June 17
Nigeria: Ondo Prepared to Prevent, Combat Cholera Outbreak - Official
The Ondo State health commissioner appealed to citizens to maintain a high level of personal and food hygiene and report promptly to the hospital in case of diarrhoea and vomiting. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Cholera Cases
The health commissioner said the two suspected cases in Ibadan are males who worked at a construction site in Lekki Peninsula in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Fleeing Father Wanted for Allegedly Killing Daughter
The police are searching for the suspect, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Barons, Seizes N4.7 Billion Worth Cocaine
The NDLEA said the suspects were arrested during operations from 13 to 14 June in Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers 'Skuchies' Factory in Ogun, Arrests Suspects
The agency arrested three suspects for possession of cannabis and another seven for production of 'skuchies.' Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Took Break From Social Commentary, Addressing National Issues
In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Falz discusses his EP, evolution, and musical activism. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Stealing
The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, have arrested three persons for allegedly stealing vehicle batteries. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Intensify Search for Kidnapped Fouani Brothers
Mr Hundeyin maintained that the police were actively managing the situation and intensifying rescue efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: 86-Year-Old Woman Set Ablaze By Daughter Dies
The suspect claimed that she killed her mother because she had been made to believe the only way to come out of her life's predicament was to kill her. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Slight Improvement in Democratic Perception Index, but Citizens' Concerns Remain - Report
The report says that Nigerians believe that government only serves the interest of a minority and identify corruption as the biggest threat to democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Tinubu's Appointment Raises Legal, Implementation Concerns
Some experts argued that rather than the president constituting committees and bodies with similar functions and roles, strengthening the NCCC with the statutory mandate to perform… Read more »
June 15
Nigeria: Nigeria's Super Falcons Get New World Ranking
The Super Falcons remained static in the ranking, amassing same standing as it did on 15 March. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Begins Payment of Minimum Wage, Pays June Salary Ahead of Eid Celebration
"Before now, civil servants in Zamfara received a minimum wage as low as seven thousand naira." Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Sallah - Nigerian Muslims Lament High Ram Prices Amidst Cost of Living Crisis
Many of the ram sellers attributed the high prices to the high cost of feed and transportation. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Resigned As Super Eagles Coach - Finidi
Finidi was willing to stay despite the difficult start to life as Super Eagles manager Read more »
June 17
Africa: Africa's Continental Criminal Court Can No Longer Wait
Angola's leadership in the push to bring the Malabo Protocol into force deserves to be quickly complemented by other African countries. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB - Killers of Aba Soldiers Must Face the Law
Abuja should appreciate the import of Aba, Onitsha and Nnewi in the economic calculus or growth of Nigeria's GDP and take pragmatic steps to end the IPOB spell on the South-east. Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Actress Stella Ikwuegbu Is Dead
The actress is known for her motherly roles in movies and is famous for her role in the 2001 film 'Ukwa'. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Clears Misconceptions On New York Times Report On Nigeria
"Nigeria is not the only country in the world facing a rising cost of living crisis. The USA, too, is contending with a similar crisis, with families finding it hard to make ends… Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Must Apologise to Finidi, Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Tells NFF
Since Saturday's outburst, opinions have been divided over the plausibility or otherwise of Osimhen's action. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola, Zenith Bank Opt for Out-of-Court Settlement
The Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, dismissed the case on Thursday on receiving a notice of discontinuance from the plaintiffs. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Raid Kidnappers' Den in Abuja, Kill One During Shootout - Official
The police said the arrested suspects have confessed to being involved in a series of kidnapping incidents and other heinous crimes in Abuja and its environs. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Yobe Govt's Fight Against Kidney Diseases
Since the launch of the intervention, the CMD said the hospital conducts an average of 60 free dialysis sessions a week, with each session costing N50,000. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holidays to Mark Eid-El-Kabir Celebration
The government congratulated all Muslim Ummah at home and in the diaspora. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Kano Govt, Police From Arresting Ado-Bayero, Silent On Emirship Tussle
The court ordered the state government to pay N10 million in damages to Mr Ado-Bayero for violating his rights after deposing him and replacing him with Lamido Sanusi last month. Read more »