Nigeria: Prof. B.K. Ogunmodede (1936-2018) - Teacher Made in Heaven

"When he shall die/Take him and cut him out in little stars/And he will make the face of heaven so fine/That all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Baze University - The Bigger Picture

In emerging societies such as Nigeria, universities and other tertiary institutions have generally done about the same thing in the last half a century. Those interested in… Read more »

Nigeria: The Power of Platforms

I have been following the recent promotional work announcing the completion of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Chicago. In the early days of the project, it was believed… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Reps Primaries / Wike Loyalists Sweep Rivers - Crises, Claims of Imposition Rock S-South States

* Fubara allies allege witch-hunt, dump party Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - North Divided Over Obi's One-Term Promise

Political opinion across Northern Nigeria appears sharply divided over the renewed promise by the presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, to… Read more »

Nigeria: Al-Minuki - How Operation Unfolded - No Soldier Killed - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that eliminated terrorist commander, Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. Read more »

Nigeria: Who Is Really to Blame for Nigeria's Darkness?

Every time the lights go out in your home, your first instinct is probably to blame EEDC, IKEDC, or whichever distribution company serves your area. It is a reasonable instinct -… Read more »

Nigeria: Most Nigerian Businesses Are in Survival Mode

·Says multiple taxation, high energy costs, poor infrastructure hurting growth Read more »

Nigeria: I Knew PDP Was a Dying Party - Shaibu, Edo Ex-Dep Gov

·'I'm mobilising past NANS leaders for Tinubu' Read more »

Nigeria: Why It's Difficult for Opposition to Unite Behind a Single Candidate

·Explains how some LP leaders frustrated him as Campaign DG Read more »

Nigeria: APC Reps Tickets - Protests, Violence, Disqualifications Mar Primaries

* Osoba's son, Ibori's daughter, Obasa, Faleke, GNI, others win tickets Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Powerful Forces Behind Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Makinde

·Their strengths and weaknesses Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists 'Abduct 42' Schoolchildren in Borno

...as Nigeria, US forces 'kill' ISIS top commander, others Read more »

Nigeria: 87 Abducted in Borno, Oyo - Senate Vows to Fast-Track State Police

The Senate has vowed to fast-track the establishment of state police following the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, describing the incidents as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Fiscal Years 'Re Defined By Law, Not Calendar - - Presidency

The Presidency, through the Budget Office of the Federation Sunday, said it has acknowledged public concerns about the timing of publication for the recent Quarterly Budget… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Borrowing Binge Reckless, Opaque, Economic Vandalism - - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness at reports that President Bola Tinubu is in discussions with the World Bank for another $1.25 billion loan facility,… Read more »

Nigeria: Activist Yerima Shettima Withdraws From APC Kaduna Central Senate Race

An aspirant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Amb. Yerima Shettima, has formally withdrawn from the race… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Officials Absent At Surulere Constituency 11 APC Primaries

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were absent from the Surulere Constituency 11 House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyers Raise Fair Trial Concerns in Diezani's UK Case

The League of Legal Practitioners of Nigeria, yesterday, questioned the fairness and evidential basis of the ongoing United Kingdom trial involving former Petroleum Minister,… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Feared Abducted As Boko Haram Invades School in Borno Village

An unspecified number of students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State are feared to have been abducted when some armed… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Oyo School, Abduct Principal, Students

Gunmen on Friday invaded the Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting the principal of a secondary school and an unspecified number of… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Daniel Challenges Abiodun to Live Debate Over Ogun East Ticket

Former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has challenged Governor Dapo Abiodun to a live television debate over the battle for the Ogun East senatorial… Read more »

Nigeria: Release El-Rufai Before Sallah, Atiku Tells Tinubu, UBA Sani

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu and the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir… Read more »

Nigeria: Economic Hardship in Nigeria Painful but Necessary - Govt

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the current economic difficulties in Nigeria are painful but are part of the necessary transition toward building a… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - 'What Makes Beninese Workers Better Than Oyo Youths?' - - PDP Guber Aspirant

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Mogaji Kayode Ogunshola, has blamed the growing dependence on artisans from Benin and Togo on the lack of… Read more »