Nigeria: INEC Declares Tambuwal, Wamakko, Others Winners of NASS Elections in Sokoto

Messrs Tambuwal of the PDP and Wamakko of the APC were elected to represent Sokoto South and Sokoto North Senatorial Districts respectively. Read more »

Nigeria: APC's Idris Wins Kebbi Governorship Seat

Mr Idris polled 409,225 votes to defeat his closest contestant, Aminu Bande of PDP who scored 360,940 votes, while Udu Idris of People's Redemption Party, scored 3,103 votes. Read more »

Nigeria: House Majority Leader Ado Doguwa, Who Is Facing Murder Charges, Re-Elected

Mr Doguwa, is now a member-elect for the fifth term. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - INEC Cancels Federal Constituency Rerun in Akwa Ibom

The commission would take a decision on the matter after a meeting in Abuja, an official says. Read more »

Nigeria: Results On INEC Portal Show Peter Obi, Not Tinubu, Won in Rivers

Mr Tinubu was declared winner of the election in Rivers. Atiku came second while Peter Obi came third. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Passport Ranks Poorly in Access to Visa-Free Travels - Report

"The citizens of Africa's wealthiest countries have very low passport power, and poor economic mobility," it said. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - All You Need to Know About Rampaging Disease

The first documented case in the country is reported to have occurred in 1969, and the virus was named after the town of Lassa, Borno State in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 22.04% As Food Prices Rise

Food inflation rate quickened to 24.46 per cent in March from 24.35 percent in the previous month Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Reacts to Alleged Eviction of Ex-Army Officer From His Residence

A retired colonel alleges that over 40 armed soldiers stormed his residence and evicted his family. Read more »

Nigeria: The Trade - Blossom Chukwujekwu Is Ruthless in This Poignant Tale of Kidnappings in Nigeria

Despite being a missed opportunity to start off the year with a bang, The Trade is one of the few Nollywood films that pays close attention to details. Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Political Heavyweights Resume Battle At Supplementary Polls

Supplementary polls are being held for three senatorial and 11 federal constituency seats in the state on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Police Chief Redeploys DIG, 36 Commissioners

The IGP instructed all newly-posted and redeployed officers to strive to ensure that their commands, formations, and departments comply with the police reform mandate. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Team Parleys With International Media, Says 'Irregularities' Not Sufficient to Change Polls Outcome

"The reports of some irregularities and violence in some polling units could not have affected the overall outcome of the elections too. There are 176,974 polling units in Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Dino Melaye Wins Kogi PDP Guber Primary

Daily Trust reported that Mr Melaye scored 313 votes to defeat other contestants in the primary held at Kafa's Hall event centre in Lokoja amid tight security. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Chad Condemn Ongoing Clash in Sudan

In a Sunday meeting between the presidents of both countries in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing fight is unwelcome and unfortunate. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Onyekwere Shatters 16-Year African Record As Amusan Impresses At Florida Meet

Chioma Onyekwere delivered a stunning performance in the women's Discus Throw; achieving a massive personal best (PB) of 64.96m Read more »

Nigeria: In Nigeria, the Owners of the Killers Are Back With Impunity

Mbabai, the village where Tarnongo Mike Utsaha was buried on 1 April, 2023, used to be part of the municipality of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. It only became part of Guma… Read more »

Nigeria: Defying the Odds With Outstanding Financial Performance for NNPC - Kyari

Since he assumed office, Mr Kyari has pursued his Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE) agenda, a five-step strategic roadmap for NNPC's attainment of… Read more »

Nigeria: CPJ Condemns Trial, Conviction of Nigerian Journalists for Alleged Defamation

The CPJ says the conviction of the journalists for defamation "sends a chilling message to the Nigerian press and highlights the urgent need for authorities to reform the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Movie Review - a Simple Lie - Another Cliche Nollywood Rom-Com Almost Marred By Numerous Sex Plots

These days, Nollywood filmmakers boldly explore sex scenes and plots. It is not surprising to see that Biodun Stephen's film "A Simple Lie" trails on that path as well. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC HQ Rejects Declaration of Binani As Winner of Adamawa Governorship Election

"The action of the REC is a usurpation of the power of the Returning Officer. It is null, void and of no effect." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Bar Association Sets Up Standing 20 Committees On Judiciary, Law Reform

The NBA standing committees have over 800 lawyers as members. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Killed in Another Attack in Kaduna's Zangon Kataf

Saturday's attack by the non-state actors was the second in a week in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - APC Governors Recommend Zoning for Nass Leadership, Rule Out Oshiomhole, Umahi

"It is imperative that the President-Elect and the Party wade into this situation and announce an acceptable zoning formula as soon as possible. This is necessary to prevent… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Wins Kaduna Assembly Seat

INEC Returning Officer, Dauda Aminu, declared the results in Hunkuyi on Sunday. Read more »