May 06
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch
The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch. Read more »
Nigeria: Discos Announce Tariff Reduction for Band a Customers
The distribution companies said customers in Band A will now pay N206.80/kwh from N225/kwh. Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Tackles Lagos Govt Over House Demolition
"The singer sought an answer for the initial approval of the demolished building in Mende Villa 1". Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Govt Orders Warring Communities to Keep Off Disputed River
The two communities in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State are in dispute over River Antse Read more »
Nigeria: Comedian Ali Baba, Wife Dedicate Their Triplets in Lagos (Photos)
Ali Baba announced the birth of the triplets on 1 April. Read more »
Nigeria: Journalism Groups Condemn Closure of Al Jazeera in Israel
Cable and satellite providers took the broadcaster Al Jazeera off the air and its websites were blocked in Israel. Read more »
Nigeria: Two More Nigerian Relay Teams Secure Olympic Qualification
Only the 4x400m women's team, hampered by visa glitches and injuries, is yet to secure their place at the Olympics. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Raided Enugu Community - Police
The latest development is happening less than a week after suspected herders invaded Nimbo, a community in the same Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, killing at least four persons. Read more »
Nigeria: Shiites Petition Nigerian Govt Over Killing of Members During Pro-Palestinian Protest
Clashes between law enforcement agencies, the military and the Shi'ites belonging to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) are a regular occurrence in Nigeria, particularly in… Read more »
Nigeria: NTTF Picks Aruna, Edem, Others for African Cup, Olympic Qualifiers
As the Olympic qualification tournament commences on May 16 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Aruna will be striving for his fourth Olympic Games ticket Read more »
Nigeria: Ranking Senators' Protests, Reintroduction of Peace Corps Bill, Others Top Stories At Senate
Senators returned to permanent chamber after two years of renovation. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Atiku Faults Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Contract, Insists It Lacks Transparency
Atiku said President Tinubu 's son, Seyi, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, which manufactures ceramic tiles and sanitary… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Information Minister Speaks On Harassment, Detention of Journalists, Says Issues Are Being Resolved
The minister said the Tinubu administration is determined to ensure that the work of journalists "will continue unhindered and interrupted". Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: A Coastal Highway of Misplaced Priority and Due Process Abuse
Premium Times believes that at a time in which the economy is bleeding profusely, there must be better areas to plough our little resources into. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Speak On Detained Journalist, Relocate Him
Mr Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been held incommunicado at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti in Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Judicial Appointments Have Become Network Corruption
This is also a clear violation of Rule 11(iv) of the Code of Conduct for judicial officers in Nigeria, which requires that "in the exercise of his administrative duties, a judicial… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano, Jigawa Farmers, Motorists Count Losses Amidst Fuel Scarcity
Black marketers sell a four-litre gallon of fuel at N6,000 or higher, depending on demand and location. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Christianity Practised in Nigeria Is Scam - Pastor Sign Fireman
Fireman addressed the past controversy that nearly derailed his ministry, the source of his acclaimed miraculous powers, and engaged in various other pertinent topics. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Teams Qualify for Olympic Games Relays
The Mixed Relay team finished behind the USA, who set a Championship Record of 3:11.52. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Loans By States, Abuja
In the suit, SERAP is arguing that "It is in the public interest to grant the reliefs sought. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Ihejirika Gets New Job
Mr Ihejirika served as the country's chief of army staff between September 2010 and January 2014, when he retired from service. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: 'Don't Rush Abroad' - Ex-Seattle Sounders Striker Advises Nigerian Players
Josiah Emmanuel has called on players plying their trade in the domestic leagues in Nigeria to be grounded and spend some time in the country before thinking of going abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: Long Trail of Exiting Companies Threatens Nigerian Exchange's Drive to Grow Listings
MTN Nigeria's public shares sale, held in December 2021, remains the only IPO to be recorded by the NGX in the past five years. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Adopt State Police - - Governor
There have been renewed calls from various quarters to create state government-controlled police in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria UP N982 in March - NBS
The NBS said this is 4.7 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month Read more »