January 19, 2023
Nigeria: Malami Speaks On Soludo's Request to Stand Surety for Nnamdi Kanu
Governor Soludo had called on the federal government to either release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally, or release the IPOB leader to him as his bail surety. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 24,458 Drug Traffickers, Secures 3,733 Convictions in 24 Months - Marwa
"In these two years, we arrested 26, 458 drug traffickers, among them, 34 barons. In 24 months, we successfully prosecuted 3,733 offenders who were convicted and handed various… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Allegation - Atiku's Campaign Replies APC, Accuses Candidate of Looting Lagos Treasury
The campaign council said it will not be distracted by the antics of the APC in its quest to win the 2023 presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Candidate Atiku Snubs Obasanjo On Ogun Campaign Stop
It was the first time Atiku visited Ogun State after Olusegun Obasanjo endorsed the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Remo Stars Secure Historic Away Win in Gombe
Gombe United's 24-match unbeaten run at home was halted by the Ikenne-based club Read more »
Nigeria: One Thousand Kids to Begin the Journey to Stardom, Says NCF President, Uyi Akpata
Mr Akpata said that the event has now become the cornerstone for developmental Cricket in Nigeria Read more »
January 18, 2023
Nigeria: Displaced Camps to Vote in General Elections - Electoral Boss
A large number of those displaced are not in IDP camps, which means they may not participate in the elections. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N2.3bn for Local Assembly of Aircraft
Minister of Aviation says the money was approved for the commencement of local assembly of Magnus Centennial Aircraft at Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Okays NNPC's Request to Reconstruct 44 Roads Across Nigeria
FEC gave the approval at its meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa-Ibom North-West - Supreme Court Fixes Date to Decide On Akpabio's Tussle for APC's Senatorial Ticket
The judgement of the Supreme Court will be the final decider of who holds the APC's ticket for the Akwa-Ibom North-West senatorial election billed to hold on 25 February between… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Lists Condition for PDP Members to Get Contract in His Govt If Elected
Atiku says if members want PDP to return to power in May, they must go back to their constituencies and work for the party to win the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must End Fuel Subsidy Regime in June - Minister
"In June 2023, we should be able to exit," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: At Chatham House, Presidential Candidate Kwankwaso Speaks On 'Failed' Alliance With Labour Party
"Let me say that I was one of those initially wanting to work together with the labour party. But unfortunately at that time, the Labour Party was under very serious media hype and… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Bad Belle' Stopped Abiola From Becoming President - Obasanjo
Former President Obasanjo describes Moshood Abiola as "the first communication industry millionaire in Nigeria and the acclaimed winner of the 1993 Presidential election" Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Records 1,682 Emergency Incidents in 2022 - Official
"In the last four years, collated data revealed that LASEMA attended to 1,029 incidents in 2019, 1,043 incidents in 2020, 1,743 incidents in 2021 and 1,682 incidents in 2022," Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Inaugurates Commission of Enquiry Over Recent Ebonyi Killings
A police officer and two others were killed during a recent clash between supporters of two rival stalwarts of the APC in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Next President Must Convene National Conference - Spokesperson, Northern Elders Forum
He said the country needs a courageous president that will take decisions which may not be popular among the people. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Elections - IPC Trains Online Journalists, Bloggers On Conflict-Sensitive Reporting
The aim of the training is to strengthen the media for fair, accurate, ethical and inclusive reporting of the electoral processes and elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Shocking Things Nigerians Must Know About Akpabio - Ex-Associate Turned Rival
Emmanuel Enoidem was a close political associate of Godswill Akpabio when the latter was the governor of Akwa Ibom State. Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption Allegation - Tinubu Can't Stop Me From Prosecuting Atiku - Keyamo
Atiku was recently accused by one Michael Achimugu who claimed to be his former aide of corruption while he was vice president. Read more »
Nigeria: Ezekwesili Tackles Atiku, Says Ex-VP Didn't Lead Economic Team
"You were never the Head of the Economic Management Team," the former education minister tweeted. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Presents Registration Certificates to Two University Unions
Mr Ngige said the alleged lack of democracy, transparency and failure to render proper account of check-off dues by ASUU gave room for the recognition of the new unions Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Candidate Tinubu Will Bring More Development to Kwara State - Governor
The governor said the state would witness more progress with Mr Tinubu as the president. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Hold Enyimba in Aba, Abia Warriors Stay Perfect
Only Akwa United were the only club to pick an away point out of the four matches Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Gates Foundation to Commit $8.3 Billion to Global Fight Against Poverty, Diseases in 2023
According to the organisation, this is the largest annual budget ever announced since the Foundation's formation. Read more »