January 15, 2023
Nigeria: HEDA Writes EFCC, CCB to Probe Atiku Over Embezzlement Allegation
HEDA petitioned the EFCC and CCB requesting a thorough investigation into Atiku's roles in incorporating the Special-Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Marine Float Limited allegedly used for… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Kano Governorship Candidates Reel Out Plans On Out-of-School Children, Healthcare, Security
The candidate promised to improve school enrolment and strengthen security. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigeria's Most Consequential Year Since 1999
Apart from general elections, Nigeria also plans to conduct a census, its first since 2006. Read more »
Nigeria: How Presidential Candidates Plan to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria
Analyses of their manifestoes indicate that Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu virtually agree on what has to be done to make Nigeria safer, essentially… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Campaign Makes False Claim About Next UK
Our report revealed that Next International (UK) Limited failed to submit its annual accounts for the year 2020, hence, the company was struck off and dissolved in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'll Be His Surety', Soludo Begs Nigerian Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu
"We must end insecurity in the South-east and we need Nnamdi Kanu to be around." Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Declares Ajuloopin APC Candidate for Kwara Reps Seat
Mr Ajuloopin replaced Segun Adebayo as the APC candidate for the constituency in the 25 February election. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election - Another Candidate Woos Obasanjo, Wants Him to Dump Obi
"The essence of democracy is getting people to change their minds and it is a continuous exercise," the candidate said. Read more »
Nigeria: Political Parties Bicker Over Alleged Plans to Postpone General Elections
On Monday, the Chairman of the Board of Electoral Institute, Abdullahi Zuru, said at an event in Abuja, that the general elections face serious threats of cancellation should the… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Weakens At Official Market
Naira depreciated by 0.16 per cent against the United States dollars at the Investors and Exporters window on Friday after it recorded a minor gain at the authorised market on… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: Exclusive - Embattled CBN Chief Emefiele Secretly Returns to Nigeria
PREMIUM TIMES also learnt that Mr Emefiele is planning to leave the country again, very soon. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Inflation Hits 22-Year High Amid Fiscal Crisis
Ghana is battling its worst economic crisis in a generation, amid a currency crisis that has worsened the nation's fiscal position Read more »
Nigeria: Come Clean On Your Health Status, New Corruption Allegations- - APC Tells Atiku
"A man who wants to rule Nigeria and wants Nigerians to repose some trust in him, must immediately and honestly address these twin issues: his health and his legendary corruption." Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Youth Makes Up Majority of Registered Voters
The INEC Chairman noted that the figures were arrived at after the review of 54,264 objections raised by Nigerians following the initial display of the voter register on its… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: How Floods Damaged Delta Community, Caused Starvation
Caroline Ogbotobo, 48, without minding if she gets drowned, moved swiftly through the dirty water that had engulfed the entire Abari village -- a coastal community in Delta State,… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram a Plot to Destroy Nigeria - Buhari
Mr Buhari says the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Mental Health Bill After Two Failed Attempts
The government is urged to ensure that the gazetted copies of the bill are available to citizens, so they know their new legal rights. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Canvasses Votes for Tinubu, Buni
"I am here in Yobe to assure you that the party leadership had unanimously endorsed Bola Tinubu to be the party's flag bearer in the forthcoming general election because of… Read more »
Nigeria: Sowore Pledges to Address Nigeria's Security Challenges
Mr Sowore said that the insecurity in different parts of the country should challenge Nigerians to elect credible leaders in the general election. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Presidency Not for Retirement Benefits - Peter Obi
Mr Obi cautioned Nigerians against electing the wrong leaders in the coming polls. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Fayemi, Saraki, Others to Headline NPO Reports' Session On Campaign Promises
2023: Politicians, civil society organisations to seek accountability over campaign promises as NPO Reports hold one-day dialogue Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Really Needs Another Population Census
It is unthinkable that Nigeria keeps making its decision using a database as dated as 2006. Read more »
Nigeria: Binani Promises to Pay Salaries, Pension If Elected Governor
She said civil servants and pensioners will receive their monthly benefits when they are due. Read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Property Outside Nigeria - Buhari
The president restated his vow to serve God and Nigeria until his last day in office and beyond. Read more »
January 07, 2023
Nigeria: APC, PDP Structures Crippled Nigeria - Peter Obi
Mr Obi, who spoke at a campaign rally in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, urged Nigerians to vote out the major political parties. Read more »