January 11, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Youth Makes Up Majority of Registered Voters
The INEC Chairman noted that the figures were arrived at after the review of 54,264 objections raised by Nigerians following the initial display of the voter register on its… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Oil Pipeline Uncovered in Rivers Community
An illegal oil connection terminal on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has been uncovered in the Nonwa Uedume community of Tai local government area, Rivers state. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: How Floods Damaged Delta Community, Caused Starvation
Caroline Ogbotobo, 48, without minding if she gets drowned, moved swiftly through the dirty water that had engulfed the entire Abari village -- a coastal community in Delta State,… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram a Plot to Destroy Nigeria - Buhari
Mr Buhari says the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Mental Health Bill After Two Failed Attempts
The government is urged to ensure that the gazetted copies of the bill are available to citizens, so they know their new legal rights. Read more »
Nigeria: Gtb UK Fined £7.7m Over Money Laundering Control Lapses
The bank said necessary steps have been taken to address and resolve the identified gaps Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Canvasses Votes for Tinubu, Buni
"I am here in Yobe to assure you that the party leadership had unanimously endorsed Bola Tinubu to be the party's flag bearer in the forthcoming general election because of… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Ibadan As Nigeria's Art, Culture and Intellectual Hub
The 19th-century Yoruba wars between 1825 and 1893, as well as the military jihad from Sokoto instigated a southward move of many Yoruba communities in search of more secure… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Sowore Pledges to Address Nigeria's Security Challenges
Mr Sowore said that the insecurity in different parts of the country should challenge Nigerians to elect credible leaders in the general election. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Varsity Reschedules First Semester Exams After Student's Protest.
The students protested on Monday about the failure of the government to pay the salaries of their lecturers. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Exclusive - UK Authorities Dissolve Peter Obi's Company, Next International
PREMIUM TIMES found that the company was struck off in September 2021 following a notice on 31st August 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Presidency Not for Retirement Benefits - Peter Obi
Mr Obi cautioned Nigerians against electing the wrong leaders in the coming polls. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: At 82, Nigerian Journalist Bags PhD
The vice-chancellor described as nostalgic Mr Duyile's feat, saying the media practitioner and scholar witnessed the foundation-laying ceremony of the university in 1962 as a… Read more »
Nigeria: CAC Denies Registering 'Wickedness Association' As Business Entity
The CAC said the name and object of the 'association' are undesirable, offensive and contrary to public policy. Read more »
Africa: Agro-Processor Ellah Lakes Seals Seed Multiplication Deal
The deal is a "symbolic and significant milestone" for the company, an official said Read more »
Nigeria: Families of Slain Anambra Police Officers Get Millions
Mr Ikenga, a deputy superintendent of police, said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Echeng Echeng, presented the cheques to the families on behalf of the IGP. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Ashewo Dey My Eye' - Don Jazzy Declares
Don Jazzy, who married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based model, at 20, and divorced at 22, also spoke about open relationships and infidelity. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman, Three Others in Anambra Community
The police have confirmed the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano 10 Megawatts Hydropower Plant Completed, Begins Test Run
The power plant is only awaiting certification from the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyers' Rules of Ethics, Regulatory Mechanisms Need Urgent Rejigging - NBA President
The NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau, spoke at the inauguration of the General Council of Bar in Abuja. Read more »
Niger: Nigerian Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike
The association said some arrears for 2014, 2015, and 2016 have remained unpaid despite several negotiations with the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Fayemi, Saraki, Others to Headline NPO Reports' Session On Campaign Promises
2023: Politicians, civil society organisations to seek accountability over campaign promises as NPO Reports hold one-day dialogue Read more »
Nigeria: How Anambra Teenager Died in Our Detention - Police
A Twitter user claimed the police demanded N50, 000 as a condition for the boy's release. Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Has Died
A statement from her family confirmed the unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Really Needs Another Population Census
It is unthinkable that Nigeria keeps making its decision using a database as dated as 2006. Read more »