August 20, 2023
Nigeria/Egypt: Table Tennis - Nigeria, Egypt, Eight Others to Contest for 2024 Olympics Tickets
The winners in the men's and women's team events will automatically secure their places at the Olympic Games in France, while the winner in the mixed doubles event will be… Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Loses Mum, Aki Narrates Suicide Consideration, Other Top Entertainment Stories Last Week
A round-up of top entertainment stories in Nigeria you may have missed last week. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministers - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The allocation of portfolios to the ministers-designate has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, expectedly. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Minister for Niger Delta, Reshuffles Three Ministers-Designate
President Tinubu redeployed Abubakar Momoh from Edo State from the Ministry of Youth to the Ministry of Niger Delta Development. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Declares Support for Tinubu's Policies, Demands More Appointments for Youth
Although the FG and some state governments have rolled out some palliative measures, Nigerians are groaning as they lament the unbearable cost of living. Read more »
Nigeria: Budapest 2023 - Team Nigeria Struggles On Day 2 As Brume Misses Out On Long Jump Medal
Sunday's heartbreak was not all about Brume, as most of the Team Nigeria athletes in action all faltered in their respective events. Read more »
Nigeria: Deplorable Primary Healthcare Centres - Ogun Govt Reacts to Premium Times' Report
Out of 531 registered PHCs in the state, the governor's aide said the Abiodun-led administration has only "renovated and equipped" 42. Read more »
Nigeria: 23 Local Govts Battling Insecurity in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi - News Agency of Nigeria Survey
In Sokoto State, residents said local government areas worst affected are Isa, Sabon Birni, Gwadabawa, Illela, Tangaza, and Goronyo. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Nigeria: APC Governors, Ganduje Meet, Strategise On Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governorship Elections
The off-cycle governorship elections in the three states hold on 11 November. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup - ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree on Date for Military Intervention
"The D-day is also decided. We've already agreed and fine-tuned what will be required for the intervention." Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Akpabio's Six Most Embarrassing Public Comments
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been in the spotlight lately because of his comments during plenary but the senator is not new to controversial and embarrassing… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Neutralises 28 Terrorists, Apprehend 113 Others - DHQ
DHQ also said the military rescued 82 hostages. Read more »
Nigeria: How 36 Officers, Soldiers Were Killed in Niger Ambush, Helicopter Crash - DHQ
DHQ says the NAF helicopter was on a mission to evacuate the deceased and wounded troops when it crashed at the Chukuba area of Shiroro Local Government Area of the Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Female Evangelist Who Checked Into Hotel Room With Bishop Found Dead - Police
The bishop has been arrested, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: FrieslandCampina Nigeria Expects No Early Recovery After Weakening Naira Shot Forex Expense to N18.6bn
At N18.6 billion, foreign currency costs ate up what was posted in gross profit, throwing its bottom line into a loss of N11.6 billion, the first time in five years or more. Read more »
Nigeria: John Owan-Enoh - New Minister of Sports Looks Like Another Square Peg in Round Hole
Amidst the uncertainties, John Owan-Enoh was on Wednesday named the 36th Minister of Sports Development. Read more »
Nigeria: Forum Charges Federal Govt to Impose 20% Tax On Sugary Beverages
High levels of sugar consumption had increased the population of obese people and also the incidence of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, renal problems and other… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Reduced Ondo Debts By N128 Billion in Six Years - State Government
Ongo Government says Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu met a debt of N220 billion in 2017 Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Army to Deploy 2,300 Soldiers for Imo Governorship Election - Official
Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Imo State with frequent attacks by armed persons. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 1,680 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria Since Chibok Girls' Abduction
In April 2014, the abduction from a school in Chibok made global headlines and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls movement. Read more »
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Fumes After NDLEA Unveils Naira Marley As Ambassador
"I don't do drugs, I just smoke weed." Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption, Social Norms, and Behaviour Change in Nigeria
Nigeria has been grappling with the pervasive problem of corruption for a considerable period, and its consequences have had far-reaching effects on its development, governance,… Read more »
Nigeria: Understaffed, Ill-Equipped PHCs Hamper Health Service Delivery in Ogun Communities
Despite government policies and interventions as enumerated by the state's health commissioner, Tomi Coker, PHCs face challenges in service delivery in Ogun State Read more »
Nigeria: Economy - Nigeria in Trouble, Help Yourselves, Nigerian Governor Tells Residents
The federal government on Thursday announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states to cushion the effect of the removal of petrol subsidy. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Has 'No Respect for Court' - Judge
"The prosecution has shown that they are not law abiding and have no respect for the court. The court cannot force them," the judge said. Read more »