February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Death Toll in Katsina Terrorists, Vigilantes Clash Rises to 102
Residents said some of the dead bodies couldn't be retrieved from the forest because the terrorists are still in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign, Fuel Scarcity Could Escalate Tension Ahead of Polls - World Bank
The world bank said the Nigerian authorities should consider allowing for a longer implementation period, well beyond February 10. Read more »
Nigeria: Standard & Poors Revises Nigeria's Outlook
"The outlook revision reflects our view that Nigeria's debt servicing capacity has weakened due to high fiscal deficits and increased external pressures," it said. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Violence Over Naira Scarcity May Halt 2023 Elections'
"If you have riots like you had in Ibadan and Benin - I don't know anywhere else - and they were taking place simultaneously, and you are now dealing with the issue of protecting… Read more »
Nigeria: Bank Official Arrested Over Alleged Hoarding of New Naira Notes
EFCC says the branch of the bank in Abuja refused to load its Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) despite having N29 million of the redesigned Naira notes in its vaults. Read more »
Nigeria: Tems Speaks On Grammy Win, Working With Future, Drake, Others
Tems' part in Future's hit single 'Wait For U' earned her the Grammy award for 'Best Melodic Rap performance'. Read more »
Nigeria: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Female Singer to Win Grammy
Tems' Grammy win is no doubt one of the hallmarks of her five-year music career. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa: Citizens' Mass Exodus - a Reality Check for Nigeria
Nonetheless, cynics, especially medical practitioners, say the worst is yet to come. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku in Benue, Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Promote Agriculture If Elected
The former Vice President said he would unite Fulani and Tivs. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Yobe APC From Fielding Candidates for Two House of Assembly Seats
The court rules that the party cannot field candidates for both seats. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases N130bn Sukuk Proceeds to FMWH, FCTA
An official said the Works and Housing Ministry will get N110 billion while the FCTA will get N20 billion in the 2022 Sukuk Issue Proceeds Read more »
Nigeria: Three APC States Sue Federal Govt Over Scarcity of New Naira Notes
Three northern states are seeking the Supreme Court's order extending the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders CBN to Stick to 10 February Validity Date for Old Naira Notes
The court ordered President Buhari and the CBN to ensure the enforcement of the 10 February deadline for the old currency notes. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Football Star Christian Atsu Trapped in Turkey Earthquake
allAfrica editor's note -Reports indicate that Ghana international winger Christian Atsu is alive after being buried under rubble in the Turkey earthquake, the vice president… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Force Aircraft Loses Tyres, Lands With Belly in Lagos
The Air Force spokesperson said there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member or persons on the ground. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Didn't Postpone Katsina Rally Despite Killing of Vigilante Members By Terrorists - Tinubu
The former Lagos state governor was in Katsina for his campaign two days after over 100 vigilante members were killed by terrorists in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Kano Islamic Preacher Describe Killings of Southern Kaduna Christians As "Taming the Infidels"?
Political pundits believe that urging congregants to choose leaders based on religion may not be the best for Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Set to Enhance Food, Nutrition Security With Tractor Hiring Scheme
The ministry would acquire 10,000 units of tractors to kick start the programme, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Declares Ahmad Lawan As APC's Yobe North Senatorial Candidate
The Supreme Court declared Mr Lawan as APC's senatorial candidate for Yobe North in a three-against-two split judgement of its five-member panel led by Centus Nweze. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election - Is Buhari's Lafia Declaration Enough to Crown Tinubu?
President Buhari attended a rally of the APC in Nasarawa State on Saturday amidst a crisis in the party over allegations of a conspiracy by elements around the president against… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Council Slams Peter Obi for Supporting Currency Redesign
The spokesperson of the APC PCC in Osun State, Remi Omowaiye, in a statement on Monday, said the policy is an attempt to "inflict pains on Nigerians.". Read more »
Nigeria: Police Commission Appoints Three DIGs, Suspends Promotion of 19 Senior Officers
The new DIGs were appointed to fill the vacant positions created by the retirements of three DIGs representing the North-central, North-east and North-west geopolitical zones. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - CBN Governor Fighting Back for Losing Presidential Bid - Ganduje
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of the new currency notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerians Grapple With Hardship As PoS Transaction Charges Jump 400%
As the scarcity of the new Naira notes stifle economic activities, PoS operators raised charges on transactions by 400 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Nextier's Pollsters Are Partisans, Nigerians Shouldn't Trust Them - APC Campaign Council
"We want to state categorically that Peter Obi is not a major contender in the coming presidential election in Nigeria and no fantasy and fairytale poll can change the material… Read more »