November 14, 2023
Nigeria: How I Was 'Robbed' of CAF African Player of the Year Award - Mikel
Since 1999 when Kanu Nwankwo was voted as Africa's best, no other Nigerian has claimed the continent's top individual award. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: World Cup Qualifiers - Bendel Inusrance's Obasogie Replaces Okoye for Lesotho, Zimbabwe Clashes
Obasogie, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, has been one of the standout players in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season, helping Bendel Insurance to a strong start to the… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Cancels Visa of 264 Nigerian Passengers After Arrival - Report
It is unclear why the passengers, most of whom were visiting Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj, were denied entry. Read more »
Nigeria: Douye Diri Re-elected as Bayelsa Governor
At the collation centre in Yenagoa, the APC agent refused to sign the result sheet and alleged fraud. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Prioritise Digital Tech, Clean Energy - Shettima
Mr Shettima noted that investments in digital technology, clean energy and other sectors had become a priority as a result of the dwindling fortunes of the oil economy. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Reacts As Labour Insists On Strike
The AGF office advised the labour unions against the strike, saying it would amount to disobedience to a court order issued on Friday stopping the planned strike. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Mr Ibu's Daughter Has Hijacked His Treatment Funds' - Actor's Wife Alleges
"I don't have access to the main Access bank account where people make donations." Read more »
Nigeria: #BayelsaDecides2023 - Can Sylva Upturn Diri's Lead With Remaining Two Lgas' Results?
Yes, technically, an upset is possible because of the number of registered voters in those two areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Trial of Naira Marley Stalled
The trial of Nigerian singer Naira Marley could not proceed on Monday as earlier scheduled by a judge of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPCL Resolves PENGASSAN, TotalEnergies Rift
The suspension of the industrial action, according to the NNPCL, is expected to lead to the immediate restoration of 275, 000 barrels of crude oil per day production. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina As Troops Kill Three Terrorists in Kaduna
The suspected terrorists were killed during a clearance operation of the 1 Division in Kaduna Read more »
Liberia: Jonathan, West African Elders Return to Liberia for Presidential Run-Off, Urge Peaceful Process
The team members will be on the ground to lend their expertise as former sub-regional leaders to support the peaceful conduct of the elections and the strengthening of the… Read more »
Nigeria: #KogiDecides - SDP Candidate, Murtala Ajaka, Demands Suspension of Result Declaration
"In this regard, we are calling on INEC to immediately cease announcing the results forthwith until it has cancelled these areas that its criminal staff collude to rig the votes in… Read more »
Nigeria: Botched Bum Surgery - Nigerian Sets Up $6,000 GoFundMe for Jay Boogie
Jay Boogie, whose real name is Daniel Nsika, had lamented expending his life savings on diapers as he cried out for financial support from the public. Read more »
Nigeria: #KogidDecides - Campaign Group Rejoices, Congratulates Ododo, Yahaya Bello
The group urges Mr Ododo to unite the state and harness its abundant human and material resources. Read more »
Nigeria: New Super Eagles Invitee Nathan Tella Celebrates Maiden Bundesliga Goal
Tella was on target for Bayern Leverkusen in their resounding 4-0 victory over Union Berlin. Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Adopts Cbt for Conduct of WASSCE
According to the statement, the new innovation will kick off with the conduct of the WASSCE for private candidates in February 2024. Read more »
November 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Wins West African Journalist of the Year Award
Nigerian journalist, Mr Akinyemi, one of the 17 journalists earlier shortlisted for the regional awards, clinched the overall best at an award ceremony in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday… Read more »
Nigeria: #ImoDecides2023 - Uzodinma in Early Lead As APC Wins in Nine LGAs
Imo State has 27 Local governments and Governor Uzodinma has so far won in one-third of the local government areas in the state Read more »
Nigeria: #KogiDecides2023: INEC Declares APC's Ododo Winner, Governor-Elect
Mr Ododo scored a total of 446,237 votes and is "hereby declared the winner and is returned elected," INEC's state returning officer Johnson Urama said. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Congratulates Uzodinma On Re-Election As Imo Governor
"This victory is an affirmation by Ndi Imo of your sterling leadership qualities and confirmation of your outstanding performance and delivery of the dividends of democracy to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - #ImoDecides2023: Rowdy Session As INEC Begins Collation of Results
At about 5:08 a.m., a party agent was forcefully taken out of the State Collation Centre by some security officials. Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello Sweeps Polling Unit for APC's Ododo
The APC recorded 840 votes at the polling unit Read more »
Nigeria: #Imodecides2023 - Uzodinma Extends Lead With Victories in 12 Local Govts
With 12 local government areas under its belt, the APC appears to be in a strong position to retain control of Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: #ImoDecides2023 - Final Results As Announced By INEC (Live Updates)
The final announcement of results for each local government will be announced at the INEC collation centre in the local government. Read more »