June 12
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Police Arrest June 12 Protesters in Ibadan
The protesters demanded an end to hardship in the country, insecurity, police brutality and kidnapping, reversal of electricity tariff hike, and an end to attacks on press freedom,… Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Sule Suebebe Dies At 68
A few months after Baba Suebebe's public plea for forgiveness and financial help, he passes away after an undisclosed, prolonged illness. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians
"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Tinubu Honours Nigeria's Heroes of Democracy
Mr Tinubu in the speech pledged his commitment to upholding democratic principles including freedom of speech. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Fence-Sitting Senior Official Opts for Bayero
Mr Ado-Bayero, was removed by Governor Abba Yusuf, who reinstated Mr Sanusi, to replace him, both men have been holding court in the two different palaces. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said About Democracy, Reforms, Human Rights, Others
Our economy has been in desperate need of reform for decades. It has been unbalanced because it was built on the flawed foundation of over-reliance on revenues from the… Read more »
Nigeria: My Reforms Necessary Despite Pains They're Causing, Tinubu Tells Nigerians
President Tinubu noted in his speech that the economy has been unbalanced on account of a shaky foundation built on its decades- old dependence on oil revenues. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Do Whatever It Takes to Preserve Our Democracy - Tinubu
"As President of this nation, I am morally and constitutionally bound to preserve this precious form of governance. I vow to do my utmost to protect your rights, freedoms, and… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Receives 14,000 Petitions in One Year - Olukoyede
Mr Olukoyede expressed EFCC's commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Officer Who Shot Businessman Dead Over Bribe Payment
The businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, was shot on 17 April in Abia State for allegedly refusing to give bribe to some police operatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Pays Tribute to Abiola, Yar'Adua, Gani Fawehinmi, Others
"They bravely surrendered their futures, so that our nation might have a better one," President Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians
"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - I'll Send Agreed Minimum Wage to National Assembly Soon - Tinubu
President Tinubu said the proposed minimum wage may not last up to five years, hinting that it could be reviewed again within the next five years. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Did Not Clamp Down On Labour Over Nationwide Strike - Tinubu
PREMIUM TIMES reported the nationwide strike by the two major labour unions, NLC and TUC, and their affiliates. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Issues Guidelines As Cholera Kills Five in Two Days
As of 28 April 2024, data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that Nigeria has recorded 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity in Zamfara Can Be Resolved in Two Weeks If - Governor Lawal
The governor spoke of his helplessness to deal with the insecurity in Zamfara State as he would have loved to. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Version of National Anthem Authentic, NOA Replies Akpabio
Mr Akpabio had on Tuesday pointed out errors in lines three, five, and 18 of the national anthem released by the NOA. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Killing of Civilian Staff of Command School
The army said the investigation would comprehensively address all allegations raised by the civil servants. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Why We Must Recommit to Values of Inclusivity, Accountability, Transparency - Tinubu
President Tinubu said it's time to build a nation where every voice is heard and citizens empowered. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Established Football Club - Deputy Senate President
The deputy senate president said he established the team to contribute to the growth and development of youth in his senatorial district. Read more »
Malawi: Tinubu Mourns Malawi's Vice President
Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials were killed in a plane crash on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Intervene in Plateau Assembly Over Failure to Inaugurate APC Members
The seven lawmakers are part of the 16 members of the House returned by the Court of Appeal after the originally elected PDP members were removed under controversial circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol From Dangote Refinery to Hit Market By July - Dangote
Mr Dangote explained that the date change was due to a delay that prompted the shift from the originally proposed date of June to mid-July. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Writes Head of Service Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Permanent Secretary
A staff member of the ministry details how, on many occasions, the permanent secretary allegedly made inappropriate remarks and advances to her, making her apprehensive about… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor Ikpeazu Reacts to N1.9 Trillion Diversion Claim Alleged in Abia Audit Report
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State contracted a firm to audit the government's finances between 29 May 2015 and 28 May 2023, apparently to investigate alleged looting of the… Read more »