Nigeria: IGP Sets Up Election Security Team

The IGP said members of the team would be deployed across states of the federation to identify, analyse and mitigate threats to security during the elections. Read more »

Nigeria: How Accurate Are Kwankwaso's Claims About Nigeria's Oil Production?

Mr Kwankwaso, a former minister of defence, expressed concern about how crude oil theft in Nigeria is undermining production and consequently affecting the country's revenue… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Pitch Awards - Osimhen, Oshoala Lead Nominations Again

Osimhen and Oshoala were voted King and Queen of the Pitch in the last edition of the annual award Read more »

Ghana: Turkey Earthquake - Christian Atsu Still Missing

Wild jubilation had greeted the initial report that the former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger had been rescued. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Central Bank From Ending Use of Old Naira Notes February 10

The Supreme Court gave the order in a suit filed by three APC-controlled states - Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Air Will Fly Soon, Minister Insists Three Months to Exit

Many Nigerians have criticised the Muhammadu Buhari administration for seeking to start a new national carrier after the former national carrier, Nigeria Airways, collapsed largely… Read more »

Nigeria: We're Ready for Election - APC

"We stand ready for the general election, and remain confident that Nigerians will overwhelmingly renew our mandate in a peaceful, free and credible electoral contest." Read more »

Nigeria: Tribute - Nuhu Sanusi: Humble Emir Who Died Helping the Poor, Buried Among the Poor

He died at 79, he was survived by two wives, 13 children and many grandchildren. Among his children, three are male and nine are female. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerian Govt Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss States' Suit

The federal government's filings came hours after the Supreme Court issued an order temporarily halting the CBN's plan to end the use of the old currency notes on 10 February. Read more »

Nigeria: In Yobe, Atiku Pledges to Reopen Borders

He said reopening of the closed border would fastrack human and resources development. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Bars Rivers Govt From Arresting Members of PDP PCC

Over 20 of Atiku's supporters were remanded in prison recently in Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Congratulates New NLC President Joe Ajaero

The president also hails the National Executive Committee of the NLC on the success of the congress. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Alleges Plots By APC to Disrupt General Elections

The PDP said it received intelligence about how Mr Tinubu allegedly directed his cronies in the APC in both chambers to reconvene plenary and use both the legislative arm as a… Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Political Parties Justify Chatham House Appearances

According to Chatham House, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is not the first to make an appearance on its stage ahead of an election. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss States' Suit

The federal government's filings came hours after the Supreme Court issued an order temporarily halting the CBN's plan to end the use of the old currency notes on 10 February. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University to Set Up Firm to Market Products Produced By Its Students

"This is in tandem with our overarching goal of ensuring that every graduate leaves the university with at least one skill that will enable him/her to find a profitable niche in an… Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Commission to Monitor Police Conduct in 744 LGAs

The Police Service Commission says the success or otherwise of the general elections largely depends on the effectiveness and efficiency of the police as the lead agency in… Read more »

Nigeria: IMF Urges Nigerian Govt to Remove Fuel Subsidy By Mid-2023

The IMF urged the Nigerian authorities to remove fuel subsidies by mid-2023, and to increase well-targeted social spending. Read more »

Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye of P-Square Tackle Each Other - Peter Obi

Seun, a multi-instrumentalist, called out the music duo, Psquare, for their sudden interest in the LP candidate, Peter Obi. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel/Naira Scarcity - Sanwo-Olu Announces 50% Discount On State-Owned Buses

The governor also announced that food banks will be created to serve vulnerable citizens in the state Read more »

Nigeria: Don't Stop Using Your Old Naira Notes, Tinubu Will Reverse Policy If Elected - El-Rufai

Mr El-Rufai told his audience to continue transacting with the old naira notes. Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo Speaks On Alleged Plot to Scuttle Nigerian Elections

Former President Obasanjo says Nigerians must do everything to ensure that the elections hold as scheduled. Read more »

Nigeria: Machina Supporters Won't Support Lawan for Senate President Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Supporters of Mr Machina have vowed not to vote for Mr Lawan. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We Have to Work With MC Oluomo-Led Parks Committee to Distribute Materials - INEC

INEC was responding to questions on controversies around the engagement of the Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), a Lagos APC chieftain. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explodes On Ore-Benin Expressway in Ondo State

The explosion was the second in the area in nine days as a kerosene tanker also burst into flames there on 31 January, roasting its driver. Read more »