August 21
Nigeria: Benue APC Crisis - Nwc Dissolves Akume-Backed Exco, Appoints Caretaker Committee
The state chapter of the APC has been embroiled in a power tussle between a group loyal to Mr Akume, and another loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Demolishes Kidnappers' Hideouts, Recovers Arms, Ammunition
The demolition is coming hours after security operatives killed 27 suspected kidnappers across various criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: LG Elections - Ogun APC Bans 'Unauthorised Meetings'
"The party has absolute control over how it will prepare for the elections," the APC chair said. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Ajaero's Police Invitation
Amnesty International expressed concern about the police's threat to arrest Joe Ajaero, the president of NLC. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N80bn Fraud - Appeal Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Surrender Self for Arraignment
The Court of Appeal gave the order after dismissing appeals filed by Mr Bello seeking to stop his arraignment by the EFCC. Read more »
Nigeria/Morocco: CAF Champions League - Ogunmodede Reveals Plan Against AS FAR in Morocco
The crucial second leg clash comes up on Sunday 25 August in Rabat. Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Jigawa Flood - Death Tolls Hit 28 As Governor Highlights Causes
The governor said the flooding on Tuesday affected 14 local government areas, 40,000 people and over 80,000 households. Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Edo Records Three Suspected Cases of Mpox - Official
The official said that the patients were not in critical condition but are being isolated as part of the state's enhanced surveillance measures. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Accuses Security Agencies of Enforced Disappearances in South-East Nigeria
The police and the military have yet to react to the accusation. Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Nigeria Wasted Over $500,000 At COP28 - Tinubu's Aide
"President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of and sensitive to the economic conditions confronting our people, and as a result, he approved an audit of the expenditure profile of last… Read more »
Nigeria: Why NNPC Reduced Stake in Dangote Refinery - Audited Report
"As at 31 December 2023, NNPC Limited holds a 7.25 per cent interest in DPRP FZE," the NNPC Ltd said in its report. Read more »
Nigeria: Vow2024 - Annual Voice of Women Conference Holds in October
The conference will host grassroots and urban women in constructive conversations on the crucial roles of grassroots women in achieving inclusive policies. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records More Cholera Cases As Death Toll Increases
Lagos recorded the highest number with 117 new suspected cases while Abia, Kwara, Adamawa and Kano recorded one each. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Offers Dollar-Denominated Bonds for Subscription
It is a five-year domestic FGN dollar bond due in 2029, at an interest rate of 9.75 per cent per annum. Read more »
Nigeria: Urgent Action Needed to Save Millions of Nigerian Children From Malnutrition - UN
"The scenes I saw were heart-wrenching because I saw babies fighting for their lives. It is unconscionable that we should see this level of suffering today." Read more »
Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Decline in Cases
The Nigerian government said that the new Mpox cases were recorded across 26 local government areas (LGAs) in 18 states. Read more »
August 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Hajj Commission Chair Amidst Corruption Allegations, Appoints Replacement
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that Mr Arabi and NAHCON secretary Abdullahi Kotangora were indicted in an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Amidst Fuel Crisis, NNPC Retail Cedes Total Control to Ovh
Nigerians largely blame NNPC Ltd for the fuel crisis in the country. But in reality, the NNPC Retail no longer exists. Read more »
August 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Use of NNPC Dividends for Payment of Petrol Subsidy - Report
The president approved Mr Kyari's request on 6 June, a report has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's New Presidential Jet Will Save Nigeria Millions of Dollars - Presidency
Many Nigerians have criticised the purchase of the presidential jet at a time when most are experiencing austerity measures. Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Lose N750bn to Selloffs in Dangote Cement,Tier-1 Banks
Market breadth closed positive with 31 gainers and 19 losers. Read more »
Nigeria: More Lagos Doctors Protest As Abductors Hold Colleague Captive for Eight Months
Mrs Popoola's husband has since been released after a ransom was reportedly paid, but she and her nephew remain in the abductors' captivity. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Psquare May Never Reunite Again - Paul (Rudeboy)
"Even if we're not doing P-Square, can't we still be brothers? Even if we're not making music, can't we still be brothers?" Read more »
Nigeria: Police Summon NLC President Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Cybercrime, Others
On 7 August, security operatives had raided the NLC headquarters in Abuja. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Donates Secretariat Space for West African Anti-Corruption Institutions Network
President Tinubu reiterated the importance of cross-border cooperation, harmonization of legal frameworks, and concrete actions to secure the West African region's future. Read more »