December 30, 2022
Nigeria: In Edo Communities, Fear of Attacks Keeps Farmers Away From Farms
Residents say attacks by suspected herders in Edo communities have forced farmers away from their farmland, with at least 15 communities under siege. Read more »
Nigeria: Train Attack, Oil Discovery, Nine Other Major Stories in Northern Nigeria in 2022
From daring terror attacks to floods and oil exploration, Northern Nigeria witnessed issues that defined the region in 2022. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Stephanie Otobo Vs Apostle Suleman, Olaiya Igwe's Naked Video, Other Scandals That Rocked 2022
Below is a conclusion of a list of notable Nigerian entertainment scandals that got entertainment lovers talking in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari in Kogi, Says Ajaokuta Steel Coy to Generate $1.6bn Annually
Mr Buhari explained how the federal government achieved the resolution of all legal entanglements that had bogged down the progress of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Read more »
Nigeria: African e-Novel Pioneer Envisions First Female Nigerian President
The 267-page tome delves into multiple themes, including continental politics, Pan-Africanism, nuclear posture, colonial legacies, mental health, emotional well-being, tribal… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Miss Nigeria Dies At 75
The deceased represented Western State at the beauty pageant and won the competition to become Miss Nigeria in 1968. Read more »
Nigeria: 10,000 New Police Recruits to Be Deployed for 2023 Elections - IGP
The IGP says the new police recruits will all be posted back to their various local government areas in the attainment of community policing goals. Read more »
Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', Four Hollywood Movies Raked N2.5 Billion in 2022 - Filmone
'King of Thieves', the only Nollywood movie that made a list, was released on the 8th of April and told the story of how a bandit threatened the peace of a flourishing kingdom. Read more »
Nigeria: Explosion Rocks Kogi Minutes Before Buhari's Visit
Mr Buhari commissioned the Reference Hospital, Okene, which is less than a kilometre away from the emir's palace Read more »
Nigeria: On Social Architecture - Questions for 2023 Presidential Candidates (15)
There is complete sense in proactively suggesting that stiff measures against our uncontrolled population expansion be put in place now because population explosion continues to… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Again, Court Declares Abacha Kano State PDP Candidate
In a judgment delivered virtually on Wednesday, the trial judge, Abdullahi Liman, held among others, that the absence of Mr Abacha's name on the register of the PDP in Fagge was… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Ohanaeze President-General George Obiozor
Mr Buhari said he has "fond memories of meeting Prof. Obiozor on several occasions" and that he values the "endearing sense of patriotism" of the elder statesman. Read more »
Nigeria: Asake, Kizz Daniel, Pheelz, Other Nigerian Musicians That Dominated 2022
PREMIUM TIMES brings you the top Nigerian artistes who brought the heat in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Increases Own Budget to N228.1bn, Releases Details
The N228.1 billion approved for the National Assembly shows an increase of about N59.1 billion - against the N169 billion proposed by the president. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Gunmen Bomb Nigerian Police Facility, Set Inmates Free
The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack in a statement on Wednesday. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Ohanaeze President-General George Obiozor Is Dead
He was the 10th president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: PDP Condemns Ayade's Decision to Proceed With Carnival After Tragic Incident
"We have been vindicated in our rating of Ayade's government as inhuman, uncouth and unperturbed by the sufferings of the masses." Read more »
Nigeria: Group Decries Activities of Touts in Anambra
The touts are said to be operating with audacity without the fear of arrest by security agencies. Read more »
Nigeria: Matawalle, Yari, Marafa, Others Unite As APC Commences Campaign in Zamfara
All former governors of the state have declared support for Governor Bello Matawalle and the party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: 2022 - Police Arrest 780 Suspects, Kill 21 Bandits in Kaduna
The police rescued 206 kidnap victims, recovered 49 rifles and other guns; killed 21 bandits and confiscated 15 bags of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp during the period. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Want NNPC to Suspend Sale of Oil Mining Licence
The oil field under Oil Mining Licence (OML) 11 was operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) joint venture. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Campaign Focusing On States With Local APC Strongmen
As he did in the run-up to the APC presidential primary, Bola Tinubu has so far campaigned in states where his party is either in government or has local strongmen. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Nigeria: Again, Soludo Offers Amnesty to Gunmen Terrorising Anambra
Mr Soludo boasted that, given his achievements in security, Anambra has become the safest in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Jailed Ex-Akwa Ibom Finance Commissioner Bail
He is expected to be released from the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre on Thursday, 29 December. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Abuja Administration Removes 3,197 Illegal Structures, Crushes 1,292 Motorcycles
The administration said the illegal were removed to ensure the safety and security of FCT residents as well as maintain cleanliness and ensure that residents lived without any… Read more »