December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Research Institute Advocates Integration of Cancer Into Primary Health Care
Integrating cancer into Primary Health Care services would represent a significant advancement for the nation, particularly considering the high burden of cancer it bears. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Shettima Visits Communities, Assures of Justice for Victims
"Now Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Please accept our deepest apologies. Because we won't rest until you access justice and until you are safe." Read more »
Nigeria: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn in As Ondo Governor
Mr Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on Wednesday by the Ondo State Chief Judge, Olusegun Odunsola. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Recap - HPV Vaccine Integration, Diphtheria Battle, Other Major Health Sector Events
In this report, PREMIUM TIMES analyses a year in healthcare - acknowledging the difficulties faced, highlighting successes achieved, and pointing out the path ahead for a healthier… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Mourns Akeredolu
Governor AbdulRazaq described Mr Akeredolu as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service. Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Counts Cost As Intra-Govt War Climaxes At Dawn of Akeredolu's Demise
With Governor Akeredolu returning to medical leave and his deputy back as interim governor, politics in Ondo was in a state of flux. Read more »
Nigeria: By-Elections - PDP to Hold Primaries, Fixes Charges for Nomination, Interest Forms
PDP says its screening of aspirants would also hold on 4 January 2024, while appeal for party primaries would hold on 9 January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors of Retired Pastor Demand N1 Million Ransom
The cleric, who retired from service on 17 December after clocking 65 years of retirement age, was kidnapped on Sunday at 12:50 a.m. in his house. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Speaker, Ghali Na'Abba, Dies At 65
" We are currently making arrangements to transport the corpse to Kano for burial today." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Arrest of Kidnap Suspects in Cross River
The kidnap gang released their victims after taking ransom, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: NiMet Predicts Three-Day Dust Haze From Wednesday
"People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations." Read more »
Nigeria: Your Money Is Safe in Banks, CBN Assures Depositors
The CBN advised bank customers to proceed with their banking transactions as usual, as there was no cause for concern. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Birthday - Tinubu Celebrates Gov Sule, Bagudu
President Tinubu wished the Nasarawa governor and budget and national planning minister good health, longevity, and strength in the service of the nation. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Budget - National Assembly's Allocation Higher Than Total Allocations to 26 Federal Universities
Nigerian lawmakers, in coordinated efforts to gain public sympathy, have been stressing that their salaries have remained stagnant for the past 13 years. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of Nigerian Journalist
He was shot dead on Christmas Eve. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Bolanle Ninalowo, Yomi Gold, Eight Other Shocking Celebrity Divorces of 2023
Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups we didn't see coming in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Carnival - Visitors Finding It Difficult Getting Hotel Accommodation in Calabar
The Cross River State Government declared 14 days of public holiday to enable its civil servants to take part in the carnival. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Drivers Protest Alleged Extortion By Soldiers On Nasarawa-Benue Highway, Travellers Stranded
"Troops moved to the scene to prevent further escalation of the violence and successfully restored the flow of traffic on the road. Read more »
Nigeria: We Share Responsibility to Ensure Nigeria's Peace, Stability - Tinubu to Governors
"Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we have to take care of it," President Tinubu said Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Destroys Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
The operation was carried out on 23 December, according to an official. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 96 Persons, Raze 221 Houses in Plateau - Police
"Investigation and monitoring are still on and further development will be communicated soon," the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Allowed Adeboye to Sit On Royal Chair, Oyo Monarch Clears Air
A picture of Mr Adeboye sitting on the royal chair of the Oyo traditional ruler went viral online. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - 50,000 Nigerian Soldiers Deployed in Internal Operations - Army Chief
The internal security operations include counter-terrorism efforts in the North-east, separatist operations in the South-east, and combating oil theft in the South-south. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, CAN Condemn Heinous Plateau Attack As Amnesty Demands Independent Investigation
The police in Plateau earlier confirmed that at least 96 people were killed in the attacks that occurred on Christmas Eve. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Governors Forum Condemns Attacks On Plateau Communities
The forum described the attacks as reprehensible and heinous. Read more »