Nigeria: I'll Do Whatever It Takes to Preserve Our Democracy - Tinubu

"As President of this nation, I am morally and constitutionally bound to preserve this precious form of governance. I vow to do my utmost to protect your rights, freedoms, and… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Receives 14,000 Petitions in One Year - Olukoyede

Mr Olukoyede expressed EFCC's commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Dismiss Officer Who Shot Businessman Dead Over Bribe Payment

The businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, was shot on 17 April in Abia State for allegedly refusing to give bribe to some police operatives. Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Pays Tribute to Abiola, Yar'Adua, Gani Fawehinmi, Others

"They bravely surrendered their futures, so that our nation might have a better one," President Tinubu said. Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians

"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - I'll Send Agreed Minimum Wage to National Assembly Soon - Tinubu

President Tinubu said the proposed minimum wage may not last up to five years, hinting that it could be reviewed again within the next five years. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Did Not Clamp Down On Labour Over Nationwide Strike - Tinubu

PREMIUM TIMES reported the nationwide strike by the two major labour unions, NLC and TUC, and their affiliates. Read more »

Nigeria: Our Version of National Anthem Authentic, NOA Replies Akpabio

Mr Akpabio had on Tuesday pointed out errors in lines three, five, and 18 of the national anthem released by the NOA. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Killing of Civilian Staff of Command School

The army said the investigation would comprehensively address all allegations raised by the civil servants. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Tinubu's Promises to Revamp Agriculture, Farmers Say They Face More Hardship

Mr Tinubu has only spent a quarter of his four-year tenure, but millions of Nigerians including farmers are already questioning his ability to implement his agriculture promises. Read more »

Nigeria: Why President Tinubu Deserves Support On Local Government Autonomy Legal Tussle

We need to give the presidency a pat on the back for initiating this long overdue legal tussle, which no President before Tinubu had attempted. Read more »

Nigeria: Banking Industry Workers' Union Expresses Concerns Over Heritage Bank Staff's Future

The union expresses concerns over the fate of its members in Heritage Bank, saying that they should not be unfairly treated. Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Are Detaining Army General - Prison Authorities

The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial had convicted Major General Mohammed to seven years imprisonment on Oct. 10, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Release 40 Kidnap Victims in Niger State

The villagers, mostly women and children, were released after the payment of ransoms by the community. Read more »

Nigeria: Democracy Day - Why We Must Recommit to Values of Inclusivity, Accountability, Transparency - Tinubu

President Tinubu said it's time to build a nation where every voice is heard and citizens empowered. Read more »

Malawi: Tinubu Mourns Malawi's Vice President

Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials were killed in a plane crash on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps to Intervene in Plateau Assembly Over Failure to Inaugurate APC Members

The seven lawmakers are part of the 16 members of the House returned by the Court of Appeal after the originally elected PDP members were removed under controversial circumstances. Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol From Dangote Refinery to Hit Market By July - Dangote

Mr Dangote explained that the date change was due to a delay that prompted the shift from the originally proposed date of June to mid-July. Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Writes Head of Service Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Permanent Secretary

A staff member of the ministry details how, on many occasions, the permanent secretary allegedly made inappropriate remarks and advances to her, making her apprehensive about… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Governor Ikpeazu Reacts to N1.9 Trillion Diversion Claim Alleged in Abia Audit Report

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State contracted a firm to audit the government's finances between 29 May 2015 and 28 May 2023, apparently to investigate alleged looting of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmakers Commend NAHCON On Pilgrims' Feeding, Accommodation in Saudi

The lawmakers expressed concerns that the social media had been awash with fake pictures of poor meals being served to Nigerian pilgrims. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Identifies Errors in New National Anthem

Mr Akpabio said the errors were spotted in three lines in the standardised version of the anthem unveiled by the National Orientation Agency. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Frees 110 Convicts, Pays Tribute to Gani Fawehinmi

Mr Sani in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy freed the convicts to celebrate the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Marketing, Communication Spending Reached N605.2 Billion in 2023 - Report

The top three contributors to marketing communication spending were cable TV, digital media, and creative and content production. Read more »

Nigeria: NiMet Lists Nigerian States to Experience Rainfall in Next Three Days

As a result of the expected moderate to heavy rainfall, the agency said there are prospects of flash flooding and strong winds that may accompany the rains. Read more »