Nigeria: Suspected Kidnapper Dead, 6 Rescued - Police

The police said security operatives were intensifying efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects and rescue other victims. Read more »

Nigeria: 120-Year-Old Building Collapses, Kills Teenager

The 13-year-old victim was a student at a public secondary school in the town. Read more »

Africa: Crimes Against Journalists Threaten Press Freedom, Democracy - Ex-Senate President

The former Senate President calls for the protection of journalists in his remarks marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Read more »

Nigeria: Is the Removal of the 43 Items the End of an Illusion?

The sensible way is to use tariffs as a mechanism to protect industries, transit them into international competitiveness and at the same time protect the interest of the consumer. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Court Challenge, Sworn in As New Kogi Central Senator

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected senator for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Adaptation Finance Gap 50% Bigger Than Thought

"We are in an adaptation emergency. We must act like it. And take steps to close the adaptation gap, now..." Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Over 24 Villagers in Yobe

After the initial attack, the insurgents planted an IED which killed more than 20 people the next day. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, the Bahamas to Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject Motion for Conduct of Census, to Probe Expenditure By NPC

The lawmakers said the prevailing insecurity in the country will make it impossible to conduct a successful national census. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restrains Rivers Lawmakers From Impeaching Fubara

Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis this week, following an attempt by the state's lawmakers to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor. Read more »

Nigeria: Robbers Kill 20 'Okada' Operators in Ondo in Three Weeks - Amotekun

Ondo State has banned the operation of okada between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Transportation University Now On JAMB Portal, Lists Available Courses

"The management of FUTD wishes to inform the general public that the university is now on the JAMB portal," the vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Transportation says. Read more »

Nigeria: Femi Kuti's Son, Made, Weds Long-Time Lover

The couple began their love story with a delightful engagement announcement on Instagram precisely one year ago. Read more »

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 »