February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Gov Ortom Willing to Sacrifice Senatorial Ambition for Peter Obi to Become President
The governor, who is a member of the PDP, was probably reacting to the possibility of being sanctioned by the PDP national leadership for being a part of the internal rebellion… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Says He'll Brief Successor 'From His Party' On Diplomatic Issues
Mr Buhari, Monday, told the President of the Union of Comoros, Azali Assouman, that he would brief his successor 'from his party' on the relationship between the two countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Massacre and Limits of Vigilante Groups in Counter-Insurgency
Governments at all levels need to stop putting members of vigilance groups to the sword by encouraging them to confront dare-devil terrorists armed to the hilt with bare hands. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 68 New Cases, 15 Deaths in One Week
NCDC noted that four new healthcare workers were infected in the reporting week six. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare NYSC Member Wanted for Alleged Criminal Activities
The corps member was attached to the police command in the state, where he was undergoing his mandatory national service, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Campaign Council Blasts Atiku Over U-Turn On Naira Redesign Policy
The APC advised Nigerians to run away from Atiku, saying a man like the PDP candidate with no strong conviction and strength of character cannot offer the kind of leadership the… Read more »
Nigeria: Action Democratic Congress Adopts Peter Obi As Its Presidential Candidate
"After due diligence and critical assessment of the 17 presidential candidates and what they offer and after consulting our grand patron, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, we… Read more »
Nigeria: 40% of Crude Oil Losses Caused By Measurement Inaccuracies - NUPRC
The revelation followed a forensic audit conducted by the commission covering the period from January 2020 to November 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Officers, Three Suspected IPOB Members Killed in Another Attack On Police Facility
This is the seventh in a string of attacks on police facilities in the state within one month. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Better Than Buhari Govt Met It in 2015 - Lai Mohammed
"We completed the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as well as the second Niger bridge, which was a mirage for more than three decades." Read more »
Nigeria: NBA All-Star Halftime Show - Burna Boy, Tems, Rema Steal Show
The incredible lineup of Tems, Burna Boy and Rema was a pointer to the fact that they were not internationally acclaimed stars but ones with loyal fanbases in the United States. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Gives Conditions for Renewal of Ports Concession Agreements
The Nigerian minister said port reforms were meant to achieve efficiency in port operations, increase cargo traffic and improve revenue. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Few Days to Elections, APC Still Without Governor Candidate in Akwa Ibom
The APC has never had its governorship candidate in the state recognised by INEC since May 2022 when the party conducted its primary. Read more »
Nigeria: Falana Writes CBN, Requests Information On New Naira Notes
Mr Falana sought the information on new naira notes in response to CBN's claim that politicians were mopping up the new naira notes released into circulation. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Protesters Set Two Banks Ablaze in Ogun
Many residents were watching as the banks' buildings were set ablaze with some youths holding planks during the protest. Read more »
Nigeria: Fast-Rising Singer B-Tone Drops 'Nudes'
The artiste, experimenting with inputs from different artists and genres, created a new dimension of an Afro-fusion pop EP. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Campaigns in Borno, Promises Better Future for Children Orphaned By Boko Haram
Amazed by the significant turnout of supporters, the former Lagos governor said he had nothing to say to show appreciation. Read more »
Africa: Experts to Discuss Disinformation, Cybersecurity in Africa
"As you may be aware, African countries have increasingly become the targets of sophisticated nation-state level disinformation campaigns." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Using CBN Naira Policy to Go After Criminals - Ezekwesili
"But there's a second thing that we seem to be solving for which has now taken ascendancy over the monetary policy. We are using the central bank to solve the problem of… Read more »
Nigeria: Allow Commercial Banks Process Old Note Deposit, CPPE Urges Buhari
There is only one branch of the CBN office in each state of the federation and the FCT, it said. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Charges 18 Nigerian Nurses With Certificate Forgery
The alleged selling and purchasing of nursing diplomas and transcripts to willing but unqualified individuals is a crime that potentially endangers the health and safety of… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Canadian University to Hold Roundtable On Nigeria's Elections
The event has the theme: Nigeria's 2023 Elections: A ray of hope or a dead-end. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - APC Backs Governors Against Buhari, Emefiele
"We asked the Attorney General of the Federation and the CBN to respect the Supreme Court injunction which is still existing," APC national chairman said. Read more »
Nigeria: Banknotes Swap and the Challenge of Good Governance
Good governance is set back when the populace loses confidence in government. It is worsened when key institutions of government lose all credibility. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Nasarawa United Pip Remo Stars As Gombe Win Derby Clash Against Plateau United
Monday's fixtures were the last set for games before the league proceeds on a three-week break as a result of the General Elections Read more »