November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Female Students Rescued From Bandits in Zamfara Receive Money From Govt - Official
A Zamfara State commissioner says the students received the money from the federal government through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Read more »
Nigeria: Insurgency Recovery - Borno, Adamawa, Yobe Revive Primary Healthcare Centres
The over-a-decade-old insurgency has seriously affected the health sector in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, with many health centres destroyed in the three states. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Media Unfair, Biased in Reporting Women in Appointive Positions - Report
The report explains how the media describe and present the strengths, skills, and competence of women and men in appointive positions. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Arrested, Tortured By Police, Spent Four Years in Prison
"We will look into it," says the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Were Tricked Into Prostitution - Women Rescued By Anambra Govt
Two of the rescued women are underage girls, according to a government official. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Economic Hardship, Tinubu Plans Huge Spend on Cars
Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello Congratulates Natasha After Court Sacks APC Senator
"I accept the decision of the appeal court and I use this opportunity to congratulate my sister Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the senator of the Kogi Central Senatorial District." Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns 2020 Election Cases Against Uzodinma Till December
The PDP and the APP commenced the case three years ago to have the Supreme Court nullify Mr Uzodinma's APC candidacy in the Imo State 2019 governorship election. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Policeman Who Allegedly Robbed Skit Maker Was Dismissed in April - - Lagos Police
In a viral video on Tuesday, the skit maker alleged that she was robbed by individuals impersonating police officers on 20 October. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Governors Meet, Say Supreme Court Judgement Ends Litigations On Presidential Poll
The governors also welcomed the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the Rivers crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Conjoined Twins Arrive Saudi Arabia for Surgery
The twin girls, Hassana and Husaina born to Hassan Isa from Kano, are joined at the chest and share vital organs. Read more »
Nigeria: Trafficking - Enugu Govt Begins Clamping Down On Illegal Orphanages, Brothels
Orphanages are sometimes used for trafficking of children in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Mr Ibu Underwent Five Major Surgeries, Still in Intensive Care - Family
"Daddy is immensely grateful, and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives." Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Environmental Story Wins International Journalism Award
"This reporting aimed to demonstrate that point, and importantly, provide evidence of a worrying dimension of that failure. Its recognition gives a feeling that the goal wasn't… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 90 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Electricity - Tinubu
"(Ten) years on, I believe it is fair to say that the objectives of sector privatisation have, by and large, not been met," Mr Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - Wike Vs Fubara: Tinubu Mediates in Rivers Crisis, PDP Governors Praise President
The president in his usual leadership position intervened and that shows there will be peace in that state," Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Allow 'Criminal Adventurers' Sabotage Nigerian Economy - Tinubu
"A new sheriff is in town and the status quo shall no longer be the same," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: National Anthem - Actress Mercy Isiyop Apologises Over Blunder At Police Retreat
"I acknowledge and understand the importance of the National anthem, and I am deeply sorry. I regret that I fell short in upholding the respect and reverence that it deserves from… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Agencies Deny Agreeing to Release Confidential Information On Tinubu
The US agencies said in their filing that contrary to the plaintiff's assumption, they had not agreed to release confidential documents on Mr Tinubu by the end of October. Read more »
Nigeria: LIRS Shuts 34 Companies Over Tax Debts
Hotels, restaurants, and event facilities were also closed for failure to deduct and remit consumption taxes. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Tajudeen Calls for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, stressed the need to have a regulatory framework in place for emerging technologies in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley, Sam Larry Sue Magistrate, Police, Demand N40m
Naira Marley and three others are being remanded for the alleged conspiracy and murder of singer Mohbad. Read more »
Nigeria: I've Confidence in My Chief of Staff - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu may be reacting to speculations that Mr Gbajabiamila was responsible for the confusion in Mr Tinubu's appointments of cabinet members and other political appointees. Read more »
Nigeria: dRPC, Align Release Report On Gender Norms, Narratives On Women Officials in Nigeria
The report addresses notable gaps in existing literature by focusing on women holding appointive and non-elective roles. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Govt Orders Hospitals to Treat Gunshot Injuries Before Police Report
Ekiti health commissioner says "Gunshot injuries are generally a medical emergency where every minute counts in the fight to preserve the life" Read more »