Nigeria: 'You're Incompetent,' Governor Slams Local Council Chairperson Over Shoddy Job

The governor said the chairperson made no efforts to construct a pedestrian walkway along an ongoing road project. Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition Holds Solidarity Walk for Chioma Okoli On Tuesday

"The walk, tagged, #IStandWithChiomaOkoli, will set off from Kadiri street, off Oregun road, Ikeja, Lagos by 8 a.m.," the organisers said. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 500 Recover From Meningitis Outbreak in Yobe

The first suspected case was reported on 24 December 2023 and confirmed on 26 January. Read more »

Nigeria: Killing of Four Police Operatives, Sealing of Enugu's Shoprite, 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: Ramadan - Tinubu Urges Rich Nigerians to Help Indigents

"All over the world, leadership belongs to more than one person. There is need to always help the vulnerable in the society." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Transmission Line Vandalised, Fifth in One Month

"During the fault tracing process, the vigilante team leaders in the vicinity notified TCN linesmen of vandalism along the transmission line." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Moves to Fourth Spot On Medals Table

The country took a big leap in the standings after amassing seven gold medals on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Business Operators Decry Epileptic Power Supply in Bayelsa

"The state can enjoy uninterrupted power supply if the right steps are taken to generate more energy. The state government can tap into available resources." Read more »

Nigeria: Politics Will Have Economics for Breakfast All the Time

In search of a one-sentence description of the main challenges facing the Nigerian economy, one could do no better than point to the need for rapid growth and development. Partly,… Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Cautions Obaseki Over Moves to Impeach Philip Shaibu

"When you were at your lowest point and facing your political trials, your rock bottom foundation was the support from the Edo people and your deputy, who you used to call your… Read more »

Nigeria: African Games - Edidiong Umoafia Lifts Nigeria With Three Gold Medals

Umoafia, competing for the first time in the men's 67kg category, swept the podium by winning gold in all three disciplines: snatch, clean & jerk, and total. Read more »

Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria Records More Medals in Wrestling

Monday's results mean wrestling won six gold medals, three silver and two bronze medals for Team Nigeria in Ghana. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Nigerian Customs to Return Seized Food Items to Owners

Mr Adeniyi explained that the president has decided to exercise his power according to the feelings of magnanimity that he has for Nigeria contrary to what the law stipulates. Read more »

Africa: African Games - Team Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal

Having landed in the final, Opeyori finished the business of claiming the gold medal with a great display. Read more »

Nigeria: Terror in Kuriga - How Terrorists Kidnapped Over 200 Students in Nigerian Community

"Nearly two years, men including young boys haven't been sleeping in the night in Kuriga," Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio, Fubara Disagree On 'Power Struggle' Among Nigerian Politicians

Mr Akpabio told Governor Fubara not to struggle for political power if there was no benefit to it. Read more »

Nigeria: Weird Obituary Causes Stir Online

The family of the deceased included the photo of the alleged cheating wife in the obituary poster. Read more »

Nigeria: Media Articles Whitewash Top Nigeria Customs Official Indicted in Multi-Billion Naira Scandal

The official is one of the seven Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) officials arrested and detained for allegedly accepting N12 billion bribes from smugglers who are still walking… Read more »

Nigeria: African Games - Excitement As Nigerian Wrestlers Win Six Gold Medals

Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning Nigeria's first wrestling gold medal in the 50kg category Read more »

Nigeria: Sowore Departs for U.S. After Almost Five Years of Battling Buhari Govt's Charges

In almost five years, I have been denied the ability to visit my family, missing out on precious moments with my darling wife and wonderful children. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Mass Abductions in Borno, Kaduna, Directs Rescue of Victims

PREMIUM TIMES reported the abduction of scores of pupils from a public school in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: Africa Accounts for 95 Percent of Malaria Deaths Globally - WHO

According to the WHO, the African region is home to 11 countries that carry approximately 70 per cent of the global burden of malaria. Read more »

Nigeria: What Happened At Murtala Muhammed International Airport - Faan

Mrs Orah said that the safety and security of passengers and staff remained a top priority for Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Herders Kill 16 Villagers in Fresh Benue Attack

Governor Alia, while commiserating with victims of the attack, said the killers must be punished for the crime. Read more »

Nigeria: Peseiro - a 22-Month Odyssey of Not Being Good Enough, Out of Time and Lacking Quality

Peseiro's 22-month tenure as head coach was continuously a subject of scrutiny and evaluation which ensured a lack of trust from many Nigerians. Read more »