October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari in Chad, Asks for 'Pathway to Enduring Democracy'
Mr Buhari congratulated Mahamat Deby on behalf of the LCBC for earning the trust of the majority of Chadians to head the transition process to fruition. Read more »
Nigeria: N41.6 Trillion Debt - Kebbi Governor Defends Nigerian Govt's Borrowing
Governor Bagudu said the level of Nigeria's indebtedness should not be a reason for people to be hopeless about the country. Read more »
Nigeria: No Alternative to APC Victory in 2023 - Buhari
The APC Women Presidential Campaign Team is headed by the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Vows to Banish Hunger in Nigeria As PDP Begins Presidential Campaign
"I swear, if you vote for PDP you will all go back to school. You will get jobs." Read more »
Nigeria: 2022 Electoral Act - Why Political Parties Don't Need Police Permit for Rallies - Mike Igini
Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner, speaks on some provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act as regards political campaigns for the 2023 elections in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: "Umoru", Ailments, Lies, and Abuses, On Nigeria's Way to Perdition
Set against the many ills plaguing the economy, the leading candidates for office of president in next year's elections could not have served up more disturbing metaphors. Whether… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Okupe Mocks APC, Describes Lagos Rally for Tinubu As Failed 'Catch Up'
A rally was recently held in Lagos in support of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Osun Chief
"The suspect led the police to the forest where the victim's body was dumped and his already decomposing body was found. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Okupe Mocks APC, Describes Lagos Rally for Tinubu As Failed 'Catch Up'
A rally was recently held in Lagos in support of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishap - 'Victims Were Women, Children Escaping Flooded Communities'
The boat driver said there were 48 passengers on board, not 85 as reported in the media. Read more »
Nigeria: At 68, Associates Hail JAMB Registrar Over Conferment of Third National Honour
While serving as the UNILORIN helmsman, Mr Oloyede was also the chairman of Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), and President of the Association of… Read more »
Nigeria: Iwobi's Wonder Goal Not Enough As Ronaldo Seals Victory for United Against Everton
Iwobi scored a screamer just five minutes into the game against United but gave away the ball for Ronaldo's winner Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Tennis - Easy Ride for Edwards As Oparaoji Outlasts Lawal to Retain Title
The female final was a walkover but the male final lasted almost five hours. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Developmental Spending Falls As Nigeria's Budget Hits Record U.S.$47.3 Billion
The government proposes less budget for developmental projects in 2023 as this year, while other subheads get big increases. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Chinese Expatriate in Nigeria
A local official has confirmed the killing Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill APC Youth Leader in Enugu Community
The slain youth leader was the chairperson of a local vigilante group. Read more »
Nigeria: Ahead of #NigeriaDecides2023, INEC Must Address Its Credibility Deficit
Seven days after he emerged on 26 March 2022 as the Chair of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu resigned from the Senate where he had since 2011… Read more »
Nigeria: MC Oluomo, Others Lead APC 'Five Million Persons' Rally for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu in Lagos
The rally was to support Messrs Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu in the 2023 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Jailbreaks - Nigeria Declares Prisons as 'Red Zones'
The federal government has declared all correctional facilities across the country red zones, following incessant attacks and jailbreaks in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: 70% of Nigeria's Prison Inmates Awaiting Trial - Official
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says the high number of Awaiting Trial Inmates (ATIs) is putting undue pressure on custodial centres in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Escapee Prisoners Will Be Re-Arrested, Aregbesola Says
The thousands of prisoners who escaped from Nigeria's correctional centres will be rearrested no matter how long it takes, an official has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Complete Digitisation of Passport Processing By December - Official
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the full digitisation of Nigerian passport processes would be completed by December. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Will End By December, Aregbesola Assures Nigerians
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has assured Nigerians that the insecurity bedevilling the country would be over by December. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu's Candidacy Illegal - PDP
The All Progressives Congress has no legally valid presidential candidate for the February 2023 election, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Nigerian Govt Directs Labour Offials in States to Ensure Compliance With Court Ruling
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says labour controllers across the states of the federation are monitoring schools to ensure compliance with the ruling of the… Read more »