September 12
Nigeria: Security Outfit Intercepts 610 Rounds of Ammunition in Katsina - Official
"The suspect managed to evade capture, leaving behind the concealed ammunition," the Katsina State official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Healing the Brain Drain - Nigeria's Move to Stem Health Workers Migration
Ranked by WHO among the 37 countries with critical health workforce shortages, Nigeria is battling an exodus of trained professionals abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Speaks On Edo Election Amidst PDP's Allegation of Bias
The PDP refused to sign the peace accord for the election, accusing the police of intimidating its members. Read more »
Nigeria: NBS Trade Report Shows Nigeria's Economy Improving Under Tinubu - Presidency
President Tinubu said he is determined to confront the inhibitions that have stunted the growth and development necessary to unlock the country's full potential. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Humanitarian Crisis As Floods Ravage Communities, Farmlands
The situation threatens a new wave of humanitarian crises in a country facing increasing hardships amidst fears that 26.5 million Nigerians face food insecurity this year, up from… Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Questioned Osimhen's Commitment to Super Eagles - Finidi
Finidi, who is now in charge of Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United, says he has moved on and wishes Osimhen a prosperous career. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - IGP Suspends Edo Security Outfit, Deploys 35,000 Operatives for Election
The police chief warned that no private or state-owned security apparatus would be allowed to operate during and after the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Your Tenure Has Expired, BoT Official Tells Abure - Labour Party Crisis
The BoT official says Mr Abure had led the party without election since he sudden death of the Labour Party;s National Chairman, Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, in 2000, Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - 36 Die, 15,755 Displaced in Jigawa - Governor
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency said the flood disaster affected more than 50,000 households and 15,755 of them were staying in 12 IDP camps across the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Junior D'Tigress, Mali, Hit U-18 Afrobasket Semifinals
The junior D'Tigress got revenge over their Egyptian opponents to qualify for the semifinal, where they will face Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt to Present N119bn Supplementary Budget to State Assembly
The state government also approved N17.9 billion for the reconstruction of different roads in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Speaker Seeks Renovation of Assembly Complex While Dilapidated Public Schools Suffer Neglect
The speaker made the appeal for the renovation after an inspection tour round the House of Assembly complex on Wednesday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Mpox Cases in Nigeria Now 67 - Official
NCDC said the 67 cases were confirmed out of 1,031 suspected cases reported across 23 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Bail to 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Accused of Treason
The defence lawyers had argued that the proof of evidence submitted by the prosecution did not support the allegations of treason levelled against the 10 defendants arrested over… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Cases Surge 128% With Lagos As Epicentre
The NCDC reported 7,056 suspected cholera cases as of 1 September compared to 3,096 cases at the same point in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt. Raises Over $900 Million in Landmark Dollar Bond
The funds raised from this dollar bond will be directed toward critical infrastructure projects and development programmes. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Says Maiduguri Floods Most Catastrophic in Decades As Victims, Agencies Assess Impact
A situation report on the flood by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), says more than 239,000 people were affected by the flood Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Niger Community Again
Local sources around the village told PREMIUM TIMES that they have been hearing sporadic gunshots from the axis since 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Commission Publishes List of Qualified Candidates for Anambra Local Elections
The commission said the candidates could start their political campaign. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Engage in Claims, Counterclaims Over Ajaero's Arrest
While the government said Mr Ajaero snubbed an invitation from the SSS, labour insists the NLC president was never formally invited. Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Chiefs Resort to Traditional Rites to 'Ward Off Evil' During Edo Election
The police in Edo, on Tuesday, said they have arrested the Chairperson of Esan West Local Government Area of the state, Collins Aigbogun, over alleged political violence in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Invade Niger Community Again, Suffer Defeat
When the attack started this morning, the security operatives told residents to stay indoor while they exchanged fire with the assailants. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Accuses NNPC of Failing to Remit Oil Revenues to Nigerian Govt for Over Five Months
The accusation is coming days after NNPC Ltd admitted that it was owing an undisclosed amount of money to suppliers of the Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol. Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija 9 - Big Test for Fan Favourites This Week As Eviction Fever Looms
This week, a massive clearout looms in the Big Brother "No Loose Guard" house, and some fan favourites could be among the casualties. Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Slumps, Dies While Giving Testimony in Church
The incident happened during a church service on Sunday. Read more »