May 01
Nigeria: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day
President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for… Read more »
Nigeria: Timeline of Davido, Wizkid's Decade-Long Rivalry, Feud
What began as a friendly competition between two rising stars evolved into a ten-year feud and silent rivalry marked by moments of collaboration, contention, and everything in… Read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Injured As Gas Explodes in Lagos
The fire service said preliminary investigations suggested that a gas leakage may have triggered the explosion. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope Burial - Family Urges Public to Rely On Information From Planning Committee
Jnr Pope and four other crew members drowned after their boat capsised in Anam River in Anambra State on 10 April while returning from a movie shoot. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Killing of Rival Cult Member
The police said the suspects confessed to being members of Black Axe confraternity. Read more »
Nigeria: Over-Dependence On Import Causing Drug Cost Inflation in Nigeria - NAFDAC DG
The NAFDAC DG said it is not just about access to drugs but about quality medicine, and that is why "we go after fake medicine." Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Devaluation Contributes to Rising Cost of Drugs in Nigeria - Minister
Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain and the regulatory landscape. Read more »
Nigeria: Peasant Farmers' Dreams Turn to Nightmares As Ondo Govt Gives Land to Corporate Investors
A project of the Ondo State Government for massive production of oil palm through agro-allied companies has led to thousands of peasant farmers being thrown off their farmlands. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Nigerian Governors Meet in Kaduna, Discuss Security, Development
The meeting was the first in 2024. At a previous meeting in December 2023, similar issues of security and underdevelopment were discussed. Read more »
Nigeria: Sixteen Travellers Killed in Enugu Road Crash
The victims were burnt beyond recognition, according to the police. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Grant Full Operating Licence to Dangote Refinery
We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said. Read more »
Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet
Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Salary Increase for Some Civil Servants
The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation
NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Shuns Noise, Celebrates Wife's 29th Birthday in Jamaica
Davido appears to have moved past the social media uproar that followed his exchange with his colleague and long-standing rival, Wizkid, Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N2.1 Billion On Hollywood Films in Cinema in 2023 - Report
Comscore, an American company that provides marketing data and analytics in the media and entertainment industry, disclosed this in data compiled by FilmOne Entertainment. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets
"We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Who Has the Naira's Back?
The chortle was difficult to suppress, true. Even though as the naira's exchange rate strengthened against major traded currencies a couple of weeks ago, you could tell that it… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Why I'm Still in Love With Shade, 25 Years After - Razaq Okoya
Shade married Mr Okoya in 1999 when she was 21, while he was 59. Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Fire - Governors' Forum Seeks Safer Transportation of Petroleum, Gas Products
"We have spoken with the head of the downstream petroleum regulatory agency, and there will be a review of some laws to ensure safety," Mr AbdulRazaq said. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Attorney-General Adoke and the Burden of Freedom
It is difficult to escape the conclusion that in part of the book, at least, Adoke was - to put it rather mildly - less than economical with the truth. Read more »
Nigeria: Recognising and Avoiding 'Reputable' but 'Dead' Churches
When you want to make your choice of a church, Jeremiah 3:15 must be your guide rail. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Books Presents New Title On Creating and Monetising Media Content
This 280-page book, comprising 15 chapters and informative epilogues, is an innovative resource material. Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: 10 Stand-Out Street Foods At 2024 Gtco Food & Drink Festival (Photos)
One of the festival's biggest hits is street food! Imagine walking through the festival grounds, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of vendors grilling delicious treats. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Terrorism Trial - Detained Miyetti Allah Leader Seeks Bail
Mr Bodejo, a leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, who is held in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Abuja, faces terrorism charges, including establishing an… Read more »