September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Celebrates First Lady At 63
"Today is not only a day to mark another year of your purposeful life but a beautiful reminder of the journey we have embarked upon together." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Nigerians in U.S. to Change Mindset to Succeed
"I want to give you a measure that will resonate with you. I was once a diaspora. What you have been through, I have been through it. Change of mindset is necessary." Read more »
Nigeria: Why Ex-Governor Shema Worked Against Atiku, PDP in 2023 - Aide
Mr Shema's decision to work against his party in his state was premised on honour, integrity, and public interest, Mr Oluwabusola said. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor Rejects Tribunal Judgment, Heads to Appeal Court
The Kano governor said the judgment was marred by human imperfections and misapplications. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Quiz NPA Over Sale of Vessels, Other Items
The committee also asked NPA to bring the list of properties slated for auctioning and evaluation reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Maintain 39th Position, Argentina Remains World's Best
Despite the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe early in September, the Super Eagles remain the sixth-best team in Africa. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Curfew In Kano State After Tribunal Sacks Governor Abba Yusuf
The commissioner warned that violators will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Read more »
Nigeria: US Court Orders Chicago State University to Release Tinubu's Academic Records
A United States court in Eastern Illinois has ordered the Chicago State University to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu to his rival presidential candidate in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Abroad Remitted $20.1bn in 2022 - Report
At the current official market rate of N767 per US dollars, the amount is equivalent to N15.3 trillion. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Light Rail Will Be Completed in Eight Months, Chinese Firms Tells Shettima
The $823 million Abuja railway was was due to be completed by 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Agency Set to Honour 24 Schools, Premium Times' Journalist for Promoting School Safety
Mrs Esuruoso said the selection criteria were strictly based on compliance with safety practices and the promotion of school safety initiatives. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Decries Burden of Political Cases, Swears in New Appeal Court Judges
The CJN, while inaugurating nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal, said political cases "are taking a monumental toll on our dockets". Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Will Be Big Player in Global Supply of Critical Minerals - Dele Alake
Mr Alake said despite being behind other African countries in mining, Nigeria's mineral deposit is valued at over $700bn with very huge potential to increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Decade of Neglect - Abandoned Armed Forces School, Games Village Esa-Oke
The Armed Forces Physical Health School and Games Village project in Esa-Oke, Osun State has become an abandoned project, with the area covered in thick bushes. Read more »
Nigeria: Party Supporters Optimistic As Tribunal Delivers Judgement Virtually in Kano
The three-member panel of justices led by Oluyemi Asadebay, are delivering the judgement on Wednesday, virtually Read more »
Africa: UNGA 78 - African Nations Will Fight Climate Change On Their Terms - Tinubu
The President says to achieve the needed popular consensus, the Climate change campaign must accord with overall economic efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Count Losses As Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across Lagos
Flooding, from heavy rainfall recorded between 8 and 16 September in different parts of Nigeria's commercial capital city, has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, businesses and… Read more »
Nigeria: For the Record - President Bola Tinubu's Speech At 78th UN General Assembly
"To the rest of the world, I say walk with us as true friends and partners. Africa is not a problem to be avoided nor is it to be pitied. Africa is nothing less than the key to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Officers for 'Kidnap,' Extortion of Port Harcourt Resident
The police did not mention the number of the officers arrested in connection with the matter but a photograph posted on X indicated there were five of them. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Cabinet of Controversy
If members of the APC are disappointed in their government, what do you expect from the rest of the country? Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Appeals Against Election Court's Judgement, Submits 51 Grounds to Supreme Court
Peter Obi predicated his appeal challenging the judgement of the PEPC at the Supreme Court on 51 grounds. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's GDP - Why Economic Data Really Needs to Be Reliable
The NBS must implement measures that foster transparency by sharing its methodologies, data sources and assumptions. Ultimately, accurate and reliable economic statistics are vital… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Entities Illegally Mining Nigeria's Gold, Other Minerals, Tinubu Tells UN General Assembly
Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly. Read more »
Africa: MTN to Co-Sponsor Nigerian Football League With GTI, Propel Sports Africa
The sponsorship would cover eight live games each weekend, which would translate to over 300 games per season Read more »