Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Guns At Presidential Villa, Nass Probe of NNPC, Other Top Stories From Senate

Ondo South senator Jimoh Ibrahim shocked his colleagues on Wednesday when he said there were about 277 guns around the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly complex in… Read more »

Nigeria: Expensively Fiddling As Country Careens (EFCC)

It's time to remind Pastor Olukoyede of his promise to resign. Read more »

Nigeria: London Appeal Court Upholds Jailing of Nigerian Man for 'Slick' Cocaine Trafficking Operation

The Nigerian man was convicted of transferring a large quantity of cocaine in a "slick" trafficking operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Ogun Threatens to Shut Dirty Markets

Mr Hunye said that improper waste disposal in markets breeds rodents, vectors and flies, which infests commodities sold to the public. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops, Hunters Foil Boko Haram Attempt to Vandalise Power Towers

"On receipt of credible intelligence of BHT activities, troops swiftly laid a successful ambush on the terrorists." Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Rains Across Nigeria From Monday

"In the North-central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states during the morning hours." Read more »

Nigeria: Report On Samoa Agreement - Our Position - Daily Trust

We have also acknowledged lapses in our reporting on this particular matter, pointed out to us by professional colleagues, and we will review and take appropriate measures. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Muslim Leaders Set to Battle Sokoto Govt Over 'Disrespect' to Sultan

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the committee is reacting to recent developments regarding the Sokoto State Government's perceived disrespect of the Sultan. Read more »

West Africa: President Tinubu Re-Elected As Ecowas Chairperson, Reiterates Call for Regional Force

President Tinubu advised ECOWAS leaders to leverage the capabilities of Nigeria's National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), which has been widely acknowledged as one of the best on… Read more »

Nigeria: How Banking Consolidation Will Grow Economy, Reduce Pains of Tinubu's Ongoing Reforms - Cardoso

"It is important that banks be recapitalised to the level where they will be able to absorb shocks that might be occasioned by the current administration's economic reforms and… Read more »

Nigeria: CJN to Swear in New Judges for FCT High Court

This inauguration follows NJC's recommendation of the candidates for appointment in May. Read more »

Nigeria: Samoa Agreement - Nigerian Govt Threatens to Sue Daily Trust

The Nigerian govt says Daily Trust has a pattern of reporting falsehood against the government. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Sponsors Mass Wedding for 105 Orphans, Less-Privileged Brides

"Alhamdulillah, today, I am fulfilling one of my campaign promises by sponsoring 105 brides for marriage to their suitors." Read more »

Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Has Nothing On Gay Rights, $150 Billion Deal - Nigerian Govt

He also said that the agreement did not mention LGBTQ or the rights of people involved in such activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Two Nigerian Journalists, Family Members

The kidnaps occurred in two separate incidents Saturday night in the same Kaduna community. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Under Namadi - Steady Growth Through Continuity and Visionary Leadership

The state government employed 107 permanent and pensionable teaching staff and 54 non-teaching staff for the three mega schools across the state. In addition to our commitment to… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 14 Suspects After Student Stabbed to Death Over Football Game

Abdussamad Musa was a 200-level student of Criminology and Security Studies at the Federal University Kashere in Gombe State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Roads Now Designed On Concrete - Umahi

David Umahi says 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespans Read more »

Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU, Nasu Fume Over Alleged Neglect By Govt, Order Nationwide Protest

The spokesperson for the education ministry, Folashade Boriowo, said the ministry had a 'fruitful' discussion with the leaders of the unions. Read more »

Nigeria: Poultry Farmers Bemoan Hardship Amidst Rising Production Cost

Several farmers who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES lamented that the rising cost of maize and soybeans is making the poultry business unsustainable Read more »

Cameroon: President's Daughter, Brenda, Reveals Same-Sex Relationship With Model

President Paul Biya, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has been vocal against gay rights, intensifying the impact of his daughter's public display. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Mining Rates for Minerals

Mr Alake said mining operators were making huge amounts of money but refused to remit appropriate levies to the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara, Niger Governors Laud Tinubu On Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project

188 kilometres of the Sokoto-Badagry highway cut through different Kwara communities, while 125 kilometres are on Niger land Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators

The NCAA warned that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Rate in Mining Sector

Mr Alake explained that the review underscores the federal government's commitment to increasing revenue from solid minerals Read more »