June 13
Nigeria: Again, Court Reschedules Arraignment of Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello On N80bn Money Laundering Charges
The arraignment of Mr Bello had stalled on 18 April, 23 April and 10 May due to his repeated absence from court. Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Members Await N245,000 Awards, Seven Months After Governor's Announcement
A package breakdown shows that the corps members would get N50,000 as medical allowance, N75,000 as housing allowance and N120,000 as stipend. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Kills 197 Militants, Loses Nine Soldiers - Official
The DHQ said the military also apprehended 310 in one week Read more »
Nigeria: MultiChoice Records Loss As Subscribers Decline
MultiChoice's net asset position, also called shareholders' fund, turned negative at ZAR1.1 billion after its liabilities exceeded its assets at the end of the financial year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On 70th Birthday
President Tinubu extolled Mrs Okonjo-Iweala for her service to the nation and efforts towards building resilient institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank to Help Kwara Govt 'Revitalise' Ilorin Water Works - Official
ACReSAL says the Kwara State government plans to revitalise Asa Dam water works to boost the water supply in Ilorin. Read more »
Nigeria: Trade Union Dispute - Lingering Amidst Worsening Economic Indices
Even with the potential increase in the minimum wage of Nigerian workers, the economic challenges that have plagued the country since the era of former President Muhammadu Buhari… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Alleged Sexual Harassment - ICPC Invites Accuser of Foreign Affairs Ministry's Permanent Secretary
It is not immediately clear whose petition triggered the ICPC investigation or what the agency is investigating exactly. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military's Vengeance On Innocent Civilians Poses Threats to Democracy, Human Rights
In at least four instances between March and May, soldiers with the full backing of military authorities infringed on people's rights and hampered the operation of businesses. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Nigerian Immigration Truck Conveys Rams to National Assembly
When PREMIUM TIMES enquired about the rams, one of the motor boys said they were ordered by one of their bosses to transport the rams to the National Assembly. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Governors' Interventions for Women in Nigeria
Achieving gender inclusion and women's empowerment is crucial for the development of Nigeria. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Alleged Contempt - EFCC Wins Case Against Yahaya Bello At Appeal Court
EFCC's appeal against the Kogi State High Court ruling favouring former Governor Yahaya Bello succeeded on Thursday, paving the way for the EFCC to proceed with his trial. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Set to Hire Foreign Coach for Super Eagles
It was not explicitly stated if coach Finidi George will work under the incoming foreign coach like he did under Jose Peserio Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Chief Accuses Finnish Govt, EU of Shielding Simon Ekpa
Mr Ekpa, based in Finland, has been accused of fuelling insecurity in South-east Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Yar'Adua's Ex-Adviser As DG Budget Office
The new Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Wagner College, Staten Island, New York. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Federal Court Assumes Jurisdiction in Suit Challenging Reinstatement of Sanusi
Justice Liman says his court has an inherent jurisdiction to entertain, hear, and make determinations on the case Read more »
Nigeria: Sex-for Grades - University Gives Actress Chinwe Splendor Ultimatum to Return Certificate
"Study diligently so you can defend your certificate anywhere; unlike me, as I cannot defend mine." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Speaks On Report Its Checkpoint Caused Fatal Road Crash in Enugu
The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement in Govt's Local Govt Autonomy Suit
The Supreme Court will communicate the date for the judgement on the local government autonomy suit. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Alerts On Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria, Records 30 Deaths
According to the NCDC, 10 states contributed 90 per cent to the burden of cholera. Read more »
Nigeria: Ast Awards N10m to Iws As Widows' Grant to Mark 2024 Int'l Widows Day
In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows' Day, the Abdul Samad Rabiu for Africa (ASR Africa) presents a N10 million naira grant to the International Women's Society (IWS)… Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Pardon Imprisoned #EndSARS Protesters, Reform Nigerian Prisons
Mr Sani also told President Tinubu that many of the economic reforms have caused hardship to Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Battle Suspected Ipob Members in Gun Duel
"The criminals opened fire on the (security) operatives upon sighting them." Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Retired School Principal, Demand Ransom
The police have confirmed the kidnapped but denied knowledge of ransom demand Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - APC Assures of Better Days Ahead for Nigerians
The APC said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is on course, with better days ahead for Nigerians. Read more »