Nigeria: National Assembly Inauguration - Nigeria's Longest-Serving Federal Lawmakers

While some of the lawmakers who will be inaugurated today have been at the National Assembly since the restoration of democracy in the country 24 years ago, others have spent at… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Senator Under Fire After Confessing to Influencing Wife's Decisions As Appeal Court Judge

Mr Bulkachuwa, a former senator, made the damning remarks about how he influenced his wife's decision as a judge and the President of the Court of Appeal. Read more »

Nigeria: 10th Senate Will Work to Restore Renewed Hope of Nigerians - Senate President

Mr Akpabio said the dreams, aspirations and well-being of Nigerians would be at the heart of legislative activities of the senate and urged Nigerians to pray for the lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Tenders More Documents in Evidence At Presidential Election Court

The documents tendered by Peter Obi at the presidential election court are mainly results sheets, and INEC reports on the conduct of the presidential election. Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - the Acceptance Speech of Tajudeen Abbas On His Election As Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives

Mr Abbas defeated two other candidates, Idris Wase and Sani Jaji to emerge winner of the election. Read more »

Nigeria: For the Record - the Acceptance Speech of Godswill Akpabio On His Election As the President of the 10th Senate

Mr Akpabio defeated a former governor of Zamafara State, Abdulaziz Yari, by 63 votes to 46, to emerge the senate president. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Asks Opposition Senators to Support Tinubu Administration

Mr Akpabio asked the senators to support bills that would help President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his election promises. Read more »

Nigeria: TotalEnergies Announces Oil, Gas Discovery Offshore Nigeria

OML 102 is operated by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria with a 40 per cent interest, alongside partner NNPC Ltd with the remaining 60 per cent Read more »

Nigeria: Ill Health - Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, Hands Over Power to Deputy

Mr Akeredolu has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June to 6th July Read more »

Nigeria: More 120 People Killed Since Tinubu's Inauguration - Amnesty International

Amnesty International said Nigerian authorities have refused to launch impartial investigations into the killings. Read more »

Nigeria: Tajudeen Abbas Elected Speaker House of Representatives

Mr Abbas defeated two other candidates, Idris Wase and Sani Jaji. Read more »

Nigeria: NASS Inauguration - Yari Congratulates Akpabio After Election

Mr Akpabio defeated Mr Yari with 17 votes during the election. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Dollar Bonds Jump 5-Month High After Emefiele's Suspension

Of the Eurobonds of emerging markets on Monday, Nigeria's bonds recorded the sharpest rise. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Lawmaker Emerges Speaker in LP-Dominated Enugu Assembly

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the LP could not lead the assembly despite being the majority party, given the provisions of the law and the standing order of the House. Read more »

Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Hilda Baci New Longest Cook-a-Thon Record Holder

"Hilda's cook-a-thon was, in fact, so popular that our website crashed for two days due to the immense volume of traffic we received from her legion of loyal fans." Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Elected As Senate President, Jibrin Is Deputy Senate President

Mr Akpabio defeated his lone challenger, Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Cleric, 20 Others Killed in Plateau Attack

The attack seemed to continue a series of reprisal attacks in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: NDIC Has Been Taken Over By 'Cabal' - New Board Chair

He also faulted the corporation's new act, saying it is one of the instruments of corruption. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Elect New Senate President, Speaker

The lawmakers-elect were elected during the 25 February National Assembly poll though some others were returned during subsequent supplementary elections on 15 April. Read more »

Nigeria: How Changes to Constitution, House Rule Will Affect Speakership Race

A combination of factors is likely to affect the chances of some aspirants in the House and Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: Chief Judge Frees Convicted Politician Two Months After Beginning of Seven-Year Jail Time

Some senior lawyers have called to question the decision of the Chief Judge freeing a convict that has barely started his jail time. Read more »

Nigeria: President Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law

The student loan bill was introduced in 2016 by the outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Read more »

Nigeria: Hilda Baci - Woli Arole, Ekiti Chef, Other Nigerians Embark On Guinness World Record Attempt Spree

It's safe to say that it's a season of record-breaking attempts in Nigeria because, as of 12 June, several vibrant Nigerians are emerging to earn a spot in the hall of fame. Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kaduna

Mr Jeremiah, the parish priest of Holy Trinity, Kauru, was abducted from the parish rectory. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Presidency - Akpabio, Uzodinma Meet Tinubu, Hopeful of Victory

Mr Akpabio has been adopted by the ruling party, APC, as its candidate for the senate president's seat in the election that will hold tomorrow. Read more »