June 01
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Orders Probe After Ex-Senator's Wife Serially Breached Airport Security
The minister ordered the probe after seeking formal explanations from airport security officials following PREMIUM TIMES' initial report on the incident, according to information… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Science Parks Now in Laptops' - Eno Discards Multi-Million Naira Science Park Project Initiated By Attah
The Akwa Ibom governor's declaration on the science park project contradicts both his ARISE manifesto promise to revamp the facility, and the budget allocations his administration… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Declares Rivers Governorship Race Settled, Extends Olive Branch to Opponents
Mr Wike called for unity, offering forgiveness to political opponents while maintaining that his camp remains firmly in control of Rivers politics ahead of future elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Ex-Senator's Wife Violates Airport Security
The emergence of this second video weakens any suggestion that the earlier incident was a one-off protocol lapse or misunderstanding with terminal security. Instead, it shows a… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover Pistol, Suspected Cannabis Cache in Akwa Ibom
The latest recovery in Ibeno comes days after police announced the arrest of 178 suspects and the seizure of 69 firearms in a statewide crackdown on crime and drug trafficking. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Responds After Chelle's Comments On Absence From Super Eagles
The Galatasaray forward moved swiftly to clarify the situation on Sunday, revealing that he had spoken directly with Chelle and insisting that the coach's remarks had been taken… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Reps Deputy Spokesperson Secures LP Ticket After Leaving APC
Philip Agbese won the LP primary election on Saturday after polling over 52,000 votes across the three local government areas that make up the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal… Read more »
Nigeria: In Support of Supply-Side Policies
Even assessed against its own development programmes, the Nigerian government increasingly lacks the financial muscle to do what needs to be done. Read more »
May 31
Nigeria: Special Report - Inside Sokoto's Fight Against Polio Vaccine Hesitancy
Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and… Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Emerges NDC Presidential Flag Bearer, Pledges 10,000mw Power Boost
Mr Obi emerged on Saturday at the party's convention in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Emerge As Presidential Candidates Amid Uncertainties Over INEC's Powers
INEC had given political parties between 23 April and 30 May to conduct their primaries and pick candidates for the 2027 poll. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Third Anniversary, Ogun Deity and Voodoo Vote Numbers
Seeing how empires die, strongmen collapse and kingdoms go up in ruins, Yoruba seek to showcase the brevity of life. In this, they attempt to demonstrate that all life's… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Labour Party Announces Presidential Candidate
The party adopted Chibuzo Okereke, a governance expert, policy strategist and reform advocate, as its presidential candidate, through consensus on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: What Makes the Yoruba Tick (8)
Understanding Yoruba Political Sagacity: Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a Case Study Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians - 2027 Is Your Last Chance
Aristotle once warned that "Tolerance is the last virtue of a dying society." Today, one must ask: Have Nigerians reached that threshold? A popular saying captures the national… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Former Defence Spokesperson Rabe Abubakar, Wife Abducted in Katsina
Mr Abubakar, a retired major general, served as Director of Defence Information between 2015 and 2017. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Retain Unity Cup With Big Win Over Jamaica
The Super Eagles produced a disciplined and clinical display to retain the trophy Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Cuts Petrol, Diesel Ex-Depot Prices
The company said the move underscores its commitment to making refined petroleum products more affordable and supporting economic activities across Nigeria. Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: Three Years of Tinubu - Nigeria's President Highlights Successes, Challenges
"Had we refused to act, our nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Releases Names of 21 States, FCT At High Risk of Ebola Infection - Full List
The NCDC says the classification followed a fresh dynamic risk assessment it conducted in response to rising Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: NDC Picks Ex-Deputy Governor As Kano Governorship Candidate
Mr Abdussalam resigned as deputy governor in March, just weeks after the Kano State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against him. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi As Battle Over ADC Presidential Ticket Intensifies
Atiku, Mr Amaechi and a third aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-deen, contested for the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Govt Approves Major Nationwide Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
Officials at the NSC say the latest infrastructure push is intended not only to improve sporting performance but also to create jobs, stimulate economic activity... Read more »
Nigeria: US Defence Secretary Claims Attacks On Boko Haram Are to Protect Nigerian Christians
"President Trump heard the call of Nigerian Christians who were being targeted by ISIS in Nigeria, and he said, Pete, I want the war department to focus on ensuring that we do… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Ex-Speaker Quits APC As Crisis Rocks Ruling Party
Victor Ochei's resignation has deepened the defection rocking the APC in Delta State, coming days after former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege also dumped the ruling party. Read more »
