February 06, 2023
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 »
Nigeria: 'Violence Over Naira Scarcity May Halt 2023 Elections'
"If you have riots like you had in Ibadan and Benin - I don't know anywhere else - and they were taking place simultaneously, and you are now dealing with the issue of protecting… Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Condeming Nigeria, We Are Doing Better Than Most Countries (5)
Nigerian Economy Is 24th Largest In the World (GDP by PPP) Read more »
February 05, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Akwa Ibom APC Leaders Reject Akpabio, Declare Support for PDP Candidate
The director general of Mr Akpabio's campaign has reacted to the development. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Police Commission Appoints Three DIGs, Suspends Promotion of 19 Senior Officers
The new DIGs were appointed to fill the vacant positions created by the retirements of three DIGs representing the North-central, North-east and North-west geopolitical zones. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Yobe Governor Orders State-Owned Bank to Open Branches in Every Local Council
The governor said the move will help spread banking services to rural areas of the state. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - CBN Governor Fighting Back for Losing Presidential Bid - Ganduje
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of the new currency notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Female Singer to Win Grammy
Tems' Grammy win is no doubt one of the hallmarks of her five-year music career. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Dim Remo Stars As Doma FC Stun Rivers United
While there were no away wins, seven home wins and a draw with a total of 14 goals were recorded in the eight games played. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerians Grapple With Hardship As PoS Transaction Charges Jump 400%
As the scarcity of the new Naira notes stifle economic activities, PoS operators raised charges on transactions by 400 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Nextier's Pollsters Are Partisans, Nigerians Shouldn't Trust Them - APC Campaign Council
"We want to state categorically that Peter Obi is not a major contender in the coming presidential election in Nigeria and no fantasy and fairytale poll can change the material… Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - House Will Reconvene If Scarcity Persists Before Elections - Gbajabiamila
"So, we are watching, and we are monitoring very closely. If need be, we will reconvene the House, even though we've all been away for our elections. I will call the House back if… Read more »
Nigeria: Japa: Citizens' Mass Exodus - a Reality Check for Nigeria
Nonetheless, cynics, especially medical practitioners, say the worst is yet to come. Read more »
February 05, 2023
Nigeria: First Abuja International Marathon to Hold in April
The Abuja International Marathon is the only full marathon authorised by the Federal Capital Territory Authority Read more »
Nigeria: New Emir of Dutse Assumes Throne
Mr Sanusi succeeded his late father Nuhu Muhammad-Sanusi as the new Emir Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Reacts As Terrorists Kill 42 Vigilante Members in Katsina
The vigilante group members were ambushed when they tried to recover domestic animals rustled by the terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Stallion Nigeria Refutes Claim of Alleged Debt to GTB, Says Matter Pending in Court
The company said the matter is still in court Read more »
Nigeria: High Time Black African Authors Won the Literature Nobel Again
Nigeria teems with literary talents bursting at the seams. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa Syndrome - How We Plan to Address Dearth of Doctors - Ondo Govt
Mr Faduyile said the migration of health workers from the country was caused by factors beyond the control of the government at all levels. Read more »