January 09
Nigeria: Nigeria in Trump World - the Dangers Ahead, By Jibrin Ibrahim
It is the ancient Chinese curse that says, "may you live in interesting times" - meaning a conjuncture of danger, chaos and upheavals. This is where the world and indeed Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tomato-Laden Truck Rams Into Vehicles On Otedola Bridge
A family in an SUV involved in the crash came out unhurt. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Joins States in Race to Domesticate New Tax Reforms
This is coming after Ekiti state commenced the tax reform domestication, while Zamfara and Anambra states followed suit in December 2025 Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen and Lookman - When Public Reaction Is a Greater Folly Than the Erring Act
Osimhen must apologise. He must channel that formidable fire with more wisdom. But Nigeria must also grow up. Read more »
Nigeria: Audit Firm Alleges N13.7bn Annual Payroll Fraud in Osun
The company said the failure to implement the report has allowed the continued payment of salaries to thousands of ghost workers, leading to significant losses of public funds in… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwankwaso's Son, Other Kano Commissioners Vacate Offices, Ahead of Planned Defection, Cabinet Reshuffle
Mustapha Kwankwaso, the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sport, has reportedly vacated his post ahead of the imminent defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria… Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: How Kidnappers Killed Ex-NBA Treasurer in Abuja - Family
The lawyer, Nwamaka Chigbo, was on the phone with her sister, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client, when she was abducted and later killed. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Denies Abandoning Students On Morocco Scholarship
The Minister said no beneficiary on a valid federal government scholarship has been abandoned. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC to Continue Probe of Farouk Ahmed Despite Dangote's Withdrawal
Mr Dangote's notice of withdrawal of the petition came less than a month after Mr Ahmed was removed from office. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Match Bonuses On Track Ahead of Algeria Clash
Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, Nigeria's Minister of State for Finance, provided an update on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, detailing the steps taken to ensure that players receive… Read more »
Nigeria: Crowd Violence - NWFL Imposes Heavy Sanctions On Ibom Angels After Mayhem in Uyo
In Uyo, lines were crossed. In response, the NWFL has chosen authority over appeasement, order over chaos Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry - Police Confiscate 104 Motorcycles in Kano
According to Mr Kiyawa, within just one week of the operation, security forces impounded 104 motorcycles and 68 tricycles. Read more »
Nigeria: Onakoya Faults Mass Arrest of Street Kids in Lagos, As Official Defends Enforcement
"They are still kids. What you're doing is inhumane and an absolute waste of everyone's time, because no matter how many times you arrest or harass these children, they will return… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Man Over Online Criticism
Amnesty International called on the Nigerian government to ensure prompt release Mr Salim reportedly arrested by the police for criticising a government official. Read more »
Nigeria: Nestle Expands Global Recall of Baby Formula Over Contamination Concerns
According to Nestle, the recalled products may contain cereulide, a toxin known to trigger nausea and vomiting. Read more »
January 07
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Govt Says It Foiled Another Coup to Oust Traore
The junta accused the former transitional President, Paul-Henri Damiba, of orchestrating the plot, according to the BBC. Read more »
Nigeria: US Imposes Up to $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Nigerian Visitors, Others
With Nigeria added to the bond list, it will become even more difficult for citizens to obtain a US visa. Read more »
Africa: Lagos Named Africa's Most Start-Up-Friendly City in Global Index
The report notes that while Lagos already behaves like a global start-up hub, its long-term standing will depend on how quickly infrastructure, regulation and quality of life… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Abeg', 'Biko', 'Bend Down (And) Select', 21 Other Nigerian, West African Words Added to Oxford English Dictionary
In January 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Oxford English Dictionary added Nigerian terms, including Japa, 419, agberoo, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, and Kanuri, to… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Radda Okays Appointment of Three New Permanent Secretaries
Among the newly appointed permanent secretaries is Tukur Hassan Dan Ali from Danmusa Local Government Area -- a highly respected journalist and current Chairman of the Katsina… Read more »
Nigeria: Kian Smith Lists Gold Worth Over N21 Billion On Lagos Commodities Exchange
The MD of the Exchange also commended Kian Smith for the great work they had done in the gold sector. Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: AFCON 2025 - 'I'm Happy With These Kinds of Matches' -
For a tournament already rich in subplots, this is one layered with history, pedigree, and unfinished business. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria/Algeria: Afcon 2025 - Algeria Set for Quarter-Final Showdown With Nigeria After Extra-Time Win
With Nigeria's attacking confidence and Algeria's hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON 2025. Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Player Ratings As Super Eagles Maul Mambas in Morocco
On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fès, they played like a team intent on removing all doubt Read more »
Mozambique/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Five Defining Takeaways From Nigeria's 4-0 Demolition of Mozambique
Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhelm their opponents from the first whistle Read more »
