January 18, 2023
Nigeria: At Chatham House, Presidential Candidate Kwankwaso Speaks On 'Failed' Alliance With Labour Party
"Let me say that I was one of those initially wanting to work together with the labour party. But unfortunately at that time, the Labour Party was under very serious media hype and… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Bad Belle' Stopped Abiola From Becoming President - Obasanjo
Former President Obasanjo describes Moshood Abiola as "the first communication industry millionaire in Nigeria and the acclaimed winner of the 1993 Presidential election" Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Records 1,682 Emergency Incidents in 2022 - Official
"In the last four years, collated data revealed that LASEMA attended to 1,029 incidents in 2019, 1,043 incidents in 2020, 1,743 incidents in 2021 and 1,682 incidents in 2022," Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Inaugurates Commission of Enquiry Over Recent Ebonyi Killings
A police officer and two others were killed during a recent clash between supporters of two rival stalwarts of the APC in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Next President Must Convene National Conference - Spokesperson, Northern Elders Forum
He said the country needs a courageous president that will take decisions which may not be popular among the people. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Elections - IPC Trains Online Journalists, Bloggers On Conflict-Sensitive Reporting
The aim of the training is to strengthen the media for fair, accurate, ethical and inclusive reporting of the electoral processes and elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Shocking Things Nigerians Must Know About Akpabio - Ex-Associate Turned Rival
Emmanuel Enoidem was a close political associate of Godswill Akpabio when the latter was the governor of Akwa Ibom State. Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Allegation - Tinubu Can't Stop Me From Prosecuting Atiku - Keyamo
Atiku was recently accused by one Michael Achimugu who claimed to be his former aide of corruption while he was vice president. Read more »
Nigeria: Ezekwesili Tackles Atiku, Says Ex-VP Didn't Lead Economic Team
"You were never the Head of the Economic Management Team," the former education minister tweeted. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Presents Registration Certificates to Two University Unions
Mr Ngige said the alleged lack of democracy, transparency and failure to render proper account of check-off dues by ASUU gave room for the recognition of the new unions Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Candidate Tinubu Will Bring More Development to Kwara State - Governor
The governor said the state would witness more progress with Mr Tinubu as the president. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Hold Enyimba in Aba, Abia Warriors Stay Perfect
Only Akwa United were the only club to pick an away point out of the four matches Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Gates Foundation to Commit $8.3 Billion to Global Fight Against Poverty, Diseases in 2023
According to the organisation, this is the largest annual budget ever announced since the Foundation's formation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tears As Family Buries Famous Skit Maker Kamal Aboki in Kano
The 26-year-old entertainer was returning to Kano from a trip to Maiduguri on Monday when he was involved in an accident and died instantly. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governors Invite Emefiele Over Naira Redesign, Cash Withdrawal Policy
The NGF said the discussion with Mr Emefiele on Thursday promises to foster participation and dialogue between various stakeholders including governments and civil society… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Boss At Chatham House, Explains Why Nigerians in Diaspora Can't Vote
Mr Yakubu says INEC is in support of diaspora voting but explains why it won't be allowed in the 2023 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Election - Why Some Campaign Promises Are Not Kept - Ex-Govs Fayemi, Ahmed
Both former governors urged the Nigerian electorate to track party manifestoes and scrutinise campaign promises. Read more »
Nigeria: Auditions for Nigerian Idol Season 8 Begin
Progress Chukwuyem won Nigerian Idol season seven in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Calls for "Ethical Revolution" in Nigeria
Vice President Osinbajo says the political, religious and business elites must agree that Nigeria will fail completely if they do not accept and implement an ethical revolution. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Chairman Speaks On Insecurity, Attacks On Facilities Ahead of 2023 Polls
He said the commission is determined to continue its preparations for the general elections despite these attacks. Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Titans - South Africa's Mmeli Is First Head of House
As HOH, Mmeli earns the most coveted immunity from the week's eviction and access to the Head of the House bedroom. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Joined in 791 Pre-Election Suits Ahead of 2023 Elections - INEC Chair
According to Mr Yakubu, the 2023 pre-election lawsuit is 61 less than the 852 recorded in the build-up to the 2019 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - INEC Chairperson Mahmood Yakubu's Speech At Chatham House
Mr Yakubu was at Chatham House, London, on Tuesday to speak about the commission's preparations for Nigeria's 2023 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Book Famine - How Policies in Nigeria Limit Visually Impaired Persons' Access to Books
Difficulty in accessing books is said to be one of the main challenges facing people with visual impairment in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Nigerians Wealthier Than 83 Million Others - Oxfam
The richest 0.003 per cent of Nigerians have 1.4 times more wealth than 107 million other Nigerians, Oxfam said. Read more »