March 01, 2023
Nigeria: This is Era of Renewed Hope, Says Tinubu in Acceptance Speech
Tinubu: "Today, Nigeria stands tall as the giant of Africa. It shines even brighter as the continent's biggest democracy." Read more »
Nigeria: Ruling Party's Bola Tinubu Declared Winner of Presidential Election
Mr Tinubu won in Rivers, Borno, Jigawa, Zamfara, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo and Ogun states. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian-American Wins 'Largest History Prize in the World'
The Dan David Prize is a major international award that recognises and supports outstanding contributions to the study of history and other disciplines that shed light on the human… Read more »
Nigeria: #Nigeriadecides2023: Tinubu Scores Majority Votes In Presidential Election, May Be Declared Winner
A PREMIUM TIMES tally of the results shows that Mr Tinubu leads his closest challenger, Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, with over 1.8 million votes. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Minister Umana Congratulates Tinubu, Akpabio
The minister appreciated the APC members in Akwa Ibom for their support and commitment to the party during the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: President-Elect Visits Buhari, Presents Certificate of Return
Mr Tinubu was accompanied by Vice-President-elect, Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo Congratulates Tinubu, Says President-Elect's Attributes Needed At This Time
"In your previous years of public service, you have demonstrated a consistent fidelity to progressive and welfarist ideals, and an ability to build bridges across several divides." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Ratifies AU Convention On Cross Border Cooperation
The convention aims to simply promote cross-border cooperation at local, sub-regional and regional levels. Read more »
Africa: ADC Disowns PDP, LP, Says Not Opposed to INEC, Tinubu
The party said its former chairman can't speak for the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Omo-Agege, Delta APC Congratulate Tinubu, Hail Peter Obi
"The country holds you to higher standards than most, and we are confident that you will take the nation to heights previously unknown," Mr Omo-Agege said. Read more »
Nigeria: New Inspirational Movie 'Hate From the Altar' to Screen in U.S
The film parades a mixed cast of Nigerian and American actors. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - APC, Tinubu, Shettima Seek Court Order to Restrain Move to Halt Results Collation
The presidential candidates of both PDP and the Labour Party are trailing in the results of the election held on Saturday that INEC has announced so far. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Kwara United Unveil Dogo As Technical Adviser
Mr Badawiy said that they handed the coach a three-year contract and that the management would try its best to support him in order to succeed. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Why I'm Not Vocal About Nigeria Elections - Burna Boy
"I dunno why it's such a big deal to some Nigerians that I've not been vocal about the elections". Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Nigerian Govt Replies Obasanjo Over Attack On INEC
The federal government warns ex-President Obasanjo not to truncate Nigeria's democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Oil Windfall Shoots Seplat's Revenue to Historic N404bn but Profit Shrinks
Its revenue strengthened by more than one-third to N403.9 billion year on year even when oil production was 6.8 per cent weaker Read more »
Nigeria: Key Issues That Defined Nigeria's Presidential, National Assembly Elections - CDD
"INEC officials were present at polling stations before they opened at 0830 in just 36.7% of cases according to our observers with 32.5% arriving an hour or more after voting was… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Rep Re-Elected for Fifth Term
Aliyu Betara who is the candidate of the ruling APC polled a total of 71,427 votes to defeat his closest rival Mohammed Biu of the PDP, who polled 15, 514 votes to come second. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - INEC Disappointed Nigerians - EU Observers
"INEC lacked efficient planning and transparency during critical stages of the electoral process." Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Obi Defeats Tinubu, Atiku in Cross River
Based on the results collated so far, Messrs Obi, Tinubu and Atiku are the three top contenders in the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Adeniyi Johnson, Seyi Edun Welcome Twins After Seven Years of Marriage
The babies were born on Adeniyi's 44th birthday Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Peter Obi Wins Port Harcourt LGA in Rivers, Despite Reports of Voters Suppression
Police in Rivers State said on Monday that they had arrested three of their officers who allegedly stole ballot boxes during Saturday's elections in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Rivers Collation Officer Adjourns Collation Over Alleged Threat to Life
There have been reports of attacks and suppression of voters in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Akinrinade Berates Obasanjo Over Election Allegation, Asks Buhari to Ignore Ex-President
Alani Akinrinade says Mr Obasanjo's statement coming at a time when the electoral umpire was still announcing election results. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Drama As PDP's Shekarau Wins Kano Central Senatorial Election Under Nnpp
Mr Shekarau decamped from the NNPP to the PDP in September 2022. Read more »