Nigeria: Why I Abducted FGC Yauri Pupils - Dogo Gide

Terrorists led by Dogo Gide invaded the FGC Yauri last year and abducted over 90 pupils and teachers, 11 of whom are still being held by their abductors. Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Assembly Speaker Resigns, New One Elected

The lawmakers have unanimously elected Kizito Bonzina as the new speaker of the state House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Workers Disrupt Activities At Ondo Assembly Over LG Autonomy

Ondo local government workers warn of a backlash at the 2023 general elections against lawmakers or parties who reject local government autonomy Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Reversal of Privatisation of Electricity Sector, Rejects Water Bill

The trade union said since the power sector was handed over to private operators, no significant improvement has been recorded. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Business Facilitation Bill

The bill seeks to promote the ease of doing business in Nigeria by amending relevant legislation. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC to Use 100,000 Vehicles, 4,200 Boats for 2023 Elections, Signs MOU With Transport Unions

INEC says the security aagencies will escort all vehicles and boats to locations and also ensure the safety and protection of all election personnel and materials. Read more »

Nigeria: Cash Withdrawals From Federal, State, Local Govt Accounts to Stop Soon - NFIU Boss

The NFIU boss said the plan to stop cash withdrawals from federal, state and local governments' accounts is in line with the anti-money laundering law. Read more »

Nigeria: Public Relations Practice in Nigeria and the Emerging Contexts

Despite some drawbacks, the trajectory of PR in the country is encouraging. Read more »

Nigeria: 2022 - Nigeria's Tobi Amusan Named Africa's Best Female Athlete

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey who are both world champions in the 1500m and 10.00m were ranked second and third respectively behind Amusan Read more »

Nigeria: After 125 Years, Germany Commences Return of Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

"We are here to return the Benin Bronzes to where they belong- to the people of Nigeria. We are here to right a wrong," Germany's Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, said. Read more »

Nigeria: Cash Withdrawal Limit - Again, Emefiele Fails to Attend House Hearing

Mr Emefiele, who was billed to appear before the lower chamber on Tuesday (today) to explain the withdrawal policy, has been asked to honour the invitation on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Doyin Okupe Withdraws From Peter Obi's Campaign

Doyin Okupe was convicted and jailed by the federal high court on Monday in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Orders Release of Detained Teenager Who Allegedly Insulted Him - Official

Sixteen years old Umar was reportedly arrested by the police on 11 December in Nguru for allegedly insulting the governor on social media. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Removes Nwosu-Led Executive Committee of ADC

The court also nullified all actions the executive committee of the ADC took from 21 August to date. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - I'll End Poverty in Nigeria, If Elected President - Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said he would deploy all the human and material resources God bestowed on the country to move it out of poverty. Read more »

Nigeria: Withdrawal Limit - Again, Emefiele Fails to Appear Before Reps, Says He's On Official Assignment Abroad

Mr Emefiele, who was billed to appear before the lower chamber on Tuesday (today) to explain the withdrawal policy, has been asked to honour the invitation on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari, Gbajabiamila in Closed-Door Meeting, Discuss Emefiele's Cashless Policy, Others

Tuesday's meeting was held on the same day Mr Emefiele, again, refused to honour an invitation by the House of Representatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Influential Sokoto Prince, Shehu Malami, Dies At 85, Buhari Mourns

Mr Malami reportedly died in Cairo, Egypt on Monday evening. Read more »

Nigeria: Why More Nigerians Will Be Jailed for Money Laundering - Lawyer

"We have had situations where even individuals transport money to the bank in bullion vans in this country." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects SSS' Request for Arrest Warrant Against CBN Governor Emefiele

The judge criticised the SSS for attempting to use the court as a cover for an irregular move to arrest the CBN governor Emefiele Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Death Toll Rises to 51 in Cross River Community

The outbreak has also been1 reported in another local government area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects SSS' Request for Arrest Warrant Against CBN Governor Emefiele

The judge criticised the SSS for attempting to use the court as a cover for an irregular move to arrest the CBN governor Emefiele Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Two Months to Election, APC Senatorial Candidate Amosun Extends Empowerment Scheme Across Ogun State

Mr Amosun handed out 2,000 grinding machines, 2,000 sewing machines, 500 computers to students, 500 units of 5kva generators and 100 mini buses to supporters. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Peter Obi Vows to Dismantle 'Political Structure That Impoverished Nigerians'

The LP presidential candidate said this in Uyo on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Determined to Confront Vote Buying During 2023 Polls - INEC

INEC says it harbours no illusion that it is going to be easy to root out the negative influence of money on elections, saying however that it was determined to tackle it. Read more »