July 19
Nigeria: 263 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender in One Week - Official
He said that the insurgents surrendered between 11 July and 17 July, during the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Governor Presents Appointment Letter to Reinstated Emir
The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Governor Yusuf. Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Enhancement of Economic Value As Foreign Envoys Presents Letters of Credence
President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for Nigeria's long-standing relations with Portugal and the shared interest in the areas of trade and culture, as well as partnership in… Read more »
July 19
Nigeria: Universities Allegedly Involved in Illegal Admissions Named
The JAMB chief disclosed that the Nigerian government had already granted waivers to about one million candidates allegedly illegally admitted by these institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Health Professionals Call for Higher Budgetary Allocation, Increased Insurance Coverage
They made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Scientific Conference of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Seeks Transfer of Case, Accuses Judge of Bias
Mr El-Rufai sued the Kaduna State Government and the state House of Assembly for alleged infringement of his rights while investigating financial management by his administration. Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Confirms Split From Nneoma Nwaijah, Unveils Wife
Chinedu Ikedieze and his wife recently welcomed a son. Read more »
July 19
Nigeria: This Is Wole Soyinka!, By Simbo Olorunfemi
His greatness preceded the Nobel and has long transcended it. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Sufficiency - Southern Governors to Promote Regional Trade - Abiodun
"I and my colleagues in the southern part of Nigeria have met and have said that we have resolved to promote inter-state or inter-region trade. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Approves Construction of Five Major Roads, Others
Though there is still some paperwork to be done, the governor decided to start the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta road to relieve the people of the pain they go through… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Dies, Several Injured in Crash on Campus
The deceased have been taken to the morgue while other victims are at the hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Utme - JAMB Releases List of Most Preferred Nigerian Universities By Candidates
This would be the fifth time in a row the University of Ilorin would be emerging as the most preferred institution for candidates. Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Tasks New Permanent Secretaries On Knowledge Sharing
"Today, we are making another milestone in our journey towards a greater Jigawa. We've sworn in permanent secretaries to take charge of various ministries in our state." Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Makes U-Turn, Asks JAMB, Institutions to Admit Candidates From 16 Years
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the minister had, earlier in his speech, directed the institutions not to admit candidates below the age of 18. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Reps to Take Salary 'Pay Cut' for Six Months
The pay cut announced by the lawmakers will affect only their basic salaries, not their allowances. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria Drops On FIFA Ranking
The drop on the global stage in July, however, did not affect the Nigerian team's position in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Breaks Guiness Records By Playing Videogame Non-Stop for 75 Hours
"No one in the past has broken this record by such a large margin as Oside has. It was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours and gradually increased to 50 hours after being… Read more »
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill
The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Finally Allowed Access to His Doctor - - Lawyer
The lawyer said the preliminary report by the doctor "presented complex medical conditions that require that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu be taken to a hospital for a more detailed diagnosis." Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Sell Its Nigerian Onshore Oil Business for $860 Million
The company said closing of the deal is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Enrols More Than Two Million Persons Into Health Insurance Scheme
"Since we started operations in January 2017 till date, we have enrolled over 35 per cent of Delta residents into the scheme." Read more »
Nigeria: 22 Building Collapses, 33 Deaths Recorded in 7 Months
"Records also showed that Lagos takes the lead in the incidences of building collapse." Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Paris Olympic Games - Reps Donate N100 Million, $2000 to Team Nigeria
The lawmakers said the donation will be drawn from their salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Governors, Party Leaders Reveal Agenda for Enugu Meeting
The meeting is currently ongoing at the Enugu State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Reinstates Shaibu As Edo Deputy Governor
The court ordered Shaibu's salaries and allowances to be paid to him from April when he was removed from office. It also ordered the inspector general of police to restore his… Read more »