Nigeria: FCET Crisis - Governing Council Directs Provost to 'Step Aside,' Appoints Replacement

This is in reaction to the crisis in the college that has lingered for over ten months and degenerated into violence on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Detain Three Over Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia's Daughter's Death

The father of the deceased, Soboma Ajumogobia, is younger brother of Odein Ajumogobia, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Read more »

Nigeria: Heavy Police Presence as Dancing Protesters Defy Govt Appeals

The organisers have shunned appeals by the Nigerian government not to hold the protests. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agencies Embark On Show of Force in Kaduna

"This operation is designed to serve as a clear warning to those who may seek to use the upcoming protest to destabilise the state." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Restricts Protest in Kwara, Orders Venue

The court agrees with the Kwara attorney-general that the protest could degenerate into violence. Read more »

Nigeria: Protest - Police IG Talks Tough, Threatens Clampdown On Troublemakers

The #EndBadGovernance protest is planned to hold nationwide from August 1 to August 10. It is being led by the Take It Back Movement. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Abuja Protesters to Restrict Demonstrations to Stadium

The judge ruled on Wednesday that those protesting in Abuja "are restrained by an order of interim injunction from gathering in any other place" apart from the Moshood Abiola… Read more »

Nigeria: How Proponents, Opponents of #EndBadGovernance Protest Have Rallied for Supporters

Amid rising costs of living and low public confidence in the government, widespread grievances are fuelling discontent among many Nigerians. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Abuse - Bobrisky's Release Date Announced

Bobrisky's jail term began on 24 March, coinciding with the day of his arrest. Read more »

Nigeria: Transfers - Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Sevilla

The 27-year-old striker arrives as a free agent after spending seven seasons at Leicester City. Read more »

Nigeria: How These Nigerians Have Supported Campaign for #EndBadGovernance Protest

The #EndBadGovernance protest has heightened anxiety among its supporters and opponents. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Recovers N232 Billion, $70 Million From 12,287 Investigated Cases in One Year

The EFCC received 15,753 petitions between May 2023 and March 6 2024 Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Rights Commission Issues Advisory On Protests, Urges Restraint

The NHRC says the advisory shall be applicable to the conduct and management of all protests in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: How Onyeka Onwenu Died - Peter Obi

Peter Obi says he watched in pain as doctors and medical staff battled hard to save Onyeka Onwenu's life. Read more »

Nigeria: 'You Can Protest, but We'll Be Eating' - Akpabio Mocks Nigerians

Mr Akpabio is known for often making absurd remarks over serious national issues. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Lagos Won't Allow Repeat of #EndSARS Experience - Sanwo-Olu

"...The Police have designated Gani Fawehinmi Park and Peace Park for protests. These locations will be secured to protect our citizens and prevent chaos," Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC to Monitor Nationwide Protest, Cautions Security Operatives

The NHRC says protests and peaceful assemblies offer an opportunity for the people to participate in shaping their societies and upholding the principles of democracy. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - One Year Not Enough to Solve Nigeria's Problem - Akpabio Tells Protesters

Mr Akpabio urged the protesters to be patient and give more time to the federal government to address the hardship and suffering. Read more »

Nigeria: Student Loan - NELFUND Disburses N1.17 Billion to Nigerian Students, Pledges Accountability

The Managing Director of the agency, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces $200m Funding Gap of Required Sum for Immunisation - Official

Mr Yakubu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a Multi-Stakeholders Technical Workshop for the Optimisation of Immunisation Financing in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Otedola Backs Tinubu's Windfall Tax, Blasts Bank Chiefs for Owning Private Jets

Mr Otedola says "I am particularly critical of the culture of flamboyance, especially the ownership and operation of private jets." Read more »

Nigeria: Falcons Out of Olympics After Third Consecutive Loss

Three first-half goals left the Falcons with a mountain they were unable to climb against Japan on Wednesday in Nantes. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - for Love of Country, Beyond Profit and Passion

Critics of the Dangote Refinery might be called "deniers." Their scepticisms stem from Nigeria's history of failing its citizens, making it difficult for them to believe that an… Read more »

Nigeria: Most Nigerians Support #EndBadGovernance Protest - Poll

The PREMIUM TIMES poll was conducted via this newspaper's accounts on two social media platforms - Facebook and X (Twitter) - to survey readers' stances on the planned protest. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 170 New Cholera Cases, Three Deaths

According to the report, the number of deaths represents a case fatality rate of 1.8 per cent, which is lower than that of the previous week (2.9 per cent). Read more »