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Gombe State authorities on Wednesday suspended two traditional rulers and ordered new security measures after renewed fighting between farmers and herders in Funakaye Local Government Area left people dead.

The Lagos State Government has announced an eight-month traffic diversion plan on the Lekki-Ajah corridor to accommodate extensive road rehabilitation work aimed at improving road quality and easing traffic flow.

​​​​​​​Sen. Ned Nwoko, has denied claims by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that he married her when she was 17 years old, labeling the allegations as "false, misleading, and malicious."

The Nigerian Government has cancelled the 2022 National Language Policy, which made mother tongue or the local language the medium of instruction from early childhood to Primary Six.

​​​​​​​The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate abandoned federal government–owned properties and buildings nationwide, reportedly valued at over ₦20 trillion.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday told the federal government to stop dodging talks and make education a top priority, warning that continued neglect could harm the country’s future.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 stranded and vulnerable Nigerians who voluntarily returned home from Libya.

Turkey on Wednesday said all 20 people onboard a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia on its return from Azerbaijan had died.

​​​​​​​The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly advocating a military coup in Nigeria.

The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the nationwide ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), a move aimed at tackling plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability.

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has warned that the recent actions of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could undermine Nigeria’s military discipline and national security.

The Senate has rejected the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) written explanation over unaccounted funds totaling ₦210 trillion between 2017 and 2023.

The Coalition of Military Veterans has condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his altercation with a naval officer in Abuja on Tuesday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo following his re-election. His deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, also received his certificate.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and several team officials refused to train Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco, in protest over unpaid match bonuses and allowances, disrupting preparations for Thursday’s World Cup play-off against Gabon.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now has 76 senators, following the defection of Senator Agom Jarigbe from the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian presidency has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu will soon meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries.

The Super Eagles have opened camp in Rabat as they ramp up preparations for their crucial World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it met with the federal government on Monday and will continue the meeting on Tuesday to resolve the indefinite strike embarked upon by its members.

President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will fund the construction of 10 additional mobile power stations to help boost electricity across the country.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully enforce the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and small-volume PET or glass bottles below 200ml by December 2025.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asked Nigerians to stay calm as diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and the United States continue to spark public debate.

The Federal Government has opened consultations with the United Kingdom to secure the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete his prison sentence.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up nationwide operations against terrorists and bandits, carrying out fresh airstrikes in three states.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has started physical verification for foreign-trained graduates in the 2025 Batch C set.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for "political extinction" ahead of the 2027 general election.

The ninth season of Nigeria Info's flagship debate show, “I Beg to Differ,” kicked off on Monday, featuring brilliant young minds from Lagos secondary schools in two intense and engaging sessions.

The EFCC has declared former Petroleum Resources Minister and ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva wanted. 

Amnesty International is asking the Nigerian government to fully exonerate the Ogoni Nine, 30 years after they were executed by the military government.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned, amid backlash over the editing of a Donald Trump speech in a 2024 documentary that critics say misled viewers.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction in the 2026 Hajj fares for intending pilgrims nationwide. The review followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive in October for the agency to make the pilgrimage more affordable.

The Federal Government, on Monday, opened direct retail-investor access to its ₦1 Trillion housing scheme, saying the move will help more Nigerians buy homes and deepen the mortgage market.

On Thursday, October 31, a building in Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos, collapsed while being demolished, killing one and injuring several others.

The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama'ila Bagudo, has been rescued after spending nine days in the den of bandits.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) have publicly disagreed over the ongoing violence in Nigeria, sparking a heated debate on whether Christians are facing genocide in the country.

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has declared his victory in Saturday’s governorship election as a triumph for democracy, extending an olive branch to his opponents and commending President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “democratic disposition” in allowing a free and credible poll.

​The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has escalated its travel advice for Nigeria, urging British nationals to avoid all travel to six northern states due to a "high and increasing threat" from terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime.

Senator Ned Nwoko, on Saturday evening, posted video clips and fresh claims about a long-running family dispute involving his wife, actress Regina Daniels, and her brother, Samuel “Sammy West” Ojeogwu.

A former Borno governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has denied a viral story that said he accused Vice-President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 98.04 percent of the results from polling units across Anambra State in the ongoing 2025 governorship election.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three new policy measures intended to accelerate Nigeria’s shift toward a digital and knowledge-based economy.

Several top politicians and governorship candidates say vote-buying was common in parts of Anambra State as people went to the polls to elect a governor.

Voting has officially ended in the 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

The coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, named a 24-man squad on Friday for the upcoming CAF World Cup qualifying play-offs in Morocco, and two big names — goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and winger Chidera Ejuke — return to the team.

The Anambra State governorship election has been peaceful across the 5,700 polling units.

Voting commenced smoothly across much of Onitsha North Local Government Area in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election, though some polling units experienced technical hitches with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) on Saturday morning.

The issues within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have deepened after a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, named former Senator Mao Ohabunwa as the chairman of the new Board of Trustees (BoT) on Friday.

