Nigeria: Three #EndBadGovernance Protesters Charged With Treason Released From Prison

The three #EndBadGovernance protesters joined three other co-defendants who were released earlier. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyers Make New Demand Concerning His Trial

Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Local Elections - What Fubara Said About Thursday's Protest in Port Harcourt

Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, are battling each other over the control of the political structure in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Fares Remain High in Akwa Ibom Despite Eno's Intervention Over High Petrol Price

Although the petrol price has reduced drastically, the cost of transportation remains high in the state capital, Uyo. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Summons Former Governor Yahaya Bello Over Fresh N110bn Corruption Case

The N110 billion fraud case is separate from the N80 billion money laundering indictment against Mr Bello still pending at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Gov's Son Threatens Wikkitimes Publisher, Calls Premium Times, Sahara Reporters Blackmailers

"But because you know you are going to spread misinformation and you are not sincere, you don't even have an office," the governor's son said, adding: "You operate like Sahara… Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Cholera Cases Rise to 10,837 - NCDC

However, PREMIUM TIMES findings show that the cumulative suspected cases and death cases is lower than what is declared in the report. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Gives N150,000 Grant to Small Business Owners in Enugu

Vice President Kashim Shettima commissions a fashion hub and launches the 5th MSME Clinic in Enugu. Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Snubs Wizkid, Unveils Clothing Brand Collection

On Wednesday, Wizkid took to his X account to launch a scathing attack on Davido, calling him 'talentless' and even coining the derogatory term 'Frogido.' Read more »

Africa: Lassa Fever - Global Health Coalition Invests $250m in Vaccine Research

The new research led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), CEPI and other partners is scheduled to commence in October. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recover Three-Day-Old Baby Sold for N2million

The police said they have arrested two suspects. Read more »

Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Set to Release First Novel 'Dream Count' in 10 Years

In a departure from her recent work, a children's book titled Mama's Sleeping Scarf, 'Dream Count' delves into the profound emotions of love and heartbreak women endure, inviting… Read more »

Nigeria: Many Threatening to Destroy PVCs Over 2024 Edo Election Results - PDP Official

On 22 September, INEC declared Monday Okpebholo of the APC the winner of the 2024 Edo governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Unveils Strategic Health Policy Documents

The policy documents will serve as guides in catering for the health of mothers, children, adolescents and the elderly Read more »

Nigeria: #IAmaChosen - 'VeryDarkMan Will Learn the Hard Way'-Lord's Chosen Founder

"No, Chosen will not learn something the hard way; he is the one who will learn it the hard way. What's happening today? Is he learning something the hard way?" Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Review - Proposal for Regional Govt Not Before Us - Senate Leader

The Senate Leader said he is not working against the Yoruba nation as alleged by some persons. Read more »

Nigeria: Polytechnic Bans Post-Exam Celebrations After Student's Death

PREMIUM TIMES reported how a graduating student, in a celebratory mood, had his car ploughed into a crowd of students, killing the victim and injuring two others. Read more »

Nigeria: Israeli Attack - Nigerian Govt Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon

The government said it is worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government. Read more »

Nigeria: The Face Behind Igbo Times Magazine, Website Notorious for Spreading Separatist Disinformation

Many websites, such as the Igbo Times Magazine and their publishers, operate in Nigeria without consequences. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Their Songs Aren't Selling Again, I'm Bigger Than Davido, Wizkid' - Portable Brags

"Let's forget the fake promotion and focus on making hit songs. Portable is bigger than them (Wizkid and Davido)--who is big is big. We're not on the same level; it's only me and… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Local Elections - INEC Voters Register in RSIEC's Custody - Fubara

The governor has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays because of Saturday's elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Atiku Writes Senate, Seeks Rotational Presidency, Others

Atiku said the recommendations that he has put forth to the National Assembly for amendments in the country's election laws are areas where there are pitfalls in the subsisting… Read more »

Nigeria: 'You Don't Make More Money, Sing, Make Music Like Me' - Wizkid to Davido

"First, you're not as fly as me, can't sing or make music like me, can't dress, you don't make more money than me, and you don't even have hoes like me. You don't know yourself.… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Leaders Lead Protest to INEC Office Over Edo Governorship Election

INEC had declared APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, winner of the just concluded Edo governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: Excitement As Gocop 2024 Confab Begins in Lokoja

The 2024 GOCOP conference will explore the theme: "Nigeria: Tackling insecurity, power deficit, and transitioning to digital economy." Read more »