February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We've to Work With MC Oluomo-Led Parks Committee to Distribute Materials - INEC
INEC was responding to questions on controversies around the engagement of the Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), a Lagos APC chieftain. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Ohanaeze Endorses Peter Obi
The group suggested that it would be needless and counterproductive for residents of the South-east to continue their agitation against perceived marginalisation of the region and… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Central Bank From Ending Use of Old Naira Notes February 10
The Supreme Court gave the order in a suit filed by three APC-controlled states - Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Titans - Evicted Housemates, Lukay, Jaypee Talk Love Triangles, Predict Winner
Jaypee, a nurse and Lukay, a sales executive, shared their experience and difficulties and gave an insight into life after Big Brother Africa Titans. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Extend Timeframe for Policy Implementation, NGF Tells Buhari
The governors made their positions known in a statement signed by the Sokoto State Governor and Chairperson of the NGF, Aminu Tambuwal. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Security Agencies Meet INEC, Assure General Elections Will Be Rancour Free
The NSA, IGP, and defence Chief gave the assurance at a meeting with INEC in Abuja. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Attacks On Opposition in Ebonyi Won't Stop Our Campaigns - PDP
"We are determined to liberate the state from enslavement, arbitrariness and political rascality." Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: State Govts, Other Employers Violating Nigeria's Compensation Act - Minister
"The major work I want the next NLC administration to do is the implementation of the Employee Compensation Act and the Pension Reform Act (PRA)." Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - CBN Pledges to Assist INEC
Mr Emefiele said that the CBN had always been supportive of INEC in whatever way possible to ensure that it delivered on its mandate of ensuring hitch-free elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Govt Warns Against Disruption in Petrol Supply
The NNPCL also promised that there will be improvement in the supply of petroleum products across the country Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Chidi Mokeme, Kate Henshaw's Kiss Causes Online Stir
Kate Henshaw and Chidi Mokeme have been friends and colleagues for over 30 years, even before Nollywood came to be. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Senatorial Elections: APC, PDP Make It Two-Horse Races Across Ondo's Districts
Ondo State will have three new faces at the Senate from June as none of the incumbents or past senators is a candidate in the 25 February senatorial elections. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Supporters Arrested in Rivers to Remain in Prison Till After Elections
Their arraignment came a day after Governor Wike directed security agencies in the state to clamp down on cultists and militants whom he claimed were masquerading as political… Read more »
Nigeria: Funke Akindele Loses Mom
Funke's older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, broke the news on Tuesday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - As Nigerians Continue to Suffer, APC Governor Backs Buhari
In his speech, Mr Umahi assured President Buhari that there will be no protest against the policy in his state. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Cash Shortage, CBN Grants INEC's Request for Cash During Elections
"The assurance I give to you is that we will make it (cash) available. So it is nothing to worry about, and I am happy that you have come here. I will make sure that we will not… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Calls for Calm Over Fuel, New Naira Notes Scarcity
Mr Tinubu assured Nigerians that there are no challenges that will be difficult for "us as a people to surmount when we stand in unity of purpose." Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi - an Opportunist Won't Deliver Nigeria - Seun Kuti
"... he started too late. You can't be telling me that just because you lost PDP primaries 18 months before the election, you suddenly started a movement, and you have a plan for… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Immigration Contradicts Ministry Over Planned 'Commercialisation' of Residency Permit Processes, Others
The statement by NIS also amounts to 'insubordination' as the ministry that was responsible for the advertorial has not denied the report. Read more »
Nigeria: Thabo Mbeki to Lead Commonwealth Observers for Nigerian Elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, constituted the Commonwealth Observer Group following an invitation from Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: ATMs Vandalised As Protests Over Scarcity of Naira Spreads to Ogun
While the protests were ongoing in Obantoko, Asero and its environs, banks were shutting down in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta to avoid being caught in mayhem. Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Group to Probe Nigerian Military for Alleged Secret Abortion Programme
The panel set up to probe the alleged secret abortion programme of the Nigerian military is expected to determine the culpability of individuals or institutions, if it deems fit,… Read more »
Nigeria: 16 Nigerian Pilgrims Killed in Burkina Faso
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences and prayed for the safety of other Nigerians in Burkina Faso. Read more »
Nigeria: With Misleading Headlines, U.S.-Based Newspunch Spreads Half-Truths About Nigeria
International reporters and fact-checkers have identified the NewsPunch as the second largest news medium sharing fake stories around the globe. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Could Become Africa's Biggest Oil Refinery By 2025 - Report
Nigeria is the market to watch this year not only because of the opening of the Dangote refinery but because of its upcoming change of administration, an expert said. Read more »