February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Court Bars Rivers Govt From Arresting Members of PDP PCC
Over 20 of Atiku's supporters were remanded in prison recently in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Congratulates New NLC President Joe Ajaero
The president also hails the National Executive Committee of the NLC on the success of the congress. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Alleges Plots By APC to Disrupt General Elections
The PDP said it received intelligence about how Mr Tinubu allegedly directed his cronies in the APC in both chambers to reconvene plenary and use both the legislative arm as a… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Political Parties Justify Chatham House Appearances
According to Chatham House, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is not the first to make an appearance on its stage ahead of an election. Read more »
Nigeria: 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: Nigerian University to Set Up Firm to Market Products Produced By Its Students
"This is in tandem with our overarching goal of ensuring that every graduate leaves the university with at least one skill that will enable him/her to find a profitable niche in an… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Commission to Monitor Police Conduct in 744 LGAs
The Police Service Commission says the success or otherwise of the general elections largely depends on the effectiveness and efficiency of the police as the lead agency in… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Urges Nigerian Govt to Remove Fuel Subsidy By Mid-2023
The IMF urged the Nigerian authorities to remove fuel subsidies by mid-2023, and to increase well-targeted social spending. Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye of P-Square Tackle Each Other - Peter Obi
Seun, a multi-instrumentalist, called out the music duo, Psquare, for their sudden interest in the LP candidate, Peter Obi. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel/Naira Scarcity - Sanwo-Olu Announces 50% Discount On State-Owned Buses
The governor also announced that food banks will be created to serve vulnerable citizens in the state Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Stop Using Your Old Naira Notes, Tinubu Will Reverse Policy If Elected - El-Rufai
Mr El-Rufai told his audience to continue transacting with the old naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Speaks On Alleged Plot to Scuttle Nigerian Elections
Former President Obasanjo says Nigerians must do everything to ensure that the elections hold as scheduled. Read more »
Nigeria: Machina Supporters Won't Support Lawan for Senate President Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Supporters of Mr Machina have vowed not to vote for Mr Lawan. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We Have to Work With MC Oluomo-Led Parks Committee to Distribute Materials - INEC
INEC was responding to questions on controversies around the engagement of the Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), a Lagos APC chieftain. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explodes On Ore-Benin Expressway in Ondo State
The explosion was the second in the area in nine days as a kerosene tanker also burst into flames there on 31 January, roasting its driver. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity Across Nigeria to Reduce From Next Week - Officials
The NNPCL also promised that there will be an improvement in the supply of petroleum products across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Clears Bauchi Governor's Son of N1.1 Billion Fraud
The EFCC alleged that the younger Bala made payments of huge sums in cash for the purchase of properties in different parts of Abuja without going through a financial institution. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Donates N60 Million to Families of Three Slain Police Officers
Governor Wike of Rivers on Tuesday presented the cheque of N20 million to each widow of the three slain officers. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We've to Work With MC Oluomo-Led Parks Committee to Distribute Materials - INEC
INEC was responding to questions on controversies around the engagement of the Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), a Lagos APC chieftain. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Ohanaeze Endorses Peter Obi
The group suggested that it would be needless and counterproductive for residents of the South-east to continue their agitation against perceived marginalisation of the region and… Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Titans - Evicted Housemates, Lukay, Jaypee Talk Love Triangles, Predict Winner
Jaypee, a nurse and Lukay, a sales executive, shared their experience and difficulties and gave an insight into life after Big Brother Africa Titans. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Extend Timeframe for Policy Implementation, NGF Tells Buhari
The governors made their positions known in a statement signed by the Sokoto State Governor and Chairperson of the NGF, Aminu Tambuwal. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Security Agencies Meet INEC, Assure General Elections Will Be Rancour Free
The NSA, IGP, and defence Chief gave the assurance at a meeting with INEC in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: State Govts, Other Employers Violating Nigeria's Compensation Act - Minister
"The major work I want the next NLC administration to do is the implementation of the Employee Compensation Act and the Pension Reform Act (PRA)." Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - CBN Pledges to Assist INEC
Mr Emefiele said that the CBN had always been supportive of INEC in whatever way possible to ensure that it delivered on its mandate of ensuring hitch-free elections. Read more »