June 27
Nigeria: 'Stop Production of Same-Sex, Pornographic Films' - NFVCB Warns Filmmakers
The Board says the warning follows reported cases of covert activities by some filmmakers and content creators. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Mentions Plan to Build Ultra-Modern Hospital for Lawmakers, Lists Achievements of 10th Senate
Mr Akpabio urged senators to focus on the welfare of the people in their actions and decisions during the second legislative year. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills 2,245 Terrorists, Apprehends 3,682 Others - DHQ
DHQ said the military operations took place between April and June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Journalist Resigns After Critical Remarks Against Governor, Lawmakers
Mr Ishaq announced his resignation from Freedom Radio after 16 years of service. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Southern Governors' Forum Advocates Benchmarks Based On States' Capacity
The governors advocated that each state be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 360 Suspects, Prosecutes 197 for Drug Abuse in Anambra
According to an official, the numbers are in connection with drug-related offences from June 2023 to June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist to Speak At 2024 ICRN Forum in Portugal
The ICRN Forum is a bottom-up initiative of corruption researchers, ICRN members and past participants. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Argungu, Tunji Bello As Heads of PSC, FCCPC
President Tinubu appointed the duo into the positions recently. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Will Approve New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima If Required - Akpabio
Mr Akpabio said there is no request before the Senate from the presidency for new aircraft. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act Till December
The Senate extended the appropriation bills after they were read for the first, second and third time and supported by majority of its members. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Daniel Taiwo Odukoya - 'Nigeria Has a Great Future!'
He was not only a pastor, but he was also a relationship and leadership expert. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Exclusive - Nasu, SSANU Hold Meetings Over Withheld Salaries As Calls for Strike Intensify
SSANU and NASU members said the government has opted to dare the consequences "of its preferential treatment of one union over the others," especially considering Wednesday's… Read more »
Nigeria: After Residents' Protest, Distribution Firm Moves to End 10-Year Power Outage in Ibadan Communities
"As a customer-centric company, we have held over 10 meetings with the community leaders to explain the situation and how we intend to improve service delivery," an IBEDC official… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Grant Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriation Act
The lawmakers approved President Tinubu's request after a 30-minute closed-door session that followed the rowdy plenary session earlier in the day. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Releases N4.755bn for Gratuities, Allowances for Akwa Ibom Civil Servants
"The governor believes strongly in promoting the wellbeing of retirees and the current workforce." Read more »
Nigeria: Oil-Theft - Navy Destroys 10 Illegal Refining Sites, Speedboat
"The illegal refining site is hidden away at the core of Nembe Creek, and it took the deployment of high-resolution drones to discover this site." Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Estate Residents Live in Fear Over Frequent Attacks By Kidnappers
Kidnappers have raided Leisure Court Estate, Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, several times this year Read more »
Nigeria: Rowdy Session in Reps Over Tinubu's Request to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Act
The opposition to the president's request forced the lawmakers into an executive session amid loud booing from members of the opposition parties. Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Generated N501 Billion Revenue in 2023 - Official
"Taxes paid to the government of the federation also grew at various times in the period under review up to $77.7 million and N17.6 billion, respectively," Mr Bello-Koko said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Mohbad's Family Permission to Conduct Second Autopsy
The Aloba family rejected the previous autopsy results. Read more »
Nigeria: Only Lazy Journalists Should Be Scared of Artificial Intelligence - Founder, RadioNow
"There is a lot of fear around--people saying AI is coming to take our jobs. AI will not take your job unless you are a lazy journalist because, at the heart of journalism,… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Data Breach Being Investigated By NDPC, Communications Minister Assures
"I have engaged my colleague, the Minister of Interior, who supervises the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and I am aware that his ministry and the agency are on top… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Military Officers
EFCC says one the multiple victims of the alleged fraudulent activities of the suspects claimed a loss of N21 million. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Why Failed Bomber Targeted Port Harcourt Hotel - Fubara
The oil-rich state has been plagued by a political crisis because of the battle for the control of its political structure. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: We' Won't Gag the Nigerian Media - Nigerian Govt
"The Tinubu's administration is therefore, dedicated to creating an environment where journalists can work freely, without intimidation, and with the assurance that their rights… Read more »