Nigeria: Senate Grills Finance Minister Over Allegations of N1.7trn Budget Padding

The minister told the Senate Committee on Appropriations that most of these sums of money are bilateral or multilateral loans captured in the budget of agencies selected for… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Stocks Ascend for Second Trading Day but Turnover Slides

Shares have returned 13 per cent so far this year. Read more »

Nigeria: The Letterman - How Obasanjo Went Broke, Borrowed to Run His Farm After Leaving Office As Head of State

The author of 'The Letterman' said he saw old, private letters that indicated that Mr Obasanjo did not leave office as military head of state as a wealthy man. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Clears Air On Oil Theft Figures Released By NNPC, Says Official Misrepresented

The Navy says its official was misquoted at an interactive hearing before the Senate Committee on EFCC Read more »

Nigeria: Lai Mohammed Attacks Atiku Over Campaign Statement

Describing the statement as preposterous during his opening remarks at the ongoing scorecard series, Mr Mohammed said Mr Abubakar could not have known better given that he "had… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Awards Grant to Train Curators On Preservation of Nigeria's Wooden Artifacts

US Consul General Will Stevens highlighted the longstanding commitment of the United States government to partner with Nigeria to preserve its rich history and culture. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Months After, Kaduna-Abuja Train Service Resumes With Scanty Passengers

The government announced the resumption of the train service while ensuring the security of the passengers. Read more »

Nigeria: Increasing Population - Oil and Gas Can No Longer Feed Nigeria, Obasanjo Warns

Obasanjo says only farming and agricultural related businesses can engage Nigeria's rising population Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged $1.3m Fraud - Judge's Absence Stalls Trial of Kano APC Senatorial Candidate

The court fixed 30 January for a retrial of the alleged corruption trial. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023: Intrigues As Bala Mohammed Battles Multiple Oppositions in Bauchi

The governor says he derives pleasure in challenging the status quo. Read more »

Nigeria: Raymond Pam, Hudung Gyang Win Big At Family Fun Race

The two runners from Plateau State beat other contestants to the top prizes that were up for grabs Read more »

Nigeria: At-Risk-Programme - Govt Targets Over 57,000 Children in Sokoto

The programme seeks to help vulnerable and out-of-school children. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Abduct 13 Worshippers After Attacking Katsina Mosque

The terrorists have intensified their attacks in rural communities of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Fact-Check - Verifying Claims Made By Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi At Presidential Townhall

PREMIUM TIMES worked with the Nigerian Fact-checkers Coalition to fact-check the claims of the candidates. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Electoral Commission Office Attacked - Seventh in Four Months

The attack in Oru West occurs three days after another INEC office was attacked in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari's Transition Budget Demands Thorough Scrutiny

Buhari's seven years' experience in the vetting and signing of budgets are enough to put him on guard against those intent on corrupting budgets with illegal insertions and… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Refuses to Pledge to Use Nigeria's Public Health System

Earlier in the conversations, Atiku had suggested private sector investment to raise the country's healthcare standards. Read more »

Nigeria: Selina Tested, Tegwolo, Innocient Housemaid, Among Nigeria's Most-Trending YouTube Videos of 2022

YouTube claims that this year's lists reflect the most critical moments to unfold in 2022, on and offline, such as the performance video for Mavin's song titled Overloading. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Loses Over 500 Medical Consultants to Developed Countries in Two Years - Official

The association said the average medical and dental consultant is not only a clinician but also doubles as a teacher for medical students and doctors in specialist (residency)… Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Corruption War - How Obasanjo Heaped Praises On Ribadu Before Getting Sacked By Yar'Adua

Mr Obasanjo, three days after leaving office as president sent a letter of commendation dated 1 June 2007 to Mr Ribadu praising him for his resilience and doggedness against… Read more »

Nigeria: State of Women's Candidacy Ahead of 2023 Elections

Across the globe, Nigeria ranks extremely low in gender equality index ratings and this has been attributed by many, to the inherent culture, lack of internal party democracy, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Want to Be Nigeria's Next President - ADC Candidate Kachikwu

In the first part of this interview, the ADC presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, talks about his plans for Nigerians if elected in 2023. Read more »

Senegal: England 3-0 Senegal - Saka Seals Victory As Three Lions Roar Into Quarter-Final

Saka ensured England's victory was all but sealed when he made it 3-0 in the 57th minute before he was substituted moments after. Read more »

Cameroon/Nigeria: Qatar 2022 - Cameroon Crash Out Despite Victory Over Brazil

Switzerland secured the last ticket into the knockout phase at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why I Don't Listen to Rap' - Wizkid

Starboy said the Afrobeat genre is a refreshing alternative for people stuck with the same sound for years. Read more »