Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Suspends Mining Activities in Osun

Governor Adeleke says none of the mining companies operating in the state for the past 25 years has paid any dividends to the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Panel Commends SSS for 'Reduction' in Crimes Ahead of General Elections

The committee said cases of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism have reduced because of the "effective intelligence service" by the SSS. Read more »

Nigeria: Stamp Duty - Buhari Govt Once Agreed to Pay Consultants N1.5 Trillion to Recover Over N20 Trillion - - Presidency

The presidency says consultants asked to be paid a professional fee of 7.5 percent and were placed under the supervision of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Read more »

Nigeria: Intrigue As Top Bauchi APC Leader Snubs Own Party's Candidate, Endorses PDP's Candidate

The decision by the former governor to endorse the incumbent who defeated him in 2019 has generated uproar in the APC. Read more »

Nigeria: Poor Organisation Mars EFCC's Auctioning of Forfeited Vehicles in Abuja

The autioning exercise conducted at EFCC's Abuja office on Tuesday was disorderly and recorded a lot of disruptions. Read more »

Nigeria: I'll Bring Prosperity to Kogi, Ajaokuta Steel 'Ll Be Reality - Peter Obi

Mr Obi says a functional Ajaokuta steel project would bring about employment of millions of unemployed youths with economic prosperity, among others. Read more »

Nigeria: How Jailing of Senator for Corruption Has Unsettled Akwa Ibom Politicians

Politicians are struggling to re-strategise after Bassey Albert, a frontline candidate for next year's governorship election, was sentenced to 42 years in prison for receiving… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Political Differences, Atiku, Okowa Rejoice With Wike On Birthday

Mr Wike has been having a running battle with Atiku and Okowa as well as the national leadership of the PDP since the Rivers governor lost the PDP presidential primary in May. Read more »

Nigeria: In Nigeria, Responsible Journalism Risks Being Drowned By Disinformation - Babcock University VC

As 2023 elections draw near, the Vice-Chancellor said journalists "must continually equip themselves with current knowledge and skills needed to conduct accurate election… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Moves to Limit President's Powers On Sacking Anti-Graft Boss

The bill seeks to amend the EFCC Act to subject the removal of the chairman of the commission to the confirmation of the Senate to guarantee the security of tenure. Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Reps Ask NMDPRC, SSS to Clamp Down On Fuel Stations Selling Above Regulated Price

Nigeria's lingering fuel scarcity became worse in recent weeks as several filling stations failed to sell the product while others sold above the regulated price. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku in Plateau - Promises to Restore Peace, Improve Economic Activities

Atiku was in Jos to woo voters during the next year's presidential election. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Nigeria At Crossroads, Needs Leader With Right Character, Capacity - Obasanjo

"I have shed my blood for this country. I have gone to prison for this country." Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist Nominated for Top Global Journalism Award

PREMIUM TIMES deputy managing editor, Ini Ekott, was shortlisted for the Fetisov Journalism Awards for his work on wildlife crimes in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Imposes Derivation Tax On Mining Companies in Osun, Warns Illegal Miners

Governor Ademola Adeleke says gold mining companies will pay 13 per cent of their profits into the state coffers. Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Credit - NNPC's N1.6trn Quest to Fix Nigerian Roads

Like any other responsible corporate citizen, the NNPC prioritizes road infrastructure as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist, Yinka Fabowale, to Release Book Reliving Thrilling Newsroom Career

Bosses, colleagues, and experts express views as award-winning journalist, Yinka Fabowale, relives career in "A Reporter and His Beat". Read more »

Nigeria: Police Insist Bamise Was 'Raped, Killed' By BRT Driver

The police maintain that the BRT driver caused the death of Bamise Ayanwola. Read more »

Nigeria: Eie Launches 'Footprint,' Urges Nigerians to Take Responsibility in 2023 Elections

Yemi Adamolekun of EiE urges Nigerians to take action and not expect a miracle in the 2023 elections. Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Tackles National Assembly for Burdening 77 Judges With 1,800 Pre-Election Suits

With 1,838 pre-election cases filed ahead of next year's general elections, 77 judges of the court are scampering to beat the statutory 180-day deadline for hearing and concluding… Read more »

Nigeria: Pyrates Confraternity Calls for Rejig in Operations of Nigeria's Foreign Service

NAS National President Abiola Owoaje said the report is not interested in blame games rather, "our intervention with the publication of this report is to stimulate appropriate… Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Commences Nationwide Distribution of PVCs

INEC said the distribution of the PVCs will hold between 12 December 2022 and 22 January, 2023 nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Civil Servants Embark On Five-Day Warning Strike

The workers said they have not been paid for three months. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Razes Another Anambra Market - Third in One Month

The incident occurs about two weeks after fire razed a section of Onitsha Main Market in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Strike Destroys Residence of Kaduna Bandit Kingpin, Kills Many Terrorists

The government said ground and air patrols will continue in the state until the terrorists are subdued. Read more »