August 02

• Nigeria: FG Vows to Abandon Nigerian Judge If Found Guilty of Corruption

  The federal government will investigate Joseph Wowo, the Nigerian judge accused of corruption in Gambia, and will not defend the judge if found guilty. Read more »

• Nigeria: Jonathan Claims Credit for MTN Nigeria's First Indigenous CEO

  The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed his delight on Facebook, over the appointment of a Nigerian as the first indigenous Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the... Read more »

• Nigeria: U.S. Consulate Backs Lagos Basketball Camp

  The 2013 Hope 4 girls Africa Leadership Camp will be supported by the U.S Consulate in Nigeria, the coordinator of the programme, Mobolaji Akiode, has revealed to PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »

August 01

• Nigeria: Lawyers Ask Minister to Rein in Alleged Randy Civil Servant

  A group of activist lawyers known as the Public Interest Lawyer League (PILL), has petitioned the Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, to rein in the Executive... Read more »

• Nigeria: FIFA Queries NFF Over Nigerian League

  The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has been queried by the world football governing body, FIFA, demanding to know how the Nigerian Premier League is run. Read more »

• Nigeria: Party Deregistration - INEC Got it Wrong - Nwodo

  A former Chairman of the defunct Progressives Action Congress (PAC), Charles Nwodo, on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the deregistration of political parties by the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Beggars Deportation - Furious Anambra Governor Threatens to Retaliate

  Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State has threatened to carry out a reprisal following the deportation of beggars and destitute people by the Lagos State Government to the South... Read more »

• Nigeria: Zeeto Peller Makes Sister Disappear in Port Harcourt

  It was a shocking sight, one to remember, as last Friday in Port Harcourt, thousands of people watched in disbelief as Zeeto Peller, son of late magician, Professor Peller, made... Read more »

• Nigeria: Why NBA, NJC Can't Sanction Nigerian Judge Dismissed for Bribery in Gambia Yet - President

  The Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, has distanced itself from the Nigerian and Acting Chief Justice of Gambia, Joseph Wowo, who was asked to resign having been caught demanding bribe... Read more »

• Nigeria: Olamide, Phyno Promise 'A Finale Before the Finale' in Agege

  Two of Nigeria's hottest rappers, Phyno and Olamide, will meet at the 9th leg of Star Music Trek holding at LASU Museum in Agege, Lagos State, on August 3. Read more »

• Nigeria: APC to Embark On Massive Membership Drive - Official

  The newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded plans to embark on massive membership drive and enlightenment, Umar Duhu, its National Vice Chairman, North East,... Read more »

• Nigeria: Jonathan's Campaign Group Treats Muslim, Christian Youths to Unity Dinner

  The Goodluck Support Group (GSG) has treated Muslim and Christian youths to a unity break-of-fast dinner. The event which took place at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers in Abuja on... Read more »

• Nigeria: Lagos Deportation Saga Is a Red Herring [opinion]

  Fifty three years as a nation and sometimes it seems we have learnt nothing. Read more »

• Nigeria: APC - the Cradle Memos [opinion]

  What would Atiku Abubakar, Ibrahim Babangida have to change today if they boarded the APC train? Read more »

• Nigeria: Pro-Amaechi Lawmaker, Lloyd, May Remain in Detention Till August 6

  The expected arraignment of the majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Llyod, has been adjourned. Read more »

• Nigeria: Federation Cup - NFF Confirms Semi-Final Fixtures

  The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Thursday released the fixtures and venues for the semi final matches of the 2013 Men's Federation Cup competition, following Wednesday's... Read more »

• Nigeria: Lagos Not Alone in Transfer of Destitute People to States of Origin - Official

  The transfer of beggars and destitute people back to their states of origins is not unique to Lagos State, the Lagos State Government has said. Read more »

• Nigeria: What's Luck Got to Do With It? [opinion]

  "Had it not rained in the night of 17-18 June 1815," wrote Victor Hugo in his famous account of Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, "the future of Europe would have been different. A... Read more »

• Nigeria: Jonathan Summons Emergency FEC Meeting for Friday

  President Goodluck Jonathan has called for an emergency meeting of the Executive Council of the Federation, FEC. The meeting is to be held by 2:00 p.m. on Friday less than 48 hours... Read more »

July 31

• Nigeria: Harry, the Solider Prince [opinion]

  Those who call themselves royal bloods in this part of the world only have passion to acquire wealth, exhibit outlandish lifestyles, acquire expensive wardrobes, show off crazy... Read more »

• Nigeria: Stop Playing Politics With Kano Airport

  My recent experience, using the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA for international travel has left me wondering how the government's much touted transformational... Read more »

• Nigeria: Appeal Court Declares Lead City University Law Programme Illegal

  The court upturned the ruling of a lower court. Read more »

• Nigeria: Boko Haram Committee Plays Down Kano Bombing, Promises "Data" Showing Progress

  The presidential committee said it will release data showing it remained in touch with Boko Haram. Read more »

• Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Please, "Bear With Us," FG Appeals to Students, Parents

  ASUU has been on strike for over four weeks. Read more »

• Nigeria: APC Registration - Ribadu Calls for Renewed Commitment

  The APC was registered by Nigeria's electoral body on Wednesday. A chieftain of the newly registered All Progressives Congress, APC, Nuhu Ribadu, has joined other Nigerians in... Read more »