A civil society group says far fewer people are voting in Anambra State now than eight years ago.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration is fully committed to defeating terrorism and strengthening Nigeria’s standing on the global stage.

With just hours to go before Anambra heads to the polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission says it’s fully prepared to deliver a credible and transparent election on Saturday.

Ahead of  his scheduled hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has written to U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging a hidden genocide against Judeo-Christians in Nigeria’s South-East. 

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed October 2025 on a bullish note, gaining 8 per cent and extending the upward momentum that has defined much of the year’s trading.

The Federal Executive Council has approved the construction of official residences for the heads of key federal courts and major infrastructure projects across the FCT.

The National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on Revamping Police and Security Training Institutions has uncovered the poor state of facilities at Nigeria’s police training schools during an inspection visit on Thursday.

The Nigerian government is planning to give “Detty December” an official structure.

Nigeria Info’s flagship youth debate show, I Beg To Differ, has been named the Outstanding Educative Programme of the Year at the Marketing Edge Awards.

The federal government is planning to roll out tax exemption stickers for small informal businesses — like roadside traders, vulcanisers, and carpenters — to protect them from harassment and multiple levies.

Ademola Lookman was at the centre of an extraordinary touchline bust-up on Wednesday night after being grabbed by Atalanta manager Ivan Juric during their Champions League clash with Marseille.

‎Tension flared in Birmingham on Thursday night as protests and arrests marred Aston Villa’s UEFA Europa Conference League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel.

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is stepping up global partnerships and the fight against terrorism and organised crime. He made the commitment after receiving an economic briefing from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during Thursday’s Federal Executive Council meeting.

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half hat-trick as Galatasaray defeated Ajax 3–0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena to maintain their near-perfect start in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The Adamawa State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Mubi Local Government Area of the State, which has killed ten people and left several others receiving treatment.

The federal government is set to unveil a new National Railway Development Roadmap to connect all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched a nationwide campaign against the smuggling of migrants across the country.

​​​​​​​The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for Nigerians abroad who lose or misplace their passports

​​​​​​​The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a high-powered reconciliation committee to restore unity within the party ahead of its elective national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

​​​​​​​Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as the police’s refusal to arrest Victor Ogbuja, one of the prime suspects in the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje.

Dental students at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have renewed protests over the prolonged delay in completing their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, which has now stretched to 10 years instead of the standard six. The students, under the Jos University Dental Students’ Association (JUDENSA), say they have endured “prolonged emotional trauma” as the pioneer set, admitted in 2015, remains unable to graduate or sit for final professional examinations.

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s new Tax Ombudsman under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Act, 2025.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate for the screening and confirmation of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu remains committed to promoting religious tolerance and unity across Nigeria, despite recent international criticism over alleged religious persecution.

​​​​​​​Starting January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s new tax laws will bring 50 reliefs and exemptions aimed at easing the burden on workers, small businesses, and startups.

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has dismissed U.S. claims that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria, calling it “another error in their intelligence.”

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi says the U.S.’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over insecurity should concern every Nigerian.

United States President Donald Trump has warned that he may authorise air strikes or deploy troops to Nigeria as part of his plan to “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists killing Christians” in the country.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has dismissed reports that the President is set to visit the United States on Tuesday for a meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance.

​​​​​​​The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the 2025 admission process into public universities from October 31 to November 17, 2025.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warned Nigerians that parts of the country would experience a slight dust haze while many regions will face isolated thunderstorms and pockets of rainfall this week.

​​​​​​​The Federal Government on Monday formally handed over four federal road projects in Abia State to the state government for urgent completion and issued a 30-day ultimatum to contractors to resume work or be sanctioned, officials said.

Dangote Industries Limited has thrown its full weight behind the Nigerian government’s newly introduced 15 percent tariff on imported petroleum products.

​The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo.

​President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been officially declared the winner of the recent presidential election by the National Electoral Commission (NEC), securing a second term in office with an overwhelming majority, a result that has been swiftly followed by widespread, deadly protests and a heavy security crackdown across the country.  

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring steady and uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel across Nigeria, boasting a production capacity that exceeds the nation’s daily consumption.

United States President Donald Trump has announced the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing allegations of a Christian genocide in the country.

A leading Nigerian scientist said Friday that genetically modified (GM) crops are the best chance to grow more food here as the climate gets hotter and rains become less reliable.

The government says new tax laws will help young people and small businesses, a presidential aide told a youth forum Friday.

Widespread protests have continued in Tanzania following a disputed general election marked by the disqualification and detention of key opposition figures. Demonstrators in Dar es Salaam are demanding a halt to the announcement of results, alleging widespread fraud.

As doctors prepare to down tools from November 1, Public Health Advocate Dr. Frederick Unuigbokhai has blamed the increasing cases of medical negligence in Nigerian hospitals on an overstretched and collapsing health system.

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has taken the State House of Assembly to court over an alleged plan to impeach him.

The federal government says it is intensifying efforts to implement the National Single Window system at Nigeria’s ports by 2026 to simplify documentation and boost transparency. 

