January 21
Nigeria: Malabu - EFCC Queries Prosecutor for Declaring No Evidence of Wrongdoing Against Adoke, Others
EFCC, in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES, says it has not surrendered concerning the Malabu case. Read more »
Africa: U.S, Secretary of State Blinken Travels to Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
Secretary Blinken's goal is to strengthen ties with Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. Read more »
Liberia: Biden Dispatches Strong American Delegation to Boakai's Inauguration As Liberia's President
Historical ties will take centre stage as the US Delegation embarks on a diplomatic visit led by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Read more »
January 20
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Interview - Afcon 2023 Extra: 'What Nigeria Can Learn From Cote d'Ivoire's Leadership'
The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Research Identifies 'Spatial Injustice', Brain Drain As Major Challenges Facing Healthcare in Lagos
The research noted that despite official rhetoric, sanitation is not prioritised in Lagos, saying no local government area in the state has been declared open-defecation free less… Read more »
January 17
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Former President Ernest Koroma Seeks Medical Care In Nigeria
The permission granted Mr Koroma is coming amid rumours that he had agreed to go on exile in Nigeria if all charges against him were dropped. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: 'Stop Illegal Payment of Ransom to Kidnappers'
Mr Badaru said raising funds to pay a ransom is an illegal act and an action that would further encourage the perpetrators in their nefarious acts Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Akpabio Demands Investigation, Urges NEMA to Intervene
Mr Akpabio also commended the security agencies and other rescue workers for their prompt intervention during the explosion. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Govt Identifies Culprits in Ibadan Explosion, Promises Justice
Death toll rises to three. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Paralympic Qualifiers - Nigeria Para-Volleyball Federation Seeks Govt Support
With barely nine days to the commencement of the qualifiers, he expressed that the federation is currently at a 45% readiness level. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - I Am 100% Fit and Ready to Serve Nigeria, Iheanacho Declares
Iheanacho affirmed that the Super Eagles are looking to go all the way to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote d'Ivoire, though the team will take it one game at a time. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgements - Lawyer Slams Governors Hailing Tinubu for 'Non-Interference'
The Supreme Court had, on Friday, delivered separate judgements on petitions challenging the victories of eight governors in the 18 March elections in their states. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Tinubu Violates Own Directive On Pruning Travel Delegations
Mr Tinubu breached his own directive on Monday when a large party accompanied him to Imo State for a short inauguration event. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Oyo State Residents Scramble to Safety Following Explosion
"Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after," an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Explains His Apology to Nation After His Tenure
Mr Buhari said decisions were not taken to deliberately inflict pain and anguish on anyone. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Radio Broadcaster Killed By Kidnappers Will Be Buried Friday - Family
The slain broadcaster had served as the general manager, Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM, Uyo, and Creek FM, Yenagoa, before his retirement in 2014. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Amnesty Asks President Tinubu to Treat Kidnappings As Emergency
"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. Whatever security measures being currently… Read more »
Egypt/Ghana: Afcon Day 2 Review - Egypt, Nigeria Falter As Ghana Continues Bad Afcon Record
Just like many pundits predicted, the favourites are not having their way as the supposed minnows flex their muscles. Read more »
January 14
Equatorial Guinea/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Peseiro Reveals Why He 'Risked' Onuachu Against Equatorial Guinea
Onuachu was a 90th-minute replacement for Alex Iwobi as the Eagles struggled to a 1-1 draw against the Nzalang Nacional. Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Forces Day - Cds Says Officers' Contributions to Nation's Democracy, Unity Will Not Be in Vain
The CDS assures of the loyalty and commitment of the military in defending the nation's democratic values. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Iwobi Refuses to Blame Injury Woes for Super Eagles' Shaky Start
Injuries and withdrawals forced Coach Peseiro into three changes to his final squad before the tournament began in Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
Niger: Shettima Departs for World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Mr Shettima will return to Nigeria at the end of the meeting which is from 15 to 19 January. Read more »
Nigeria: Editorial - Cost of Governance Cut: Tinubu Go the Whole Hog
With his administration's demonstrable capacity to bite the bullet, the implementation of the Oronsaye report is a must for the president. Read more »
January 14
Equatorial Guinea/Nigeria: Luck Deserted Nigeria Against Equatorial Guinea - - Peseiro
The Super Eagles frittered away very good goal-scoring chances against Equatorial Guinea and had to settle for one point. Read more »
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