West Africa: What Nigeria, Other Sahel Countries Can Learn From Niger's Counter-Terrorism Approach

Unlike its neighbours, Niger has made dialogue with violent extremist groups an important part of its strategy. Read more »

Nigeria: 10th NASS Leadership - PDP, LP, Other Minority Parties Form Alliance to Produce Reps Speaker

With 163 seats in their kitty, the six minority parties in the 10th session of the 360-member House say there is a need to form an alliance to achieve a collective interest against… Read more »

Nigeria: Israel Ready to Support Nigeria Develop Technologies in Fighting Climate Change - Envoy

Michael Freeman, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria has reassured of the country's commitment to support Nigeria develop applicable technologies to boost her fight against climate… Read more »

Nigeria: Chinese Bank Approved to Finance Kaduna-Kano Rail Project

The Senate said China Development Bank (CDB) has taken over the financing of the project following the withdrawal of the China Exim Bank. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari, King of Jordan in Telephone Conversation Over Global Issues

The Presidency says both leaders expressed satisfaction on security matters. Read more »

Nigeria: Imo Senator-Elect, Osita Izunaso, Visits Buhari, Says He's Most Qualified to Be Senate President

Mr Izunaso demands the zoning of the Senate presidency to the South-east region. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Sacks Engineering Agency Boss

The president appreciates the contributions of Professor Haruna in the development of the engineering infrastructure sub-sector of the economy. Read more »

Nigeria: How Ruling Party's 'Religious Debt' Is Shaping Senate Presidency, Reps Speakership Battles

The outcry over lack of religious balance in the winning APC presidential ticket is echoing in the races for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N725 Million Property Linked to Ex-Nimasa Boss

EFCC says the N725 million worth property located at Plot J 37A 218 Close, 2nd Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, is "reasonably suspected to be proceeds of an unlawful… Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Politician Charged With Attempted Murder

The politician has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Refuses to Grant Bail to Ex-Convict in $1.4m Fraud Case

The ex-convict fugitive is standing trial alongside his firm, Rinde-Remdex Nigeria Ltd, on three counts of conspiracy, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, and obtaining… Read more »

Nigeria: Disquiet As Nigeria Govt Commissions N12bn Firefighting Trucks

While some Nigerians lauded the move, many others expressed concerns about the actual cost of the vehicles. Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Board Member Receives Canadian Fellowship

Mr Oriola, a professor of Criminology and Sociology, in his research proposal notes that he aims to fill the knowledge gap about people of colour working in Canada's justice… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Seeks Senate Approval of Data Protection Bill

Mr Buhari also requested the Senate to approve the reimbursement by issuing promissory notes to Plateau and Borno, the sums of N6.6 billion and N3.8 billion, respectively. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Reps Reject Calls for Interim Government, Warn Politicians Against 'Provocative Statements'

The House also mandated the security agencies to be alert to forestall the possible breakdown of law and order. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Deliberately Withheld Uploading Presidential Election Results On IReV - Lai Mohammed

INEC had come under fire over its inability to upload results immediately on its result viewing portal during the presidential and National Assembly elections held on 25 February. Read more »

Nigeria: AFN Invitational - Anambra's Ezechichiri Leaps 2.05m to Emerge U-18 High Jump Champion

Ezechichiri has qualified to represent Nigeria at the African Youth Championship coming up later in the year Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Clarifies Presence of UN Fighting Vehicles in Edo

"Therefore, it is imperative to state emphatically that the military fighting vehicles and equipment painted in UN colour as sighted are..." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Accuses Peter Obi, Datti-Ahmed of Treason

"Obi and his Vice, Datti-Ahmed cannot be threatening Nigerians that if the President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sworn in on May 29, it will be the… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Emefiele Committed Crime Against Humanity, Says Soyinka

"Emefiele has committed a crime against humanity, over and beyond even any electoral mago mago (foul play)," Mr Soyinka said. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged $200m Bribe - Trial of Ex-Lagos Attorney-General Stalled

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last year arraigned Olasupo Shasore on a two-count charge bordering on bribery of corrupt officers Read more »

Nigeria: Davido's 'Timeless' Dominates Streaming Platforms Across the World

Afrobeats is not only penetrating non-African global markets, it is also crowding out Western music in much of Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Rights Group Lists States With High Voter Suppression, Rights Violations in New Report

The NHRC's Project Coordinator of Mobilising Voters for Election (MOVE) reported the level of human rights violations associated with the elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Speaks On Treason Allegation

Since he was caught on tape declaring the 2023 presidential election a "religious war", Mr Obi had remained silent on social media, leaving his aides to address the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Attack Kaduna Community, Kidnap 10 Students - Official

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. Read more »