March 11
Nigeria: Killing of Four Police Operatives, Sealing of Enugu's Shoprite, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Terror in Kuriga - How Terrorists Kidnapped Over 200 Students in Nigerian Community
"Nearly two years, men including young boys haven't been sleeping in the night in Kuriga," Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Nigerian Customs to Return Seized Food Items to Owners
Mr Adeniyi explained that the president has decided to exercise his power according to the feelings of magnanimity that he has for Nigeria contrary to what the law stipulates. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio, Fubara Disagree On 'Power Struggle' Among Nigerian Politicians
Mr Akpabio told Governor Fubara not to struggle for political power if there was no benefit to it. Read more »
Nigeria: Weird Obituary Causes Stir Online
The family of the deceased included the photo of the alleged cheating wife in the obituary poster. Read more »
Africa: African Games - Team Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal
Having landed in the final, Opeyori finished the business of claiming the gold medal with a great display. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Ramadan - Tinubu Urges Rich Nigerians to Help Indigents
"All over the world, leadership belongs to more than one person. There is need to always help the vulnerable in the society." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Transmission Line Vandalised, Fifth in One Month
"During the fault tracing process, the vigilante team leaders in the vicinity notified TCN linesmen of vandalism along the transmission line." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Act Now, Over Metastasising Acts of Terror
President Tinubu has acknowledged that vast areas of the country are not policed or are under the authority of non-state actors. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: African Games - Excitement As Nigerian Wrestlers Win Six Gold Medals
Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning Nigeria's first wrestling gold medal in the 50kg category Read more »
Nigeria: Media Articles Whitewash Top Nigeria Customs Official Indicted in Multi-Billion Naira Scandal
The official is one of the seven Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) officials arrested and detained for allegedly accepting N12 billion bribes from smugglers who are still walking… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Sowore Departs for U.S. After Almost Five Years of Battling Buhari Govt's Charges
In almost five years, I have been denied the ability to visit my family, missing out on precious moments with my darling wife and wonderful children. Read more »
Africa: How Nigeria, Africa Can Tackle Poverty - Adesina
Africa's present and former presidents were among hundreds of guests who attended the award ceremony where Mr Adesina delivered the Awolowo Foundation's annual lecture. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Mass Abductions in Borno, Kaduna, Directs Rescue of Victims
PREMIUM TIMES reported the abduction of scores of pupils from a public school in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Herders Kill 16 Villagers in Fresh Benue Attack
Governor Alia, while commiserating with victims of the attack, said the killers must be punished for the crime. Read more »
Nigeria: IWD - Nigeria's First Lady Says Investing in Women Key to Nation Building
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need to invest in women as a pathway to building progress in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: Africa Accounts for 95 Percent of Malaria Deaths Globally - WHO
According to the WHO, the African region is home to 11 countries that carry approximately 70 per cent of the global burden of malaria. Read more »
Nigeria: What Happened At Murtala Muhammed International Airport - Faan
Mrs Orah said that the safety and security of passengers and staff remained a top priority for Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo 2024 - No Decision On Zoning Yet - PDP
The party's spokesperson assured all intending governorship aspirants and all PDP members in the state of a level playing field in all party nomination processes and activities… Read more »
Nigeria: Peseiro - a 22-Month Odyssey of Not Being Good Enough, Out of Time and Lacking Quality
Peseiro's 22-month tenure as head coach was continuously a subject of scrutiny and evaluation which ensured a lack of trust from many Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: #IWD2024 - Women With Disabilities Highlight Their Plights, Proffer Solutions
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded challenges due to the intersection of gender inequality and disability, leading to heightened vulnerability to violence, social… Read more »
Nigeria: Anita Uwagbele Celebrates 20 Years of 'Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria' Victory
Anita emerged victorious as the 17th MBGN Queen, succeeding Cecilia Bissong of Cross River. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Confirms Mass Abduction of Kaduna School Children, Pledges Their Safe Return
Governor Uba Sani promises that the pupils would be rescued and reunited with their parents soon. Read more »
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Women, Unveils Empowerment Initiatives
The President acknowledged the women's "indispensable contributions to the nation's progress". Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Tinubu Suspends Rural Electrification Agency Executives Over Corruption Scandal, Names Acting Management
President Tinubu suspended the Mr Ahmad-led management team indefinitely on Thursday over a N1.2 billion corruption case, previously reported extensively by PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »