December 03, 2025
Nigeria: Jigawa State Govt Outlines 2026 Health Priorities, Unveils Free Dialysis Expansion
He also highlighted persistent operational gaps that still require investment, including water supply, staff accommodation, functional laboratories and solar power systems. Read more »
Nigeria: What Katsina Govt Is Doing to Strengthen Primary Healthcare - Commissioner
Mr Funtua said the current administration is prioritising infrastructure upgrades, workforce expansion and community-centred service delivery as part of its 2026 health financing… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate in Rowdy Session Over Christopher Musa's Screening As Defence Minister
Many senators insisted the nominee should be allowed to "take a bow and go." Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Investigate Ogijo Lead Poisoning, Demands Emergency Response
A two-part PREMIUM TIMES investigation, conducted in partnership with The Examination, uncovered extensive lead pollution in the soil and in the blood of residents. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Senate Begins Screening of New Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, nominated ChrostophMusa to replace Mohammed Abubakar, who resigned from the position on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - 3sc, Remo Stars Set for Crunch South West Derby As Pillars Dare Rivers United in Midweek Showdown
From the passionate intensity of the South West Derby to the high-stakes Rivers-Kano showdown, NPFL fans are set for a game day of thrilling football where pride, points, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Monoculture - How Ellah Lakes' Multi-Dimensional Strategy Is Building a Resilient Food Security Blueprint
Ellah Lakes' portfolio spans oil palm, cassava, and piggery operations, each operating on distinct production rhythms. Read more »
Nigeria: 'North Cannot Afford to Lose Another Generation' - Northern Governors Warn
The governors adopted a unified position: that the North must place Early Years development at the heart of its security, economic and human development plans Read more »
Nigeria: 12 Injured in Another Jigawa Farmers, Herders Clash
The latest confrontation in Taura LGA followed a similar clash on Saturday, where six people were injured in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Schedules National Caucus, NEC Meetings
The National Caucus will meet on Monday, 15 December, at 6p.m., while the NEC will convene the following day, Tuesday, 16 December, at 12 noon at the Banquet Hall of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Intensifies Security Push With Training of 2,600 New Forest Guards
The guards are undergoing "multifaceted training" designed to prepare them for joint field operations with security agencies Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Frees Six Kidnap Victims After Joint Operation in Kogi
The army says the abducted persons were found in stable condition and were released by the kidnappers after days of pressure from the joint security team Read more »
Nigeria: 'Crazy Game' - Chukwueze Reflects On Brace in Nine-Goal Thriller Against Man City
Chukwueze, a second half substitute produced the moment of the night when he smashed in a fierce volley for his first league goal, then struck again minutes later from a loose ball… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Near Police Rrs Facility in Lagos Forces Diversion On Third Mainland Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) described the incident as "a devastating conflagration" on the bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: Auditor Faults NNPC for £14 Million Spent On London Office
The findings in the 2022 audit report, the latest by the Auditor-General, are interim observations requiring the oil regulator to provide explanations. While the company responded… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Screen New Defence Minister Today - Senate Leader
President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday nominated Christopher Musa, a retired general and former chief of defence staff, to replace Mohammed Abubakar, who resigned from the position… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of New Defence Minister
President Tinubu's request, conveyed in a letter to the Senate and read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, was made in line with constitutional provisions requiring… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Sets ATM Withdrawal Limit At N100,000 Daily
The weekly limit applies across all channels, including ATMs and point-of-sale (POS) devices. Read more »
Nigeria: Dark Truth Behind Nigeria's Blood Trade
In Nigeria, an estimated 1,230,000 units of blood are collected across various facilities each year. Read more »
Nigeria: Revoo - Global Electric Motorcycle Brand Revs Up in Nigeria
REVOO Nigeria aims to revolutionise urban transportation with its range of electric motorcycles. Read more »
Africa: Para Volleyball - Nigeria Emerges Champions At West Africa Zonal Para Games
Technical Director and Head Coach of the team, Priscilla Agara thanked the Paravolley President, Mr Ladele for consistently exposing the team to international competitions Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Outlines Roles of Law in Nation-Building As Nials Confers Honorary Fellowships On Ex-AGFs, Others
NIALS said they were honoured for their contributions to the development of Nigerian law and jurisprudence, legal education and justice sector reforms. Read more »
December 02, 2025
Nigeria: Despair in Sokoto As Bandits Abduct Bride, Maids Hours to Wedding
The father of the abducted bride, Umaru Chacho, confirmed that 13 residents were abducted: 11 females and two males, including his daughter. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Outlines Reforms Executed in Nigeria's Power Sector
According to the Minister, Nigeria now has excess generation capacity, producing only about 6,000 megawatts while capable of generating an additional 8,000 megawatts. Read more »
Nigeria: Situation Room Asks Senate to Reject Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu's Ambassadorial Nomination
The group said Mr Yakubu's nomination is ill-timed, inappropriate, and injurious to the electoral commission's independence. Read more »
