Nigeria: 4,500 Nigerians Killed, 7,000 Kidnapped in Tinubu's First Year As President

An analysis of the ACLED data by PREMIUM TIMES shows that the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, experienced several violent… Read more »

Nigeria: Crayfish, Garri Prices Soar As Hardship Bites Harder in Akwa Ibom

Crayfish which sold for N4,500 for five-litre containers in the third week of April, now sells for N10,000 for the same quantity. Read more »

Nigeria: Children's Day - Ogun Gov Pledges Commitment to Safe Environment, Welfare, Others

"Education is at the heart of the government's efforts to uplift children in the state, to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead," Mr Abiodun said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Review Buhari's Concession of Two Nigerian Airports

The minister said they are reviewing the concession process of major airports to ensure it is more transparent to deliver world-class infrastructure. Read more »

Nigeria: Why There's Growing Agitation for Scrapping of SIECs - AGF

Mr Fagbemi said the call for the transfer of the conduct of local government elections to INEC is fueled by the perception that state electoral commissions are appendages of… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Reps Caucus Reacts to Gov Diri's Victory At Tribunal

The caucus said the tribunal's decision is a testament to the strength of the nation's democratic processes and the unwavering will of the Bayelsan electorate. Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Governorship Poll - Tribunal Affirms Ododo's Election Victory

Mr Ajaka, dissatisfied with the outcome of the election, filed a petition before the tribunal, challenging Mr Ododo's victory. Read more »

Nigeria: Tajudeen, Oyetola, Others Back Review of Shippers' Council Law

The council law is being reviewed to address the existing loopholes in governing the maritime sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Seeks Wider Consultations for Change of National Anthem

The Minister of Justice specifically proposed consultations through zonal public hearings, resolutions of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Council of State, National and State… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Court Orders Police to Evict Dethroned Emir From Palace

The judge fixed 11 June for hearing of motion on notice. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Mourns Lamorde

"Mr Lamorde's demise comes at a time when the EFCC and Nigeria greatly needed his wealth of experience to tackle emerging law enforcement challenges," Mr Olukoyede Read more »

West Africa: Nigerian Govt Seeks Review of Ecowas Court Procedure

The AGF calls for uniform rules of practice and procedure in the administration of justice in order to reduce conflict of laws in the subregion. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Commences Voter Registration in Edo, Ondo

While the Edo governorship election will hold on 21 September, that of Ondo comes up on 16 November. Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Upholds Re-Election of Douye Diri As Bayelsa Governor

The three-member panel of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, said the petition filed against the victory of Governor Duoye Diri of the PDP by the APC… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers in Military Uniforms

The police said the suspects were about to kidnap a friend of one of their victims, who could not raise N5 million ransom, when they were nabbed. Read more »

Nigeria: Yobe Lauds Tinubu Over Donation of 21,000 Bags of Grains

The grains, including rice, maize, guinea corn and millet, were distributed to orphans, widows, Persons With Disabilities (PWD) and other vulnerable groups. Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation, the Central Bank, and the Federal Government, By Uddin Ifeanyi

In the schema, the fiscal side has a richer toolkit in the design of policies for the growth and development of the economy. Read more »

Nigeria: UBA Confident of Meeting Capital Requirement - Elumelu

CBN had mandated all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks, as well as promoters of proposed banks, to increase their capital base within 24 months starting from April 2024 Read more »

Nigeria: Domestic LNG - an Untapped Gold Mine

This singular initiative has the potential to turn the Nigerian economy around, within a few years. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Deputy Governor Apologises to Ribadu, Withdraws Allegation

The deputy governor withdraws his claim that Mr Ribadu provided two aircraft for the return of deposed emir to Kano Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Provides Electricity to 12 Nigerian PHCs

The PIND's Executive Director, Tunji Idowu, disclosed this at the lunch of its 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Passengers Safe As Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails - NRC

NRC says a team of engineers is already at the site to restore the affected locations. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu - One Year of Mismatch Between Performance and Reality

The President needs to review the performance of his team, going forward, and in order to salvage whatever is possible of his dissolving electoral promises to Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Damages INEC Office in Edo Four Months to Governorship Election

"The flood damaged a section of the building. It destroyed voters registration machines and other items." Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Tinubu's One Year of Religious Inclusivity

Critics had earlier argued that the exclusion of a Christian vice-presidential candidate might lead to feelings of marginalisation and discord. Read more »