January 23
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Culprits Will Face Justice, Succour for Victims Underway - Govt
"Let me assure the people of Oyo State that there will be full disclosure of the report of investigations and those found culpable will be made to face justice whilst mechanisms… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - 'We're Ready for Any Team,' Declares Moses Simon
Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea are a potential round of 16 opponents following the Super Eagles' second-place finish in Group A Read more »
January 22
Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon - Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea
The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At 2024 Grammys
Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Unjustly Sacked 20 Years Ago Wins At Appeal Court
Four successive vice-chancellors of the university have refused to reinstate him, despite an unbroken string of legal victories. Read more »
Liberia: How Will Boakai Reform Liberia As a New Era Begins?
Today, Monday, 22 January, Liberians will witness the official inauguration of Joseph Boakai, the winner of the presidential election held recently, as the 26th president of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Policing Nigeria, the Path Tinubu Must Tread
A new police system that tinkers with the present structure is destined to fail. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Senators Reject Relocation of CBN Offices, FAAN Headquarters to Lagos
"We urge our constituents to remain patient as we diligently explore avenues for dialogues, engage in peaceful negotiations, and deploy legal measures where necessary." Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Requests UK's Intervention in His Continued Detention, Trial
Mr Kanu has been detained at the SSS facility since he was rearrested in July 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Announces 'Significant Acquisition' of Shares in Dangote Cement
Mr Otedola emphasises long-term wealth preservation, export potential and shareholder value in Dangote Cement share acquisition Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike in Enugu
The plan by the doctors followed the alleged failure of the Enugu State Government to meet their demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Extends Student Loan to Skill Programmes Enrollees
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Executive Secretary of NELFUND, Mr Sawyerr, promised a loan application process with limited human interface. Read more »
Nigeria: Planned Return of Sacked Plateau PDP Lawmakers, Call to Anarchy - APC
APC warned the 16 sacked lawmakers to stay away from the Plateau State House of Assembly Read more »
Nigeria: Sacked 16 Plateau Lawmakers Move to Return to Assembly
Deducing from the apex court's judgement, the lawmakers claimed that they were only on recess and would resume duties on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Student Loan - Nigerian Govt Says Application Process Devoid of Human Interference
The official acknowledged that many students are struggling to pay their fees and that there's a very high dropout rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Ken Erics Shares 'Excitement' Video As Mr Ibu Returns Home
One of Mr Ibu's legs was amputated on 6 November 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB - Abia Lawmaker Slams Buhari Over 'Eliminating Kanu' Comments
In a book recently unveiled by his former spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Mr Buhari was quoted as telling Igbo leaders that incarcerating Mr Kanu was a favour done to the IPOB leader… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Prefer Burna Boy to Wizkid, Davido - Rotimi Amaechi
The former minister says he appreciates Nigerian music a great deal. Read more »
Nigeria: Retired General Reveals Shocking Details of Plane Crash That Killed Nigeria's Ex-Army Chief
Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a major general and former GOC, also speaks on how he was arrested and compulsorily retired for allegedly exposing terrorism financiers. Read more »
Nigeria: How Terrorists Stormed Katsina Community, Abducted Over 30 Residents
The attackers stormed the community a few minutes before 9 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Traffic Agency Moves to Clear Illegal Parks in Onitsha
Bus drivers have turned some roads in the city into motor parks while assigned parks are left empty, a government official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Producers of Famous 1979 Jesus Movie Set to Release Animated Film
This is 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most translated film ever. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Praises Reno Omokri As Politician Defends President On Abuja Insecurity
With Mr Reno lowering his criticism of Mr Tinubu, the tribe of influential critics seems to be thinning out. Read more »
Nigeria: Skit Maker 'Untouchable' Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate
The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government. Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Bans Use of Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastics
The ban will help curb the harmful effects of single-use plastics on the environment. Read more »