March 31, 2023
Nigeria: JAMB's Mock Examination Experiences 'Hitches' in Ekiti
Some parents who took their wards for the "Batch A" examination in most centres had to wait till 5 p.m., whereas they had thought that the examination would be over 9 a.m. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Nigeria: APGA Crisis - Why We're Yet to Take Over Secretariat Despite Supreme Court Verdict - Njoku
The Supreme Court delivered a judgement on 24 March affirming Mr Njoku as the authentic national chairman of the APGA. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom, Yobe Rank Top States in Transparency and Accountability Index Report
The index is the third consecutive annual assessment that examines the level of transparency and accountability operational in the management of public funds and implementation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-Buhari's Minister Nwajuba's Suit Against Tinubu, Atiku
A five-member panel of the court unanimously dismissed the suit after Mr Nwajiuba's legal team withdrew the suit against Bola Tinubu of the APC and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP at… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Am Married', Davido Confirms Union With Chioma
The news of the singer's marriage to Chioma made rounds in December, weeks after the loss of their son, Ifeanyi, in October 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Calls for Live Broadcast of Court Hearings On Atiku, Obi, Others' Petitions
The NBA said, with the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary at its lowest ebb, broadcasting the hearings of election petitions live would help to regain lost public trust. Read more »
Nigeria: Missing Comedian Found After Four Days
Ijoba Lande left home for an unknown destination on Sunday at about 9:00 pm. Read more »
Nigeria: Army to Review Troops' Conduct During Elections, Other Operations
The army says the review is expected to take place during the forthcoming Chief of Army Staff First Quarter 2023 Conference. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact Check - Has INEC Uploaded Results of National Assembly Elections On Irev As Claimed?
The presidential election was held on the same day as federal legislative elections across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Does Burna Boy Rock More Than Nigeria's Elections?
From Accra to Cape Town images of Nollywood, Nigeria's popular movie footprint, are a common staple in homes across the continent as are the sights and sounds of its pop icons who… Read more »
Nigeria: Spotify Drops Exclusive Trailer, Tracklist of Davido's 'Timeless' Album
It will be Davido's first sonic offering following a five-month-long public hiatus and his first album since 2020's 'A Better Time'. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Guber - Niboro Tackles APC Chieftain Over Party's Defeat, Fictionalisation Claim
APC member, Claire Ojougbo, had alleged that Mr Omo-Agege lost the 18 March governorship election in Delta State because he did not carry members of the party along. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Used Military to Rig Election in Favour of PDP to Punish Me for Challenging Its New Naira Policy - Zamfara Governor
He said at least fifty soldiers were sent to every polling unit to rig the election in favour of PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Economy's 'Speed Limit' Set to Fall to Three-Decade Low - World Bank
"For developing economies, the decline will be equally steep from 6 per cent a year between 2000 and 2010 to 4 per cent a year over the remainder of this decade," the report said. Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Reacts to Reported Killing of Its Employees in Imo
Two civilians said to be MTN workers were reportedly shot dead by gunmen alongside two civil defence officers in Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Reacts to Alex Otti's Employment Racketeering Allegation
The Governor-elect of Abia State, Mr Otti, says some agents of the government and civil servants in the state were engaging in late-hour employment racketeering. Read more »
Nigeria: Afenifere Crisis Reopens As Fasoranti Disagrees With Adebanjo On Tinubu Election
The current exchanges followed a statement on Tuesday after a meeting presided over by Mr Adebanjo in Isanya Ogbo in Ogun State, in which Afenifere formally rejected the results of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Approves N95.8 Billion for Road Linking Ekiti, Ondo
FEC also approved N2.24billion for the construction of a 150-room capacity female hostel, at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Approves U.S.$52 Million for Free Internet Facilities in Airports, Markets
The government also said 43 higher institutions of learning in the country would be linked to the Internet facility. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Nigeria: Why NNPP Won Kano but Made Little Impact in Other Northern Nigerian States
The 18 March governorship race in Kano State was between the APC and opposition groups united under the NNPP. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano APC Governorship Candidate Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Winner
Mr Yusuf of the NNPP won the governorship election with 1,019,602 votes to defeat the APC candidate who got 890,705 votes. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Nigeria: Women in Agriculture - My Struggle With Land, Funding, Other Issues - Samantha Okoligbo
Samantha Okoligbo, a young farmer, speaks about her struggles as a woman in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: How We'll Address Corruption, Indiscipline in Nigeria Police - PSC Chairman Arase
"Every policeman was a civilian and will return to civilian life after retirement as I have since I retired some seven years ago." Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Ondo Govt to Pay N30 Million to Motorcyclist Shot By Amotekun
The motorcyclist had told the court that Amotekun men shot at him in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on 9 August 2021, leading to the amputation of his left leg about a month after. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol Season 8 - D'Banj, Simi, Obi Asika Return As Judges
Nigerian Idol has produced some of the most prominent musicians in Nigeria, such as Timi Dakolo, Mercy Chinwo, Kingdom, Progress, and Omawumi. Read more »