November 29, 2022
Nigeria: WHO Recommends "Mpox" As New Name for Monkeypox
As of 28 November, CDC's global data shows that 81,188 and 55 deaths have been recorded across 110 countries from monkeypox. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Legal Framework for Social Investment Programme
The federal government established the NSIP in 2016 to tackle poverty and hunger across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 2022 - Nigeria Buys £3.3 Billion Worth of Goods From UK, Sells £2.2 Billion
Total UK exports to Nigeria amounted to 3.3 billion pounds in the four quarters of 2022, while total UK imports from Nigeria amounted to 2.2 billion pounds in the four quarters of… Read more »
Nigeria: Gridlock in Ibadan As Fuel Scarcity Worsens
Most fuel stations in Ibadan sell a litre of petrol at between N180 and N250. Read more »
Cameroon: Three Cameroonian-Americans Risk 38 Years Jail Term for Sponsoring Violence in Cameroon
"If convicted, the defendants face a maximum statutory penalty of up to 15 years in prison for the material support charges, up to three years in prison for the receiving money… Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Kuti Issues Disclaimer Over APC's Use of Fela's Song for Political Campaign
"We do not involve Fela's music in any political campaign at home or abroad and choose to remain neutral". Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Denies Apologisng to Ex-Cross River Gov Over 'Use' of Picture in Documentary
Former Cross River governor, Donald Duke, had claimed his picture was used in a documentary to depict the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU-Govt Standoff - All Roads Still Lead to Government
Whatever model is adopted, national governments are still responsible for education worldwide, even if they don't carry the entire burden of paying for it. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts 150 Shops in Kachako Market in Kano
The official said the incident occurred on Monday afternoon. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Charges Nigerian Politicians to Emulate Late Saraki
Mr Buhari says Mr Saraki, a former Senate Leader, who died in 2012, participated in the evolution of Nigeria's political development. Read more »
Nigeria: Attacks On Our Facilities Won't Stop 2023 Poll - INEC Chairman
INEC offices have been attacked in three states - Ogun, Osun and Ebonyi States - in the last three weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves N80bn for Reconstruction of Edo, Delta Roads
Mr Omo-Agege said he pleaded with Mr Buhari to consider the reconstruction Sapele/Benin Road and the Amukpe/Agbor/Uromi Road with funds from the NDDC's defrozen money. Read more »
Nigeria: Analysis - Adeleke's Inauguration in Osun and What It Means for Atiku
With the swearing in of Ademola Adeleke on Sunday as Osun State governor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now has two governors in the South West and will be counting on the new… Read more »
Nigeria: FIFA World Cup 2022 - Politics and Triumph of the Beautiful Game, By Reuben Abati
All of this drama about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar notwithstanding, I suspect that what would be remembered hereafter would not necessarily be the attendant politics, but football… Read more »
Nigeria: The African Fan Flavour and Football At Qatar 2022
Africa has seen better representation and going into matchday three, there are realistic chances Africa could get three teams into the round of 16 Read more »
November 28, 2022
West Africa: Buhari Vows to Restore Political Stability, Security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke Issues Six Executive Orders, Sacks Hundreds of Osun Workers Employed By Oyetola
"The Orders signed this morning by His Excellency covered chieftaincy matters, appointments issues, setting up of review panel, staff audit and employment matters," Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas - Buhari Supports Reforms, Wants Better Collaboration
President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Confirms Arrest of Student Over 'Anti-Aisha Buhari Tweet'
The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: How Feasible Are Can's 11-Point Demands to Tinubu, Others?
The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. Read more »
Nigeria: Editorial - Rescuing Nigerians From Multi-Poverty Trap
Nigeria has no choice but to win the war against corruption, defeat Boko Haram and its allies and entrench accountability in governance. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Govt Faces Lawsuit Over Illegal Pipelines, Oil Theft
The suit was filed by SERAP, Eric Dooh (who is suing for himself as a leader of the Goi Community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, and on behalf of the Goi… Read more »
Morocco: Qatar 2022 - Morocco Break 24-Year Jinx With Victory Over Belgium
The Atlas Lions stunned Belgium with two second-half goals to pick their first victory and second clean sheet in the competition. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Spotted in Public for First Time Since Son's Death
The 30-year-old has been in seclusion from the public since his son, Ifeanyi, died in October. Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - Ademola Adeleke's Inaugural Speech As Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. Read more »