Nigeria: Nigeria Police to Establish Six New Detective Colleges - Official

He said the plan was in recognition of the growing need for specialised training, adding that the colleges would serve as centres of excellence. Read more »

Nigeria: 'We Now Control Nigeria,' MC Oluomo's Son Brags Amidst Dad's NURTW Win

"Nah, the country we dey control now, no be only Lagos again". Read more »

Nigeria: Why Everyone Is Talking About DJ Switch's 'Link Up' Video

After a period of silence, DJ Switch has made a striking comeback with her new single, 'Link Up', sparking significant conversation. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Files Objection to Suit Disowned By Sanwo-Olu

EFCC denied investigating or planning to arrest Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu as alleged in the suit, which, although already disowned by the governor. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Basketball 3x3 U-16 Girls Claim Gold in Senegal

The Nigerian girls who had earlier claimed a silver medal in Accra, Ghana, during the African Games defeated hosts Senegal 11-8 in the final Read more »

Nigeria: WTO Confirms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As Sole Candidate for DG

Following this, on 8 October, the WTO launched its official process for appointing its next Director-General, giving member states one month to submit further nominations Read more »

Nigeria: COP29 - What to Expect From Climate Summit in Baku

According to organisers, this year, the discussions at COP29, billed to run from 11-22 November, are expected to be focused on climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation, with the… Read more »

Nigeria: Implications of Donald Trump's Victory for Nigeria?, By Uddin Ifeanyi

"How does Donald Trump's victory, last week, in the contest for the U.S. presidency play to Nigeria's advantage or disadvantage?" Given that this is a question most non-Americans… Read more »

Nigeria: Never Again - the Shameful Treason Trial of Minors

The country failed these minors with their arrest and detention for about 90 days. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Participating in Joint Arab-Islamic Summit - Official

Mr Idris said Nigeria's position is to call for peaceful resolution because the conflict can never end on the war front. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Forecasts Three-Day Dust Haze, Rain Across Nigeria

In the South, sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland, with prospects of thunderstorms with slight rains anticipated over parts of Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross… Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Advocacy Group Writes CJN, Speaker Abbas Over Minors' Detention, Trial, Calls for Probes

In separate letters, Global Rights outlined various issues that need to be investigated by the CJN and the House of Representatives, and how to engender a system that protects… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Presidency Attacks Atiku for Suggesting What He Would've Done Differently From Tinubu

"It is perplexing that he would elevate his untested, hypothetical proposal, which Nigerians soundly rejected during the 2023 Presidential Election..." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Air Force Kills Many Terrorists in Air Raid - Official

He said the first wave of strikes was launched following confirmed intelligence about increased terrorist activities in areas identified as strongholds... Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish All Shanties Posing Security Threat to Abuja

"We have told them that nobody should build anything, whether temporary or permanent, until the government has taken a final decision on what to do with the land," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Music Review - in 'Winning', Mr P Addresses Psquare Rift, Shuts Down Naysayers

"Tell me why you dey hate on your brother, why you dey stab am for corner, and why you wan push am for gutter. Why you dey hate one another, you suppose stick with your brother and… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Hijack '93' Soars On Nigeria's Tragic History but Crashes On Execution

The movie may introduce a lesser-known piece of Nigerian history for viewers unfamiliar with the infamous 25 October 1993 hijacking. Read more »

Nigeria: 2025 Grammys - Rema, Tems, Asake, Davido, Nominated

This year, the Best African Music Performance category is dominated by Nigerian music acts Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Abduct Two Chinese Nationals

The police said the gunmen, who wore military camouflage, stole an AK-47 rifle from the slain officer. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Vows to Prosecute Civil Servants Involved in Pension Fraud

"We have zero tolerance for corruption. Once we got convincing information, we had to arrest the people involved." Read more »

Nigeria: P-Square Saga - Rudeboy Accuses Mr P of Song Theft, Threatens to Release Original Version

"Why re-singing my song word for word and a song that was supposed to be in my album next year in June." Read more »

Nigeria: Magistrates Issue Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Poor Welfare

"Magistrates are seen daily on public or commercial vehicles, most times alongside litigants and criminal suspects standing trial before them. This is a security risk to their… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Community Whose Ruler Was Jailed for Theft in U.S. Likens His Case to Trump's

According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the traditional ruler was convicted of theft in April 1997 at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor Sues U.S. Govt for Over Two Years Unlawful Detention, Seeks $400m Compensation

Because of the detention, which lasted for almost 30 months, Mr Adeoye lost his two houses and is now diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), his lawyer, Femi… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Falls Short of International Standards for Biosecurity Preparedness - Official

Mr Bobadoye explained that biosecurity is about more than humans; it's a shared responsibility encompassing animals and plants. Read more »