May 09, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Releases Three More Federal Govt College Yauri Pupils
The girls were released without the payment of a ransom Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Speaks On Bankruptcy, Accuses Elumelu of Backstabbing Him
The businessman also alleged that in 2012, he told Mr Elumelu about his interest in Ughelli power plant and the Transcorp chair "quietly went ahead" to outbid him in the… Read more »
Nigeria: House Speaker - Minority Lawmakers Form Coalition to Challenge APC
The members-elect, drawn from the seven minority parties, said they would use their numerical strength to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Speakership - Lawmakers-Elect of Minority Parties Set Up Committee to Pick Consensus Candidate
The members-elect, drawn from the seven minority parties, said they would use their numerical strength to elect the speaker and deputy speaker of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Senior APC Lawmakers Challenge Tinubu, APC's Consensus for House Speaker
"We will not allow this parliament to be disgraced. We will not allow this parliament to be hijacked," one of the lawmakers said. Read more »
Nigeria: I Want to Be Speaker or Deputy Speaker but Nothing Less - Onuoha, the Only Female in the Race
Miriam Onuoha from Okigwe North Federal Constituency of Imo State is the only female aspirant for the position of Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Declares Indefinite Strike in Abia Over Unpaid Salaries, Pensions
The Abia State Government is yet to react to the NLC's decision. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Extradition of Brothers, Co-Suspect to Face Trial in U.S.
The Nigerian government seeks the extradition of the brothers and their co-suspect over their indictment at a United States federal court on 1 December 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Reacts to Report of Plan to Shut State-Owned Newspaper
The government said Governor Soludo was not at war with journalists. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia President George Weah Congratulates Osimhen, Says the Napoli Striker Can Conquer the World
George Weah encouraged Osimhen to strive for even greater heights, urging him to break more records and achieve further success. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Therapist Pleads Guilty in Okagbare's Doping Scandal
The U.S. authorities revealed the Texas therapist faces up to 10 years in prison after admitting to supplying performance-enhancing drugs to Okagbare and a handful of other… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Nigeria: Court Asks Lawyers to Avoid Technicalities, Focus On Substance of Election Petition
The Presidential Election Petition Court had its inaugural sitting on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ikeja Hotel Appoints New Directors
The changes were made by the company's majority shareholders, OMA Investments Limited and Otudeko/Honeywell Group Read more »
Nigeria: 'Reconciliation' Not Mentioned in Obi's Visit to Me - Soyinka
The renowned playwright said it is inappropriate to say Peter Obi's visit to him was for reconciliation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Presidency - Over 70 Former Senators Back Akpabio, Barau
The former senators said the upper chamber needs experienced people to steer its affairs. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, PDP Seek Live Broadcast of Election Petition Court Proceedings
Atiku and PDP called for a live broadcast of the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Court in an application dated 5 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Dismisses First Petition Filed Against Tinubu's Victory
The AA's petition is one of the five petitions filed at the Presidential Election Petition Court against Mr Tinubu's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite My Love for Acting, My Son Prefers to Be Footballer - Ali Nuhu
"And as a father, when you discover your child's interest is in something other than what you wanted for him, all you should do is support and encourage him." Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Assures Litigants of Justice
The Presidential Election Petition Court sought the cooperation of lawyers and litigants at its inaugural sitting on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Presidential Election Petition Court Begins Inaugural Sitting (Live Updates)
Members of the panel of the Presidential Election Petition Court will be unveiled at the inaugural sitting on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tiwa Savage's Epic Performance At King Charles III's Coronation Concert
It was the first time a Nigerian artiste would perform at the royal coronation. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Assures Litigants of Justice
The Presidential Election Petition Court sought the cooperation of lawyers and litigants at its inaugural sitting on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: In Disregard for Law, NDDC Chairperson Wants to Be Commission's Accounting Officer
Lauretta Onochie recently bypassed the managing director of the NDDC and made direct approvals to the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, to make some payment as if she… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway - FRSC Tells Travellers to Seek Alternative Routes
FRSC advises Lagos-bound travellers to use the Ikorodu through Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode, and Epe for Lagos routes Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Airport Runway Reopens After Aircraft Crash-Lands
Mr Sirika says the runway has been swept, inspected and certified for operations Read more »