February 20, 2023
Nigeria/Senegal: Afcon U-20 - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Lose Group-Opener Against Senegal
First half strike from Soumare Faye for the Young Teranga Lions gave the Senegalese the all-important victory. Read more »
February 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria 2023 - a Poll Like No Other
This the first election in Nigeria in which the military will not be on the ballot or in the background as such. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeriadecides2023 - NIS to Fast-Track Visa Processing for International Election Observers
The Presidential and National Assembly Elections have been slated to hold Saturday, 25 February 2023. Read more »
Africa: Wanted - an African As World Bank Chief
While all our attention is focussed on the forthcoming Nigerian presidential elections, events of global proportions are shaping up elsewhere in the world. Since time will not wait… Read more »
Nigeria: Who Wins Nigeria's Presidential Election?
The normal excitement about who may win is being overtaken by a fear that the election may not hold due to the ongoing cash swap crisis across Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Soyinka Disowns Political Quotes Attributed to Him
The playwright said he "did not at any time or on any occasion issue such a statement." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officer, Six Suspected IPOB Members Killed in Fresh Attack On Police Facility
This is the latest in the string of attacks on police facilities in South-east Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Buhari Over 'Unlawful Ban' On Old N500, N1,000 Notes
Joined in the suit as Defendants are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more »
February 18, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - in Final State Rally, Atiku Pledges to Deliver Quality Education, Buoyant Economy
The former Vice President said he would ensure good governance and a peaceful country if elected. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Nigeria: Health Experts Advocate Free Maternal Health Services in Nigeria
The experts believe that placing health as a priority on government agenda will go a long way to reduce the challenges in the sector Read more »
Nigeria: Currency Crisis - Rioters Block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway As Protest Rocks Lagos
The rioters, who are raining curses on the Nigerian government, said the currency crisis currently rocking the country is biting harder. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Federal Lawmaker Replaces Umo Eno As Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Candidate
The lawmaker, Mr Enyong, 54, is currently doing a second term as member representing Uyo Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Social Media and the 2023 Election Campaigns
Clearly, we must all be careful about what we see and hear on the social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Police, Soldiers Intervene in Lagos Unrest
Many commuters on the Lagos-Ikorodu expressway had to flout traffic laws to reroute their movement. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Priest Alia's Nomination As Benue APC Governorship Candidate
The Court of Appeal in Makurdi had in January nullified Mr Alia's nomination as the APC governorship candidate in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari, Emefiele and the Assault On the Rule of Law
"In extreme cases, deaths of members have occurred where families could not have access to their money in banks to buy drugs or pay hospital bills." Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Kano Governor Says Buhari Destroying APC, Democracy
Mr Ganduje, a Tinubu loyalist, said the policy is hurting the APC and may truncate democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Gunmen Attack On INEC Officials
The incident occurred on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Catholic Church Told Mbaka to Do to Avoid Another Disciplinary Action
It's unclear if the outspoken priest would abide by the condition given him by the Catholic authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops PDP From Suspending, Expelling Gov Ortom
Mr Ortom had sued the PDP urrging the court to stop the party from expelling him. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - El-Rufai Accuses Buhari's Cabal of Instigating Military Takeover
He said the naira redesign policy was designed to cause chaos which could lead to a military takeover. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Full Text of What El-Rufai Told Kaduna Residents
On behalf of the government of Kaduna State, I wish to express my deepest regret at the needless suffering you are enduring. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Declares 1000 and 500 Old Naira Notes Legal Tender, Threatens Anyone Rejecting Notes
People are advised to report any traders or business organisation that refuses to accept the now-old N200, N500 and N1000 notes as legal tender in Jigawa State to the nearest… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Confronts Buhari, Says Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender in Kaduna
The governor ordered residents of the state to continue accepting the old naira notes as legal tender. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Poorly Thought-Through Currency Redesign and Monetary Policy
The CBN's new currency redesign programme is a poorly thought-out approach that fails to take into account the realities of the Nigerian economy. Read more »