Michael Olugbode

NDLEA Applauds Nigeria’s House Members for Rejecting Cannabis Bill

It said it will strengthen the gains so far made in the renewed war against drug abuse.

2 years ago

Nigeria Decides: UK Promises to Monitor Election Petitions, Sanction Enablers of Violence

“The UK is concerned by the use of inflammatory ethno-religious language by some public and political figures," a signed statement…

2 years ago

Namibia Seeks to Improve Bilateral Relationship with Nigeria

“Our two countries have worked on more than 10 Agreements that are ready for signature during the 5th Session of…

2 years ago

Nigeria Decides: US Demands Prosecution of those Involved in Voter Suppression

It threatened anctions for those complicit in undermining democracy in Nigeria.

2 years ago

Nigeria Decides: APC’s Buni Returns As Yobe Governor

He scored a total of 317,113 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Alhaji Sheriff Abdullahi of the PDP that polled…

2 years ago

ECOWAS Deploys 163 Observers to Nigeria’s Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections

A 13-member Core Team of electoral experts has been in Nigeria prior to the presidential and national assembly elections.

2 years ago

Nigeria Expresses Delight Over Spain’s Interest in Its Music Industry

"I think Nigeria could create a very important component of the festivals in Spain," said Folorunsho Coker.

2 years ago

Seek Legal Redress If You’re Not Satisfied with Election and Eschew Violence, EU, AU, Commonwealth, ECOWAS Missions Tell Political Parties

Mbeki said: “We call on all those with grievances to address disputes through prescribed legal channels."

2 years ago

Fire Engulfs Maiduguri Market, Goods Worth Billions of Naira Destroyed

Borno State Governor Zulum in a statewide broadcast on Sunday morningannounced an emergency relief of N1 billion.

2 years ago

EU Observer Mission Monitoring Voter Turnout Across Nigeria

"We have more than 100 observers across the country. Our long- term observers have been deployed since late January."

2 years ago

Nigeria Closes All Land Borders Ahead of Presidential Election

"All command comptrollers especially those in the Border States are to ensure strict enforcement of this directive.”

2 years ago

US Ambassador Says All Nigerians Have Role to Play in Peaceful Elections

“It is important to know that democracy is not about elections but about a conversation between the citizenry and their…

2 years ago

Former Kenya President Kenyatta Asks Nigerians to Keep Faith in Democracy

He said Africa and the world is watching and hoping that the outcome of the elections will bring all parties…

2 years ago

Nigeria, Canada Strengthen Ties to Fight Human Trafficking

They vowed to scale up their efforts.

2 years ago

2023 Election: Commonwealth Observer Group Calls For Peaceful, Credible Polls

“This month’s elections will be Africa’s largest democratic exercise. The outcomes of the elections will be significant not only for…

2 years ago

US Embassy Issues Security Alert on Nigeria’s Elections

In a notice on its website, the Embassy advised its nationals to avoid rallies as “they can turn violent with…

2 years ago

2023 Election: ECOWAS to Deploy Observation Missions in Nigeria

It also deliberated on the establishment of a regional force against terrorism.

2 years ago

UN: Nigeria’s North East Needs $1.3bn Humanitarian Assistance for 6 Million People

“An estimated 2.4 million people are in acute need – impacted by conflict, disaster and disease – and require urgent…

2 years ago

Nigeria Unveils Diplomatic Duty Free Village

This statutes provide for the exemption of diplomats from all duties and taxes, whether national, regional or municipal.

2 years ago