June 19
Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Caretaker Chairpersons for Rivers Lgas
Governor Fubara appoints vocal critic of former Governor Wike as chairperson of Obio/Akpor local government area. Read more »
Nigeria: Naija Times Publisher, Braimah, Nominated for Alumni Award of UK's University of Roehampton
The university says his nomination stood out among an incredibly talented pool of candidates. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Take Over Local Council Secretariats in Rivers
A police officer is among those killed, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: I Thought I Would Be Handed N300 Million Once I Resumed At National Assembly - Rep
"There is nothing you can discuss on the floor of the state assembly; if the governor does not sanction it, there is no way it will fly." Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Reopening of Lagos-Kano Railway Line, Major Rebound for Economy - Group
"The resumption of transport operations on the Lagos-Kano railway route would drastically reduce the rising cost of food," the group said. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Native Doctor' Who Allegedly Prepares Charms for IPOB - Official
"The arrest is following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group." Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Father of Three for Currency Racketeering
The convict had pleaded guilty to the charge of currency racketeering. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Relocated to America, Converted to Christianity - Adewale Ayuba
"I don't see myself continuing in Fuji music; I believe I have done well, and this is America; there's more to explore in life, trusting that God has a plan." Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Defends Plan to Buy New Aeroplanes for Tinubu, Shettima
The lawmaker cautioned that not buying the aeroplanes could have grievous consequences. Read more »
Nigeria: Legendary Music Promoter, Femi Esho, Is Dead
The music promoter would have been 78 in October, but death beckoned earlier. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian School Among Top 10 Global Prize Winners
A prize of US$50,000 will be equally shared among the winners of the five prizes. Read more »
Nigeria: Rita Dominic Is 'Lekki Wives - the Reunion's Latest Cast Member
The new season premieres on 30 June. Read more »
Nigeria: One Year After, Abia Assembly, Speaker Refuse to Inaugurate Elected Lawmaker
The Court of Appeal in Lagos State declared the PDP lawmaker winner of Abia North Constituency election in 2023 after INEC had initially issued a Certificate of Return to an LP… Read more »
Nigeria: Is NCC Justified in Its Temporary Suspension of Issuance of Three Categories of Licences?
The temporary suspension in licencing seems to be a highly desirable way of ensuring the sustainability of the various players within the various segments. Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilante Commander, Others Killed As Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities
Police have confirmed the attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Appoints Administrators to Take Over Rivers Local Councils
The 23 outgone council chairpersons - all of them loyal to Nyesom Wike - had vowed to continue in office after their tenures expired. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Must Change If Country Is to Progress - Tinubu
President Tinubu received a delegation of federal lawmakers led by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Read more »
Nigeria: Family Rejects Mohbad's Autopsy Result, Demands Independent Post-Mortem
Mohbad died on 12 September under controversial circumstances, leading to the police exhuming his remains and conducting an autopsy on 21 September to ascertain the cause of his… Read more »
Nigeria: As Cholera Ravages Lagos, Other Nigerian States, Here Is What You Need to Know
The number of fatalities from Cholera in Lagos has increased from five reported on 12 June to 15 deaths attributed to severe dehydration. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Has Failed to Keep Campaign Promises, Lost Founding Vision - Ex-Party Official
The former APC top officials recently resigned from the party in revolt against what he described as its failure to reform and return to its founding vision. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria Takes Bronze At Chovken World Championship
Team Nigeria won two matches, lost one, and drew their last game to take the bronze medal. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Announce Capture of 'Notorious Terrorist' in Yobe
The police say their State Intelligence Department (SID) arrested the suspect at a village in Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Plans to Buy New Private Jets for Tinubu, Shettima, Peter Obi Tells Govt
Mr Obi described the move as a clear show of insensitivity to the suffering of the Nigerian people. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido's 'Champion Sound' Is Most-Streamed Amapiano Song in Last Decade - Spotify
Champion Sound" by Davido featuring Focalistic was released in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Directs Outgoing Rivers Council Chairpersons to Vacate Seats Immediately
"Heads of local governments administration are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the councils and await further directives." Read more »