Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Female Drug Kingpin, Intercepts 23.50kg Cocaine in Lagos

Mr Babafemi said the arrest came 20 months after a cocaine trafficking cartel led by a couple was smashed in Lagos and Ogun States by operatives of the NDLEA. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Eliminates 21 Terrorists, Intercepts Logistics in Borno

The source said the encounter, which occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, followed credible intelligence of a large gathering of terrorists along the axis, suspected to be… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau, UNDP Sign ₦10bn Development Partnership - Official

"The MoU was signed between Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the UNDP in the presence of members of the state executive council, development partners, private sector stakeholders, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Arrest Gunrunners, Recover Arms in Plateau

"Troops conducted multiple intelligence-led operations within the Joint Operations Area, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of arms and ammunition." Read more »

Nigeria: NNPP Re-Elects National Chairman, Other Officials

"NNPP has been repositioned, restructured and strengthened as a major stakeholder in the nation's democratic process." Read more »

Nigeria: Ogijo Pollution - Ogun Govt Suspends Three Consultancy Firms After Premium Times Report

A two-part investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, in collaboration with The Examination, exposed unsafe working conditions in the lead recycling facilities and widespread lead… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Declares Indomie Vegetable Flavour Unsafe, Orders Nationwide Mop-Up

The recall comes amid concerns over food safety and the need to reinforce regulatory oversight given the popularity of Indomie and other instant noodles. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Billionaire Rabiu Offers Rare Glimpse Into Luxury Lifestyle

Mr Rabiu, long regarded as publicity-shy, has drawn growing public attention in 2025 as he increasingly shares snapshots of his activities, ranging from high-level meetings in… Read more »

Nigeria: Yuletide - CBN Orders Banks to Enable Smooth ATM, POS Transactions for Foreign Cards

They were also required to maintain system availability to avoid failed transactions. Read more »

Nigeria: Rescued Papiri Students - Abiodun Hails Tinubu, Urges More Support for President

The governor said the release of the remaining students of the school, which brings the total number of those rescued to 230, fulfils President Bola Tinubu's pledge to ensure the… Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Goldberg Rallies Support for Super Eagles With 'Our Beat, Our Gold' Campaign

The Super Eagles will open their campaign against Tanzania on 23 December at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, before facing Tunisia on 27 December Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 Grammys - Fela Kuti to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Although Fela did not receive a Grammy Award during his lifetime, the 2026 Grammy honour will be his second recognition by the Recording Academy within six months. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Exceeds Global Targets On Neglected Tropical Diseases - Official

Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Presents Nigeria's 2026 Budget to National Assembly (Live Updates)

President Tinubu notified the lawmakers of his intention to present the budget through a letter transmitted on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Meets PDP Factions Ahead of FCT, Ekiti, Osun Elections

INEC said the meeting became necessary following several correspondence received by the commission from various parties requesting various things. Read more »

Nigeria: 24 Women Graduate From Women in Global Health Nigeria Fellowship

The graduation ceremony and gala night, held on 17 December 2025, celebrated the fellows, who were selected from hundreds of applicants across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Asks House to Revise 2024, 2025 Budgets, Extension of Implementation Till March

President Tinubu said the revision would address previously unrecognised items, improve budget implementation and align spending with current fiscal realities. Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: Davido to Headline Afcon 2025 Kick-Off Concert in Rabat

Davido is set to perform alongside hip-hop superstar French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and emerging star Says'z. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police Arrest Four Teenagers, One 20-Year-Old for Alleged Staged Kidnap, Taking Ransom

Preliminary investigations, however, revealed that the alleged kidnapping was deliberately staged by the 15-year-old supposed victim in collaboration with four of his friends, the… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Tuggar and the Nigerian Air Force Eleven in Ouagadougou, By Simbo Olorunfemi

Whatever happens, it always comes back to diplomacy, as we have seen in this case. Diplomacy usually finds a way to win. Eventually. Read more »

Nigeria: Olamide, Burna Boy Make Obama's Favourite Songs for 2025

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obama's 2024 playlist featured Nigerian stars Rema and Tems, with Tems' "Love Me, Jeje" and Rema's "Yayo" making the cut. Read more »

Nigeria: Fewchore Studios, Ogbomoso Palace Dismiss Lere Paimo's 'Ogbori Elemoso' Copyright Infringement Claim

Ogbori Elemoso is one of notable Yoruba historical films that dramatise the events leading to the establishment of the Ogbomoso land, which was written and produced by Mr Paimo in… Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act Amendments - Reps Raise Campaign Spending Limits, Make Bvas, Electronic Transmission Compulsory

The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Reopens 47 Unity Schools Earlier Shut Over Insecurity

It said the government remains resolute in its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and to uphold their fundamental right to education in a safe and secure environment. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Former Attorney-General Malami's Bail Request, Gives Reason

Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami on Thursday lost a bid to secure bail for his release from the custody of the Economic and… Read more »