March 03
Nigeria: Late Nollywood Actor Sisi Quadri Buried
Sisi Quadri died after a brief illness at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso. Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Nigeria's Forex Crisis Adds MTN to Growing List of Financially Distressed Companies
"Most of the naira weakness will affect 2024, more than 2023, and it will take some time for MTN to recoup cost pressure from the consumer given regulatory restrictions in… Read more »
Nigeria: Study Reveals Over One Billion Now Live With Obesity Globally
The study estimates that nearly 880 million adults and 159 million children lived with obesity in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: World Indoor Championships - How Team Nigeria Performed On Opening Day
Although they didn't reach the podium this time around, each athlete gave a valiant effort. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Police Arrest 15 Suspects Over Warehouse Vandalism, Looting in Abuja
Two security guards employed by the warehouse management were among the suspects arrested over the vandalism of the warehouse in the Tasha area of Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill Suspected IPOB Fighter, Dislodge Others - Official
The army disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Special Report - Rape Victims Demand Justice As Kano Fails to Domesticate Important Laws
PREMIUM TIMES reports on a rising trend of rape in Kano, the obstacles to justice for victims and the efforts being made by state and non-state actors to check the menace. Read more »
West Africa: Saving the Ecowas Court From Chief Justices Who Want to Kill It
On Sunday, 24 February 2024, the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded an extraordinary summit in Abuja, the capital… Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Much-Loved Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu Bows Out
With a career that included some of the most iconic films of the '2000s and beyond, Mr Ibu's legacy and achievement would no doubt outlive him and inspire generations of comic… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Sacked College Lecturers Appeal to Nigerian Governor for Reinstatement
A committee set up by the state government recommended that the lecturers should be sacked. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: How Sisi Quadri Died - Late Actor's Brother Reveals
"It wasn't a serious ailment, and when we got to LAUTECH, he got out of the car and walked with his legs." Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: President Tinubu Mourns Nollywood Actors Mr Ibu, Sisi Quadri
"The President also commiserates with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and the entire creative community,… Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Nigerian States Sign Kano Declaration On Climate Change
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, emphasised state-level collaboration to address climate insecurity as a regional threat. Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: NFF Mourns Former Super Falcons Goalkeeper
Despite the financial support that came her way from the NFF and other well-meaning individuals, the goalkeeper was unable to win the battle against the deadly disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Mr Ibu Is Dead
"I announce with a deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn't make it. May his soul rest in peace." Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - Stop Treating Us Like ASUU, We Never Went On Strike - - Conua Tells Tinubu
CONUA however aligned with ASUU in the call for reinstatement of the universities' dissolved governing councils, saying Mr Tinubu's action violates the Universities Autonomy Act,… Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Management for FGN Power Company
The president anticipates that with the full constitution of the management team, the FGN Power Company Limited will work assiduously to realize the core objectives of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors for TCN
The president expects that the appointees will commit themselves wholly to realising the innovative and expansive energy vision of his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Revokes Operating Licenses of Thousands of Forex Bureaus
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licences of 4,173 Bureaux De Change operators in the country. Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: Again, Reps Pass Peace Corps Bill
Both former President Muhammadu Buhari and the incumbent, President Bola Tinubu, had at different times failed to assent to the Peace Corps bill. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Nominee for Membership of CBN Board Rejects Tinubu's Appointment
Urum Eke, a consultant to the World Bank and other international financial institutions, rejected his nomination to avoid conflict of interest. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Speaks On Road Blockage By Protesters
Residents of Gonin Gora blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway following an attack on the community by bandits. Read more »
West Africa: Will the Humble Pie Heal Ecowas?,
As things are, ECOWAS will have to swallow its pride and set up credible negotiating teams with the Delinquent Four that take into account their grievances. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Suspends Exam Over Rowdiness
Mrs Alaga-Ibrahim said the university is evaluating the situation to come up with an improved system. Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: How Explosion At Abuja Judge's Residence Killed Three
The explosion occurred on Thursday when a welder and his two apprentices were working on a fuel tank. Read more »