Nigeria: Nigeria's G20 Snub

The G20 Summit recently held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 30 toDecember 1 was the 13th meeting of the G20 and first ever to be hosted in South America. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Lament Rejection of Electoral Amendment Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari's letter informing the House of Representatives of his decision to decline assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 yesterday aroused deep… Read more »

Nigeria: As Youths Strategise to Wrest Power From Old Politicians

With the Presidential assent to the Not Too Young To Run Bill, young people are emerging as candidates from various political parties and are set to wrest power from old… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Absent As PMB, Others Sign Peace Accord

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday demonstrated his strong commitment to the conduct of violence-free general elections as he joined other presidential candidates and chairmen of… Read more »

Nigeria: Discordant Tunes in Niger APC Ahead of 2019 Elections

The division in the Niger State chapter of the APC over the substitution saga in the primaries may hamper the chances of the party in the 2019 general elections if not resolved.… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Not Fighting Corruption - Obi

Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi has faulted the current administration's style in the fight against corruption. Read more »

Africa: Access Bank Presents 'Born in Africa Bafest'

True to the cause of developing new functional initiatives and constantly pushing boundaries, Access Bank is introducing to the African entertainment and lifestyle scene, a highly… Read more »

Africa: Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Dbanj, Others to Perform At 'Born in Africa' Festival

The biggest names in Africa's creative and entertainment industry will be showcasing their immense talent at the Born in Africa Festival (BAFEST) on December 16th, 2018 at Eko… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Must Realise Nigeria Is Not for Sale - Senator Ndume

In this interview with a team from POLITICAL TIMES, former Senate leader, Muhammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) said President Muhammadu Buhari is fixing the rot he inherited from… Read more »

Nigeria: Uncertainty in Team FCT As Athletes Compete On Empty Stomach

All is not well with host FCT as athletes competing for the Federal Capital Territory at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) are grumbling over lack of adequate… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Candidate Promises Youth Development

An Olympic medalist/candidate for Imo State House of Assembly for Owerri West Constituency, in the 2019 general elections, Ambassador Christy Okpara, has thrown her weight behind… Read more »

Nigeria: Olamide Thanks Jay-Z for Teaching Him 'Wealth Is the New Gangsta'

Nigerian finest indigenous rapper, Olamide is indeed a lesson in good preparations enhances good performance. The rapper who started modestly less than a decade ago has reinvented… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Debate - Candidates Outline Agenda Ahead of 2019 Election

Presidential candidates of different political parties have outlined the different action points they would pursue if voted into office next year. Read more »

Nigeria: Madalla Residents Protest Epileptic Power Supply

Some residents of Madalla town in Niger State at the weeknd trooped to the street, to protest the epileptic power supply which they stated have been going on for years in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Not Part of Atiku's Endorsement - Maja Party

The Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA) party has dissociated itself from the purported endorsement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as its presidential candidate for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate in Rowdy Session Over EFCC Board Membership Nominees

The Senate on Tuesday stepped down confirmation of four nominees as members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Board. Read more »

Nigeria: As Osinbajo Takes Presidential Campaign to Nigerians' Doorsteps

About two weeks ago, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifted the ban on campaigns for the 2019 polls and with that, political parties have started the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Yetunde Akilapa Arrested for Allegedly Stealing in Lagos

With the massive down turn of low cast income, though the lucrative movie industry. According to YEN magazine, several actors have tried to supplement their income by venturing… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Is Waiting

The time has come for the people of Bauchi State to make a wise choice as they had done in the 2015 general elections in which Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar contested the… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Appoints Habiba Adamu to Head Task Force

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Habiba Adamu, as commander, Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal… Read more »

Nigeria: 2019 Will Reflect the Will of Nigerians - PMB

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari has again given assurance that his government will do all that is necessary to ensure that the outcome of the vote… Read more »

Nigeria: After 6 Years, 19th National Sports Festival Finally Kicks Off in Abuja

After six-year in waiting, the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) finally kicks off with a colourful opening ceremony at the Abuja National Stadium, yesterday. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Presents 2019 Budget to National Assembly Next Week

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to present the 2019 budget to the National Assembly next week. Read more »

Nigeria: I Didn't Insult Ilorin Emirate - Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied ever making derogatory comments against the Ilorin Emirate. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Vows to Ensure Rescue of Remaining Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that his government will not rest until the remaining Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in April 2014 are safely released. Read more »