October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Ex-Minister Bello Yusuf
President Tinubu extends his deepest sympathy and condolences to the former minister and former senator, Bello Yusuf's family and friends, as well as the government and people of… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Nigeria: Southern Senators Will Resist Any Move Against Akpabio - Lawmaker
Clement Jimbo, a member of the House of Representatives from Abak/Etim Ekpa/Ika federal constituency of Akwa Ibom State, says there is no substance to the reported plot to remove… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Board, Management for FERMA
President Tinubu says he expects the new appointees to achieve integrous and competent service delivery, given the central role FERMA will play in the sustainable health of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New CEOs for CAC, SON, SMEDAN, Others
A statement said the move is in line with the president's resolve to facilitate trade expansion through small, medium and large scale industries in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Governorship Election Won't Hold in Some Polling Units - Official
INEC says it is prepared to conduct the upcoming Imo State governorship election in 4,720 polling units in the state. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Academic Records Questionable - LP Faction
The LP faction said the name written on Mr Obi's academic certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) was different from the name his NYSC certificate bears. Read more »
Nigeria: Era of Exporting Raw Materials Over - Alake
The minister called on potential investors in the country's vast mineral sector to consider value addition in order to generate more revenue for the country and also create jobs… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses SDP Candidate's Appeal Against Delta Governor Oborevwori
The appeal by Kenneth Gbagi of the SDP is an offshoot of the petition he filed at the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge Governor Oborevwori's victory… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Olukoyede Is Qualified to Be Anti-Graft Agency Chairman - Presidency
The announcement of Mr Olukoyede as the new EFCC chairman has triggered a controversy over his qualification for the job. Read more »
Nigeria: Funmi Falana, Ex-NBA Chair, 56 Others Make New SAN-Designates' List
The LPPC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, released the full list of the new SAN-designates in a statement on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Anti-Graft Agency Chairman Whose Qualification Is Controversial
The appointment, announced in a statement by the presidential spokesperson on Thursday, confirms PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report days earlier about Mr Tinubu's plan to name Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Extortion Scandal - Weeks After Resuming From Recess, Reps Silent On Probe Vow
The House of Representatives vowed in September to launch a probe into the activities of one of its investigative ad hoc committe after a PREMIUM TIMES investigation revealed that… Read more »
Nigeria: NBC Issued Over 3,000 Warnings to Broadcast Stations in 2022, Sanctioned 125 - Official
"I don't believe that NBC is all about sanctions. Each time NBC is on the news is about a station committing one infraction or the other." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Commitment to Press Freedom
The Nigerian minister recognized the challenges journalists and media organizations face, including press freedom, access to information, and journalist safety. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Heads of NCC, NIGCOMSAT, NIPOST, Appoints Replacements
The appointments were made known in a statement issued by the president's Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Imo Election - Shettima, Ganduje, Lead APC's Campaign for Uzodinma's Reelection Rally
They urged Imo State people to vote for the APC candidate, Governor Uzodinma, for a second term. Read more »
Liberia: LiberiaDecides'23 - Commission Commences Announcement of Presidential Election Results
According to results from some districts of two counties, Bomi and Monsterrado, announced by the National Election Commission (NEC) Chairperson Davidetta Lansanah, Mr Boakai has so… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Stolen Genitals - Traditional Ruler, Security Officials Warn Residents Against Jungle Justice
He said that in the last three weeks, there had been reported incidents of stolen genitals ... where the suspect and his car were burnt. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Chief Executives for Five Agencies
President Tinubu also appointed a Special Adviser to the President on Technology and Digital Economy. Read more »
Nigeria: CSU Documents - Disclose Your Full Identity to Nigerians - Peter Obi Tells Tinubu
"He should re-introduce himself to the nation he governs and to the world for the avoidance of further doubt. He should let the world know his name, nationality, his place of… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's New Women Affairs Minister Hopes to Achieve Empowerment, Gender Violence Goals
The minister's presentation of the communique at the end of the 23rd National Council on Women Affairs in Calabar, on 22 August, was the first opportunity to voice over her vision. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Blasts Peter Obi Over Demand for Tinubu's Identity, Academic Records
"Peter Obi cannot be said to be known for any outstanding performance as governor of Anambra State for eight years with no worthy legacy standing to his name," the APC said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Late Sokoto Lawmaker, Danbuga
Abdulkadir Danbuga died on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 63. Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Despite Setback in Court, Ondo Deputy Governor Keeps Fighting
Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has filed an appeal against the ruling of the Ondo State High Court declining jurisdiction on his suit Read more »
Nigeria: Concrete Roads - Nigerian Works Minister Alleges Gang Up By Contractors, Saboteurs
The minister made the allegations after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Read more »