March 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria 2023 Elections - List of Presidential and National Assembly Candidates
INEC has since admitted there were logistics and technological challenges with the presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Siminalayi Fubara - the Man Who May Succeed Nyesom Wike
Mr Fubara is the PDP governorship candidate in Rivers State. He enjoys the backing of Governor Nyesom Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Increase Local Govt Workers' Salary
"No matter how small it is, we will top it." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Author Dismissed From Oxford University Speaks, Apologises for His Condescending Posts
"The idea of that piece is to cancel and ridicule me. They have succeeded in doing that," he said in a public response to the article written by Cherwell, a University of Oxford… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare APGA Gov Candidate Wanted Over Monarch's Murder
Some gunmen killed the monarch last Monday in his country home. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC, All Ears for More On 'Negligent' Staff
Electoral absurdities swept under the carpet do not help any democracy; rather they kill and bury the system. Read more »
Nigeria: 25.3 Million People to Face Food Insecurity in Nigeria - FAO
Widespread flooding recorded in 2022 worsened the situation, FAO said. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Leads Protest Against Nigerian Electoral Body
The PDP is protesting the results of the 25 February presidential election announced by INEC last Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Governorship Poll - Oyo LP Candidate Kicks As Party Adopts Makinde
However, LP candidate, Tawfiq Akinwale, has said he has not stepped down for Governor Makinde despite the position of his party's leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: Governorship Poll - Adebutu, Otegbeye, 10 Others Challenge Abiodun in Ogun
13 political parties are in the race for the Ogun governorship seat. Read more »
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - How Thug Cursed, Almost Hit Me in Oshodi
I didn't sense danger as I approached, even though I noticed people whom I perceived to be thugs in the vicinity. What gave me a sense of safety wasn't just the presence of some… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Emerges First African to Head G24 Global Secretariat
Mrs Masha is the first African to hold the position since G24 was founded in 1971 Read more »
Nigeria: NISS Seeks Collaboration With NCC to Improve National Security
NISS solicits NCC's support to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving security Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Denies Alleged Hacking of Payment System
"We want to reassure you that Flutterwave has not been hacked," the company said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Emerges First African Director of Secretariat At G24
Mrs Masha is the first African to hold the position since G24 was founded in 1971 Read more »
Nigeria: The President-Elect and the Job On His Lap
In his acceptance speech, Tinubu promised "to be a fair leader to all", Read more »
March 05, 2023
Nigeria: President-Elect Tinubu Visits Lagos, Promises Not to Disappoint Nigerians
Speaking in Yoruba, Mr Tinubu specifically thanked Oba Akiolu and other traditional rulers in the state for their prayers and support. Read more »
Nigeria: Trend of Low Voter Turnout Continues in Nigerian Elections
Of the 93.4 million registered voters this year, 87.2 million people collected their Permanent Voters Card and the total number of actual voters on election day was only 24.9… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Commiserates With Abacha Family Over Death of Son
The president prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for those who mourned. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Nigeria: PDP States Withdraw Supreme Court Case Challenging Tinubu's Victory
The PDP states says through their lawyer that the legal challenge of Tinubu's victory will now shift to the election petition court. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - U.S. Senator Asks Govt to Exercise Restraint in Embracing Election Outcome
The ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a statement on Thursday said, "it is disappointing to see the administration rush to embrace the result while the… Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Hails Supreme Court's Ruling On Old Notes
CPPE said the supreme court ruling protects the citizens from a "draconian" policy Read more »
Nigeria: My Choice, My Right - What Form of Personal Is Political for Nigerian Women?
The factors responsible for women's abysmal performance in the political domain are rooted in and sustained by a deeply patriarchal system that considers women's leadership a… Read more »
Liberia: Witnesses Accuse Gibril Massaquoi of Wreaking Havoc in Lofa County
"I can never forget that name Gabriel Massaquoi until I die," said "Civilian 43." Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Electronic Transmission of Results Not Mandatory - APC Replies Atiku, Obi
"The complaint over electronic transmission of election results is not supported by law." Read more »