November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Kill Several Travellers Along Federal Highway
Several people were said to have been abducted. Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID's $11.5 Billion Case - Pacifying the Villains and Neglecting the Heroes
The list of grand and egregious heists perpetrated against Nigeria and her citizens is probably a lot longer that we think or imagine. We await the new Attorney-General to do the… Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Occupy NASS, Demand Removal of Defence Minister Over Alleged Fraud, Banditry
The protesters who visited the National Assembly on Tuesday called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to put pressure on President Bola Tinubu to sack Mr Matawalle. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons I'm Fighting Governor Fubara - Wike
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the crisis between Messrs Wike and Fubara worsened this week when the Rivers State House of Assembly attempted to commence impeachment proceedings… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Uproar, Senate Confirms Three APC Loyalists, Five Others As INEC RECs
The new RECs were appointed last week by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum to AGF to Submit Report On N100bn Covid-19 Funds
The House is investigating expenditures related to COVID-19 interventions, particularly from 2020 to 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Reviews Operational Guidelines for Arrest, Bail
The EFCC's new operational procedure for arrest and bail "was rolled out on Monday, 31 October 2023 across all its commands". Read more »
Nigeria: Absence of Witness Stalls Mompha's N6 Billion Money Laundering Trial
Mompha's trial was stalled due to the absence of prosecution witnesses. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Budgets N5bn for Presidential Yacht, N5.5bn for Nigerian Students' Loan
The sum is part of the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget Mr Tinubu sent to the National Assembly for approval. Read more »
Nigeria: Amaju Pinnick Sues Davido, Obtains Interim Order Against Musician
The lawsuits followed altercations between Davido and Mr Pinnick in October after the musician failed to show up for an event he was paid to perform. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Approves Nomination of Shaakaa Chira As Auditor-General for Federation
The new Auditor General, during screening, decried the poor allocation of funds to the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As EFCC Arrests 69 Suspected Internet Fraudsters
The university PRO, Abiodun Olarewaju said OAU will not shield anyone who engages in criminal activities but that the right of the innocent will also be protected. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Budgets N7 Billion for Renovating President, Vice Official Residences in Lagos
The amount was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday and contained in the supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly for approval. Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Introduces e-Booking, Ticketing of Vehicles in Abuja
The director explained that the system would allow offenders to appeal or protest unsatisfactory bookings to ensure justice and address discrepancies. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Coroner Inquest, DNA Saga, Other Updates 50 Days After Late Singer's Death
Fifty days have elapsed since Mohbad's shocking death and during this time, a series of significant developments and events have transpired. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - 'It's Father and Son Problem,' Fubara Speaks On Rift With Wike
Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis when the state lawmakers initiated an impeachment against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians React As Tinubu Bans Son, Others From Attending FEC Meeting
"Last week I noticed the undue access of people sneaking in and out of this council, including... I saw the photograph of my son, Seyi, sitting behind... That is not acceptable,"… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Explain Why Operatives Fired Teargas, Water Cannons At Rivers Governor
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, apparently because of the attack on him, said security in Rivers State was compromised. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks National Assembly's Approval to Borrow $7 Billion, €100 Million
President Tinubu said if the loan request is granted, the funds will be used to develop infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, water supply, security and employment as… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Governor Requests Suspension of His Monthly Pension, Allowances
Mr Dankwambo said since he departed from office in 2019, he has not collected any welfare package such as medical, furniture, transportation, or any other benefits typically… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Make Nigeria G-20 Economy By 2031 - Minister
"The commitment to developing the steel sector remains unwavering, with a focus on job creation, attracting investments, and contributing significantly to Nigeria's Gross Domestic… Read more »
Nigeria: UniUyo's Communication Arts Alumni Holds Inaugural Reunion
The Head, Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission, Omoniyi Ibietan, will present a keynote paper at the event. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Re-Issues Arrest Threat Against Emefiele
The court gave Mr Emefiele until 25 January to appear to explain the circumstances surrounding a $35 million Paris Club judgement debt. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Social Media Posts About Arrest of Bandits in Sokoto
The Sokoto State police command says the news of the arrest of the bandits quickly spread, reaching far corners of the social media. Read more »
Nigeria: 7,000 Pharmacists Emigrate From Nigeria in Two Years
President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Cyril Usifoh, says the 7,000 pharmacists left Nigeria in search of better practice environment abroad. Read more »