Nigeria: Saraki Loses Mother, Tinubu Mourns

President Tinubu said Mrs Saraki lived a long and fruitful life as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved guardian and mother to many. Read more »

Nigeria: Celebrated Nigerian Artist Zinno Orara Dies At 58

A celebrated figure in the Nigerian art scene, Zinno Orara's vibrant and thought-provoking works garnered international acclaim. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Rallies Support for Tinubu As President's Delegation Pays Him Condolence Visit

"I wish to call on all of us to rally around him and see to it that we salvage this nation together. It's not a game of apportioning blame. It's a game of making this country work,… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspects of Ekiti Killings, Mastermind of 2012 Ado-Ekiti Jailbreak

Mr Abutu said that the RRS operatives also arrested one Omotuyi Temitope, the mastermind of the 2012 jailbreak at Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Security Agencies Are Involved in Oil Theft - IPMAN Coordinator

"NNPC Is doing its best to stop bunkering, but security agencies are not helping. Oil theft cannot occur without the connivance of security agencies. When illegal vessels are… Read more »

Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Media Experts Urge Tertiary Institutions to Address Knowledge Gap

The communique is signed by about 30 participants, including of the Editor-in-Chief of PREMIUM TIMES, Musikilu Mojeed. Read more »

Nigeria: CJID Holds Webinar to Discuss Nigeria's Position On Samoa Agreement

The event, which took place on 20 June 2024 and was moderated by Tobi Oluwatola, the CEO of Tao Energy, scrutinised the risks and benefits of signing the Agreement. Read more »

Nigeria: Contract Breach Allegation - Actress Angel Unigwe's Mum Takes Legal Action Against Kanayo

"We urge the public to disregard the baseless falsehoods and support us in standing against this new but not uncommon action of cyberbullying and harassment." Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N109bn Fraud - EFCC Witness Denies Non-Prosecution Deal With Ex-Accountant-General

Former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris said he involuntarily gave certain statements in writing to EFCC based on a promise by the commission not to prosecute… Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Fire Guts Dangote Refinery

"We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant," Mr Chiejina, said Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Yet to Commence Vaccine Production - Minister

The minister said local production of vaccines is imperative to strengthening the country's health sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister

The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N432 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Government, Assembly

The Kaduna State House of Assembly adopted the report of an ad-hoc committee that indicted Mr El-Rufai of fraud and requested his prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: Rugby Federation Teams Up With Flovale for Global Expansion

The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations occurred in Lagos on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Arrested Over Alleged Molestation, Gay Sex With 'Several Boys'

Nigeria's anti-gay law enacted in January 2014 stipulates a 14-year prison term for anyone convicted of having sex with members of the same sex. Read more »

Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians

In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Residents Jubilant As Terror Kingpin Relocates to Their Area, Praise Him in New Song

A song released in June by some unidentified singers allegedly from Tsafe says Mr Gide's arrival has allowed them to resume farming in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: #Chivido2024 - Meet Lateef 'Lati' Abiola, Davido's 'Best Man'

Here, PREMIUM TIMES uncovers Lati's background and long-standing friendship with Davido. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Clears Chinese Firm to Seize Nigerian Properties in London

The properties against which Zhongshan sought charging orders are estimated by the company to be possibly worth between £1.3 and £1.7 million Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Total Debt Stock Down 15% in Dollar Terms - Official

In US dollars, the figure fell from $108.2 in December 2023 to $91.4 in March Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Govt Speaks On Whereabouts of Victim of Tuesday's Explosion

The political crisis rocking the oil-rich state turned violent last week, resulting in the death of two persons, including a police officer. Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs, Tech Advocates Discuss Roles of Data, Digital Tools in African Elections

Organisers say applying technology and a data-driven decision-making process will enhance the credibility of elections in African countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Government Restricts Operational Hour of Tricycles, Motorcycles

A government official disclosed this on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Govt. Outlines Plan to Pay Workers' Salary Arrears

The Abia State Government expressed the determination of the present administration to completely change the narrative of owing workers' salaries because "a worker deserves his… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, TUC Meet Today

The labour unions will discuss FEC's decision to step down the memo on the new minimum wage at its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »