Nigeria: Reps Consider Bill to Protect Rights of Mining Host Communities

The bill seeks to create a commission that would protect the rights of communities where solid minerals are mined, and ensure they benefit directly from the resources extracted… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Threatens to Sue NASS Clerk, Insists On Resuming

The Acting Clerk to the National Assembly had written to Mrs Akpoti-Udughan informing her that she cannot resume because the matter of her suspension is in court, and that her… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Two Ansaru Terrorism Suspects, One Convicted After Pleading Guilty to Illegal Mining

The proceedings, which lasted over four hours, were held amid tight security around the court. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Uncovers 100 Ghost Workers in Health Sector, Vows Sanctions

According to him, all the identified ghost workers' names would soon be submitted to Governor Bala Mohammed and subsequently, be dealt with according to the civil service rules Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram's Resurgence Deepens Complex Security Crisis in Nigeria, Chad, Others

Focusing only on Boko Haram's ISWAP faction is no longer an option for the region's security forces. Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition Condemns 'Continued Exclusion' of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

This was the second time she had been barred from resuming. In July, her attempt to return based on a court judgment was similarly rebuffed Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Two Persons Allegedly Caught With N26 Million During By-Election

EFCC said it suspected the N26 million allegedly caught with the two defendants was meant for vote buying during the by-election. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Detains, Grills Ex-NNPC Chief Mele Kyari

"He is facing intensive questioning relating to funds earmarked for the maintenance of refineries during his tenure," the source said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide By December 2025 - Official

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that Nigeria records an estimated 15,000 suicide deaths annually. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set to Arraign Two Ansaru Commanders On Terrorism Charges

The globally wanted suspected Ansaru terrorists face 32 counts of terrorism-related offences. Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Stations in Port Harcourt Reopen As NUPENG Suspends Strike

A commercial driver in the city said the price of petrol increased "unimaginably" within 24 hours after filling stations stopped selling fuel to the public. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Agency Defends Oworonshoki Demolition, Says Residents Ignored Warnings

"Only two or three persons in that community took advantage of the amnesty, and their buildings were spared. Others ignored all warnings," Mr Oki said. Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo Orders Prosecution of Task Force Officials Who Shot At Traders

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the officials opened fire on some traders when the traders resisted the attempt to confiscate their wares, resulting in the killing of at least one… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyer Criticises Senate, Akpabio Over Decision to Block Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Resumption

Mr Effiong accused Mr Akpabio of using his office to pursue a "personal vendetta" against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue Nigerian Military Officer Abducted By Gunmen - Official

The rescued officer has been identified as M.D Josiah, a major. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Urges Akpoti-Uduaghan to Disregard NASS Directive, Prepare for Resumption

The PDP also asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to address the allegations against him instead of using the National Assembly establishment to intimidate Mrs… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Petitions Police Service Commission Over Attack On Kaduna Adc Gathering

Nasir El-Rufai wants an investigation into the alleged conduct of the Commissioner of Police and some officers of the Kaduna State Police Command. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Announce Recovery of N200bn Lost Revenue

The lawmakers said the recovered money, estimated at $150 million, resulted from a series of "pragmatic measures" adopted to strengthen fiscal compliance, improve transparency, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Federal Lawmakers Don't Deserve Upward Pay Review

Undoubtedly, Nigerian lawmakers are living large, far beyond what they are legally entitled to. Read more »

Nigeria: Nursing Council Ends Policy Dismissing Students After Repeated Exam Failures

It said candidates who fail a section of the examination will now be allowed to retake that part until they achieve a pass mark, provided they maintain at least 80 per cent… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Generated $1.5m From Data Protection in Two Years - Commission

The commission said it has provided employment opportunities for over 23,000 people since its creation in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Nigeria's National Assembly Yet to Update Its Website in Over One Year

The most recent post on the website of Nigeria's highest law-making body was uploaded in March 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Parade Three Ladies for Assaulting, Stripping Their Friend

The viral video of the assault was posted on the X a few days ago. It showed the girls slapping and punching the victim. They later stripped her and used a sharp object to cut her… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Staffer Allegedly Involved in Admission Fraud

Admission racketeering is among major fraud cases in most Nigerian higher institutions. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Ogundele Wanted

In October 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that operatives of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja arrested Mr Ogundele over an alleged $325,000 fraud. Read more »