NIGERIA: Why we cannot expose Boko Haram sponsors – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has said it is not their duty to expose those sponsoring Boko Haram in the country. Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, John Enenche, stated this at a …
NIGERIA - APC crisis: Oshiomhole blasts Giadom over National Chairman claim
Adams Oshiomhole, embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Victor Giadom, can’t replace him. Oshiomhole said going by the rules …
NIGERIA: We didn’t say our campaign promises would be fully achieved in 5yrs – Garba Shehu
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in his response to questions via e-mail, punctures the assertion that all promises …
NIGERIA: FG, DisCos declare 2-month free electricity for Nigerians
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) say they have aligned with the Federal Government to provide a two-month rebate of free electricity to customers nationwide. The DisCos’ spokesman, Sunday Oduntan, …
NIGERIA: Osinbajo reveals FG next move to tackle insecurity
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, disclosed that there is an ongoing plan to recruit more troops and officers to beef up the personnel of security agencies. Laolu …
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Oxford dictionary adds okada, danfo, Mama Put, 26 other Nigerian words, expressions [Full list]
Oxford English Dictionary said it has added 29 Nigerian words and expressions in the January updates to the dictionary. “The majority of these new additions are either borrowings …
NIGERIA: I joined politics because I’m not corrupt – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he decided to become to join partisan politics after release from prison. Speaking when he received the youths leaders of the All Progressives Congress, …
NIGERIA: President Buhari in Malabo for gas summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Malabo Equatorial Guinea for the 5th gas summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President …
NIGERIA: No third-term agenda — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will adhere to the provisions of the constitution by not attempting another term in office. Buhari said this on Friday at the All Progressives …
NIGERIA: Buhari congratulates Lyon as APC cruised to victory in Bayelsa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Nov. 16 election in Bayelsa, David Lyon, on his victory. Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained …
CEDEAO: Après les échanges tripartites, des autorités nigérianes s’opposent à la réouverture des frontières
Des autorités nigérianes ne sont pas favorables à la réouverture des frontières. A la suite du gouverneur de la Banque centrale du Nigéria, Godwin Emefiele et du Sénat, le contrôleur …
RIGHT OF REPLY: Niger and Nigeria: Two Countries, One People, By Zakaria Abdourahaman
With regard to the allegations mentioned in the article, it is safe to say that the writer lacks knowledge and information on what he has narrated. Going through all the …
NIGERIA: Nigerian borders to remain closed until neighbouring countries meet conditions – Emefiele
“Before the borders are reopened, there must be concrete engagements with countries that are involved in using their ports and countries as landing ports for bringing in goods …
NIGERIA: Buhari, Jonathan in closed door meeting
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former president arrived the State House …
FOOTBALL - Éliminatoires JO 2020 : la Côte d’Ivoire élimine le Nigeria
Grâce à son match nul (1-1) obtenu lundi 7 octobre 2019 à Lagos face au Nigeria lors de la manche retour du 3ème tour éliminatoire des Jeux Olympiques Tokyo 2020, …
NIGERIA: Minimum wage: Buhari ready for honest, transparent negotiations – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinabjo says President Muhammadu Buhari‘s administration will honestly and transparently resolve labour’s request for salary increase to other level of workers yet …
NIGERIA: Border closure leaves rice-loving Nigerians steaming
The days of heaping 50-kilo sacks of rice across the saddle of their motorbike and slipping a few notes to a customs officer are now gone. With Nigeria …
NIGERIA: Buhari orders immediate voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday ordered the immediate voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa after days of anti-foreigners attacks in the country, his media adviser Femi Adesina said. …
NIGERIA: FG demands compensation over attacks in South Africa
The Federal Government yesterday demanded compensation and accountability from South Africa over attacks on Nigerians. But it appealed to Nigerians not to retaliate by attacking South African companies …
Fermeture des frontières du Nigéria/Bénin: Une diplomatie qui marque le pas
Il n’est plus aisé de transiter par le Bénin pour se rendre au Nigéria. Depuis le 19 aout dernier, le géant voisin de l’est a fermé ses frontières terrestres avec …
