November 28, 2022
Nigeria: Adeleke Issues Six Executive Orders, Sacks Hundreds of Osun Workers Employed By Oyetola
"The Orders signed this morning by His Excellency covered chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters," Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas - Buhari Supports Reforms, Wants Better Collaboration
President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Confirms Arrest of Student Over 'Anti-Aisha Buhari Tweet'
The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: How Feasible Are Can's 11-Point Demands to Tinubu, Others?
The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Govt Faces Lawsuit Over Illegal Pipelines, Oil Theft
The suit was filed by SERAP, Eric Dooh (who is suing for himself as a leader of the Goi Community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, and on behalf of the Goi… Read more »
Nigeria: Men and Nations Are Great By the Wealth of Their Virtue, Not the Virtue of Their Wealth (2)
For a nation to be truly great, it must first identify its values, enumerate its virtues and formulate its value system. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Silence Is Not Always Golden,
For the most part, we're more concerned with our own thing, our own ministry, our own calling, our career. It doesn't concern me. God will do it. Face your ministry. Leave him with… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Office Set Ablaze in Ebonyi
A yet-to-be-determined quantity of Permanent Voters' Cards has been destroyed by the attack, INEC said. Read more »
November 28, 2022
Nigeria: Editorial - Rescuing Nigerians From Multi-Poverty Trap
Nigeria has no choice but to win the war against corruption, defeat Boko Haram and its allies and entrench accountability in governance. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Nigeria: Profile - Newest Governor Ademola Adeleke and His Promises to Osun People
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons Fuel Scarcity Persists Across Nigeria - Marketers
"We are experiencing scarcity because the product is not available," an official of the marketers' association says. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Spotted in Public for First Time Since Son's Death
The 30-year-old has been in seclusion from the public since his son, Ifeanyi, died in October. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Forces Kill Four Suspected Bandits in Kaduna - Official
The security forces also announced that they recovered a rifle from the operation Read more »
Nigeria: SEC to Promote 'Sensible Digital Assets', Not Cryptocurrencies
The regulator says it will promote investment in "sensible digital assets," with investment protection and also explore blockchain technology to advance virtual and traditional… Read more »
Nigeria: Six Persons Dead in Anambra Cult Clash
The suspected cultists were said to have engaged in a heavy shootout for several hours which forced residents to scamper for safety. Read more »
Nigeria: When Death Stalks...
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let's just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022)
Everyone who burglarises an election leaves a massive trail but they all rely on the security services, legal, and judicial systems for cover up. Rigged elections invariably end up… Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Not Thinking of Revenge Against Uruguay - Coach Addo
Ghana's Black Stars need a win to stay in contention for getting to the next round when they face South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Govt Retains Workers in Non-Functional Ajaokuta Steel Company - Minister
"The steel territory where Ajaokuta sits is about three times bigger than the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)." Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, Allies Absent, Atiku Present As Adeleke Sworn in As 6th Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead, Nine Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
The FRSC boss said that nine people sustained injuries while three persons died in the auto crash. Read more »
Nigeria: Qatar World Cup, Alcohol and Gays
A little over a week ago, on a Qatar Airways flight journeying to Doha, city of the current World Cup fiesta, I saw a film which clearly depicts the raging back-and-forth arguments… Read more »
Nigeria: I Improved Osun's Economy Without Borrowing - Oyetola
Outgoing governor says he doubled Osun's internally generated revenue and was leaving behind N14 billion cash for his successor Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Offers Artisanal Miners Up to N100 Million 20-Year Loan
The government encourages artisanal miners to form cooperatives to ease access of government financing and provision of equipment. Read more »
Nigeria: NIPCO to Connect Lekki Free Trade Zone With Gas Pipeline
NIPCO Gas Ltd. has signed an agreement with the NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd. (NGML) and Lekki Free Zone Development Company (LFZDC) to build a gas pipeline. Read more »