February 07, 2023
Nigeria: How Herders Unleashed Mayhem On Ondo Communities, Killed Residents - Amotekun
The amotekun commander said one of the victims was burnt to death after suspected herders shot at his car and ignited a fire. Read more »
Nigeria: Scores Feared Killed in Violence Between Two Anambra Communities
Police confirmed the incident but said they were yet to get details. Read more »
Nigeria: Interim Government - a Call for Anarchy
Yesterday morning, while on the flagship show of Arise News - "The Morning Show" - I took special notice during the newspaper review with Emmanuel Efeni and the segment titled… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku in Benue, Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Promote Agriculture If Elected
The former Vice President said he would unite Fulani and Tivs. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Yobe APC From Fielding Candidates for Two House of Assembly Seats
The court rules that the party cannot field candidates for both seats. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases N130bn Sukuk Proceeds to FMWH, FCTA
An official said the Works and Housing Ministry will get N110 billion while the FCTA will get N20 billion in the 2022 Sukuk Issue Proceeds Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Billionaire Offers Ardova's Shareholders N16.9bn in Move to Take Company Private
If the transaction goes through, Ardova will be delisted from the Nigerian Exchange. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba APC NASS Caucus Rejects Removal of State Chairperson
The lawmakers said the purported removal of the state APC chairman in Taraba Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Bank Official Arrested Over Alleged Hoarding of New Naira Notes
EFCC says the branch of the bank in Abuja refused to load its Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) despite having N29 million of the redesigned Naira notes in its vaults. Read more »
Nigeria: Three APC States Sue Federal Govt Over Scarcity of New Naira Notes
Three northern states are seeking the Supreme Court's order extending the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders CBN to Stick to 10 February Validity Date for Old Naira Notes
The court ordered President Buhari and the CBN to ensure the enforcement of the 10 February deadline for the old currency notes. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Five Propaganda Strategies Politicians Deploy During Elections
At the moment, election merchants are at the peak of displaying their propagandistic prowess ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Tems Speaks On Grammy Win, Working With Future, Drake, Others
Tems' part in Future's hit single 'Wait For U' earned her the Grammy award for 'Best Melodic Rap performance'. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Football Star Christian Atsu Trapped in Turkey Earthquake
allAfrica editor's note -Reports indicate that Ghana international winger Christian Atsu is alive after being buried under rubble in the Turkey earthquake, the vice president… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Force Aircraft Loses Tyres, Lands With Belly in Lagos
The Air Force spokesperson said there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member or persons on the ground. Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - '13 Political Parties' Threaten to Pull Out of Elections If Deadline Extended
The parties commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the redesigning of the banknotes. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Didn't Postpone Katsina Rally Despite Killing of Vigilante Members By Terrorists - Tinubu
The former Lagos state governor was in Katsina for his campaign two days after over 100 vigilante members were killed by terrorists in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll in Katsina Terrorists, Vigilantes Clash Rises to 102
Residents said some of the dead bodies couldn't be retrieved from the forest because the terrorists are still in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Kano Islamic Preacher Describe Killings of Southern Kaduna Christians As "Taming the Infidels"?
Political pundits believe that urging congregants to choose leaders based on religion may not be the best for Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Set to Enhance Food, Nutrition Security With Tractor Hiring Scheme
The ministry would acquire 10,000 units of tractors to kick start the programme, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign, Fuel Scarcity Could Escalate Tension Ahead of Polls - World Bank
The world bank said the Nigerian authorities should consider allowing for a longer implementation period, well beyond February 10. Read more »
Nigeria: Standard & Poors Revises Nigeria's Outlook
"The outlook revision reflects our view that Nigeria's debt servicing capacity has weakened due to high fiscal deficits and increased external pressures," it said. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Declares Ahmad Lawan As APC's Yobe North Senatorial Candidate
The Supreme Court declared Mr Lawan as APC's senatorial candidate for Yobe North in a three-against-two split judgement of its five-member panel led by Centus Nweze. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election - Is Buhari's Lafia Declaration Enough to Crown Tinubu?
President Buhari attended a rally of the APC in Nasarawa State on Saturday amidst a crisis in the party over allegations of a conspiracy by elements around the president against… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Council Slams Peter Obi for Supporting Currency Redesign
The spokesperson of the APC PCC in Osun State, Remi Omowaiye, in a statement on Monday, said the policy is an attempt to "inflict pains on Nigerians.". Read more »