Nigeria: 2023 - Kano Governorship Candidates Reel Out Plans On Out-of-School Children, Healthcare, Security

The candidate promised to improve school enrolment and strengthen security. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Nigeria's Most Consequential Year Since 1999

Apart from general elections, Nigeria also plans to conduct a census, its first since 2006. Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Records 29 Fresh Cases in One Week

NCDC, however, said the multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Burn Catholic Priest Alive in Niger State

Until his death, Achi was attached to St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger. Read more »

Nigeria: How Presidential Candidates Plan to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria

Analyses of their manifestoes indicate that Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu virtually agree on what has to be done to make Nigeria safer, essentially… Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi's Campaign Makes False Claim About Next UK

Our report revealed that Next International (UK) Limited failed to submit its annual accounts for the year 2020, hence, the company was struck off and dissolved in 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'll Be His Surety', Soludo Begs Nigerian Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu

"We must end insecurity in the South-east and we need Nnamdi Kanu to be around." Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Declares Ajuloopin APC Candidate for Kwara Reps Seat

Mr Ajuloopin replaced Segun Adebayo as the APC candidate for the constituency in the 25 February election. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Election - Another Candidate Woos Obasanjo, Wants Him to Dump Obi

"The essence of democracy is getting people to change their minds and it is a continuous exercise," the candidate said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Femi Ogunrombi Dies

The deceased was famous for his role in Wale Adenuga's Comedy series Papa Ajasco. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian States, Regions Fare in Covid-19 Vaccination

NPHCDA said 55.2 per cent of the total eligible population targeted for COVID-19 vaccination are fully vaccinated. Read more »

Nigeria: Petroleum Company Set to Drill First Oil Well in Nasarawa

The discovery will attract foreign investment and generate employment, an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Political Parties Bicker Over Alleged Plans to Postpone General Elections

On Monday, the Chairman of the Board of Electoral Institute, Abdullahi Zuru, said at an event in Abuja, that the general elections face serious threats of cancellation should the… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Weakens At Official Market

Naira depreciated by 0.16 per cent against the United States dollars at the Investors and Exporters window on Friday after it recorded a minor gain at the authorised market on… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Anambra

Kidnapping-for-ransom has become one of the prevalent crimes in many Nigerian cities. Read more »

Nigeria: Tribute - Peace Anyiam-Osigwe: Lawyer, Humanitarian Whose Talent Transcended Nollywood

Until her death, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was one of the leading lights of the Nigerian movie industry, earning her the alias 'Queen of Nollywood. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Falls At Official Market

Naira depreciated against the U.S dollar by 0.09 per cent on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Embattled CBN Chief Emefiele Secretly Returns to Nigeria

PREMIUM TIMES also learnt that Mr Emefiele is planning to leave the country again, very soon. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Order Intensive Stop, Search Operation in Abuja

"We must reinvigorate stop and search, effectively man black spots and sustain the present tempo in raid of criminal hideouts," Mr Egbetokun said. Read more »

Nigeria: January Football Transfer - Club Rejects Offer for Super Eagles Striker

The 23-year-old forward has a valuation of £15 million by his Ligue 1 club Read more »

Nigeria: Transportation Crisis - Nigerian University Considers Virtual Classes

The ongoing construction of a flyover along the institution's road is said to be responsible for the hardship. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Inflation Hits 22-Year High Amid Fiscal Crisis

Ghana is battling its worst economic crisis in a generation, amid a currency crisis that has worsened the nation's fiscal position Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Names Oladeinde Olawoyin Business Editor

Mr Olawoyin says his new role will further help him to contribute his quota towards the development of the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine #EndSARS Protesters Released After Two Years in Prison

"With this development, we also urge Nigerian authorities to provide information about the status of other #EndSARS protesters being held in various prisons across the country..." Read more »

Nigeria: Come Clean On Your Health Status, New Corruption Allegations- - APC Tells Atiku

"A man who wants to rule Nigeria and wants Nigerians to repose some trust in him, must immediately and honestly address these twin issues: his health and his legendary corruption." Read more »