Nigeria: Anambra 2025 - Nigerian Army Speaks On Soldiers' Confrontation With Deputy Governor

The Army was reacting to a video clip in which a soldier appeared to be engaging in a confrontation with the Anambra State Governor, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during the Saturday's… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Court Stops PDP From Conducting National Convention

Judge Peter Lifu also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from monitoring, supervising, or recognising the the convention, Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian Women Are Reacting to Suspended Abortion Bill

Many argued that the development is a misplaced priority. Read more »

Nigeria: Senator Nwoko Defends Marriage to Regina Daniels

"Enemies of progress are now manipulating her to achieve their aims. If she had any secrets to reveal, she would have done so. All the current stories being circulated are… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Launch Probe Into $4.6bn Health Grants From Global Fund, USAID

The lawmakers said the funds, comprising $1.8 billion from the Global Fund and $2.8 billion from USAID, were intended to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and to… Read more »

Nigeria: 20 Million Nigerians Lack Internet Access - Minister

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy also said the digital economy currently contributes about 19 per cent to Nigeria's GDP, up from 16 per cent in… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Wants Supreme Court to Sanction NASS Over Gaming Bill

PREMIUM TIMES reported in November 2024 that a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Uwani Abba-Aji unanimously voided the National Lottery Act 2005. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Pledges Legislative Reforms to Build Stronger, Digital Health System

He said health will remain at the heart of legislative priorities while experts, stakeholders push for sustainable financing, climate-resilient healthcare Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks Among Global Leaders in Fight Against NTDs - Govt

He said that more than 30 million Nigerians had been removed from NTD treatment programmes, out of an initial 91 million treated nationwide, showing strong progress in disease… Read more »

Nigeria: Officials Move to Fast-Track Energy-Resilient Policies, Investments

He highlighted Nigeria's vulnerability to climate change, noting that its impacts exacerbated existing health challenges, strain infrastructure, and increased the burden of… Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Nigeria's Prisons Where Female Inmates Are Left Without Menstrual Care

Nigeria budgets billions to maintain its prisons annually, but makes no specific provision for sanitary pads for women prisoners. Read more »

Nigeria: Dj Mafdee Emerges Winner of the 2025 American Cola Club Talent Competition

The American Cola Club Talent is a movement created by the brand to empower Nigerian youths, inspire self-expression, and provide a platform where original talent can transform… Read more »

Nigeria: Tonye Cole Sues Wike for Alleged Defamation, Demands N40.5 Billion Compensation

Mr Wike had allegedly made the defamatory statements against Mr Cole while on a live broadcast on Channels TV's "Politics Today" on 18 September. Read more »

Nigeria: Betjara Launches 'Birthday Bash Promo' - a Special Gift for Every Customer's Big Day

This exciting offer rewards verified users with personalized Free Bets or Virtual Game Bonuses on their birthdays, a gesture of appreciation for their loyalty and continued… Read more »

Nigeria: Mutfwang Rewards Plateau Medalists With Cash Prizes

Mr Mutfwang described the athletes as "true ambassadors and shining examples of Plateau's resilience, excellence, and winning spirit." Read more »

Nigeria: Nestoil, Neconde Petition Halts Court Proceedings in Debt Dispute

The defendants challenged the court orders by filing multiple petitions at the Federal High Court and the NJC, alleging that Mr Dipeolu acted with bias and exceeded his judicial… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed As Imo Agency's Vehicle Rams Into Motorcyclist, Passenger

The director of operations in the agency and the police in Imo State have separately confirmed the development. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Govt Set to Commission Newly Renovated 250-Bed Hospital in December

The state governor, Dapo Abiodun made this known during the inspection of the level of work done at the hospital which was built but not completed by the immediate past… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Approves Three Critical Policies to Revolutionise Civil Service

The policies are expected to boost productivity and enhance service delivery. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Rescue 86 Victims, Arrest 29 Terror Suspects in Borno - Official

The troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2, OPHK, encountered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Dutse Kura on Sunday while responding to reports of abductions along the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Passengers On Kabba-Okene Highway in Kogi

A passenger who narrowly escaped said the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, but when the bullets failed to penetrate, they resorted to using machetes. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Magistrate Court Grants Regina Daniels's Brother, Sammy West, Bail

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Regina and her siblings alleged that Mr Nwoko ordered Sammy West's arrest. Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Criminalising Young Nigerians in Crypto Space - Reps Urge Security Agencies

The lawmakers said not every young Nigerian with a laptop and a crypto wallet is a fraudster, insisting that they must learn to separate innovation from crime. Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Kills Many Terrorists in Precision Airstrikes Across Northern Nigeria - Official

The operations, he said, marked a decisive phase in the ongoing effort to degrade terrorists and criminal networks across the northern region. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian State Seals Illegal Hospital Where Unlicensed Doctor Conducted Surgeries

An official said that the fake doctor has been arrested. Read more »