December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Passes 2023 Budget
The budget, which is the last to be considered by the ninth Assembly, was increased from N20.5 trillion presented by President Muhammadu Buhari in October, to N21.8 trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Approve Buhari's N819.54bn Domestic Loan Request
The loan, contained in the supplementary budget, is meant to fix the infrastructure destroyed by floods across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Visa Ban Affecting Nigerian Show Promoters, Artists - Lanre Typical
In October, the United Arab Emirates said it would no longer issue visas to Nigeria and 20 other African countries, although it did not give reasons for the ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest IPOB Commander Who Allegedly Killed Gulak
Ahmed Gulak was a political adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Invites Nigerians to Bid for Forfeited Landed Properties Nationwide
EFCC said parts of the properties to be auctioned consist of 61 units of luxury apartments, and plots of land across the country are being offered for sale. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Buhari's Request to Approve N23.7 Trillion Already Spent
The Senate resolved at an executive session to set up a committee to engage relevant MDAs for details of the president's request. Read more »
December 26, 2022
Nigeria: Why Emefiele Must Go - Now!
Mr Emefiele is clearly past his "best before date" as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: D'Banj's Arrest, Mercy Aigbe's Third Marriage, Other Celebrity Scandals of 2022
From leaked nudes to infidelity allegations and everything in between, these are some notable Nigerian celebrity scandals that rocked 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Former Osun Officials Return Government Vehicles After Adeleke's Warning
Governor Ademola Adeleke had on Sunday issued a 48-hours ultimatum to Mr Oyetola, his wife, Kafayat Oyetola and some officials of his administration to return the vehicles or face… Read more »
Nigeria: 2022 Review - Amusan Shines Brightest and 10 Shining Moments in Nigerian Sports
In athletics, para-sports, and even football, there were a couple of landmark achievements worth celebrating. Read more »
Nigeria: Passenger Dies As Bus Rams Into Tanker in Lagos
About 14 people were in the bus when it rammed into the petrol tanker. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Die, 6 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
The lone accident happened at 6.30 a.m. around the Guru Mahajji area in Oyo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Multiple Factors Could Shape the Outcome of Nigeria's 2023 Elections
With many issues unresolved, it is safe to say that the political fate of Africa's most populous country and the largest economy continues to hang in the balance. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Priest Who Resigned to Support Polygamy Makes U-Turn, Apologises for 'Mistake'
The cleric had argued that God desired men to marry more than one wife, instead of having sexual affairs with another man's wife or a woman they were not married to. Read more »
Nigeria: Salary Increase - We'll Make Pronouncements in New Year - Ngige
The rising price of consumer goods and a record high inflation prompted Nigerian workers to demand better pay. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: The Letterman - From Presidents to Soldiers to Nations
We can agree that President General Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has a place in Nigerian history, and his series of letters help the readers to see him from newer perspectives. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Seven Killed, 29 Injured At Calabar Carnival
The incident brought the day five activities of the carnival to a sudden end. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: Police Officer, Two Others Killed As APC Supporters Clash in Ebonyi
Governor Umahi has ordered the arrest of the two APC stalwarts at the centre of the clash. Read more »
Nigeria: Afreximbank Gets Internal Approval to Acquire Stake in Geregu Power
Geregu Power, controlled by the business tycoon Femi Otedola, is a 435 megawatt thermal power plant located in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities, Kill One, Abduct Another
The killing may be cult-related, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Bolanle Raheem - Police Name Officer Who Shot Lagos Lawyer
The suspect, who has now been detained, is an assistant superintendent of police. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Music Industry Not Fair to Up-and-Coming Musicians - Singer, Priesst
Priesst, best known for his second official single titled 'Puff-Puff Pass' featuring Falz, shares what it takes to break into the Nigerian music industry. Read more »
Nigeria: EPL Round-Up - Aribo Slips to Bottom Spot With Southampton
The defeat suffered on Boxing Day is the fourth consecutive loss for Southampton in the league Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Felicitates Bagudu At 61, Salutes Makinde At 55
According to President Buhari, Mr Bagudu always carries out his duties with incomparable hard work, dedication and creativity. Read more »
Nigeria: Remain Apolitical, Nigeria's Army Chief Tells Soldiers
He directed the troops to show professionalism at all times and strictly abide by the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement throughout the electioneering period. Read more »