Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Inaugurates 22-Member Presidential Council Members

The council is charged with the responsibility of facilitating and managing the 2023 presidential transition programme, and facilitating the handing over process by Mr Buhari to… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Despite Supreme Court Order, Emefiele Insists On Feb 10 Deadline

"There is, therefore, no need to consider any shift from the deadline of February 10," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: President Buhari's Classmate, Abba Ali, Is Dead

Until his death, the deceased was a member of the Federal Judicial Service Commission. Read more »

Nigeria: D'Banj's 'Fall in Love, Banky W's 'Yes/No' Are Nigerian's Most Playlisted Love Songs - Spotify

The list is dominated by oldies by RnB icons like John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, who all feature among Nigerians' most playlisted love songs Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Minister Appointed CEO of Top Global Health Initiative

Mr Pate will assume duties on 3 August when he will take over from Seth Berkley, who has led the alliance in the past 12 years, GAVI announced on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Party Disowns Press Statement On Obi's Visit to Oba of Lagos

Akin Osuntokun said that he didn't authorise the statement. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Why Nigerians Will Not Vote for APC, PDP - Kwankwaso

He said the two parties have nothing else to offer Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: "As We Cover the Nigerian Elections, We Should Be Truthful, Factual and Accurate"

In this interview, Dapo Olorunyomi discusses how he founded his media organisation, which challenges he faced, and press freedom issues and election reporting in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Valentine's Day - Nigeria Is Top Country Searching for Love in 2023 - Google

Google says the searches for "valentine messages for boyfriend" have risen by 300 per cent in the past week, and "valentine hair style" has surged by 250 per cent over the same… Read more »

Nigeria: After Five Hours Interrogation, Fani-Kayode Says Coup Plot Comment Regrettable

"During the course of the discussion, I think it is fair for me to mention one or two things. It is self-evident that some of the things that were said were regrettable," Mr… Read more »

Nigeria: My Plans for Police Significantly Attained - Buhari

"Looking back to what I inherited in the Nigeria Police Force and where we are, almost eight years into our administration, I can proudly say that I have significantly attained my… Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Fulani Forum Endorses Kola Abiola for President, Promises Seven Million Votes

"What we are hoping for is a complete change and in Abiola, we see a gentleman that can be able to drive Nigeria forward." Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - SDP Presidential Candidate Promises to Tackle Poverty, Unite Nigeria

Adewole Adebayo says 99 per cent of Nigerians do not have N100, 000 in their savings account, signifying that they are living in poverty in the midst of plenty. Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Elections Will Hold in South-East - Military Assures

"The armed forces are working in concert with the police and other security agencies to ensure that the menace of criminalities from IPOB and Eastern Security Network are… Read more »

Nigeria: Osinbajo Inaugurates APC Legal Compliance Committee

The committee is to ensure that all internal structures of the party and external engagements of the party are conducted in accordance with established operating procedures and the… Read more »

Nigeria: National Cricket Team Players Now On Contract, Federation Official Says

Contracting the players is one of the strategic plans the NCF wants to use to get the maximum output from the players Read more »

Nigeria: Paseiro Targets 2024 Afcon Win, Says NPFL Is Improving

Peseiro restated that his primary goal as coach of the Super Eagles is to win the next AFCON and not to share his experience and knowledge of the game. Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Our Nation, Global Community Watching You - Buhari Tells Police

"In this (security) task, I call on the Inspector General of Police and indeed, all law enforcement agencies that will be complementing the police in the election security process… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Pastor Who Brought AK47 to Church

The pastor caused a stir when he mounted the pulpit carrying a gun. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Has No Preferred Candidate in Nigeria's Election - Official

The official said although the US had no preferred candidate in the election, it would back Nigeria to achieve a credible poll. Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Elections Won't Hold in 240 Polling Units - INEC

INEC said elections will not hold in polling units because no voter chose the units during the last Continuous Voter Registration between June 2021 and July 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Campaigns for APC Candidate in Gombe

"I am in full support of all the candidates produced by my party and also in support of the party's presidential candidate 100 per cent. So, anybody who comes and tells you the… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Denies Claims He Isn't Supporting Tinubu, Campaigns for APC Candidate in Gombe

"I am in full support of all the candidates produced by my party and also in support of the party's presidential candidate 100 per cent. So, anybody who comes and tells you the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Military Is Overstretched - Defence Minister

The minister said Nigeria needs consistent recruitment of about 12,000 soldiers bi-annually to enhance the capabilities of the military to meet the security challenges of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - Govt to Unveil Carbon Tax System for Nigeria

Carbon taxes are environmental taxes levied on precise units of carbon by governments to reduce emissions. Read more »