April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Media Coverage of Akwa Ibom Election Created 'War Zone' Image - Governor-Elect
Umo Eno says he was "both a victim and beneficiary of bad and good press" during the 2023 election. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arraign Four Suspects for Alleged Plot to Defraud, Threaten Tiwa Savage
The prosecutor, Idowu Oshubure, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on or before 13 April 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: World Immunisation Week 2023 - Firm Seeks Post-Covid-19 Catch-Up Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Themed: "The Big Catch-Up", WHO said it is "working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Dual Citizenship - Ex-Guinea's President, Envoy Speak On Tinubu's Relationship With Country
A Guinean passport with details of Mr Tinubu recently surfaced on social media provoking controversy over his dual citizenship status. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Decorates Personal Security Officer With New Rank, Commends Aides
Mr Buhari's chief personal security officer (CPSO) was prompted from the rank of deputy commissioner of police to the full rank of a commissioner. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court President Orders Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja
No reason was given for the relocation. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Labour Minister, Musa Gwadabe, Is Dead
Mr Gwadabe died in Kano at the age of 86 after battling an undisclosed ailment Read more »
Nigeria: World Immunisation Week 2022 - Firm Seeks Post-Covid-19 Catch-Up Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Themed: "The Big Catch-Up", WHO said it is "working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are… Read more »
Nigeria: Transcorp's Quarterly Profit Down By 63% Amid Forex Scarcity
The corporation incurred N2.4 billion in foreign exchange loss on borrowings Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court CJ Orders Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja
No reason was given for the relocation. Read more »
Nigeria: NCC Denies Incurring Deficit in 2021 Budget
The Commission reiterates its commitment to effective and transparent processes in all its regulatory, management and financial activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court CJ Orders Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja
No reason was given for the relocation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Begin 'Trial' of Six Officers Who Smacked Two People With Machete
The sixth officer is captured in the video, smacking the two people multiple times with the machete. Read more »
Nigeria: Repairing Apple Gadgets Cost a Dime in Nigeria - Users
The laptop owner, Joe Abah, in a tweet, narrated how he accidentally spilt some liquid on his new MacBook Pro. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Launch Portal to Curb Car Theft
The Inspector-General of Police has directed the discontinuation of manual processing and issuance of all CMR documents/certificates and a migration to the digitalized NPF CMR… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Reported Kidnap of Catholic Priest in Anambra
The incident occurred on Tuesday in Idemili South. Read more »
Nigeria: How New Administration Can Revamp Nigeria's Economy - Agora Policy
Policy actions or economic reforms must be predicated on inclusion, transparency and accountability, it said. Read more »
Nigeria: Matric Board Reschedules Exam for Candidates Over Technical Hitches
The examination body urged the affected candidates to re-print their examination slips on Wednesday, 26 April to know their new scheduled venue, date and time. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, NBA President Appeals for Okey Wali's Release From Kidnappers' Den
NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau, urged members to pray for his kidnapped predecessor, Okey Wali, who has now spent nine nights in kidnappers' captivity. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Orji Kalu, Condoles Him Over Wife's Death
Mr Kalu's wife, Ifeoma, died on 3 April at the age of 61. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Announces New Appointment of Top Officials
The university noted that the appointments and re-appointments are part of the effort of the vice-chancellor to realign the university's workforce for inclusiveness and optimal… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Names 42 Athletes for African U18 and U20 Championships
The championships are scheduled to start this weekend in Ndola, Zambia Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: The Impact of a Third Force On Nigeria's Democracy
While identity-based voting has been a usual feature on the Nigerian political scene, the emergence of third-force candidates at the frontlines of the 2023 election increased its… Read more »
Nigeria: Aisha Buhari Thanks Nigerian Women, Diplomatic Corps for 'Successful Tenure'
She also used the occasion to appreciate development partners, wives of governors and service chiefs for their support of the success of her Aisha Buhari Foundation. Read more »
Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine War - Report Identifies Risks in Expansion of Nigeria's Gas Production
The report, titled: "Gas Expansion and the Energy Transition in Nigeria and the Niger Delta," said the country's weak enforcement of standards and regulations has enabled oil and… Read more »