Eight political associations have successfully met the initial requirements set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties. 

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved new postings and appointments of senior officers across the Nigerian Army to strengthen leadership and improve command structure.

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the NIMC NINAuth App, a mobile-based digital identity authentication platform aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s data protection and improving citizen access to government services.

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an increase in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) withdrawal limit from 25 to 50 percent.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the country’s new military chiefs a clear marching order — crush any armed group threatening Nigeria’s peace.

It was a rainy day on October 4th when tragedy struck at Community Secondary School, Okoroagu, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, when a section of the school’s roof collapsed on 14-year-old Fabian Chinda during class.

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Bernard Doro as a minister after his screening in plenary on Thursday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and automotive diesel.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the release of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise.

Nigeria is battling with a cost-of-living crisis: global economic bodies are praising the country for economic reforms, but locals say this has increased the prices of goods and services, meaning their wages can barely cover basic necessities.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has leapt to his own defence after a humiliating Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Crystal Palace, but admits his struggling Reds have fallen well below the club’s proud standards.

The federal government has released N2.3 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers in universities nationwide.

President Bola Tinubu has removed individuals convicted of serious offences—such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and arms dealing—from his list of presidential pardons and clemency.

The House of Representatives has approved a total of ₦1.84 trillion in new borrowings for the federal government, following the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, chaired by Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, during plenary on Wednesday.

Voter turnout was thin across Tanzania on Wednesday as the presidential election proceeded with the country’s principal challengers jailed, disqualified, or otherwise sidelined, rights groups and journalists said.

​​​​​​​Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday night killed at least 104 Palestinians and wounded more than 250, Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry said Wednesday.

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has moved to investigate the Nigerian Football Federation over alleged misuse of development grants amounting to 25 million dollars received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has told financial institutions banks to begin deducting a 10% withholding tax on interest paid to investors in short-term securities in a move that could reduce net returns for savers who have relied on tax-free bills.

Only seven of Nigeria’s 36 states implemented more than 80% of their 2024 health budgets, BudgIT said Wednesday, underscoring persistent gaps between budget allocations and actual spending on health care.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced the arrival of 153 Nigerian returnees from Chad under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) Programme facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Security and Intelligence Expert, Dr. Seyi Adetayo, says the recent overhaul of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs may not be a response to coup rumours but likely due to performance concerns.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned nightclub owners and fun seekers against hosting or attending drug parties, describing it as a criminal act under Nigerian law.

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any violence during the Anambra governorship election will face a strong response from security agencies.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Egypt in Cairo on 14 December as part of the team’s build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire, securing a controversial fourth term in a vote largely boycotted by major opposition figures.

Two people have been confirmed dead, and at least 26 rescued after a two-storey building collapsed early Monday morning in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State.

Haram Football! Set Piece FC!! Boring, Boring, Arsenal!!! These are some of the labels Arsenal FC have been slapped with over the last few weeks, particularly after Sunday’s win over a hard-fighting Crystal Palace.

French authorities have arrested two suspects linked to the Louvre Museum heist, just one week after the dramatic theft of priceless French Crown Jewels from the museum’s Apollo Gallery.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has secured the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State, following his unanimous endorsement at a special convention held on Monday in Ado-Ekiti.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been elected President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) following an elective congress held in Abuja.

Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, has been declared winner of the country’s October 12 presidential election, securing a 53.7% majority to extend his rule into an eighth term.

At least 13 people have been rescued after a two-storey building collapsed on Monday morning in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

​​​​​​​The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent comment describing some internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, as “geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation.”

The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dropped his earlier plan to call defense witnesses in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offenses. 

When Aliko Dangote announced in 2013 that he would build a 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Nigeria, many thought the plan was overly ambitious.

A social media campaign led by X user @c_mobike has pushed the growing uproar over alleged misuse of FIFA and government funds by the Nigeria Football Federation into the open, using the hashtag #SaveNigerianFootball to crowdsource documents, questions, and calls for action.

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has cemented his status as Africa's richest person, crossing the $30 billion net worth milestone.

The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command, has reported the rescue of a kidnapped man on Saturday.

Nigeria has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list,” the Paris-based watchdog said Friday.

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has inaugurated two key subcommittees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition, is headed for continued losses unless it decisively resolves its persistent internal crises.

​​​​​​​President Bola Tinubu has removed the existing Service Chiefs and appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa.

Nigeria has apprehended 11 individuals in a major crackdown on terrorism financing as part of INTERPOL’s continent-wide Operation Catalyst.

Nigeria Info's Emmanuel Onwuka has been nominated for the Prize for Journalism at The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2026.

Pope Leo has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the victims and the families of about 200 people killed in a tragic massacre in Benue State.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has been at the forefront of this undemocratic practice

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With almost everything set for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations between host country Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, the Confederation of Africa Football CAF has vowed to address issues of possible threats and harassment from home fans towards Nigerian fans.

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires. 

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order. 

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.

A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.

Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.

The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate. 

Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023. 

The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.

It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.