February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku's Campaign Replies Shettima, Lists People He Supported When He Was Vice President
Mr Melaye said he is among the politician Atiku supported and became what he is today, he also mentioned Ben Obi and Usman Bugaji among others. Read more »
Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Turns Actress, Directs New Movie 'Water and Garri'
The movie Water and Garri stems from Tiwa's 2021 EP of the same title. Read more »
Nigeria: Bonfires, Roadblocks As Protest Resumes in Ibadan Over Petrol, New Naira Scarcity
Ibadan residents protested over the scarcity of fuel and new naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves $53.1m for Electricity Conductors to Boost Power Supply
The conductors when installed would help address the challenge of constant tripping of circuit breakers due to the overloading of electricity lines. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Hits 21.82% Amid Cash Crunch
Inflation rose to 21.82 per cent in January compared to 21.34 per cent in December, the statistics bureau said. Read more »
Nigeria: G5 Is Not Dead, Says Governor Wike
The Chairperson of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State, Lee Maeba, claimed the G5 was "dead." Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Nigerians Must Stand Up to Buhari - - APC Campaign Deputy Director
The APC campaign official said Mr Buhari has refused to listen to appeals from Nigerians on the naira redesign policy. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Cancels Presidential Campaign Rally in Rivers
The party said the decision was for the safety of Atiku's supporters after a series of attacks allegedly sponsored by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Abducted Corps Members Rescued in Anambra - Police
The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku in Enugu, Restates Promise to Be 'Stepping Stone' to Igbo Presidency
The PDP candidate made the same promise during his campaign flag off for the South-east region in Awka, Anambra State, in December. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Buhari, CBN Yet to Take Decision - Presidency
Last week, the Supreme Court gave an interim order barring the federal government from implementing the 10 February deadline set for the use of the old notes. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Election - How Some Exciting Senatorial Contests in the North-West Will Play Out
From incumbent senators seeking a return to the National Assembly, to governors who want to become senators, the senatorial contests in some states promise to be as exciting as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesigning - Buhari Messed Up - Northern Elders
"We got here because President Muhammadu Buhari has messed up to have allowed this type of fiasco to exist on the eve of an election when you are campaigning to have your… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign Litigation - Why the Supreme Court Has Original Jurisdiction
In December 2022, the Federal Government through Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the demonetisation policy which has necessitated the redesigning of new naira notes to… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu in Imo, Says He Will Advance Buhari's Legacies
"You know the president with honesty, integrity and dependability. We will continue with his incorruptible and straightforward attributes, " he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2024 - Super Eagles Set to Resume Qualification Series in Abuja
The Super Eagles have shown great resolve to return to the continental showpiece whose next edition will be held in Cote d'Ivoire Read more »
Nigeria: Revelation Cup - Super Falcons Begin Battle Against Mexico
The match between Mexico and Nigeria kicks off at 4 pm local time (10 pm Nigeria time) on Wednesday Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: Africa Is World's Most Energy-Poor Continent - Report
The average electricity use of a sub-Saharan African resident is lower than that of a household fridge in the United States (US), the report said. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Urges UAE to Lift Travel Ban On Nigerians
"The President requested his UAE counterpart to review the blanket visa ban imposed on Nigerians intending to travel to the UAE." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Inaugurates 22-Member Presidential Council Members
The council is charged with the responsibility of facilitating and managing the 2023 presidential transition programme, and facilitating the handing over process by Mr Buhari to… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Despite Supreme Court Order, Emefiele Insists On Feb 10 Deadline
"There is, therefore, no need to consider any shift from the deadline of February 10," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari's Classmate, Abba Ali, Is Dead
Until his death, the deceased was a member of the Federal Judicial Service Commission. Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj's 'Fall in Love, Banky W's 'Yes/No' Are Nigerian's Most Playlisted Love Songs - Spotify
The list is dominated by oldies by RnB icons like John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, who all feature among Nigerians' most playlisted love songs Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Minister Appointed CEO of Top Global Health Initiative
Mr Pate will assume duties on 3 August when he will take over from Seth Berkley, who has led the alliance in the past 12 years, GAVI announced on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Disowns Press Statement On Obi's Visit to Oba of Lagos
Akin Osuntokun said that he didn't authorise the statement. Read more »