November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Polls - Why Nigerians Rejected Peter Obi - Presidency
Mr Onanuga advised Mr Obi to find a worthwhile vocation to engage his time having been rejected by Nigerians at the poll Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley, Sam Larry Released On Bail
The duo have been in police custody for a month on allegations surrounding Mohbad's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills 13 Rice Farmers in Borno
The terrorist slaughtered the farmers with knives. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Nigerian Doctor Escapes From Abductors' Den
The NMA said doctors had become endangered professionals in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Communal Crisis - Disregard Stories of Minister's Intervention in Kaduna - Official
The state government said media reports about the incident were erroneous and misleading. Read more »
West Africa: Some Nigerian Broadcasting Codes Violate Human Rights - Ecowas Court
The affected provisions of the law, the sixth edition, are Articles 3 (1) (1), 3(1) (2), 15(2) (1) of the NBC and Article 15 (5) (1) of the Amendments to the code. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Apprehends Eight Stowaways At Lagos Anchorage
The navy said the stowaways were apprehended on Friday at Lagos anchorage by the patrol team acting on reliable intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court's Judgement Contradicts Overwhelming Evidence of Election Rigging, False Claim - Peter Obi
Mr Obi said his party and the Obidient Movement are now effectively in opposition and that they are glad that the nation has heard them loud and clear. Read more »
Nigeria: 'To Err Is Human', Police Pardons Actress for National Anthem Blunder
"I felt so sorry about the error on her part..." Read more »
Nigeria: RECs Confirmation - Senate Convenes Emergency Plenary
The Senate's move is aimed at speedily gazetting the recent confirmation of 10 INEC RECs to prevent the court from stopping or ruling against the process. Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Prices, Falling Naira - Challenges to Affordable Living in Nigeria
If the past offers any reliable data to predict by, then the naira hasn't yet hit rock bottom. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Appointment of Partisan RECs and the Endangering of Nigeria's Democracy
Tinubu should embrace universal best practices in making these appointments or else, he risks being seen as a leader mired in the morass of deception... Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Strengthens Across Fx Markets Amidst Move to Boost Supply
In recent months, the naira has weakened significantly in both the authorised and unauthorised market segments. Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Attends Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh
The president will use the summit to attract Foreign Direct Investment into the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Beach Volleyball Duo Off to Thailand for U21 World Championship
The coach of Nigeria U21 Beach volleyball team, Christiana Amadi has expressed optimism that the players would perform well at the championship. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Pupil Released After Over 800 Days in Captivity
Treasure was the last of the 121 pupils kidnapped by bandits from their school in Chikun Local Government, Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Twenty Bodies Recovered in Taraba Boat Mishap - Official
The boat was overloaded with bags of cement, iron rods, food items, animals, and over 100 passengers including children Read more »
Nigeria: GIJC2023 - Despite Visa Challenges, Conference Reunites Journalists Against Global Threats
Participants say GIJC is far beyond tips shared in the classrooms and panel sessions, even as they hailed the collaborative opportunities and reunion presented by the in-person… Read more »
Nigeria: How Biafra Group's Sit-At-Home in South-East Denies Residents Access to Healthcare
Some residents now resort to self-medication while many women rely on TBAs for child delivery because the illegal sit-at-home order has affected operations of public health… Read more »
Nigeria: How National Assembly Clerk Violates Nigeria's Code of Conduct Law
The company owned by NASS Clerk Tambuwal was incorporated in 2010 and is focused on "trading, to carry on the business of general contracting, trading, import, export, general… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Hails Maiden Lagos-Ibadan Freight Train Trip
The maiden freight train departed the Apapa Port in Lagos on Thursday for Ibadan, laden with 30 units of 40-feet containers Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Quickly Passed N2.17 Trillion Supplementary Budget - Ndume
President Bola Tinubu transmitted the budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday and it was passed on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigerians Should Be Patient With President Tinubu - Osita Iheme
"In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, actor Osita Iheme opens up about his evolving career, aspirations, and insights into Nigeria's political landscape. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Investigation Bureau Speaks On Aircraft Incident in Ibadan
"The aircraft, on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport crashed short of the runway," the statement said. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Why Negotiations Can't End Banditry
Previous negotiations with bandits have all failed due to some reasons. Read more »