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 »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity Across Nigeria to Reduce From Next Week - Officials

The NNPCL also promised that there will be an improvement in the supply of petroleum products across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Clears Bauchi Governor's Son of N1.1 Billion Fraud

The EFCC alleged that the younger Bala made payments of huge sums in cash for the purchase of properties in different parts of Abuja without going through a financial institution. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Govt Donates N60 Million to Families of Three Slain Police Officers

Governor Wike of Rivers on Tuesday presented the cheque of N20 million to each widow of the three slain officers. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Elections - We've 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: 2023 - Ohanaeze Endorses Peter Obi

The group suggested that it would be needless and counterproductive for residents of the South-east to continue their agitation against perceived marginalisation of the region and… Read more »

Nigeria: Big Brother Titans - Evicted Housemates, Lukay, Jaypee Talk Love Triangles, Predict Winner

Jaypee, a nurse and Lukay, a sales executive, shared their experience and difficulties and gave an insight into life after Big Brother Africa Titans. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Extend Timeframe for Policy Implementation, NGF Tells Buhari

The governors made their positions known in a statement signed by the Sokoto State Governor and Chairperson of the NGF, Aminu Tambuwal. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Security Agencies Meet INEC, Assure General Elections Will Be Rancour Free

The NSA, IGP, and defence Chief gave the assurance at a meeting with INEC in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: State Govts, Other Employers Violating Nigeria's Compensation Act - Minister

"The major work I want the next NLC administration to do is the implementation of the Employee Compensation Act and the Pension Reform Act (PRA)." Read more »

Nigeria: New Naira Notes - CBN Pledges to Assist INEC

Mr Emefiele said that the CBN had always been supportive of INEC in whatever way possible to ensure that it delivered on its mandate of ensuring hitch-free elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Govt Warns Against Disruption in Petrol Supply

The NNPCL also promised that there will be improvement in the supply of petroleum products across the country Read more »

Nigeria: Senatorial Elections: APC, PDP Make It Two-Horse Races Across Ondo's Districts

Ondo State will have three new faces at the Senate from June as none of the incumbents or past senators is a candidate in the 25 February senatorial elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Ighalo in Historic Club World Cup Final With Al Hilal

Ighalo and his Al Hilal teammates will face either four-time champions Real Madrid or Egypt's Al Ahly in Saturday's final Read more »

Nigeria: Rights Group to Probe Nigerian Military for Alleged Secret Abortion Programme

The panel set up to probe the alleged secret abortion programme of the Nigerian military is expected to determine the culpability of individuals or institutions, if it deems fit,… Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Nigerian Pilgrims Killed in Burkina Faso

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences and prayed for the safety of other Nigerians in Burkina Faso. Read more »

Nigeria: With Misleading Headlines, U.S.-Based Newspunch Spreads Half-Truths About Nigeria

International reporters and fact-checkers have identified the NewsPunch as the second largest news medium sharing fake stories around the globe. Read more »