October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian State Governor Appoints Over 300 Aides
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, in September, appointed 94 social media influencers as media aides. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Under Emefiele Was Den of Malfeasance - President Tinubu
Mr Tinubu in a broadcast to mark the country's 63rd Independence Anniversary said he has started the housecleaning and has appointed a new leadership for the bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Endure the Hardship Caused By Petrol Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Urges Nigerians
"I wish today's difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Wage Increase for Junior Federal Workers
"For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional Twenty-Five Thousand naira per month," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Groups Urge Govt to Implement Its Women Empowerment Policy
The group urged the president to consider the implementation of the policy as a national strategy to "unlock the potential" of Nigerian women and ensure national growth and… Read more »
September 30, 2023
Nigeria: 3,000 Security Personnel Deployed to Abuja Ahead of Independence Day
The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, directed the deployed officers and men to protect citizens alongside all national assets and infrastructure in the territory. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Top Militants Who Attended Secret Meetings With Nigerian 'Officials'
The meeting, which was held in Katsina State, was attended by seven notorious terror gang leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Summit - Igbos Can't Afford to Be Intolerant People, Soludo Warns
The governors in the South-east took turns to give their perspectives on the consequences of the escalating insecurity on the once strong and progressive economy of the region. Read more »
Nigeria: At Fasua's Birthday Colloquium, Nigerians Advocate National Strategy to Address Economic Crisis
The panellists said Nigeria's education and skill system must be relevant to markets, industries, and national development. Read more »
Nigeria: Ashiru Rejects Kaduna Governorship Election Tribunal's Judgement
"Given the ruling of the Kaduna State election tribunal, it has become necessary to share with our supporters, the true position of the ruling," the PDP candidate Mr Ashiru said. Read more »
Liberia: Weah Faces Boakai, Others Again As Liberians Prepare to Elect New President
Liberia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 10 October with 19 candidates challenging President George Weah, who is seeking reelection to a second six-year term. Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Candidates Jostle for Headship of PDP Institute
The PDI was established to serve as a centre of excellence for training, capacity building, research and development of democracy, and leadership in good governance, to serve as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Acquires New 'Attack Helicopters'
The aircraft manufacturing company also gave the Nigerian government the timeframe to deliver the attack helicopters. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Floods - Nigerian Govt Lists Most Affected States
The council directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide intervention to the affected states. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Give Update On Revenue Generated in 2 Months
The acting Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, gave the update on revenue generation as part of activities marking his 100 days in office. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - NLC Speaks On Reported 'Agreement' With Nigerian Government
The NLC and the TUC had at the end of the joint NEC meeting in Abuja on Tuesday declared an indefinite strike beginning from 3 October to press home their demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Nigerians' Sacrifices Won't Be in Vain - Shettima
Mr Shettima said the independence anniversary offers Nigeria another opportunity to acknowledge the cross-regional bonds that have kept the country standing as Africa's most… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holiday to Mark Independence Anniversary
Nigeria gained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. Read more »
Nigeria: Apologise to Oyo Obas, Afenifere Tells Obasanjo
Afenifere condemned Mr Obasanjo's conduct and demanded an apology from him to the Obas. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Wike Sacks Heads of Agencies, Parastatals
The affected appointees are to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Gives Traders Two-Day Ultimatum to Vacate Rail Tracks
The governor says defaulting traders will have their items seized. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Appoints 138 Social Media Influencers As Aides
The appointments of the 138 special reporters were in addition to about 200 people earlier appointed as senior special advisers, senior special assistants and assistants. Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos Prioritises School Safety, As Agency Honours 24 Schools, Premium Times Journalist
The governor said the BOS award is a valuable addition to the multiple efforts of the state in ensuring safety in all the schools. Read more »
Mozambique: President Nyusi Visits Pentagon, Signs $537 Million Deal
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin applauded Mozambique's President Nyusi for a "partnership to counter violent extremist groups in northern Mozambique," and for working with SADC. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Unions Call for Indefinite Strike to Protest Rising Cost of Living
The labour unions said "the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies in our own hands and rescue our nation." Read more »