Nigeria: Buhari Commends Atiku, Peter Obi for Believing in Nigerian Judiciary

Mr Buhari also urges aggrieved political actors to accept whatever the outcome of the cases in court will be. Read more »

Nigeria: In Farewell Speech, Buhari Hails Administration's Victory Over Covid-19

Nigeria recorded its first case of COVID-19 on 27 February 2020 and has subsequently suffered four distinct waves of the pandemic. Read more »

Nigeria: In Farewell Broadcast, Buhari Says 2023 Elections Credible, Transparent

"I am leaving behind an electoral process which guarantees that votes count, results are credible, elections are fair and transparent and the influence of money in politics reduced… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity Heightens in Imo As Gunmen Kill Local Leaders

The victims were killed in separate attacks. Read more »

Nigeria: Infant Mortality, Poverty Worsen, Igr Improves Under Ikpeazu in Abia

Mr Ikpeazu made many promises in his first and second terms as governor, but the question is: has he been able to live up to his promises and the people's expectations? Read more »

Nigeria: Sports Sector to Get N80 Billion Under National Development Plan - Minister

Mr Dare said that a percentage of the NDP fund for the sports sector would go directly to sports federations. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Supreme Court Dismisses Landmark Election Case

The suit at the Supreme Court sought to stop Messrs Tinubu and Shettima from being sworn in as president and vice president on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Inauguration Judgement - Asari Dokubo Leads Pro-Tinubu Group to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will Friday deliver a judgement seeking Mr Tinubu's disqualification as a presidential candidate and his scheduled swearing-in as president on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: NUPRC Issues New Laws to Regulate Nigeria's Oil Sector

An official said twelve (12) regulations have so far been concluded and issued by the commission Read more »

Nigeria: 'Clean Up Your Environments or You'll Be Sacked', Gov Umahi Orders School Officials

The governor says grasses have overgrown some schools in Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: IMF, Stakeholders Task Tinubu On Revenue Generation, Debt Reduction

IMF also advises the incoming government of President-elect Tinubu to drastically reduce dependence on debt to fund expenditure. Read more »

Nigeria: Education, Infant Mortality, Poverty Worsened in Zamfara Under Matawalle

Governor Matawalle promised to tackle unemployment and poverty as well as revamp the education and health sectors Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Community Lauds Unicef for Providing Motorcycle to Boost Vaccination

The motorcycle was given to the community by UNICEF in collaboration with Global Alliance for Vaccines Initiative (GAVI) as part of its health interventions in rural communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Inauguration - Govt Restricts Movement Around Eagle Square

The Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off from Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Decision-Makers Can Improve Conservation and Agriculture, Study Shows

The findings complement a growing body of research that highlights the important influence women can have in effective and efficient management of both natural resources and… Read more »

Nigeria: 70% of National Assembly Members Lost Reelection, Lawan Laments

Ahmad Lawan laments the high turnover rate at the National Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Administration's Scorecard On Tackling Gender-Based Violence

One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »

Nigeria: Hrw Urges Tinubu to Improve On Human Rights

The global human rights watchdog urges the incoming Tinubu administration to protect civilians, respect media freedom, prioritise social security. Read more »

Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Worsened Under Buhari Despite President's Limited Efforts

One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Soludo Writes Buhari, Seeks Release of Nnamdi Kanu Before 29 May Handover

This is not the first time Gov Soludo would be appealing for Mr Kanu's release. Read more »

Nigeria: How Tourism, AfCFTA Can Boost Nigeria's Economy - Minister

The minister spoke at the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo in Abuja Read more »

Nigeria: Inauguration - Appeal Court Awards Heavy Fine Against Ex-Presidential Candidate Over 'Strange' Suit

The ex-presidential candidate in the 2019 election case weaved a "strange" suit out of his old case, calling on the court to inaugurate him as president instead of Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Makes New Appointments

The latest appointments are the latest in a series of actions taken by the outgoing president a few days before his exit. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike

JOHESU is the association of health workers apart from medical doctors and dentists Read more »

Nigeria: I Have Run a Good Race As Nigeria's President - Buhari

Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari advises Messrs Tinubu and Shettima to lead with wisdom, courage and compassion. Read more »