July 02
Nigeria: South-East Governors, Others in Closed-Door Meeting
Although the reason for the meeting is unclear as of the time of filing this report, there are indications that it may be connected to the growing insecurity in the South-east and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Tea Company Protests Alleged Intimidation By Multinational Rival
Z&Y Black Tea accuses Promasidor Holdings of harassment of its workers over the similarity of trademarks. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Implementation of Local Content Law in Nigeria's Oil Sector
The stakeholders made the call while speaking at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Overhauls Withholding Tax, Grants Exemptions to Farmers, SMEs
Withholding Tax (WHT) serves as a prepayment of Income Tax, deducted at rates between 5 per cent and 10 per cent depending on the transaction Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Retired Officer, Seven Others Wanted
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the declaration was connected to the recent killing of two police operatives and three vigilante members in early May. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Another Nigerian University Lecturer
The incident in Katsina was the second time in less than 10 days that terrorists killed a university lecturer in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
Nigeria: Three People Rescued From Collapsed Abuja Building
She said that the victims had been taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged. Read more »
Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'
Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »
Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request
After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Lawmakers Delay Resumption From Recess Over 'Bomb Scare'
Since 23 May when the lawmakers proceeded on a two-week recess, they have not resumed. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria
The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers
A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's House of Reps Fared Under Tajudeen Abbas in One Year
The House set an agenda for itself and indicated the objectives it seeks to achieve after one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Auditor General Assures of Timely Submission of Reports to NASS
The AuGF said he has initiated a series of reforms since assuming duties, aimed at repositioning the OAuGF for efficient service delivery. Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison
This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill Wanted Biafra Leader, Arrest Two Other 'Notorious Terrorists'
The Nigerian army said the troops killed the wanted kingpin and arrested others during multiple operations in Nigeria's south-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Force Wasn't Established to Succeed - Senate Leader
"I maintain that the police have not been set up properly to succeed in this nation. Effective policing in Nigeria is almost impossible unless there are fundamental changes," he… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Resumes Suicide Bombing in North-East Nigeria, Kills 21
A 2017 research work published by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point revealed that Boko Haram used more than 200 female suicide bombers between 2014 and 2017. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Tasks Parliament On Returning Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Bloc
Mr Asante said he was aware that the parliament had been engaging high-level officials of those states through its members to ensure their return to ECOWAS. Read more »
Nigeria: Drone, Not Helicopter, Crashed in Kaduna - Nigerian Air Force
NAF said no casualty was recorded during the crash of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Read more »
Nigeria: How Lagos Firm Refuses to Allocate Land After Taking N50m From Nigerian Living Abroad
The company issued the man an electronic receipt dated 14 April 2023 upon completion of the payments but has yet to issue him a letter of allocation. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Frees Man After 15 Years in Prison Without Trial
The judge held that detaining the man in prison without charge or trial was unjustifiable. Read more »
Nigeria: Deadly Attacks On Police, Imo Killing, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week. Read more »
Nigeria: Investigations Revealed N30 Billion Cash Inflow Into Mompha's Bank Account - Witness
The witness told the court what he learned about Mompha and his company and the details of the allegations against them during an investigation. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Sets Up Committee for Olubadan's Coronation
The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo. Read more »