodities, the CBN said. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Nigeria: Governorship Poll - Yar'Adua's Men Go to War Over Katsina Top Seat
The battle for Katsina State's governorship seat is realistically between two politicians with ties to the late President Umaru Yar'adua. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Nigeria: Pastor, Sons Killed in Plateau Attack
Residents claimed incident was a reprisal for the killing of three Fulani in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Records Marginal Gain At Official Market
Naira appreciated by 0.09 per cent at the authorised market on Monday to close at N461.33 per $1. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Ayu, PDP Supporters Storm INEC Office in Protest, Demand Fresh Presidential Election
"Cancel the election ...and conduct a very credible election that will be respected not only by Nigerians but by the whole international community," Mr Ayu said. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2033 - FIDA Decries Election Violence Against Women in Lagos, Others
FIDA Nigeria said its observers witnessed some incidents of patriarchal, physical and other forms of violence perpetrated against women at some of the polling units "in focal… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke Flags Off Laying of 64-Km Broadband Fibre Optic Cable
Governor Adeleke says the project is worth N16 billion and will be financed by investors. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Guber Race - Omo-Agege Woos Peter Obi's Supporters, Calls for Alliance to Fight PDP
"We have so much in common, we have to come together, we have to work together and chase away Okowa and PDP from Delta State. We have succeeded in the first step, when the election… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Carpets APC, Labour, SDP, Says They Have Nothing to Offer Rivers People
The PDP describes candidates of opposition parties as unprepared for governance, saying its candidate is best for the job. Read more »