February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Female Singer to Win Grammy
Tems' Grammy win is no doubt one of the hallmarks of her five-year music career. Read more »
Nigeria: Japa: Citizens' Mass Exodus - a Reality Check for Nigeria
Nonetheless, cynics, especially medical practitioners, say the worst is yet to come. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku in Benue, Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Promote Agriculture If Elected
The former Vice President said he would unite Fulani and Tivs. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Yobe APC From Fielding Candidates for Two House of Assembly Seats
The court rules that the party cannot field candidates for both seats. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases N130bn Sukuk Proceeds to FMWH, FCTA
An official said the Works and Housing Ministry will get N110 billion while the FCTA will get N20 billion in the 2022 Sukuk Issue Proceeds Read more »
Nigeria: Three APC States Sue Federal Govt Over Scarcity of New Naira Notes
Three northern states are seeking the Supreme Court's order extending the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders CBN to Stick to 10 February Validity Date for Old Naira Notes
The court ordered President Buhari and the CBN to ensure the enforcement of the 10 February deadline for the old currency notes. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Football Star Christian Atsu Trapped in Turkey Earthquake
allAfrica editor's note -Reports indicate that Ghana international winger Christian Atsu is alive after being buried under rubble in the Turkey earthquake, the vice president… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Force Aircraft Loses Tyres, Lands With Belly in Lagos
The Air Force spokesperson said there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member or persons on the ground. Read more »
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 »