Nigeria: Interim Government - Fani-Kayode Urges DSS to Arrest Atiku, Peter Obi

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has urged the Department of State Services, DSS to arrest the presidential candidates of the Peoples… Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves N95.98bn for Roads, N59.78bn Ogoni Cleanup

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved l N95.98 billion for road projects and N59.78 billonn for the continuation of Ogoni cleanup exercise. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, IOM Evacuate 128 More Irregular Nigerian Migrants From Libya

The Federal Government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday evacuated 128 more Nigerian migrants living illegally in Libya to Nigeria under its… Read more »

Nigeria: We Don't Print Biafra Currency, Not Govt - IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it does not operate government in exile, warning those behind such a move to desist from using the group. Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Funding Nigeria's Elections, Shehu Sani Advises U.S., Canada, Others

A former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani has urged the international institutions and foreign countries including the Unites States, Canada and others to stop wasting funds on Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Inject N14bn for Corps Members' Allowances, Others - Minister

To boost the welfare of serving National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members, the Federal Government will be injecting about N14 billion into the scheme as corps members'… Read more »

Nigeria: Cash Crunch - NLC Suspends Planned Strike, Gives CBN 2wks to Normalise Supply

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has suspended its planned nationwide indefinite strike and picketing of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, offices across the country over the scarcity… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Chief Bombmaker Killed By Own IED in Sambisa Forest

The chief bombmaker and a high ranking member of the Boko Haram Terrorist Group, Awana Gaidam, has been killed by his own Improvised Explosive Device, IED. Read more »

Nigeria: We Produced 1.8m Passport Booklets in 2022 - Govt

The Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that it produced 1.8 million passport booklets in 2022, to meet the rising demands of Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Suspended Manual Confirmation of Results - WAEC

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, said yesterday it abandoned manual confirmation of results for digital because the former was seamless and timely. Read more »

Nigeria: Absence of Metering System, Unworkable Security Arrangement, Cause of Oil Theft - Panel

The Special Investigative Panel on Oil Theft/Losses in Nigeria has attributed losses running into billions of US dollars being experienced in the oil industry to the absence of a… Read more »

Nigeria: Repentant Boko Haram Insurgents Exonerate Military of Rights Abuses

Repentant Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday in Maiduguri dismissed Reuters news agency's reports of rights abuses by the military in the northeast. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari'll Handover Peacefully to Tinubu On May 29, Govt Assures

President Muhammadu Buhari'sadministration has expressed its commitment to ensuring a smooth transition process and peaceful hand over of power on May 29 to the President-elect,… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Incoming Govt'll Bear Palliatives' Burden - Govt

THE Federal Government said yesterday that the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu would bear the brunt of providing palliative measures for millions of Nigerians, ahead of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Queues Disappear As Banks Increase Cash Payout to Customers

Banks, yesterday, increased cash payout to customers leading to a sharp reduction in the long queues and massive crowds that characterised the cash dispensary points in the last… Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Win Third Term in Adamawa If Constitution Permits - Fintiri

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state said he is confident of winning if the Nigerian constitution allows a third term in office as governor of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Lawyer, Bruce Fein to Meet New British Envoy to Nigeria Over Kanu's Release

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's international lawyer and Spokesman, Bruce Fein, is to meet with the new British envoy to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, over Kanu's continued illegal detention… Read more »

Nigeria: Arewa Youths Forum Endorses Lalong, Urges APC to Recognize Commitment, Loyalty

THE Arewa Youths Forum (AYF) worldwide Tuesday endorsed Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State for the position of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Laments Increasing Hunger, Rights Abuses in Nigeria, Others

Amnesty International (AI) in its published 2022 annual report on Monday, has bemoaned aggravating hunger and human rights violations that have pervaded Nigeria, and other… Read more »

Nigeria: Pastors Declare Support for Kaduna Gov Elect

...Beg to be part of incoming administration Read more »

Nigeria: Abiodun Appoints Fagbohun As Ogun New Head of Service

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has appointed Mr. Kolawole Peter Fagbohun as the new Head of Service in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Bode George Considers Relocating to Togo, Ghana After Tinubu's Victory

A former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has said his decision to leave Nigeria for a choice location abroad should Bola Tinubu wins the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyer Petitions ICC Over Tinubu's Spokesman, Onanuga's Inciting Remarks

A legal practitioner, Gideon Christian has filed a petition at the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Bayo Onanuga, the Director of Media, All Progressives Congress… Read more »

Nigeria: MTN's Funso Aina Named 'Innovator of the Year' in Europe, M-East, Africa

Funso Aina, MTN Nigeria's Senior Manager, External Relations, has been announced 'Innovator of the Year' in the brands category at the SABRE IN2 awards. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Well-Wishers - Pray, Give Thanks to Mark My 71st Birthday

The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday, urged Nigerians to use the occasion of his 71st birthday for "special prayers and thanksgiving" to be held on Wednesday, March… Read more »