February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged Defamation - Buhari's Nephew, Sabiu Tunde, Demands N5 Billion From TV Guest
In the letter by Wole Olanipekun & Co, Mr Yusuf (Sabiu Tunde) described the allegations by Mr Hassan as fictitious and deliberately erroneous. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Begins Handover Process, Constitutes Presidential Transition Council
Mr Buhari will exit office on 29 May after two terms in office. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Order, Naira Scarcity Persists As CBN Keeps Mum
The situation got worse for many Nigerians on Thursday as banks, ATMs were shut down in many parts of the country. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Orders Closure of Universities Ahead of Elections
The directive, which was issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) was directed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Logistics, Fake News, Vote-Buying, Others May Impede Credible Elections - Report
The report highlighted the spread of misinformation and fake news, vote-buying, fraud, manipulation and hurdles in PVC collection as challenges to having a credible election. Read more »
Nigeria: Sprinter Divine Oduduru Suspended, Risks Six-Year Ban
Oduduru has been fingered as a collaborator with the already banned Blessing Okagbare, who is presently serving out an 11-year ban. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 77 Terrorists in Two Weeks - Official
The troops eliminated the terrorists in various operations in the N North-east, North-central and North-west zones of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus Reduces By 85% in Nigeria - Official
Health experts, however, said the cases of cVDPV2 do not threaten the country's Wild Poliovirus-free certification. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Nigerian Woman Who Forced Four Teenage Girls Into Prostitution
An official of the Anambra State Government warned that the government would not tolerate any sexual exploitation and prostitution in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku in Kano, Promises to Revive Agriculture, Commerce
He said he will revive agriculture, and commercial activities, reopen the land borders and empower the youth Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola's Brothers Acquire 7.7mn Shares Worth N1.7bn in Geregu Power
The share acquisition puts the two brothers in a good position to become directors on the company's board, currently chaired by Femi Otedola. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Drums Support for Tinubu in Sokoto As APC Candidate Pledges to Tackle Kidnapping
Presenting Mr Tinubu to the electorate, Mr Buhari urged them to support him and extend his appeal for support for the APC candidate to all other residents. Read more »
Nigeria: Jandor, a "Cameraman," Lacks Experience to Govern Lagos - Fashola
"So just following a governor, being a cameraman, watching me for eight years, you think you will now be a governor? You are not ready." Read more »
Nigeria: More Troubles As Banks Suspend Operations After Violent Protests in Ogun
Banks came under attack in Abeokuta as protesters targetted Automated Teller Machines. Read more »
Nigeria: Vox Populi, Vox Dei - Naira Redesign and Unintended Consequences
A part of the nitty-gritty of general housekeeping of public policymaking is the IF factor. The question must, therefore, have been: what could go wrong if we (that is the Central… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Sets Up Election Security Team
The IGP said members of the team would be deployed across states of the federation to identify, analyse and mitigate threats to security during the elections. Read more »
Nigeria: How Accurate Are Kwankwaso's Claims About Nigeria's Oil Production?
Mr Kwankwaso, a former minister of defence, expressed concern about how crude oil theft in Nigeria is undermining production and consequently affecting the country's revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Pitch Awards - Osimhen, Oshoala Lead Nominations Again
Osimhen and Oshoala were voted King and Queen of the Pitch in the last edition of the annual award Read more »
February 08, 2023
Ghana: Turkey Earthquake - Christian Atsu Still Missing
Wild jubilation had greeted the initial report that the former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger had been rescued. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Central Bank From Ending Use of Old Naira Notes February 10
The Supreme Court gave the order in a suit filed by three APC-controlled states - Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Will Fly Soon, Minister Insists Three Months to Exit
Many Nigerians have criticised the Muhammadu Buhari administration for seeking to start a new national carrier after the former national carrier, Nigeria Airways, collapsed largely… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Ready for Election - APC
"We stand ready for the general election, and remain confident that Nigerians will overwhelmingly renew our mandate in a peaceful, free and credible electoral contest." Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - Nuhu Sanusi: Humble Emir Who Died Helping the Poor, Buried Among the Poor
He died at 79, he was survived by two wives, 13 children and many grandchildren. Among his children, three are male and nine are female. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerian Govt Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss States' Suit
The federal government's filings came hours after the Supreme Court issued an order temporarily halting the CBN's plan to end the use of the old currency notes on 10 February. Read more »
Nigeria: In Yobe, Atiku Pledges to Reopen Borders
He said reopening of the closed border would fastrack human and resources development. Read more »