September 29, 2023
Nigeria: 30 Candidates Jostle for Headship of PDP Institute
The PDI was established to serve as a centre of excellence for training, capacity building, research and development of democracy, and leadership in good governance, to serve as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Acquires New 'Attack Helicopters'
The aircraft manufacturing company also gave the Nigerian government the timeframe to deliver the attack helicopters. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Floods - Nigerian Govt Lists Most Affected States
The council directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide intervention to the affected states. Read more »
Nigeria: Mobile Cyber Threats Rising in Nigeria, Others - Report
Among the most prevalent mobile threats that were detected in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region are adware and mobile banking threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Attorney-General Warns Labour Unions Against Planned Strike
The AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, wrote the unions through their lawyer, Femi Falana, warning them to desist from their planned strike over the fuel subsidy removal. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Farmers Helpless As Sand Mining Destroys Farmlands
The activities of sand miners in Kano have been a source of concern for farmers and environmentalists in the affected areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity Looms As NUPENG Begins Mobilisation for Labour Unions' Strike
NUPENG directs its members to commence full mobilisation to ensure compliance with the directive of the Nigerian labour unions to embark on an indefinite strike over hardships… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Give Update On Revenue Generated in 2 Months
The acting Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, gave the update on revenue generation as part of activities marking his 100 days in office. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 34 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehends 59 Suspects
DHQ said the troops also recovered 696,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 54,400 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,200 litres of PMS. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Troops Kill 191 Terrorists, Apprehend 184 - DHQ
DHQ said the terrorists were killed in different operations conducted in the last two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - NLC Speaks On Reported 'Agreement' With Nigerian Government
The NLC and the TUC had at the end of the joint NEC meeting in Abuja on Tuesday declared an indefinite strike beginning from 3 October to press home their demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Nigerians' Sacrifices Won't Be in Vain - Shettima
Mr Shettima said the independence anniversary offers Nigeria another opportunity to acknowledge the cross-regional bonds that have kept the country standing as Africa's most… Read more »
Africa: Tobi Bakre Is 'Slum King' in Africa Magic's New Original Crime Series
The story follows a young boy who witnesses his family's murder after he forgets to lock their door overnight. Read more »
Nigeria: NiMet Lists Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days
The heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holiday to Mark Independence Anniversary
Nigeria gained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Lawyers Disagree As Ondo Lawmakers Ignore Court Order On Move Against Deputy Governor
Is the House right in proceeding with the impeachment process despite a court order? PREMIUM TIMES spoke with some lawyers in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Institutions Make Top 1,000 List of Global Universities
The number of Nigerian universities in the top 1500 also dropped from nine last year to seven this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - I'm Willing to Return to Nigeria If - Naira Marley
"There is a reason why the public is trying to blame me for their reasoning (Mohbad's death), but everybody can see it is a lie". Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain - in One Week Three Doctors Die in Lagos Hospital, Colleagues Kick
The doctors' association said the devastating phenomenon of brain drain, and its attendant work overload for the doctors remaining onshore have been repeatedly emphasised. Read more »
Nigeria: Apologise to Oyo Obas, Afenifere Tells Obasanjo
Afenifere condemned Mr Obasanjo's conduct and demanded an apology from him to the Obas. Read more »
Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Napoli Refuse to Apologise to Osimhen
Instead of apologising to Osimhen, the club only explained they never had any intention to offend Osimhen with the soft contents. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Sports Minister 'Intervenes' in Osimhen, Amusan's Cases
The Minister said he was saddened by the developments surrounding Osimhen and Amusan, and that he was committed to establishing the facts of the matter. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranked Sixth in World for Organised Crime
Nigeria has an increase of 0.13 points from the 2021 index. Read more »
Mozambique: President Nyusi Visits Pentagon, Signs $537 Million Deal
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin applauded Mozambique's President Nyusi for a "partnership to counter violent extremist groups in northern Mozambique," and for working with SADC. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Appoints 138 Social Media Influencers As Aides
The appointments of the 138 special reporters were in addition to about 200 people earlier appointed as senior special advisers, senior special assistants and assistants. Read more »