August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Cocaine Trafficking Deal - Again, Court Rejects Abba Kyari, Co-Defendants' Bail Requests
The court had earlier rejected the bail applications filed by Abba Kyari and his co-defendants in the cocaine-trafficking charges. Read more »
Nigeria: New Targets Set As Paravolley Training Ends in Lagos
The training in Lagos is the first of the kind in the West Africa sub-region Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sacks Kwankwaso-Backed PDP Executives in Kano
The Appeal Court ruled that the national leadership of the party has the power to dissolve the executive committee of Kano State chapter. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Romance With Wike Leaves Amaechi in Dilemma
Bola Tinubu is seeking the support of Rivers Governor Wike, but the local APC in the state is unsure of how this will affect its leader, Rotimi Amaechi. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Will Miss Nigeria - U.S. Embassy Official Jeanne Clark
"I will never forget the wonderful music and radio stations here in Nigeria. I really think you are unrivalled and it is another thing that my Nigerian friends and colleagues take… Read more »
Nigeria: FIBA Basketball World Cup - D'Tigers' Coach Insists They Can Still Qualify
D'Tigers are hoping to turn things around in the final qualifying window billed for February Read more »
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria to Exceed Borrowing Limit in 2023
The minister also said the government's budget deficit is expected to exceed N12.42 trillion if it should keep petroleum subsidy for the entire 2023 fiscal cycle. Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigeria Can Do to Benefit Optimally From COP27
During the COP26 held in Glasgow (Scotland), last year, President Muhammadu Buhari announced a 2060 net-zero emissions target. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Nigerian Govt's Extradition Suit Against Abba Kyari
The judge said Mr Malami was responsible for the failure of the case by instituting the extradition proceedings despite the pending criminal case against Mr Kyari in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Alerts Nationals in South Africa of Planned Attack
"This is to advise Nigerians living in South Africa to be vigilant and exercise caution in their activities due to the recent utterances of the proponents of the Operation Dudula… Read more »
Nigeria: Taking Covid-19 Vaccination Seriously Amidst 2023 Election Campaigns
Nigeria's National Orientation Agency should use this electioneering period, amidst the national drive to tame the virus, to demonstrate its relevance by launching an aggressive… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Highlights Policy Options to Grow Nigeria Economy
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise suggests how the nation could rejig its policies in oil output, electricity reform, textile reform, fiscal incentives,… Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Season 7 - Amaka Evicted From 'Level Up' House
With a total of six nominations, Amaka became the eighth housemate to be evicted from the game. Read more »
Nigeria: Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities Condemn ASUU President's 'Insulting' Comment
COPSUN said Mr Osodeke "does not realise that his loquacious vituperation and obsolete stalinist, centralised, unpopular approach to the issue of funding of tertiary education… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Emir Deposed Over Banditry Dies
He was one of the three monarchs removed over alleged involvement in banditry Read more »
Nigeria: Access Holdings Gets Approval to Take Over First Guarantee Pension
"This transaction is in line with our vision to create a globally connected community and ecosystem; inspired by Africa for the world," CEO Herbert Wigwe said in a document seen by… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian University Defies ASUU, Reopens Despite Ongoing Strike
The ASUU chapter in EKSU says the management is on its own. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Senator Takes Over Buhari's Former Campaign Office in Daura
The Senate and the House of Representatives members representing President Buhari at the National Assembly are no longer members of the ruling party. Read more »
Nigeria: What Next Now That Atiku, Wike Have Met?
Governor Nyesim Wike is at the centre of a crisis in the PDP and horsetrading among presidential candidates Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Optimism As 'Obidients' Sell Peter Obi to Northern Voters
While the former governor of Anambra State is enjoying an upswing in popularity among young voters in Southern Nigeria, his acceptance in the conservative northern region has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
An official said the accident was caused by overspeeding and tyre burst. Read more »
Nigeria: A New Alaafin - Why Oyo State Government Should Not Usurp the Role of Kingmakers
It is ILLEGAL for the government to interfere with traditional procedures and coerce the Baba Iyaji to clear 58 Agunloye princes and unjustly disqualify their remaining 61 cousins! Read more »
Nigeria: WAFU B Women's Champions League - Bayelsa Queens Make Semifinals
The Prosperity ladies will battle Benin Republic side Espoir FC on Tuesday, following their victory at the group stage. Read more »
Nigeria: The Story of Unfulfilled 'League-Winning' Promises to Akwa United
The governor promised N100 million, a plot of land for each player, and a coaster bus for the team. Read more »
Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana 2-0 Nigeria - Super Eagles Fail Derby Test in Cape Coast
The Super Eagles' home-based team needs three goals without reply in the second leg next weekend Read more »