January 23
Nigeria: More Confusion in Plateau Assembly As Speaker Recognises Only Eight Lawmakers
"I have a court injunction to recognise only 8 members," the Plateau speaker said. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Committed to Addressing Concerns of South-South Region - Tinubu Tells Traditional Rulers
President Tinubu said his administration is working to revive the economy from the damage of several years. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, On African Tour
Mr Blinken begins his fourth African trip this week, with visits to Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Officers Allegedly Involved in Abduction, Extortion of $3000
The police said they have recovered the $3000 from officers and returned it to the victims Read more »
Nigeria: How Social Media Is Breeding Violent Conflict in Nigeria
In Nigeria, what used to be a platform for healthy banter and exchange of ideas, X (former Twitter), has degenerated to a platform for spreading hate and ethnic dog whistling. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Finally Releases Copies of Judgment On Nnamdi Kanu
The IPOB leader, detained by the State Security Service, is awaiting the resumption of his terrorism trial in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Culprits Will Face Justice, Succour for Victims Underway - Govt
"Let me assure the people of Oyo State that there will be full disclosure of the report of investigations and those found culpable will be made to face justice whilst mechanisms… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - 'We're Ready for Any Team,' Declares Moses Simon
Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea are a potential round of 16 opponents following the Super Eagles' second-place finish in Group A Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Northern Senators Reject Relocation of CBN Offices, FAAN Headquarters to Lagos
"We urge our constituents to remain patient as we diligently explore avenues for dialogues, engage in peaceful negotiations, and deploy legal measures where necessary." Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Requests UK's Intervention in His Continued Detention, Trial
Mr Kanu has been detained at the SSS facility since he was rearrested in July 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Announces 'Significant Acquisition' of Shares in Dangote Cement
Mr Otedola emphasises long-term wealth preservation, export potential and shareholder value in Dangote Cement share acquisition Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike in Enugu
The plan by the doctors followed the alleged failure of the Enugu State Government to meet their demands. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Benue Speaker
Police said one of the suspects, a local government chairman, contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Extends Student Loan to Skill Programmes Enrollees
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Executive Secretary of NELFUND, Mr Sawyerr, promised a loan application process with limited human interface. Read more »
Nigeria: Planned Return of Sacked Plateau PDP Lawmakers, Call to Anarchy - APC
APC warned the 16 sacked lawmakers to stay away from the Plateau State House of Assembly Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: We'll Fight Corruption According to Law - ICPC Chair
The ICPC chair said his agency would continue to live above board and run a responsible organisation. Read more »
Nigeria: CCB Begins Verification of Public Officers' Assets
The CCB's verification exercise is aimed at confirming the genuineness of assets declared by political office holders and other senior civil servants on assumption of office. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Sacked 16 Plateau Lawmakers Move to Return to Assembly
Deducing from the apex court's judgement, the lawmakers claimed that they were only on recess and would resume duties on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan - Nigerian Govt Says Application Process Devoid of Human Interference
The official acknowledged that many students are struggling to pay their fees and that there's a very high dropout rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Ken Erics Shares 'Excitement' Video As Mr Ibu Returns Home
One of Mr Ibu's legs was amputated on 6 November 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB - Abia Lawmaker Slams Buhari Over 'Eliminating Kanu' Comments
In a book recently unveiled by his former spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Mr Buhari was quoted as telling Igbo leaders that incarcerating Mr Kanu was a favour done to the IPOB leader… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Prefer Burna Boy to Wizkid, Davido - Rotimi Amaechi
The former minister says he appreciates Nigerian music a great deal. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Unjustly Sacked 20 Years Ago Wins At Appeal Court
Four successive vice-chancellors of the university have refused to reinstate him, despite an unbroken string of legal victories. Read more »
Nigeria: Retired General Reveals Shocking Details of Plane Crash That Killed Nigeria's Ex-Army Chief
Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a major general and former GOC, also speaks on how he was arrested and compulsorily retired for allegedly exposing terrorism financiers. Read more »
Nigeria: How Terrorists Stormed Katsina Community, Abducted Over 30 Residents
The attackers stormed the community a few minutes before 9 p.m. Read more »