September 26, 2023
Nigeria: We Are All MohBad - a Cultural Essay
MohBad's death is a tragedy that calls for reflection and soul-searching. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Orders Payment of Outstanding Salaries of University Staff
The governor said the state owes the workers the moral obligation to pay them. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Nine New Court of Appeal Justices
The nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal swell the rank of the judges of the court to 81. Read more »
Nigeria: The Many Battles of Market Women of Lagos (1931-32)
One of the memorable encounters was between the women of Ereko Market and Mr Rumens, the Secretary to Council. Read more »
West Africa: Côte d'Ivoire, Africom Host 13 African Countries At Defence Logistics Conference
AFRICOM and Côte d'Ivoire co-hosted the "West Africa Logistics Conference" for military logistics personnel. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad Was Brought in Dead - Lagos Hospital Breaks Silence
The hospital where famous singer, Mohbad, was allegedly taken to has set the record straight on his tragic demise. Read more »
Nigeria: The Nightmare of Resident Doctors As Resident Donkeys
The resident doctors are gagged mules. They are made to sign illegal confidentiality agreements not to disclose the atrocities happening in these teaching hospitals. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Victory for All, Sanwo-Olu Reacts to Tribunal's Judgement
Mr Sanwo-Olu says the tribunal judgement means that the "voice of Lagosians has been upheld". Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Jandor, PDP Reject Tribunal Ruling On Lagos Governorship Election Petition
While Mr Adediran in a separate statement through his spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, expressed dissatisfaction, the PDP through its publicity secretary Hakeem Amode said it would… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Ministerial, CBN Governor's Screening, 2024 Budget Top Agenda As Senate, Reps Resume Plenary Tuesday
The leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly ended a two-day retreat in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Tinubu, Biden Didn't Meet At UNGA - APC
The APC said Messrs Tinubu and Biden did not meet because they had earlier met on the sidelines of the G-20 Nations summit in India recently. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian University Bows to Pressure, Reduces Fees After Meeting With Protesting Students
PREMIUM TIMES reported how OAU joined other public universities to hike school fees a trend that has attracted protests across some campuses. Read more »
Nigeria: Women Affairs Ministry Plans Court for Sexual, Gender-Based (SGBV) Cases
Mrs Kennedy-Ohaneye says the women affairs ministry is setting up cooperative societies to empower women. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Chicago State University Shouldn't Release My Academic Records to Atiku - Tinubu
Tinubu said Atiku's application for his Chicago State University records is not anything more than "opposition research on a political opponent". Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Survivor Recounts How Boko Haram Kidnapped 110 Female Pupils From Dapchi School
A pupil abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents said she still dreams of the chaos and the flying bullets. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Sets Target to Address Out-of-School Children Challenge
Mr Sununu said the national target is to reduce out-of-school-children numbers by at least a quarter in the next two years. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara University Abduction - More Students Rescued As Amnesty International Calls for Investigation
The number of rescued students stands at 13. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Diversion of Troops' Allowances
The army said contrary to insinuations, troops deployed at the Chinese company in Niger State have always been paid in tranches upon receipt of funds from the relevant institution. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Demands Immediate Rescue of Abducted Female Varsity Students in Zamfara
The students were abducted by suspected bandits on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 7,202 Diphtheria Cases, 453 Deaths
The government says 73.6 per cent of confirmed cases occurred among children aged one to 14 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Zamfara Governor Accuses Federal Government Agencies of Negotiating With Terrorists
Mr Lawal said he received reports of ongoing negotiations between some agencies of the federal government and terrorists in his state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 210 New Cholera Infections, 10 Deaths
The report revealed that as of 27 August, Nigeria had recorded 84 suspected deaths, and 2,860 suspected cases across 25 states. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Supreme Court Judge's Chambers
Witnesses confirmed that the fire started in the chambers of a justice on the third floor of the sprawling complex of the Supreme Court. Read more »
Nigeria: ITTF Rankings - Aruna Quadri Moves Up Two Steps
Aruna Quadri is the only African player ranked among the top 20 players in the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Benue Commissioner
The commissioner was kidnapped in his residence Read more »