December 01, 2025
Nigeria: Osun Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew On Igbajo Community
The Osun State Government gives reasons for its decision. Read more »
Nigeria: Nass Roundup - Special Security Session, Constitution Amendment Vote, Nnamdi Kanu's Pardon, Other Stories From the House of Reps
The House of Representatives last week shifted attention to Nigeria's worsening insecurity, dedicating an entire legislative week to a special session that examined the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Lead Poisoning - Ogun Govt to Conduct Free Lead Test for Ogijo Residents After Premium Times/the Examination Report
The new development follows a PREMIUM TIMES/The Examinatin report that documented cases of lead poisoning in the community. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'll Secure Your Release,' Abia Governor Assures Nnamdi Kanu During Prison Visit
Shortly after the court sentenced Mr Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism, the governor promised that he would activate plans to secure his release. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Joins Rescue Efforts in Two Roads Which Claimed Four Lives
Governor Radda immediately ordered his convoy to stop and personally supervised the evacuation of the victims Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna State's Health Sector Still in Crisis Despite Government's Funding Claims
Despite these claims, PREMIUM TIMES' reports published between 2023 and 2025 show persistent gaps across the state's health system, raising questions about whether the government's… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Withdrawal From VIPs Charade Must End
"The National Assembly's prevarication on the creation of state police is sickening." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs $1.9 Trillion for Energy Transition, Neiti Tells Lawmakers
NEITI, through its officials, warned that this funding gap could stall the country's energy transition and leave billions in fossil fuel assets stranded. Read more »
Nigeria: Porsha Williams Goes Public With New Girlfriend After Divorcing Simon Guobadia
It is coming barely a month after revealing that she was dating both a man and a woman. Read more »
Nigeria: Eno Orders Payment of '13th-Month' Salary to Workers, Bans Masqueraders
The governor also ordered government contractors to return sites. Read more »
Nigeria: Golden Penny Rewards Over 6,000 Consumers in Ongoing 65th Anniversary Buy & Win Promotion
To participate, consumers are required to purchase 10 packs of Golden Penny noodles, 3 packs of Golden Penny pasta, and 3 packs of Golden Penny semovita. Read more »
Nigeria: FCMB Named Nigeria's Best SME-Focused Bank
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been named Nigeria's Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). This recognition comes as FCMB… Read more »
Nigeria: Fidelity, Nem Insurance, Aradel Top Stock Pick This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. Read more »
Nigeria: Man Killed Over Minor Disagreement As Community Celebrates Festival
The police said the suspected killer has been arrested. Read more »
Nigeria: State Creation - Anioma Leaders Reject Proposal for Inclusion in South-East
In a statement jointly issued in Asaba and made available to journalists on Sunday, the group affirmed their push for Anioma State, but insisted it must remain in the South-south… Read more »
November 30, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues 12 Kidnapped Girls in Borno - Official
PREMIUM TIMES reported that 13 girls, aged between 15 and 20, were kidnapped on 23 November while working on their farmlands. Read more »
Africa: WHO Warns of Shrinking HIV Funding, Urges African Govts to Boost Investment
The organisation said the continent must urgently protect hard-won gains against HIV amid a rapidly changing global funding landscape that threatens to slow progress. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Supply 1.5bn Litres of Petrol Monthly
Dangote Refinery writes NMDPRA, engages marketers to stabilise fuel market. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 19 Abducted People in Borno, Katsina
The separate rescue operations took place on 29 November, according to press statements posted on the Nigerian Army's social media accounts. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Packaged As Christmas Cookies, Arrests Distributors
Mr Babafemi explained that following credible intelligence on the activities of the syndicate, which operated and distributed drugs through a WhatsApp platform, NDLEA operatives… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Retired Nigerian Judge, Family Reacts
The police have confirmed the development. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Fails to Recover N629 Billion Anchor Borrowers' Loan - Audit Report
The report noted that significant discrepancies and gaps were observed in the management of the ABP programme across Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Orders Banks to Withdraw Non-Compliant Adverts, Gives 30-Day Deadline
It said it found adverts that exaggerated benefits, obscured risks or omitted key information required under the Consumer Protection Regulations 2019 and the Guidelines on… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Foil Midnight Attack On Chibok Communities in Borno - Army
The Nigerian Army says troops of 28 Task Force Brigade have foiled a planned midnight attack on Chibok communities in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: Parents of Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Protest, Accuse Government of Slow Response
Protesting parents accuse the state government of neglect and slow response, eight days after the incident. Read more »
