May 09, 2023
Nigeria: Presidency Reacts to Supreme Court Judgement On Osun Election
The presidency said President Muhammadu Buhari recognised the verdict as well as the role of the judiciary in deepening rule of law and democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Fraud Suspect Allegedly Dupes Victims in 13 Countries - EFCC
EFCC accused the suspect of defrauding his victims in 13 countries of $382,000 worth of bitcoins. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Adeleke's Election As Osun Governor, Seals Oyetola, APC's Defeat
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which had earlier on 24 March affirmed Mr Adeleke's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: Annie Idibia, 2baba, Swanky Jerry Return in 'Young, Famous and African' Season 2
Accurately depicting its title, the series, which debuted on the 18th of March 2022 on Netflix, follows the lives of nine successful Africans from different countries. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP National Vice Chairman Is Dead
Soji Adagunodo, 62, died in the United States of America after suffering from an undisclosed illness. Read more »
Nigeria: AMR - Drug-Resistant Diseases Now Constitute Threats to Global Health - Experts
It is said that at least 700,000 people die each year due to drug-resistant diseases. Read more »
Nigeria: Fighting Insurgency, Terrorism and Banditry - Agenda for the Incoming Government
It was a great privilege to be invited as one of the three keynote speakers on a security management symposium and book launch under the theme 'Sustaining the Gains of War Against… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor-Elect Promises to Consolidate On Achievements of Predecessor
Mr Namadi said he will pursue poverty reduction vigorously. Read more »
Nigeria: 10th NASS - Gbajabiamila Tasks Senators-Elect, Members-Elect On Unimpeachable Discourse
"As you enter the 10th Assembly, I urge you to remember that nothing of consequence is achieved by individual effort alone in parliament. You will either rise together or fall… Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - Aisha Buhari Calls for Solidarity to Prevent Escalation
"All Hands must be on deck to ensure that the problems are not allowed to escalate. This mission is open to engaging with all relevant bodies in this regard". Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Releases Three More Federal Govt College Yauri Pupils
The girls were released without the payment of a ransom Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Speaks On Bankruptcy, Accuses Elumelu of Backstabbing Him
The businessman also alleged that in 2012, he told Mr Elumelu about his interest in Ughelli power plant and the Transcorp chair "quietly went ahead" to outbid him in the… Read more »
Nigeria: House Speaker - Minority Lawmakers Form Coalition to Challenge APC
The members-elect, drawn from the seven minority parties, said they would use their numerical strength to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Speakership - Lawmakers-Elect of Minority Parties Set Up Committee to Pick Consensus Candidate
The members-elect, drawn from the seven minority parties, said they would use their numerical strength to elect the speaker and deputy speaker of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Senior APC Lawmakers Challenge Tinubu, APC's Consensus for House Speaker
"We will not allow this parliament to be disgraced. We will not allow this parliament to be hijacked," one of the lawmakers said. Read more »
Nigeria: I Want to Be Speaker or Deputy Speaker but Nothing Less - Onuoha, the Only Female in the Race
Miriam Onuoha from Okigwe North Federal Constituency of Imo State is the only female aspirant for the position of Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Declares Indefinite Strike in Abia Over Unpaid Salaries, Pensions
The Abia State Government is yet to react to the NLC's decision. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Seeks Extradition of Brothers, Co-Suspect to Face Trial in U.S.
The Nigerian government seeks the extradition of the brothers and their co-suspect over their indictment at a United States federal court on 1 December 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Reacts to Report of Plan to Shut State-Owned Newspaper
The government said Governor Soludo was not at war with journalists. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia President George Weah Congratulates Osimhen, Says the Napoli Striker Can Conquer the World
George Weah encouraged Osimhen to strive for even greater heights, urging him to break more records and achieve further success. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Therapist Pleads Guilty in Okagbare's Doping Scandal
The U.S. authorities revealed the Texas therapist faces up to 10 years in prison after admitting to supplying performance-enhancing drugs to Okagbare and a handful of other… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Nigeria: Court Asks Lawyers to Avoid Technicalities, Focus On Substance of Election Petition
The Presidential Election Petition Court had its inaugural sitting on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ikeja Hotel Appoints New Directors
The changes were made by the company's majority shareholders, OMA Investments Limited and Otudeko/Honeywell Group Read more »
Nigeria: 'Reconciliation' Not Mentioned in Obi's Visit to Me - Soyinka
The renowned playwright said it is inappropriate to say Peter Obi's visit to him was for reconciliation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Presidency - Over 70 Former Senators Back Akpabio, Barau
The former senators said the upper chamber needs experienced people to steer its affairs. Read more »