February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Why We Didn't Postpone Katsina Rally Despite Killing of Vigilante Members By Terrorists - Tinubu
The former Lagos state governor was in Katsina for his campaign two days after over 100 vigilante members were killed by terrorists in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Kano Islamic Preacher Describe Killings of Southern Kaduna Christians As "Taming the Infidels"?
Political pundits believe that urging congregants to choose leaders based on religion may not be the best for Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Set to Enhance Food, Nutrition Security With Tractor Hiring Scheme
The ministry would acquire 10,000 units of tractors to kick start the programme, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Declares Ahmad Lawan As APC's Yobe North Senatorial Candidate
The Supreme Court declared Mr Lawan as APC's senatorial candidate for Yobe North in a three-against-two split judgement of its five-member panel led by Centus Nweze. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election - Is Buhari's Lafia Declaration Enough to Crown Tinubu?
President Buhari attended a rally of the APC in Nasarawa State on Saturday amidst a crisis in the party over allegations of a conspiracy by elements around the president against… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Council Slams Peter Obi for Supporting Currency Redesign
The spokesperson of the APC PCC in Osun State, Remi Omowaiye, in a statement on Monday, said the policy is an attempt to "inflict pains on Nigerians.". Read more »
Nigeria: Police Commission Appoints Three DIGs, Suspends Promotion of 19 Senior Officers
The new DIGs were appointed to fill the vacant positions created by the retirements of three DIGs representing the North-central, North-east and North-west geopolitical zones. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - CBN Governor Fighting Back for Losing Presidential Bid - Ganduje
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of the new currency notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Nigerians Grapple With Hardship As PoS Transaction Charges Jump 400%
As the scarcity of the new Naira notes stifle economic activities, PoS operators raised charges on transactions by 400 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: Nextier's Pollsters Are Partisans, Nigerians Shouldn't Trust Them - APC Campaign Council
"We want to state categorically that Peter Obi is not a major contender in the coming presidential election in Nigeria and no fantasy and fairytale poll can change the material… Read more »
Nigeria: New Naira Notes - House Will Reconvene If Scarcity Persists Before Elections - Gbajabiamila
"So, we are watching, and we are monitoring very closely. If need be, we will reconvene the House, even though we've all been away for our elections. I will call the House back if… Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Condeming Nigeria, We Are Doing Better Than Most Countries (5)
Nigerian Economy Is 24th Largest In the World (GDP by PPP) Read more »
February 05, 2023
Nigeria: HIV Prevention Drug - Experts Call for Inclusion of Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers
WHO described PrEP as the use of an anti-retroviral medication by HIV-negative people to reduce the use of HIV acquisition Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Akwa Ibom APC Leaders Reject Akpabio, Declare Support for PDP Candidate
The director general of Mr Akpabio's campaign has reacted to the development. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Yobe Governor Orders State-Owned Bank to Open Branches in Every Local Council
The governor said the move will help spread banking services to rural areas of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: New Emir of Dutse Assumes Throne
Mr Sanusi succeeded his late father Nuhu Muhammad-Sanusi as the new Emir Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Reacts As Terrorists Kill 42 Vigilante Members in Katsina
The vigilante group members were ambushed when they tried to recover domestic animals rustled by the terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Stallion Nigeria Refutes Claim of Alleged Debt to GTB, Says Matter Pending in Court
The company said the matter is still in court Read more »
Nigeria: High Time Black African Authors Won the Literature Nobel Again
Nigeria teems with literary talents bursting at the seams. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa Syndrome - How We Plan to Address Dearth of Doctors - Ondo Govt
Mr Faduyile said the migration of health workers from the country was caused by factors beyond the control of the government at all levels. Read more »
Nigeria: Conservation - Pathetic Story of Baby Monkey Nicknamed AK-47 in Nigeria
Over 70% of urban Nigerians have consumed bushmeat in their lives, according to research. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Be Patient With CBN
Mr Obi made the appeal in a tweet on Sunday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Dim Remo Stars As Doma FC Stun Rivers United
While there were no away wins, seven home wins and a draw with a total of 14 goals were recorded in the eight games played. Read more »
Nigeria: First Abuja International Marathon to Hold in April
The Abuja International Marathon is the only full marathon authorised by the Federal Capital Territory Authority Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: Kenyan Runner, Kibet Wins 8th Lagos City Marathon
In the women's category, it was an all-Ethiopian affair Read more »