January 07, 2023
Nigeria: Eha Amufu Crisis - Gov. Ugwuanyi's Remarkable Interventions, Challenges
I was miffed, if not disenchanted, at the way a section of the media has been muddling the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate crisis between the Fulani herders operating… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Nigeria: Uncompleted Projects, Dilapidated Classrooms Litter Ogun Despite N10.2 Billion Rehabilitation
PREMIUM TIMES visited schools that the state government claimed to have rehabilitated and found decrepit and inadequate facilities. Read more »
Nigeria: Elections 2023 - Senate President Lawan Pledges 98 Percent Yobe Votes to Tinubu
Mr Lawan, who was defeated by Mr Tinubu at the APC Presidential primary, also wants the Yobe State governor to be reelected with the highest number of votes in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Shuts Down Train Station After Terror Attack
Some of the train passengers also sustained gunshot injuries, the police said in a Sunday statement. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Nigeria: Ayu, Atiku Absent As Wike, Others Storm Ibadan for Makinde's Re-Election Campaign
The National Chairman of the party, Iyorcha Ayu and the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, were conspicuously absent at the rally. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Rejoices As Buhari Agrees to Campaign for Tinubu in 10 States
The President had, on 15 November 2022, attended the flag-off of the presidential campaign in Jos. He thereafter stayed away from campaign activities. Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: They Are Frustrating Moves to Reconcile Me With Tinubu, Aregbesola Cries Out
Rauf Aregbesola says fifth columnists are frustrating moves to reconcile him with Bola Tinubu. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Nigeria: Threat to Impeach Buhari, Other Key Events in Nigeria's Senate in 2022
For most of 2022, the attention of senators was divided and mostly focused on party activities Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: INEC Takes Delivery of Last Consignment of BVAS Machines
INEC says with the arrival of the last consignment in Abuja it has now taken delivery of the required number of BVAS machines for all polling units in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Meets N'West Muslim Leaders, Pledges to Be Fair, Just to All
Mr Tinubu asked the Islamic scholars to vote wisely, pledged to be fair, just and consistent within the tenets of Islamic faith Read more »
January 03, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Nigeria's 2023 Budget Into Law
"I have also noted that the National Assembly introduced new projects into the 2023 budget proposal for which it has appropriated N770.72 billion. The National Assembly also… Read more »
Africa: One-Third of Global Economy May Slip Into Recession in 2023 - IMF
The New Year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," an official said Read more »
January 02, 2023
Nigeria: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Frustrated - Presidency
"Hell" for Obasanjo is when a President, any President that comes after him refuses to be his own puppet, to do as he wishes on all matters and at all times. He then keeps… Read more »
January 01, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo Endorses Peter Obi for President
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo appeals to young Nigerians to stop inheriting other people's prejudices and enemies. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari to Sign 2023 Budget Tuesday - Senate President
The National Assembly passed the 2023 budget on Thursday. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Bidding Farewell to 2022 - Nigeria and the Question of Leadership
As the Buhari administration winds up, the question of his legacy is on the table. Unfortunately for the President, who has always seen himself and built his image as an… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Assembly Passes N472 Billion 2023 Budget
Governor Dapo Abiodun has immediately signed the budget into law. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - No Going Back in Struggle for Southern President - Akeredolu
Governor Akeredolu says after President Muhammadu Buhari's eight years in office, it should be the turn of the South to produce the next president. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Court Stops SSS From Arresting, Harassing CBN Gov Emefiele
The order came exactly two weeks after another court, the Federal High Court, also in Abuja, refused to grant SSS' request for an order to authorise Mr Emefiele's arrest. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Praises Governor Yahaya Bello for Security, Projects Execution in Kogi
Mr Buhari says he's proud of what Yahaya Bello has done in Kogi regarding security and projects execution. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Campaign DG, Osuntokun, Remains Senatorial Candidate of Another Party - INEC
Mr Osuntokun was appointed LP's campaign DG following the resignation of the former DG, Doyin Okupe, recently. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Train Attack, Oil Discovery, Nine Other Major Stories in Northern Nigeria in 2022
From daring terror attacks to floods and oil exploration, Northern Nigeria witnessed issues that defined the region in 2022. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: African e-Novel Pioneer Envisions First Female Nigerian President
The 267-page tome delves into multiple themes, including continental politics, Pan-Africanism, nuclear posture, colonial legacies, mental health, emotional well-being, tribal… Read more »
Nigeria: Explosion Rocks Kogi Minutes Before Buhari's Visit
Mr Buhari commissioned the Reference Hospital, Okene, which is less than a kilometre away from the emir's palace Read more »
Nigeria: On Social Architecture - Questions for 2023 Presidential Candidates (15)
There is complete sense in proactively suggesting that stiff measures against our uncontrolled population expansion be put in place now because population explosion continues to… Read more »