Nigeria: PDP Rejects Emergency Rule in Rivers

"The PDP outrightly rejects this attempt by the President to override the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and undermine the votes and will of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Reps, Seeks Approval On State of Emergency in Rivers

The House said the letter will be read during the plenary on Wednesday, and further legislative action will be taken. Read more »

Nigeria: Reasons Tinubu Gave for Declaring State of Emergency in Rivers

"By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Speaks On State of Emergency in Rivers, Says Tinubu's Vested Actor in Crisis

Atiku said President Tinubu's refusal or calculated negligence in preventing the escalation of the crisis is nothing short of disgraceful. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Alleged Forceful Takeover of Nigerian Mangrove Islands By Cameroon

The Senate noted that the Cameroonian government encroached on Nigeria's islands in Akwa Ibom despite that the affected islands were not part of the territories ceded to Cameroon… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Allocates N700bn to Tackle HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria

This development comes amid the recent halt of US financial support for developing countries, including Nigeria, which has raised concerns about sustaining critical health… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP, CBN, NNPC, Among Losers in Wike's Abuja Land Revocation

Details of the owners of some of the 4,794 land titles revoked by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike have emerged. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Seven Other Countries Could Face HIV Drug Shortages Amid U.S. Funding Halt

Mr Ghebreyesus said the countries which includes Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Ukraine could soon run out of these life-saving medicines Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Governor Suspends Three Commissioners

The governor directed that the suspended commissioners be relieved of all the privileges attached to their offices within the duration of the suspension. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Aide Defends Comment On NYSC Member Who Criticised Tinubu

Mr Ajayi said his comment called for the highest punishment under the NYSC and not the corp member's execution as suggested in some quarters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Facilitates Release of 18 Prison Inmates - Lawyer

He said the inmates had spent over two years at the facility awaiting trial for minor offences or because they were unable to pay fines. Read more »

Nigeria: Max Air to Resume Domestic Operations

Max Air said all previously booked passengers whose flights were affected will be given priority rebooking options. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crises - Court Reserves Ruling On Suit Seeking Sack of Pro-Wike Lawmakers

Messrs Wike and Fubara have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political structures in Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Malaria Vaccination Gains Momentum As WHO Targets 25 Countries By 2025

He, however, raised concerns over the risks posed by recent cuts to US funding for global health initiatives Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases in February - NBS

The NBS said the food inflation rate in February 2025 was 23.51 per cent on a year-on-year basis. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Would Have Collapsed Without Fuel Subsidy Removal - Senate Leader

The senate leader said the removal of fuel subsidy was not a sudden decision by the Tinubu administration but a necessary step based on the policy direction already set by the 9th… Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Camp Swells to 21 Players Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

Only Sadiq Umar and Alhassan Yusuf are still being expected Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Task Nigerian Govt On Transparent Use of $1bn Child, Maternal Mortality Fund

"This funding presents an unprecedented opportunity to address these root causes--if deployed with transparency, accountability, and community engagement at its core," the… Read more »

Nigeria: How Mohbad Died, Auxiliary Nurse Ogedengbe Reveals

On 6 October 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the police named Ms Ogedengbe as the prime suspect in Mohbad's death. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Revokes 4, 794 Abuja Land Titles Over Non Payment of Ground Rent

"A grace of 21 Days is also given to title holders in default of payment of ground rent for between one and ten years." Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns 2 Chinese Nationals, Nigerian, Over Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Cybercrime

The prosecution said that the defendants allegedly procured Nigerian youths, to falsely represent themselves as persons of foreign nationalities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Accused of Assaulting Electricity Workers Over Blackout

EKEDC attributed the attack to a lack of accountability for previous military assaults on electricity workers. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Popular Kano TikTok Influencer for Alleged Naira Mutilation

The EFCC broke the news on Monday Read more »

Nigeria: 'We Decided to Make Nigeria Proud' - Coach Reflects On U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying Journey

From handling fierce rivalries to inspiring young players, Olowookere shares the secrets behind the team's impressive performances and unwavering motivation. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Watch - Armed Robbers, Kidnappers Arrested

The Lagos State Police Command arrested two suspected armed robbers in Sangotedo, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Read more »