Nigeria: Presidential Poll - We Shall Ensure Justice - Tribunal

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal began sitting yesterday in Abuja with a pledge to ensure justice for those who deserve it. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Visits Soyinka Over 'Feud' With Obidients

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has visited Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, over what he called "needless misconceptions"… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Consensus, South-East Senator-Elect Joins Senate Presidency Race, Writes APC

Despite the resolve by the All Progressives Congress (APC), the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and governors on the party's platform to settle for consensus candidates, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Urged to Assess Track Records of Individuals Jostling for SGF, Others

A pro-democracy group, All Progressives Congress (APC) Northern Alliance for Good Governance has tasked the President-elect Bola Ahmed-Tinubu to assess individuals lobbying for… Read more »

Nigeria: APC NASS Consensus - Wase, Betara, Jaji, Soli On Warpath With Party

A fresh twist appears to have deepened the crisis over the race for the Senate presidency and speakership of the House of Representatives of the 10th National Assembly, as four… Read more »

Nigeria: 40% Pay Rise - Our Salaries Last Reviewed Under Yar'Adua - Soldiers

Soldiers have lamented their non-inclusion in the 40 percent minimum wage rise by the federal government, saying their pay was last reviewed during the administration of late… Read more »

Nigeria: Speakership - Labour Caucus Leader, Hon. Ogene, Says Party Hasn't Endorsed Any Aspirant

The 35-member Labour Party caucus in the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives has elected Hon. Afam Victor Ogene as its Leader. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Visited Soyinka - Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, yesterday, visited Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka, describing their meeting as enriching. Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo, El-Rufai, AIG-Imoukhuede Speak On Nigeria's Economy

Governors of Anambra and Kaduna states, Professor Charles Soludo and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, will on Tuesday headline a high-level policy deliberation on pathways for creating a… Read more »

Nigeria: Time for Reset - Education Reforms As a Priority in Nigeria

Education is a critical priority for Nigeria, as it is for any nation serious about growth and development. Unfortunately, in the past ten years, we have not seen any focus on or… Read more »

Nigeria: Motorists Groan in Lagos-Ibadan Gridlock Over Fallen Tanker

Motorists and commuters were yesterday stuck in the gridlock for several hours as a petrol laden tanker blocked the ever busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and spilled its content around… Read more »

Nigeria: Purchasing Power to Decline As Govt Slams New Tax

The new tax law captured in the 2023 Fiscal Policy measures and was recently introduced by the federal government, has been described as capable of 'worsening the economic woes of… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - CISLAC, Queries $800m World Bank Loan

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC,) has queried the federal government over the World Bank's $800 million loan to the country, saying Nigeria don't need to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Tasked As Team Baba Wins Abuja Fitness and Wellness Soccer Event Propels Crystal Palace U21 to Cup Finals

President, Junior Chambers International (JCI) of Abuja, Olubunmi Ajayi, we has called on Nigerians to take their mental and physical health needs very seriously, by regularly… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Raid Kidnappers' Den, Rescue 58 Hostages in Kogi

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued 58 kidnap victims held hostage at Udulu Forest in Gegu LGA of Kogi State, bordering Sardauna Forest in Nasarawa State and… Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Nigerian Music Stars Who Are Master's Degree Holders

There was a time when musicians were looked upon as school dropouts or music was seen as a profession for people who are not academically sound. Read more »

Nigeria: APC's Victory Saved President Muhammadu Buhari's Legacy Projects - Presidency

The victory of the president-elect and vice president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, respectively and the established control of the All Progressive Congress (APC),… Read more »

Nigeria: We Saw Hell At Borders - Nigerian Returnees

The first batch of 376 Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Sudan have been evacuated home from Egypt amid cheers and relief from family members and government officials. Read more »

Nigeria: 24 Days to Go - Northern Youths Allege Plot to Stop Tinubu's Inauguration

Northern youths under the auspices of Arewa Youths Assembly (AYA) have asked the inspector general of police and the director-general of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) to… Read more »

Nigeria: Organ Harvesting - Ekweremadu, 2 Others to Be Sentenced Friday

Former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, Beatrice and their middleman medical doctor, Obinna Obeta, will receive their sentence on Friday, May 5,… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Investigating Claims of Bias Against Army Commander in Southern Kaduna

The Military High Command, on Thursday, said a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the allegations against its Sector Commander, Operation Safe Haven, by the Atyap… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 65 Terrorists, Arrest 63, Rescue 135 Captives - DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops operating in the North-East and North-West have killed 65 terrorists, arrested 63 logistics suppliers and informants while 135 civilians… Read more »

Nigeria: LP Crisis - We Pardon Obi, Datti for Attending Abure's Meeting - Apapa

A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by Lamidi Bashir Apapa has announced pardon for the party's presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, his running mate, Yusuf Datti-Ahmed, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Indomie Noodles - Expect More Cancer Cases in Children - Institute

National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has expressed concern over the revelation of the presence of a carcinogenic compound (Ethylyne Oxide) in Indomie… Read more »

Nigeria: NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over Plight of Nigerian Women in Iraq

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised the alarm over the plight of Nigerian women working as domestic workers in Iraq. Read more »