December 16, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Panel Grills Lauretta Onochie, Others for NDDC Appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari had on 23 November forwarded the names of Lauretta Onochie and 14 others for confirmation as chairman and members of the NDDC Board. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Ugwuanyi Presents N166.6 Billion 2023 Budget to Enugu Assembly
The governor thanked the state lawmakers for "harmonious relationship". Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senator Attacks Reuben Abati, Restates Support for Tinubu
Mr Nnamani says Mr Abati is a politician disguising as a journalist. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Drama As Kano Court Sentences Islamic Cleric to Death for Blasphemy
The cleric was arraigned by the Kano State government for blasphemy, incitement, and sundry offences. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Rises for 10th Straight Month to 21.47%
The inflation fails to cool as energy prices continue to rise. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - I'm Stepping Stone to Igbo Presidency - Atiku
Mr Atiku promised to revive industries in the South-east and also vowed to dredge the River Niger to boost economic activities in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Denies Floating Empowerment Fund, Says Official's Facebook Account Hacked
The campaign Secretary urged Nigerians to ignore messages asking them to pay N18,500 to access the fund. Read more »
Nigeria: 73-Year-Old Gumel Wins Fifth Term As Nigeria Olympic Committee President
Gumel first emerged as NOC President in 2001, and he served two consecutive terms until 2010 before returning again in 2014 Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves Remodelling, Upgrading of Presidential Villa Wildlife Sanctuary
The government says the remodelling underscores the importance of safeguarding wildlife in the seat of power not only for recreational purposes but also for rehabilitation,… Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Titans - Organisers Announce Start Date, $100,000 Star Prize
BBNaija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Mzansi anchor Lawrence Maleka will co-host Big Brother Titans. Read more »
Nigeria: Cash Withdrawal Policy - Reps Postpone Emefiele's Appearance to Tuesday
CBN directed all banks and other financial institutions to ensure that over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100, 000 and N500,… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Petroleum Marketers in Ogun Threaten to Shut Down Outlets Over SSS Threat
IPMAN accuses the security agency of choosing the "path of dishonour" by threatening to go after its members. Read more »
Nigeria: Demola Seriki, Nigeria's Ambassador to Spain, Is Dead
According to a statement signed by his children, the diplomat passed away on Thursday (today) "peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain." Read more »
Nigeria: Present Tinubu for Town Hall Meetings, Debates, Obaigbena Challenges Alake, Onanuga
"Present your presidential candidate for Town Hall meetings, debates and interviews by the independent media that last for more than 8 minutes, and not pre-arranged Townhalls where… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Slips Against Dollar At Official, Black Markets
Naira weakened by 0.94 per cent to N450.58. Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Approves Finance, Whistleblower Bills 2022
FEC also approved N9.24 billion for insurance cover for government agencies, military and intelligence agencies for 2022 to 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Faces Healthcare Crisis After Govt Scraps Doctors Placement Programme
The state is facing a shortage of doctors five years after the government scrapped a programme that sponsored medical students in return for serving in public hospitals. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Corruption in Nigerian Justice System May Spark Another Mass Protest - OOU Don
Mr Adekoya, who is a Professor of Law, also called for scrapping of the Court of Appeal to reduce the layers of courts traversed in the search for justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks Central Bank to Reconsider Cash Withdrawal Policy
The CBN, in a memo in November, announced a limit on cash withdrawal made by individuals and organisations with effect from 9 January, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - As Nigeria Relaxes Travel Protocols, NCDC to Give Biweekly Situation Reports
According to statistics on the agency's website as of Wednesday, 266,381 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Speaks On Attacks, Killings in South-East
There have been deadly attacks in the South-east region lately Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover 11 Rustled Cattle, Arrest Suspects After Farmers, Herders' Clash in Jigawa
The police said efforts are being made to recover all the stolen cows Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Suspends Mining Activities in Osun
Governor Adeleke says none of the mining companies operating in the state for the past 25 years has paid any dividends to the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Commends SSS for 'Reduction' in Crimes Ahead of General Elections
The committee said cases of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism have reduced because of the "effective intelligence service" by the SSS. Read more »
Nigeria: Stamp Duty - Buhari Govt Once Agreed to Pay Consultants N1.5 Trillion to Recover Over N20 Trillion - - Presidency
The presidency says consultants asked to be paid a professional fee of 7.5 percent and were placed under the supervision of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Read more »