November 27, 2022
Nigeria: In Inaugural Speech, Adeleke Tackles Oyetola, Freezes Govt Accounts, Vows Probe
Ademola Adeleke promised the "immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets." Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - Ademola Adeleke's Inaugural Speech As Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Establishing Plants to Refine Gold, Other Minerals - Official
He said six plants were being set up in the various regions to process mineral resources deposited in those regions. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - How Nigeria's New President Will Emerge
It is important for the candidates and their supporters to note that even if their preferred candidate receives the most votes in the election, they must meet a second condition to… Read more »
November 26, 2022
Nigeria: Only 10% of Candidates in the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria Are Women
The UN says there can't be sustainable development and peace when women "are not sitting at the tables." Read more »
November 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Park Services Redeploys Top Official After Premium Times Report On Failed Green Bond Projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Passport Offices to Open On Saturdays to Clear Backlog of Applications
The exercise will commence on December 3, 2022 to January 28, 2023, between 10 am to 2 pm. Read more »
November 26, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set to Review Health Workers' Salary Structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government's failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since… Read more »
Nigeria: Rita Dominic Weds Fidelis Anosike in England
On her Bridal train, the 47-year-old actress had TV presenter Michelle Dede as her Chief Maid of Honour, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Olivia Waturuocha. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Condemns Killing of Patrol Staff, Pledges to Bring Perpetrators to Book
The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons Buhari Sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah's conduct and that the morale of staff was down. Read more »
Nigeria: Media Groups Strategise On Implementation of Self-Regulation Platform for Journalists
The proposed Ombudsman system will also help to stave off government's stifling regulatory moves and attack on free press. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged $1.3m Fraud - Kano APC Senatorial Candidate Loses At Supreme Court
Mr Abdulkarim approached the Supreme Court to stop his corruption trial at the Federal High Court in Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Mocks Atiku, Another Candidate, Asks Ex-VP to Quit Race
"There are few of us left running, one says he is Atiku, how many times has he been running? He is always on the run and he is tired. Tell him to go and sit down. Enough is… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria's Death Toll Hits 178 in 2022
The report shows that 103 suspected cases were recorded within the week under review Read more »
November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Over 15 People Killed in Fresh Kaduna Attacks - Official
The people were killed in three local government areas of the state Read more »
Nigeria: Sammie Okposo, Wellu Wellu Crooner, Is Dead
Sammie Okposo, who hailed from Delta State, is known to have inspired a generation of entertainers, including comedians from the state. Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Leaders of Niger, Chad, Guinea Bissau Commend Buhari's Leadership Qualities
Guinea Bissau's president says without Buhari, he would not have been president. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Releases Guidelines for Political Campaigns, Party Expenses
INEC also renews the appointment of its secretary. Read more »
Nigeria: Muslim-Muslim Ticket - Dogara, Others Disown Babachir Lawal On Peter Obi's Endorsement
Mr Lawal had in a statement on Thursday said the APC Northern Christian leaders had endorsed Mr Obi for the 2023 presidential election. Read more »
Egypt: COP27 - How African Youth Contributed to Climate Change Deal in Egypt
The COP27 assembled more than 46,000 delegations from nearly 200 countries in Egypt for two weeks to drive forward sustainable actions to fight climate change. Read more »
Nigeria: Tears As Lagos Lawmakers Hold Valedictory Session for Late Colleague
Lagos lawmakers described their deceased colleague as a jovial and straightforward person. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Nigeria: Money Laundering - Appeal Court Affirms Conviction of Maina's Son, Faisal
But the Court of Appeal reduced the jail term imposed on Maina's son, Faisal, by the trial court. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Nigeria: Between Tinubu, Atiku - Who Is the Unifier?
Nigeria needs a Nigerian president in 2023 - not Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, Ijaw, etc. Just a Nigerian president. A president for all. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Ritualist Allegedly Kills 7-Year-Old Togolese Girl With Pestle in Ogun
A resident, Adeolu Aina, told our reporter that neighbours attracted by the girl's cry for help found her bloodied body when they arrived at the scene. Read more »