January 29
Nigeria: Nigerians Lament Insecurity As Officials Discuss Steps Taken
They said in some instances, apart from the criminals taking all they had, they were also forced to pay for every bullet used by the terrorists in shooting at them. Read more »
Nigeria/Cameroon: Afcon 2023 - How Super Eagles Celebrated Win Over Cameroon - Lookman
With the victory over Cameroon now behind them, the Super Eagles will face an Angola team that has earned its place with excellent results Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Celebrate As Soldiers Rescue 35 Kidnap Victims in Katsina
Most of the captives were abducted a week ago. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Asks Lawyers From 12 States to Apply for FCT High Court Judges' Slots
Only 12 states have vacant slots on the FCT High Court's bench this time. Read more »
Nigeria: Mining Sector - Govt, RMAFC to Deepen Collaboration On Revenue Leakages
Mr Alake restated the resolve of the government to sanitise the mining environment, ensure it contributes substantially to the nation's revenue, and ultimately make the sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Holds Maiden Mass Wedding for Over 300 Couples
The wedding was organised by the state government under Nafisa Idris, wife of the state governor, through her pet project, Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation (NANAS) Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Akpabio Confirms Premium Times Report, Speaks On Habitual Lateness to Chamber, Delay in Convening Plenaries
"As the Presiding Officer, Akpabio meets with the Principal Officers before every Plenary and emergency issues do spring up, which deserve urgent attention. Again, at every other… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Overcome Public Opinion (I)
The fear of public opinion, what others think about us is something very real to everyone living in our modern age. The fact that we all grow up in a community, we all live in a… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: High Costs of Drugs: Declaring a State of Emergency Before Many Die
The situation is more terrifying with major drug manufacturing companies folding up their operations in Nigeria as the environment for business becomes more difficult. Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Rallies International Collaboration to Advance Health Sector Transformation
Mr Pate noted that the partners are key to driving the transformation alongside Nigerian and African startups, businesses, and leaders. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour
The trial started on 18 November 2021. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Speaks On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's 'Exit' From Subregional Bloc
"The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community," it said in a press… Read more »
Nigeria: Grenada Trip - Doherty Demands Transparency, Accountability From Sanwo-Olu
Mr Doherty noted that answering the many questions that have been raised as a result of the trip "will set the right example and demonstrate the transparency that the people of… Read more »
Nigeria: Data Story - What Figures Tell Us About Life Expectancy Across Nigeria
While the life expectancy for a man is estimated at 58.2 years in the South-west, it is 50.8 years in the North-east. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Influencers, Others Violate Social Media Policy Running Brand Campaign
PREMIUM TIMES found more than a dozen X accounts -most of them parody accounts of influential social media users- drumming support for Erisco Foods on 19 January. Read more »
January 27
Nigeria/Cameroon: Nigeria Defeat Cameroon, Qualify for Afcon Quarter-Final
Lookman scored a brace to ensure the Super Eagles got the better of the Indomitable Lions. Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Super Eagles At Afcon - Why Is Osimhen Not Scoring As Wingers Continue to Frustrate
The Eagles have created 12 big scoring chances but have scored only twice, a situation they have to correct when they face Cameroon on Saturday. Read more »
Ghana: UK 'Loans' Stolen Gold Artefact to Ghana After 150 Years
According to the BBC, 32 items are returning under the loan arrangement. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the British Museum. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Indomitable Lions Arrive in Abidjan for Round of 16 Clash With Super Eagles
Five-time African champions, Cameroon, arrived in Abidjan on Thursday to reignite the historic rivalry with three-time champions, Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Secure Natural Resources As Presidential Committee Meets Service Chiefs
The committee's meeting with service chiefs that cut across all security agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was a follow-up on the earlier one to get… Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Demand U.S.67,000 Ransom for 31 Kidnapped Residents
In Nigeria, ransom payment is an offence. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Set Up Own Airline - Governor
What is being considered, the governor said, is the federal government's approval and operational contingency for the airline. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: I Can't Be Intimidated Out of Edo Governorship Election - Shaibu
Governor Godwin Obaseki prefers another aspirant, not Mr Shaibu, to succeed him. Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Yaba Hustlers - Lagos Market Where You Don't Need Shop, Goods to Become a Millionaire
In Yaba Market, hustlers are often relentless, as they earn their livelihood by convincing a shopper to go with them into a shop and make a purchase. Read more »
Nigeria: Chrisland - Mother Denies Knowledge of Late Student's Chats About Fainting
The 12-year-old student of Chrisland Schools was allegedly electrocuted on 9 February 2023, during the school's inter-house sports at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State. Read more »