Nigeria: SSS Arrests Four Kidnap Suspects in Akwa Ibom

The suspects confessed that they are part of the syndicate, according to the SSS. Read more »

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Victory - a Triumph for African Youth?

The emergence of a youthful leader in Senegal underscores the potential for transformative change driven by the next generation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Prepared to Expedite Sustainable Development in Collaboration With Partners - Tinubu

President Tinubu said that while democracy must be defended, it must translate into tangibles of quality healthcare, good education, food security, shelter, and overall economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Donates 80,000 Bags of Rice to Vulnerable Lagosians

The rice distribution flag off took place at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Awards National Honours to 17 Slain Military Personnel, Announces Welfare Package for Families

"They have all been awarded posthumous national honours. The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON). The thirteen courageous… Read more »

Nigeria: What Tinubu Said At Funeral of 17 Slain Nigerian Soldiers

"The officers and soldiers who lost their lives that day were patriots, brave and noble men who gave their lives to defend and protect our nation against internal and external… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Adviser Takes Dig At Buhari Over Treatment of Fallen Soldiers

"It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a solemn event, in honour of our men of gallantry and valour." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Wants Tinubu, Governors to Subsidise Hajj Fares for First-Timers

NAHCON) on Sunday increased the fee for the 2024 Hajj, citing the rising foreign exchange rate as the major reason for the increment. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Zamfara Community Guard Commander, Kidnap 14 Road Construction Workers

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, in a Facebook post condoled with the families of the deceased persons and residents of Tsafe Local Government Area. Read more »

Nigeria: Kalu Meets Okonjo-Iweala, Seeks WTO's Help in Contamination of Agricultural Products During Export

Mr Kalu said African businessmen face hurdles in marketing their products, primarily due to aflatoxins contaminating them en route to their destinations. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Barges in Rivers

The sites and barges destroyed were discovered between Monday and Tuesday at Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema all in Rivers. Read more »

West Africa: Terrorism May Worsen in Nigeria, Other Sahel Countries - Ex-Ecowas Commissioner

"There is no coordination; no national strategy coordination, political coordination, military operation cooperation." Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Governor Subsidies 2024 Hajj for Kano Pilgrims

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Raises Interest Rate

The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant banks from 10 per cent to 14 per cent Read more »

Nigeria: Central Bank Raises Interest Rate

The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant banks from 10 per cent to 14 per cent Read more »

Senegal: Outgoing President Sall Bemoans High Cost of Elections

President Macky Sall of Senegal has bemoaned the high cost of organising elections in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Kill 11 People, Kidnap 20 Others in Zamfara Community

Residents of the Zamfara community said most of the abducted persons are women and children Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Gov Lawal Requests for Deployment of More Soldiers in Zamfara

Following resurgence of attacks in parts of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has requested the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to deploy more troops to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Governor Seeks Lawmakers' Nod to Create Four More Ministries

The four commissioner-nominees, if confirmed by the state lawmakers, will take the number of commissioners in his cabinet to 26. His predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, appointed 21… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Arraigned for Alleged Forgery

Konbowei Benson, the senator for Bayelsa Central, was charge for acting contrary to provisions of Penal Code Act, forgery of the NYSC exemption certificate and submitting the… Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija Season 9 Auditions Kick-Off, Organisers Introduce New Twist

The application is open to individuals above 21. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism Financing - Mamu Writes Attorney General, Demands Retraction

Mr Mamu vowed to sue the government for profiling him as a terrorist Read more »

Nigeria: Chinese Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Nigerian Girlfriend

Kano State High Court sentenced Mr Quandong to death by hanging for Killing his girlfriend, Ms Buhari Read more »

Nigeria: Group Wants 'Not Too Young to Run Act' Included in Party Constitutions

The group also set May 2025 as the target date to achieve a 35 per cent affirmative action quota in all political parties. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Kill Three Suspected Armed Robbers in Akwa Ibom

One suspect was arrested while others escaped with bullet wounds, the police said. Read more »