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Night of The Long Knives in Nigeria As Tinubu Wields Axe

A panel of five judges from Nigeria's election tribunal late Wednesday unanimously affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu, solidifying his position as the West African nation's leader and effectively dismissing petitions by opposition parties. (Photo: Xinhua)

THE firing of service chiefs and immediate dissolution of the boards of all government parastatals, agencies, institutions and companies is the latest blitz by the new president, Bola Tinubu, to carve a stranglehold on power in Nigeria. The purge comes three weeks after he was inaugurated as the fifth president of Africa’s political and economic… Continue reading Night of The Long Knives in Nigeria As Tinubu Wields Axe

Nigeria Edgy After Central Bank Governor Ousted

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, were last week suspended and detained on multiple charges bordering on corruption and abuse of office.

FOR a man who a few months ago was one of the most powerful individuals in Nigeria, heading the central bank of Africa’s biggest economy, and aspiring for the presidency of the continent’s largest nation, Godwin Emefiele’s fall from grace has been headlong. In a flash, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor’s fortunes have… Continue reading Nigeria Edgy After Central Bank Governor Ousted

Over 800 ‘Terrorists’ Surrender In Nigeria

THE Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) has reported the surrender of more than 800 terrorists over the past fortnight. This is during operations against Islamist insurgents and violent criminals terrorising the West African country. Some 91 Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) suspects werekilled and 247 criminals arrested during the above-mentioned period. Operations were held… Continue reading Over 800 ‘Terrorists’ Surrender In Nigeria

Bola Tinubu Inaugurated As Nigerian President

BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as the presidentof Nigeria. He is the fifth president since the advent of democracy in 1999 inAfrica’s largest nation by population and its biggest economy. “I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, do solemnly swear that I will not allow mypersonal interests to influence my official conduct or decisions……sohelp me, God,”… Continue reading Bola Tinubu Inaugurated As Nigerian President

Hundreds Reportedly Killed In Nigeria ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

VIOLENCE, suspected to be the ceaseless clashes between Nomadic pastoralists and subsistence farmers, have reportedly left 300 people dead in central Nigeria. More than 500 others are reportedly unaccounted for during the skirmishes afflicting the Plateau State. Officials said the violence has exacerbated since the end of the 2023 general elections that started on February… Continue reading Hundreds Reportedly Killed In Nigeria ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

World’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Commissioned In Nigeria

ABUJA, May 22 (Xinhua) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the world’s largest single-train refinery in the country’s southwestern state of Lagos, hailing it as a significant milestone for the country’s economy and a “game changer” for the petroleum products market in Africa. Speaking at the ceremony for commissioning the Dangote Refinery which… Continue reading World’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Commissioned In Nigeria

Hunt On For Attackers Of US Convoy In Nigeria

THE murder of seven people after militants attacked a convoy of the United States (US) Consulate in Nigeria on Tuesday has sent shockwaves across both countries. Unknown assailants attacked a convoy of two US government vehicles in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of the southeastern Anambra state. The convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals, comprising… Continue reading Hunt On For Attackers Of US Convoy In Nigeria

Nigeria On Course To Meet Broadband Target

BROADBAND connections in Nigeria have increased by 16 percent year-on-year to 92 million. An increase of 2 percent has been noted month-on-month between December 2022 and January this year. The figure implies a penetration rate of 48,2 percent, up from 47,4 percent the previous month, and 41,6 percent as at January 2022. FBN Quest Nigeria… Continue reading Nigeria On Course To Meet Broadband Target

Chaos after ‘election’ of Nigeria’s first woman governor

DISPUTED polls in Nigeria, including the potential election of the country’s first female governor, risk tarnishing the legacy of the departing President Muhamadu Buhari, who aims to exit office upon a legacy of credible polls. His legacy seemed intact when he signed into law the amended Electoral Act 2022, which cleared the way for the… Continue reading Chaos after ‘election’ of Nigeria’s first woman governor

China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa. Xi says China supports South Africa, as the rotating chair, in successfully hosting various BRICS cooperation activities this year.

CHINA has reiterated a warning to its nationals in Nigeria to strengthen security amid the threat of kidnap gangs. The Chinese Embassy disclosed that the danger was prevalent especially in the northern parts of Nigeria, particularly the states of Kaduna, Kogi, Niger and Zamfara, all in the north and the capital, Abuja. China’s embassy in… Continue reading China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria