February 14, 2023
Nigeria: My Plans for Police Significantly Attained - Buhari
"Looking back to what I inherited in the Nigeria Police Force and where we are, almost eight years into our administration, I can proudly say that I have significantly attained my… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Fulani Forum Endorses Kola Abiola for President, Promises Seven Million Votes
"What we are hoping for is a complete change and in Abiola, we see a gentleman that can be able to drive Nigeria forward." Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - SDP Presidential Candidate Promises to Tackle Poverty, Unite Nigeria
Adewole Adebayo says 99 per cent of Nigerians do not have N100, 000 in their savings account, signifying that they are living in poverty in the midst of plenty. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Elections Will Hold in South-East - Military Assures
"The armed forces are working in concert with the police and other security agencies to ensure that the menace of criminalities from IPOB and Eastern Security Network are… Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Inaugurates APC Legal Compliance Committee
The committee is to ensure that all internal structures of the party and external engagements of the party are conducted in accordance with established operating procedures and the… Read more »
Nigeria: National Cricket Team Players Now On Contract, Federation Official Says
Contracting the players is one of the strategic plans the NCF wants to use to get the maximum output from the players Read more »
Nigeria: Paseiro Targets 2024 Afcon Win, Says NPFL Is Improving
Peseiro restated that his primary goal as coach of the Super Eagles is to win the next AFCON and not to share his experience and knowledge of the game. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Our Nation, Global Community Watching You - Buhari Tells Police
"In this (security) task, I call on the Inspector General of Police and indeed, all law enforcement agencies that will be complementing the police in the election security process… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Pastor Who Brought AK47 to Church
The pastor caused a stir when he mounted the pulpit carrying a gun. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Has No Preferred Candidate in Nigeria's Election - Official
The official said although the US had no preferred candidate in the election, it would back Nigeria to achieve a credible poll. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Elections Won't Hold in 240 Polling Units - INEC
INEC said elections will not hold in polling units because no voter chose the units during the last Continuous Voter Registration between June 2021 and July 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Campaigns for APC Candidate in Gombe
"I am in full support of all the candidates produced by my party and also in support of the party's presidential candidate 100 per cent. So, anybody who comes and tells you the… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Denies Claims He Isn't Supporting Tinubu, Campaigns for APC Candidate in Gombe
"I am in full support of all the candidates produced by my party and also in support of the party's presidential candidate 100 per cent. So, anybody who comes and tells you the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Is Overstretched - Defence Minister
The minister said Nigeria needs consistent recruitment of about 12,000 soldiers bi-annually to enhance the capabilities of the military to meet the security challenges of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Govt to Unveil Carbon Tax System for Nigeria
Carbon taxes are environmental taxes levied on precise units of carbon by governments to reduce emissions. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Years After, Eedris Abdulkareem Remixes 'Jaga Jaga', Tackles Buhari, Obasanjo
'Jaga Jaga', undoubtedly Eedris' biggest track, has been remixed four times. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku in Abia, Promises to Earmark U.S.$10 Billion for Businesses in South-East
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State was absent at the rally. Read more »
Nigeria: The Urgent Necessity of Saving Nigeria From Its Central Banker
Mr Emefiele's grasp of basic economics is abysmal. Cash in circulation does not fuel inflation. Read more »
February 12, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Governors Accuse Central Bank of 'Currency Confiscation'
The governors also called "for the halting of CBN's plan to end the use of the old currency notes." Read more »
Nigeria: Police, People's Democratic Party React to Viral Audio Threatening Lagos Voters
The yet-to-be-identified persons asked the residents and traders to vote for the ruling APC or risk eviction from the community. Read more »
Nigeria: As Nigerians Prepare for Elections, Military Denies Planning Coup
"It needs to be stated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria is a professional military that is loyal to the constitution of the Federal Republic and will never be part of any evil plot… Read more »
Nigeria: Assistant Inspector General Dies in Benin City
Lawan Jimeta died in Benin City after a brief illness. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Backs Cashless Policy, Suggests Ways for CBN to Ease Cash Crunch
Mr Tinubu also called for the immediate suspension of associated charges on online transactions and bank transfers and payments via point of sale until the current crisis is fully… Read more »
Nigeria: Youth Corps - Bayelsa Opens New Orientation Camp
Governor Diri also directed that each Corps Member be paid N10,000 as transport allowance from the Camp to their respective Places of Primary Assignment (PPA). Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Drug Trafficking - Lagos Church General Overseer, Others Arrested
The agency said the illicit drugs were concealed in kegs of palm oil through the NAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos to Dubai, United… Read more »