June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Boards of NAFDAC, NDLEA Exempted From Tinubu's Dissolution Order
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that 14 federal government institutions are exempted from the dissolution order given by Mr Tinubu on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Federation Cup - Old Foes Rangers, Insurance Set for Epic Final Clash in Asaba
While Insurance and Rangers will be reigniting their rivalry in the men's finals, Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels will be slugging it out in the women's final. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla: Nigeria's New Chief of Naval Staff
He appointed Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla to replace Awwal Gambo as Chief of Naval Staff. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives Paris for Financing Pact Summit
President Tinubu was received at the airport by Ambassador Kayode Laro and other top government officials from the Nigerian Embassy. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Moves Against Use of Underage Girls in Brothels
The state government recently rescued 12 girls from a brothel. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Governor Appoints Chief of Staff, 23 Other Aides
This brings the number of the governor's appointees to 25. Read more »
Nigeria: Issues With Tinubu's Education Loan Scheme
Tinubu's first three weeks in office have been packed with actions - fuel subsidy was removed on his inauguration, some aides have been appointed, the Naira has been floated and a… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Minister Ezekwesili Tasks Sanwo-Olu On Alaba Market Demolition
There has been controversy over the demolition of 17 shops in the Lagos market. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Holds Post-Election Meeting, Strategises for Future
The meeting was organised also to kick-start reconciliation of members after the 2023 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You'll Be Sacked Immediately I See Lapses,' Ebonyi Gov Tells New Commissioners
The governor also swears in his chief of staff. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Nigeria: IReV - Web Engineer, Tinubu's Legal Team Disagree On Alleged Amazon Server Glitches
Amazon server hosts the INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal which was deployed in the conduct of Nigeria's general disputed elections in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Moves Nema, NAHCON to VP Shettima's Office
The Boards of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC) are exempted from Monday's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-IGP Alkali Speaks On His Sack By President Tinubu
Mr Alkali spoke about his removal Tuesday after handing over to Mr Egbetokun. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Can Win Next Time,' LP Reps Member Asks Peter Obi, Others to Support Tinubu
"We must put Nigeria first. Nigeria is more important than anybody." Read more »
Nigeria: How Iyanya Dated Tonto Dikeh, Broke My Heart - Yvonne Nelson
Eight years after their much-publicised breakup, Yvonne Nelson has revealed why her relationship with Iyanya ended in the controversial book released on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: The SSS, Its Mandates and Modus Operandi
Consistent attacks on the SSS based on ignorance, unrealised interests and emotional assessments and judgements do the country no good. Read more »
Nigeria: Board Dissolution Order - Health Ministry's Agencies, Parastatals Affected By Tinubu's Directive
All agencies and parastatals under the Ministry of Health are affected by the president's directive. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Spokesman Calls for Famous Skit Maker's Arrest Over Extreme Pranks
The Ibadan-based prankster, who started his career in 2018 by removing the wigs of random women on the streets, currently shares prank videos that feature him pretending to be… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Partner to Develop Energy Sector
An official said the move is a reflection of President Joe Biden and the U.S. government's commitment to partner with Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Evidence, Kano SSG Denies Saying Government Demolished Monument Because of Christian Symbol
He denied he made the statement during an interview on Channels television on Monday. Read more »
West Africa: EFCC, Ghana's Team Partner Against Financial Crimes in West Africa
The acting chair of the EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, says alliances Ghana's EOCO, and others will be instrumental in combating economic and financial crimes in West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Issues Advisory On Role of Media in Countering Hate Speech
The NHRC issued the advisory as part of activities to mark the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which is officially observed on 18 June. Read more »
Nigeria: Airtel Africa Expects Fresh Blow to Financial Performance Amid Nigeria's Forex Market Reforms
Airtel Africa, the continent's unit of New Delhi's telecommunications titan Bharti Airtel, is the biggest company in Nigeria by market value, currently worth N4.8 trillion ($7… Read more »
Nigeria: Cerebral Palsy - 'Mama Ara' Receives Donation After Premium Times' Report
PREMIUM TIMES' report looks into how mothers, as primary caregivers of children with special needs, bear the brunt of caring for this lifelong condition. Read more »
Nigeria: List of Agencies, Parastatals, Institutions Affected By Tinubu's Board Dissolution
The dissolution means until the affected government establishments get new heads, the president has a duty of handling pressing issues that ideally would have been the… Read more »