June 27
Nigeria: Five Feared Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Facility in Ebonyi, Raze Vehicles
The gunmen were said to have invaded the police facility at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Advising Peter Obi to Leave LP, Party Officer Cautions Supporters
Many members of Peter Obi's support base, popularly called the 'Obidients', have recently called on him to leave the LP amid a leadership crisis rocking the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker Tam Fiofori Is Dead
Tam Fiofori, a writer, critic, and media consultant, died on Tuesday at 82. Read more »
Nigeria: MPC Committed to Aggressively Tackling Inflation - Cardoso
Mr Cardoso also said the CBN is "relatively pleased" with the progress it has made in stabilising the naira Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigerian Govt, Citizens Should Do to Prevent Chemical Explosions - Experts
Nigeria has witnessed a series of devastating chemical explosions, which, experts say, can be curbed through responsible use of chemicals and firm regulatory and enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Discontinues Price Verification System for Form 'M' Applications
Form M is required for all importers bringing goods into Nigeria with foreign currency. Read more »
Nigeria: Beauty Queen Advocates Menstrual Hygiene in Nigerian Schools
The campaign also featured talks on the need to avoid violence especially fighting between students of different schools. Read more »
Nigeria: Kalgwai Fishing Festival Set to Boost Tourism, Economic Growth in Jigawa
The biggest fish caught at the colourful festival weighed 100 kilograms, followed by 90 and 80 kilograms, respectively. Read more »
Nigeria: President Federation Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Gear Up for Final in Lagos
While El-Kanemi are seeking a third title, Abia Warriors are battling for their maiden success. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Gives $2 Million in Aid to Red Cross, WFP
The Nigerian Red Cross, which aims to reach 3,500 households in Adamawa, Anambra, Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi and Rivers states, got a cheque of $906,205. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Again, NASS to Extend 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act to Beat Expiry Date
The lawmakers are planning to extend the two budgets till 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: 2,600 People Killed in Benue Attacks in One Year - Amnesty International
Mrs Magaji further said 18 out of the 23 local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State were constantly under security threats by armed attackers. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: How Anambra Security Votes Money Moved to Private Companies Under Ex-Governor Obiano - Witnesses
Mr Obiano faces nine charges of diversion of over N4 billion from the Anambra State Government's security votes account in his last five years in office. Read more »
June 26
Africa: 90% of Tramadol Seizures Globally Occur in Africa - UNODC
"More than 90 per cent of tramadol seizures over the past five years worldwide were seized in Africa, predominantly West Africa." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, ASUU Meet to Avert Strike By Lecturers' Union
"The government has spent one year in office and we have not been called for any formal meeting. Today we are having the first formal meeting." Read more »
Nigeria: Saraki Loses Mother, Tinubu Mourns
President Tinubu said Mrs Saraki lived a long and fruitful life as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved guardian and mother to many. Read more »
Nigeria: Celebrated Nigerian Artist Zinno Orara Dies At 58
A celebrated figure in the Nigerian art scene, Zinno Orara's vibrant and thought-provoking works garnered international acclaim. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Rallies Support for Tinubu As President's Delegation Pays Him Condolence Visit
"I wish to call on all of us to rally around him and see to it that we salvage this nation together. It's not a game of apportioning blame. It's a game of making this country work,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspects of Ekiti Killings, Mastermind of 2012 Ado-Ekiti Jailbreak
Mr Abutu said that the RRS operatives also arrested one Omotuyi Temitope, the mastermind of the 2012 jailbreak at Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Security Agencies Are Involved in Oil Theft - IPMAN Coordinator
"NNPC Is doing its best to stop bunkering, but security agencies are not helping. Oil theft cannot occur without the connivance of security agencies. When illegal vessels are… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Media Experts Urge Tertiary Institutions to Address Knowledge Gap
The communique is signed by about 30 participants, including of the Editor-in-Chief of PREMIUM TIMES, Musikilu Mojeed. Read more »
Nigeria: CJID Holds Webinar to Discuss Nigeria's Position On Samoa Agreement
The event, which took place on 20 June 2024 and was moderated by Tobi Oluwatola, the CEO of Tao Energy, scrutinised the risks and benefits of signing the Agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Contract Breach Allegation - Actress Angel Unigwe's Mum Takes Legal Action Against Kanayo
"We urge the public to disregard the baseless falsehoods and support us in standing against this new but not uncommon action of cyberbullying and harassment." Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N109bn Fraud - EFCC Witness Denies Non-Prosecution Deal With Ex-Accountant-General
Former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris said he involuntarily gave certain statements in writing to EFCC based on a promise by the commission not to prosecute… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Fire Guts Dangote Refinery
"We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant," Mr Chiejina, said Read more »