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 »
Nigeria: Binani Promises to Pay Salaries, Pension If Elected Governor
She said civil servants and pensioners will receive their monthly benefits when they are due. Read more »
Nigeria: I Have No Property Outside Nigeria - Buhari
The president restated his vow to serve God and Nigeria until his last day in office and beyond. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon, Dies At 80
The veteran actor shot into the limelight in the 1980s and 1990s with his popular weekly sitcom, the Feyikogbon series. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Forces Rescue Six Victims After Terror Attack On Nigerian Train - Official
The official who disclosed this did not say where and how the rescue happened. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Nigeria: Special Report - in Niger State, Schooling for Pupils Halted As Terror Victims Take Over Classes
Pupils' access to learning is undermined as people forcibly displaced by Boko Haram Terrorists in Niger State have converted classrooms into IDP camps. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Nigeria: Breaking - One Killed As Yoruba Nation Agitators Hold Rally in Lagos
An unknown man has been killed in the fracas, the police confirmed in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »
January 07, 2023
Nigeria: APC, PDP Structures Crippled Nigeria - Peter Obi
Mr Obi, who spoke at a campaign rally in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, urged Nigerians to vote out the major political parties. Read more »