April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's Team Parleys With International Media, Says 'Irregularities' Not Sufficient to Change Polls Outcome
"The reports of some irregularities and violence in some polling units could not have affected the overall outcome of the elections too. There are 176,974 polling units in Nigeria… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Nigeria: Dino Melaye Wins Kogi PDP Guber Primary
Daily Trust reported that Mr Melaye scored 313 votes to defeat other contestants in the primary held at Kafa's Hall event centre in Lokoja amid tight security. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Chad Condemn Ongoing Clash in Sudan
In a Sunday meeting between the presidents of both countries in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing fight is unwelcome and unfortunate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Onyekwere Shatters 16-Year African Record As Amusan Impresses At Florida Meet
Chioma Onyekwere delivered a stunning performance in the women's Discus Throw; achieving a massive personal best (PB) of 64.96m Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, the Owners of the Killers Are Back With Impunity
Mbabai, the village where Tarnongo Mike Utsaha was buried on 1 April, 2023, used to be part of the municipality of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. It only became part of Guma… Read more »
Nigeria: Defying the Odds With Outstanding Financial Performance for NNPC - Kyari
Since he assumed office, Mr Kyari has pursued his Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE) agenda, a five-step strategic roadmap for NNPC's attainment of… Read more »
Nigeria: CPJ Condemns Trial, Conviction of Nigerian Journalists for Alleged Defamation
The CPJ says the conviction of the journalists for defamation "sends a chilling message to the Nigerian press and highlights the urgent need for authorities to reform the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Movie Review - a Simple Lie - Another Cliche Nollywood Rom-Com Almost Marred By Numerous Sex Plots
These days, Nollywood filmmakers boldly explore sex scenes and plots. It is not surprising to see that Biodun Stephen's film "A Simple Lie" trails on that path as well. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC HQ Rejects Declaration of Binani As Winner of Adamawa Governorship Election
"The action of the REC is a usurpation of the power of the Returning Officer. It is null, void and of no effect." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bar Association Sets Up Standing 20 Committees On Judiciary, Law Reform
The NBA standing committees have over 800 lawyers as members. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed in Another Attack in Kaduna's Zangon Kataf
Saturday's attack by the non-state actors was the second in a week in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - APC Governors Recommend Zoning for Nass Leadership, Rule Out Oshiomhole, Umahi
"It is imperative that the President-Elect and the Party wade into this situation and announce an acceptable zoning formula as soon as possible. This is necessary to prevent… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Wins Kaduna Assembly Seat
INEC Returning Officer, Dauda Aminu, declared the results in Hunkuyi on Sunday. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Nigeria: UK Govt Replies Premium Times' Enquiry On Peter Obi's Arrest, Detention
The Labour Party in Nigeria had in a statement on Wednesday said the UK immigration officials arrested and detained Mr Obi, its presidential candidate, in London, over alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Supplementary - INEC Conducts Kebbi, Adamawa Governorship, 93 Legislative Elections Across 24 States
The supplementary elections will hold in 2,660 polling units across 185 local governments in the county. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Cash Crisis Driving Digital Transactions to All-Time High
The scarcity is driving Nigerians in droves to sign up for digital and electronic banking services Read more »
April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal Receives 19 Petitions Against Elections of Governor Abiodun, State Lawmakers
The PDP and NNPP are challenging the victory of Governor Abiodun in the 18 March governorship election in Ogun Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Wife and I Are Separated' - Basketmouth Clarifies Marital Status
Basketmouth and his estranged wife, Elsie, were married for 12 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku's Corruption Claim During Presidential Election Unknown to Law - Tinubu
Atiku, who came second in the election, is challenging Mr Tinubu's at the Presidential Election Petition Court on various grounds of alleged widespread irregularities and corrupt… Read more »
Nigeria: TetFund Allocates N30 Billion for High-Impact Projects in 18 Tertiary Institutions
Mr Echono said that each of the six beneficiary universities would get N3 billion, while each of the six selected polytechnics and six colleges of education would receive N1… Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa, Kebbi Supplementary Elections - Atiku Woos Voters for PDP
INEC fixed April 15 for supplementary governorship elections in the two states and in five senatorial districts. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Records Steady Decline in Malnutrition-Induced Deaths in Children - Official
The Kaduna State Nutrition Officer, Ramatu Haruna, made this known in Kaduna on Thursday at a two-day review meeting. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Nigeria: CBN Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Portal
The fraudulent website lists requirements for eligibility to include, among other qualifications, the possession of a Bank Verification Number (BVN). Read more »
Nigeria: Why Court Should Dismiss Atiku's Petition Against My Victory - Tinubu
Mr Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the disputed 25 February poll, called on the Presidential Election Petition Court to dismiss Atiku's… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Lawan Worried Over Turnover Rate, Calls for Capacity Building for 10th Nass Members
Only about 30 per cent of members of the Ninth National Assembly are going to 10th Assembly. Read more »