Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests Gunrunner, Seizes Ammunition - Official

"Our operatives discovered that they were carrying a bag loaded with 7.62 x 39mm ammunition numbering 440, with 20 empty AK magazines." Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Private Investigators Bill

The senators voted against the bill because of the fear that private investigators will intrude into people's privacy and they could be used to possibly witch-hunt political… Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Purchases Private University At N11 Billion

The university is located at Majia town in Taura Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Okonofua Emerges Champion of 2024 IBB Independence Golf Tournament

Okonofua started nervously after being paired with two pros, but he kept improving and he revealed he played his best golf ever at the IBBIGCC to win Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Suffering, Governor Donates New Suvs to Emirs - Lawmakers, Mda Chiefs Too

The action of the Kebbi governor is not unique; many other state governments and the federal government have taken similar actions amidst the economic crisis. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Imported 20.30 Billion Litres of Petrol in 2023 - NBS

The NBS said this shows a decrease of 13.77 per cent from 23.54 billion litres imported in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-NSA Dasuki in Surprise Appearance At Young SAN's Reception Ceremony

Despite his typically reserved nature at public functions, Mr Dasuki, a retired colonel, was suddenly appointed as the chairperson of the occasion. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Seeks Passage of Bill to Regulate Activities of Motorcycle Operators

Earlier in May, the association of commercial motorcyclists in the state had raised the alarm that no fewer than 23 of its members had been murdered within three months by unknown… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Begins Annual Leave, Travels to UK

President Tinubu will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration's economic reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Local Elections - Police React to Report of Sealing Off Election Commission's Office

The local election commission said it would proceed with Saturday's election, despite the Federal High Court's ruling halting it. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject CFR Award Conferred On Speaker, Seek Same Honour As Akpabio

In his Independence Day broadcast, President Tinubu announced that the Senate President and Chief Justice of Nigeria were awarded GCON, while the speaker and deputy senate… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Rep Defects to APC

Christian Nkwonta cited a crisis within the PDP as the reason for his defection. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra LP Governorship Candidate Still Missing Three Years After

The LP candidate was abducted on 18 September 2021, less than a month before the governorship election in Anambra State which was held on 6 November 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Carrying Over 200 Passengers Capsizes in Niger State - Official

However, the Niger State government did not speak about the fate of the passengers. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Community Applauds End of Decades-Long Water Scarcity - Seeks More Amenities

Mr Muhammad, known to residents as Dandolo Maikaji, said he would die a happy man as the community's dream of a clean water source has been fulfilled in his lifetime. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Forecasts Three-Day Thunderstorms From Wednesday Across Nigeria

"In the North-central region, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Benue States during the morning hours." Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio's Aide Calls for Credible Local Elections in Akwa Ibom

The election will be held this Saturday to elect chairpersons and councillors for local councils in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Cricket - Hard Work, Tenacity Secured World Cup Ticket for Us - U-19 Coach

Despite a washed-out final day, Nigeria's U-19 team came out tops for remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill High-Profile Terrorists, Battle IPOB Militants - Official

"Meanwhile, in South-eastern Nigeria, troops have engaged IPOB/ESN terrorists in a ferocious firefight at ..." Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Actor Yomi Fabiyi Alleges Assassination Attempt, Flees Nigeria

"For the first time in my life, I know they are going to take my life. I have given everything I have to the police. I just want to beg that nothing must happen to the sources I… Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Foresees New Political Structure in Rivers After Local Elections

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported Mr Fubara insisting that the local elections would go on despite a court order against it. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Hold My Husband Responsible If Anything Happens to Me' - BBAfrica Star Karen Igho Cries Out

"I'm going through a divorce with my husband. I have been homeless for a year, and I have been hurt sexually and physically, so if anything happens, ask or hold the man who brought… Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Are Displeased With Tinubu's Economic Policies - Protesters

Chanting different solidarity songs against the government's economic policies, the protesters later proceeded to Oke-Fia, Dada Estate, Dele Yes Sir area, and passed through the… Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid, BurnaBoy, Tems, Davido Are Biggest Nigerian Artistes of All Time - Apple Music

The 'Oshe Naija' celebration also features the top 10 most-streamed Nigerian songs ever, with Rema's 'Calm Down' with Selena Gomez leading the chart, followed by Burna Boy's 'Last… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Demands Release of Activists Detained in Kano

The police in Kano State summoned on Monday the five activities for questioning in connection with Tuesday's National Day of Survival protest. Read more »