Nigeria: Buhari Felicitates Bagudu At 61, Salutes Makinde At 55

According to President Buhari, Mr Bagudu always carries out his duties with incomparable hard work, dedication and creativity. Read more »

Nigeria: Remain Apolitical, Nigeria's Army Chief Tells Soldiers

He directed the troops to show professionalism at all times and strictly abide by the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement throughout the electioneering period. Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP Senatorial Candidate, Others Defect to APC

The defectors were received by the former state governor and Chairman of the APC governorship campaign council in the state, Abdulaziz Yari. Read more »

Nigeria: Shell to Pay U.S.$16 Million to Nigerian Farmers Over Oil Damage

A Dutch Court in 2021 ordered the international company to pay the claimants compensation over the oil spills that took place in the villages between 2004 and 2007. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill 32 People, Release 200 Others Kidnapped From Zamfara Community - Traditional Ruler

PREMIUM TIMES reported how terrorists loyal to notorious terror kingpin, Lawalli Damina, kidnapped the entire male residents of the Randa community over missing rifles. Read more »

Nigeria: Among Underserved Nigerians, Awareness of Health Insurance Remains Poor but Insurtech Offers Hope

Signing up to a microinsurance plan could save many vulnerable and low-income earners, but they are mostly unaware of the programmes. Read more »

Nigeria: Aiteo Loses Again to Shell in London Court

The long-running case concerns a debt allegedly owed by Aiteo to Shell and several other claimants. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists in One Day - Official

The director said that among those neutralised were terrorist kingpins Khalid Tukur, Maimusari, and Bakura Jega. Read more »

Nigeria: 2022 - Seven Disappointing Moments in Nigerian Sports

Though there were some gains and moments that gladdened the hearts of sports enthusiasts, 2022 served a fair deal of disappointments and heartbreaks for all. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Rape, Child Soldiers At Boko Haram's New Frontier

As Boko Haram enforces a ban on education for children, boys are being forced into an extremist army and girls into a family way. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Tems Shortlisted for 95th Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled its shortlists for the 2023 Oscars in 10 categories. Read more »

Nigeria: We're Leaving Behind Better Police Force - Minister

"From what I have personally seen, when I compared it to what I used to see years ago I will say that I am satisfied now," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Passes State's 2023 Budget

The lawmakers passed the bill after a clause-by-clause consideration of items in the financial proposal. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Receives PSC Audited Report, Assures of Improved Police Welfare

Mr Buhari said the federal government has made the welfare of police officers and men a priority and police reforms a sacred duty. Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Governorship - Forensic Expert Testifies for Adeleke

The forensic report was also admitted as exhibit by the tribunal after Mr Oduntan was crossed-examined by the petitioners' counsel. Read more »

Nigeria: New Nigeria Professional Football League Season Postponed

Since the end of the 2021/2022 league season in July 2022, there has been no activity in the country's top division Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Data Collection for Victims of Terrorism in Katsina

"It is a fact that insecurity in Nigeria has continued to restrict access to basic services," an official says in Katsina. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Sell Five Electricity Companies to Fund 2023 Budget

The government said the sale will take place in the first quarter of 2023 and the proceeds will be used to fund the 2023 budget. Read more »

Nigeria: 'King of Thieves', 'Anikulapo', Other Outstanding of 2022

Although Nollywood might have started the year with the forgettable and unnecessary sequel, Chief Daddy 2, other films eventually saved the day. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Launches Health Insurance, Endowment Fund for Vulnerable Residents

The state government says the initiative comes on the heels of the success of various health insurance plans, including Ilera Eko and EKOTELEMED, a telemedicine service. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Court Jails Convicted Mama Boko Haram of Fraud

The court jailed Ms Wakil, widely known as Mama Boko Haram, making it her third conviction and sentencing for fraud this year. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Eliminate Over 60 Terrorists, Apprehend Over 50 in North-West, North-Central

DHQ also said the troops apprehended more than 50 terrorists and their collaborators as well as rescued 27 kidnapped victims in various operations within the last three weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - What I'll Do With Ibom Deep Seaport If Elected President - Peter Obi

The LP candidate was in Akwa Ibom to campaign for support. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 103 Terrorists in North-East - Official

The official says the troops also apprehended 22 terrorists including four commanders and 18 collaborators within the theatre in the last two weeks. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinsel Now Officially Nigeria's Longest-Running TV Series

The cast of Tinsel, which initially launched in 2008, is in the celebratory mode because they have made it to 3,500 episodes. Read more »