December 11, 2022
Nigeria: Wizkid Apologises for Failing to Perform in Ghana
Wizkid extended his heartfelt apology to his fans on Sunday evening. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari, Governors' Row Over Mindless Stealing of LG Funds
The abuse of public office in Nigeria should not be allowed to fester. Any veil over acts of corruption does not serve this cause. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Nigeria: One Year After Divorce, Paul (PSquare) Flaunts New Lover
Paul and Anita's seven-year marriage ended in August 2021. Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaians Angry As Wizkid Fails to Show Up for Live Concert
It is still unclear why Wizkid was a no-show to the event as hours prior, he confirmed his attendance via a Twitter post. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Mother's Appeal, Terrorist, Dogo Gide, Insists On N100m Ransom to Free Kidnapped Pupils
The remaining eleven girls have been married off by Mr Gide who said the parents were not serious for not getting the ransom money on time. Read more »
Nigeria: How Judge Drilled NDLEA, Defence Lawyers Over 'Questionable' Deal With Drug Barons
The judge drilled the prosecuting and defence lawyers before delivering his judgement rebuking NDLEA for striking a deal with the internationally-wanted drug barons and… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Asks Wike, Okowa, Others to Disclose Spending of N625 Billion
The Federal Government recently paid N625.43 billion oil derivation refunds to the governments of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Ondo, Imo and Cross River states. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Nigeria: I'll Give You Your Entitlements, Appointments, Atiku Tells Abuja Indigenes
"All the appointments that belongs to Abuja will be given to Abuja. We will review the Constitution to ensure that your aspirations are captured within, and in the process of… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Nigeria: International Anti-Corruption Day - Inspirational 'Oases' in a Corrupt Nigeria
It's another edition of the International Anti-Corruption Day. This hardly means anything in the official circles in government in the country with otherwise infallible elements… Read more »
Nigeria: BBC Interview - "I Am Different" - Tinubu Walking On Eggshells On Buhari's Performance
The 8.5 minutes-long interview with Peter Okwoché of the BBC is the first one-on-one interview Bola Tinubu has granted since he declared his intention to succeed President… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Are Dissatisfied With Democracy. This Is How to Solve the Problem
However, despite the myriad of factors that might imply the opposite, there is still cause for hope. Millions of Nigerians are becoming actively engaged in the civic space. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Is 10th Country With Most Internet Freedom in the World - Report
Internet users in a record number of countries have faced arrest and physical attacks for their posts over the past year, the report says. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive Breastfeeding - Pains, Pangs of Nigerian Career Mothers
Many Nigerian women are having to quit their jobs or remain unpaid to achieve exclusive breastfeeding for their babies. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Nigeria: Alleged N-Power Fund Fraud - ICPC Releases d'Banj
D'banj was arrested and detained Tuesday after ICPC operatives closed in on him, forcing him to surrender himself at the agency's headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Reveals How NDLEA Allegedly Concealed Assets Seized From Jailed Drug Barons
The NDLEA denied concealing any assets seized from the convicts in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Regulators, Oil Marketers Agree to End Prolonged Fuel Scarcity After SSS Threat
An official says procurement has been made for suppliers of petroleum products until next year after the election. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Nigeria: No Such Crime Report, Police Chief Says After Buhari Speaks on Alleged Baby Abduction
"In expressing his concern about the strange incident, President Buhari said this case must be solved immediately." Read more »
December 09, 2022
Nigeria: D'Banj Breaks Silence on Arrest
PREMIUM TIMES broke the news of D'banj's detention after ICPC operatives closed in on him, forcing him to surrender himself at the agency's headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Commences Fresh Recruitment
The army says the recruitment, which commenced on 5 December, is to select eligible Nigerians from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, based on… Read more »
Nigeria: Detaining D'Banj - Probe into Alleged Fraud at N-Power Scheme Continues
The claim by the ministry comes as a hint that its petition to the ICPC could have triggered the arrest of the pop star, D'banj, over alleged fraud in the payment system in the… Read more »
Nigeria: The CBN Currency Plan - Deepen Distrust, Cause Disaffection
The CBN has decided, you can't take more than N20,000 out of your own money from your own bank account in one day. In a country in which the majority of Nigerians have no bank… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Credit - NNPC Says N621 Billion Spent On 21 Roads - to Inject N1 Trillion in Second Phase
NNPC says it has funded the reconstruction of 21 roads across the country at N621.24 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health Bill Ready for Presidential Assent After Two Failed Attempts
Findings have shown that COVID-19 pandemic ushered in not only a public health emergency but also a crisis impacting Nigerians' minds. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigerian Military Neutral, Can't Be Compromised - CDS Irabor
"Of course, there will always be pressure from all quarters, wanting to induce security forces, not just the military, the security force, the police. And that's what criminal… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Russian Companies, Eight Others Bid for Ajaokuta Steel Plant - - Minister
The government says it will no longer be possible for it to revive the steelworks before the Buhari administration leaves office next year. Read more »