Business Nigeria grapples with end of fuel subsidy Lagos – Nigerians are struggling with surging fuel prices after newly elected President Bola Tinubu declared an end to... Read more 2 Jun, 2023
Countries Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s new president Abuja – Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as Nigerian president on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries Nigeria’s departing president Buhari defends legacy Abuja – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari defended his political record on Sunday, the day before he steps down, saying... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries Huge security challenges await Nigeria’s new president Kano – Violence has surged in Nigeria following a brief lull for elections earlier in the year, serving as... Read more 27 May, 2023
Business Dangote launches Africa’s biggest oil refinery – 4 ways it will affect Nigeria Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi, The University of Queensland Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce... Read more 23 May, 2023
Arts and Leisure Son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti arrested for ‘police assault’ Lagos – Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police... Read more 15 May, 2023
Countries Nigerian ruling party keeps powerful Lagos post after tense local polls Abuja – Nigeria’s ruling party has held onto the powerful post of Lagos governor, the country’s electoral commission said... Read more 20 Mar, 2023
Countries Nigeria counts votes after tense local elections Abuja — Vote counting was under way in Nigeria on Sunday following local elections marred by reports of violence,... Read more 19 Mar, 2023
Countries Nigeria’s Lagos braces for local elections after presidential vote Lagos – Lagos was key to Bola Tinubu’s victory last month in Nigeria’s presidential election, but the megacity could... Read more 16 Mar, 2023
Countries Nigeria judge calls president ‘dictator’, extends cash swap deadline Abuja – Nigeria’s top court on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari acted like “a dictator” over the handling of... Read more 3 Mar, 2023