Nigeria: Tinubu, Other World Leaders Express Solidarity With Trump After Failed Assassination Attempt

Mr Tinubu said the attack on Trump is "distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms." Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Local Election - PDP Wins All 25 Chairmanship Seats

The party also clinched 499 of the 500 councillorship seats. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Osun Warns Against Unhygienic Food Consumption, Practices

Mr Adeleke urged residents to maintain environmental hygiene, wash their hands with soap and water, and thoroughly wash vegetables and fruits before consumption. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set for Petrol Sales Start After Ending Rift With Oil Suppliers

"The IOCs are deliberately and willfully frustrating our efforts to buy the local crude," Devakumar Edwin, vice president oil & gas at Dangote, said in June. Read more »

Nigeria: 15 Shops, Multi-Million Naira Goods Destroyed in Ogun Market Fire

"The fire was caused by a power surge. There was a palm kernel shop that was doing some sort of recycling, and the guy was using gas. There was an outbreak of fire, and everything… Read more »

Nigeria: Emulate Soyinka, Be Advocates of Better Nigeria, Ojudu Tells Youths

"If at 90 years old, Nigeria is yet to attain the country of Wole Soyinka's dream, he could not be said not to have done his best," Mr Ojudu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Charged With Cybercrime Spends Three Months in Prison

The charge against the journalist was later changed from cyberstalking to defamation of character. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Mr Ibu's Death Shocked Me Because He Didn't Drink or Smoke' - Patience Ozokwor

Patience Ozokwor and the late Mr Ibu were the perfect on-screen couple. Not only did they star in some of Nollywood's biggest films, but they were also friends and boast a loyal… Read more »

Nigeria: At Soyinka's 90th Birthday Lecture, Speakers Highlight Imperative of Preserving Truth in Societies

"Mr Soyinka's life is worthy of emulation and propels one to advocate for a more just society through interventions, conversations and collaborations," Mrs Alaka said. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Lai Mohammed to Disclose Details of Agreement Between Nigerian Govt and X

"The former minister and the Ministry of Information are directed and compelled to provide a copy of the agreement between the Nigerian Government and Twitter... Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governors Mourn With Plateau Over School Collapse Tragedy

NGF chairperson and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, sent the condolences of the governors to the families affected by the tragedy Read more »

Nigeria: The Unforeseen Twinning of Tinubu and Obasanjo

As was the case with the Lagos local governments funds withheld by the Obasanjo government, so shall Nigerians triumph on the imminent avoidable crisis in the public universities. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Rivers Local Council Chairperson Appoints Over 300 Aides

PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday, reported how Chijioke Ihunwo, the chairperson of the caretaker committee in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers, similarly appointed 100 people as… Read more »

West Africa: Sahel Confederation - Sustaining Its Challenge of the Regional Order

On 6th July 2024, the military heads of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened for the inaugural summit of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES). They once again clearly… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Renames National Theatre After Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka is a globally celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian. Read more »

Nigeria: Illegal Mining - Nigerian Govt Arraigns Eight Chinese Nationals

The defendants were remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre until the adjourned date for the continuation of the trial. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Wade Into PSC, IGP Impasse Over Police Recruitment

The House mandated its Committee on Police to investigate the root cause of the lingering dispute between the PSC and the IGP and report back. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Guts Popular Abuja Filling Station

Police said the fire started around 5 p.m. on Thursday, though no fatalities were recorded. Read more »

Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Tems Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally in 2024 First Half

Ayra Starr's and Tems' albums have been particularly well-received, with several tracks making it to the Global Impact List. Read more »

Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Get Boost As Kanu, Ihezuo Join Camp in Spain

Only defender Oluwatosin Demehin and forward Chinonyerem Macleans are still being expected as the Super Falcons intensify preparations for their return to the Women's Olympic… Read more »

Nigeria: NASS to Work With AGF to Ensure 'Real Elections' At Local Govt Level - Akpabio

Mr Akpabio did not provide details on how the elections at the local government level will be improved. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Discuss Role of Family Planning in Addressing Nigeria's Demographic Challenges (Live Updates)

Organisers said the symposium will contribute to national efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »

Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Ilechukwu Reacts As Rangers Get First Opponent

Though hoping to make an "impact" on the continent, Ilechukwu insists his team is a work in progress. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Offers Scholarships to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Under the scholarship terms, incoming students will receive tuition fee discounts ranging from 10 to 50 per cent, depending on the programme they enrol in. Read more »

Nigeria: Labour Can Enforce Minimum Wage Compliance - SGF

"Federal government can come up with a policy and issue circulars, but then the onus lies on those who are monitoring the implementation." Read more »