February 14
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Approves N1bn for Free Health Care - Official
A total of 143,500 poor and vulnerable persons, 500 each from the 287 political wards of the state, are expected to benefit from the free healthcare initiative. Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu's Early Strides and the Urgent Need to Restructure the Onsa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to appoint Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA) represented a major turning point in Nigeria's fight against insecurity. It was a… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Lawal Resolves Debts Overhang With WAEC, Secures Release of Withheld Zamfara Students' Results
At the end of the meeting, the examination body agreed to release the previous results and allow Zamfara students to participate in the 2024 WAEC Examinations Read more »
Nigeria: High Demand for Sex Toys, Lingerie Despite Economic Crunch
"This year, we've seen a remarkable increase in the sale of adult toys. Couples and youths are becoming more adventurous in their approach to intimacy." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Issues Alert Against Dehydration, Measles
NIMET said as a result of the high temperature, people will experience dehydration which could cause fainting; Chickenpox disease, Measles, and heat rash. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Years After, Music Company Eulogises Late Victor Olaiya
The music legend dictated the pace of highlife music with his calm and ballad-like orchestration. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies to Use Nin, Bvn to Apprehend Criminals - Senate
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Security Challenges - A Troubling Failure of Governance
It beats the imagination and common sense that this security challenge is appearing unsurmountable. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Kidnapped Victim's Wife Pleads With Tinubu, IGP to Secure Husband's Release
"Yesterday evening, one of the kidnappers called my father-in-law and requested a N50 million ransom before they could release my husband. The old man told the kidnapper that he… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to 'Probe' State Governors Over Utilisation of FAAC Allocations
It is unclear how the lawmakers plan to embark on this probe, considering state governments are not accountable to federal lawmakers. Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Alleged $6.3mn Theft - Nigerian Govt Asks Interpol to Hunt Emefiele's Alleged Conspirators
Police file extradition charge against alleged fugitives Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Tinubu Govt Tells Governors Economy Troubled but 'Unlike Venezuela'
"We want to state categorically that though our country is going through some rough patches, which are being addressed by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Law, Nigerians Living With Disabilies Still Face Stigmatisation, Discrimination - Official
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abubakar Sulaiman, has said that people living with disabilities in Nigeria are still… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Protest High Cost of Living in Sokoto
The protest in Sokoto is the latest in a series of street demonstrations over riding cost of living across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - the Game Is Over, the Struggle Continues..., By Reuben Abati
I think that the Super Eagles deserve some praise for making it to the finals and winning the silver medal. Silver is not gold, yes. But it is still something. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Why We're Suspending Our Businesses in Enugu - Sachet Water Producers
With taps no longer flowing in many homes, millions of Nigerians rely on sachet water to meet their need for water consumption daily. Read more »
Nigeria: Should We Continue Putting Lipstick On This Pig?
The crass ineptitude of the Buhari government is the policy price that the Tinubu government must pay. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - APC Clears 12 Governorship Aspirants
Adams Oshiomhole, a close ally of President Bola Tinubu, is likely to play an influential role in who emerges as the APC candidate for the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Investigators Reveal More Details About Helicopter Crash That Claimed Wigwe, Others
"The debris field was approximately 100 yards in length," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Watch - Mutual Benefits, UBA, Ecobank Top Stocks Pick This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Investigation - Inside Story of Christmas Eve Killings in Plateau
Close to 30 communities suffered horrific attacks in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, leaving more than 150 people dead. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Afcon - Musa Appeals to Nigerian Football Fans to Stop Iwobi Cyberbullying
Iwobi has been the subject of cyberbullying by Nigerian fans after AFCON, with many insinuating he played below par for the Eagles. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Drama At Lagos Airport As Passengers Disrupts Airline's Operations
"The computers were disconnected and vandalised, while some of the attendants we.re severely beaten by the passengers," an attendant at the airport told PREMIUM TIMES Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Traders Vow to Stabilise Prices of Goods
Traders urge the government to get to the root of the consistent increase in prices by producers. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Hits New Low At Official Market
Naira fell to N1,534 at the official market on Monday, hitting a new record low in the segment. Read more »