Nigeria: Govt Invokes No-Work-No-Pay Rule Against Striking Resident Doctors

The government expressed disappointment at the resident doctors' strike. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill 1,166 Terrorists, Rescue 721 Hostages - DHQ

The military also announced the rescue of hundreds of hostages during the period. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Information Minister Seeks Improved Relations With BBC

The minister praises the BBC for expanding its operational reach in Nigeria by creating more language options. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Speaks On Premium Times Investigation On Filled Milk but Sidesteps Key Concern

NAFDAC's statement sidesteps the issue of how FFMP is sold and advertised as milk when it does not contain the original milk fat, an essential ingredient of milk. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Kill Kidnapper Who Shot Dead Premium Times Editor's Brother - Official

The police said the suspect was killed during a shootout. Read more »

Nigeria: You Can't Contest in 2027 - Bode George to Atiku

"If Alhaji Abubakar Atiku is desperate to contest again, I will advise him as a friend, a party man and brother to wait till 2031. By then, he will be 85 years." Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Defamation - Dammy Krane Released From Detention After Online Spat With Davido

"I know there are a lot of words that ought not to be said. I want to apologise for this Tagbo death allegation." Read more »

Nigeria: We Won't Be Distracted, NLC President Vows After Police Interrogation

The police questioned the NLC President, Joe Ajaero on Thursday over allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrimes. Read more »

Nigeria: Four Suspects Arrested Over Use of EFCC Chair's Name to Extort $1 Million

The four suspects allegedly tried to blackmail a former government official to extort $1 million with a threat of investigation and prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: Miss Universe Nigeria - South Africans Back Miss Kwara, Snub Chidimma Adetshina

What began as a spiteful effort to provoke Nigerians has unexpectedly turned into a full-blown campaign for Miss Kwara. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Write Canadian Govt, Demand Prosecution of Nigerian Over Death Threat Against Yoruba, Benin People

A Nigerian, Amaka Sunnberger, is heard in a viral video threatening to poison any Yoruba or Benin person she comes across at her workplace in Canada. Read more »

Nigeria: Police, Shiite IMN Claim Casualties, Damages After Sunday's Violence

The police confirmed the death of two officers while the IMN said many of its members are being detained. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs MOU With Us Plane Maker, Boeing - Keyamo

The MoU deal came more than a month after Boeing in July, agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy charges stemming from two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max planes… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Minister Attacks Israel Over Attacks On Palestinians, Calls Netanyahu Evil

"If your people were being subjected to what the Palestinians were being subjected to, would you be a member of Hamas or not?" Read more »

Nigeria: Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom Is Dead

The police spokesperson in the state asked PREMIUM TIMES to wait for official statement from the command. Read more »

Nigeria: Ohanaeze Reacts to Threat By Canada-Based Nigerian Woman to Poison Yoruba, Benin People

The woman, identified as Amaka Sunnberger, is heard in a viral video threatening to poison any Yoruba or Benin person she came across at her workplace. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Integrated Electricity Policy

The event, according to the government, marks a critical juncture in the nation's journey toward achieving a robust, sustainable, and inclusive power sector that meets the… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Discuss Roles of Mobile Technology, Media in Achieving Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria

The experts urged agriculturists to leverage different media formats/technology in disseminating climate-smart information to farmers promptly. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Man Reads for 215 Hours, Breaks Guinness World Record

"This record has a rich history, dating back to 1987 when Englishman Adrian Hilton recited the complete works of Shakespeare in a 'bard-a-thon' lasting 110 hr 46 min." Read more »

Nigeria: Gbajabiamila Canvasses Transparency, Accountability in NAHCON Operations

Mr Gbajabiamila stressed that NAHCON, given its religious significance and the spiritual nature of its mission, must avoid controversies and consistently demonstrate transparency… Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond the Facade - Unveiling the Violence in Nigeria's 'Peaceful' Presidential Elections

Government documents, international observers and dozens of interviews conducted by CCIJ throughout the country reveal a pattern of violence that crippled voter turnout. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Titled My Fourth Album 'Adedamola' - Fireboy DML

With a massive and devoted following worldwide, particularly in the US, Nigeria, UK, Germany, and France, Fireboy DML's music has resonated deeply with Spotify listeners,… Read more »

Nigeria: Professor Caught in Exam Fraud Sues Premium Times, Demands N7 Billion

The professor, punished for exam fraud by her university, says PREMIUM TIMES ruined her chances of becoming a SAN by reporting the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: 3rd Edition of Africa Centre for Development Journalism's Inequalities Reporting Fellowship Begins

The entire fellowship entails the two-day training, mentorship and implementation of a special fellowship report on a range of inequality themes having received a reporting grant… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Meets ASUU, Parties Schedule Another Meeting

Wednesday's meeting substantially eased the apprehension of another ASUU strike, which effectively shuts down Nigerian public universities nationwide whenever occurs. Read more »