Nigeria: Groups Decry Arrest of 30 Women Protesting Jusgement On Nasarawa Governorship Poll

The police in Nasarawa State, on 20 January arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Governor… Read more »

Nigeria: Pipeline Explosion Kills Five Vandals in Imo - Police

"They went for their normal pipeline vandalism when the incident occurred," the police in Imo said. Read more »

Nigeria: N7 Billion Proceeds of Money Laundering Traced to Religious Body - EFCC Chair

The EFCC chair explained the obstacles the commission faces in investigating the proceeds of money laundering traced to the unnamed religious body. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Enhance Conducive Business Environment At Lekki Free Zone - Shettima

Mr Shettima said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to enhance production and related activities in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Make Unity, Inclusivity, Bridge Building Your Priority, Shettima Tells Arewa Broadcasters

VP Shettima identified poverty, insecurity and inclusivity as the major concerns demanding attention in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests Six Suspects for Illegal Dealing in Petroleum Product

NSCDC says the suspects disguised as a joint task force of a security agency and were found with a truck conveying about 45,000 litres of diesel to an unknown destination without… Read more »

Nigeria: Electricity Consumers Increase to 11.71m in Q3 2023 - NBS

The NBS review focuses on energy billed, revenue generated, and customers by DISCOS under the reviewed period. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders AGF, EFCC, Others to Resolve $1.3 Billion Malabu Oil Deal Saga

An official said that parties involved in the deal were negotiating to end the more than 28 years crisis and litigation surrounding the prolific Malabu oil block located in… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, YouTube Takes Down TB Joshua's Official Channel

YouTube has yanked SCOAN's official YouTube channel for the second time in three years. Read more »

Nigeria: Sexual Harrassment - Court Defers Hearing of Unical Professor's Bail, ICPC Witness Testifies

An ICPC investigator testified on the alleged sexual harrassment allegations against the UNICAL professor on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: APC Nullifies Suspension of Party's Chairperson in Benue

Mr Agada was suspended on Monday by APC Ehaje Ward 1 in Owukpa of Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Backs Silas Onu, Other PDP Candidates in Saturday's By-Elections

Atiku said the people of the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, the Senate and Nigeria stand to gain from Mr Onu's multiple set skills and the vibrancy of his youth. Read more »

Nigeria: Actress Omoni Oboli's Son Is Engaged

"My heart has been bursting with joy, and I can't keep it to myself." Read more »

Nigeria: Sustain Fight Against Internet Crimes - Tinubu to EFCC

Mr Tinubu pointed out that the disturbing contagion of cybercrimes has been a challenge and slur on the image of the nation and the EFCC should spare no effort in tackling it more… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - More Troubles for Fubara As Court Orders Arrest of His Top Aide

Mr Ehie has obtained a court injunction, restraining the police from arresting him. Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Makinde Signs Executive Order On Harmful Substance Handling, Storage

"Failure to comply with the provisions of the executive order shall constitute an offence and shall be punishable by the law." Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Panel Summons CBN Governor Over State of Economy

The committee asked the CBN Governor to appear before it on Tuesday next week. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Decries Blanket Stereotyping of Nigerians Over Cybercrimes

President Tinubu said Nigerians are meticulous, authentic citizens who have been making significant contributions to innumerable fields of endeavours around the world. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Customers Rose to 11.7 Million in Q3 2023 - Report

"Total customer numbers in Q3 2023 stood at 11.71 million from 11.47 million in Q2 2023, showing an increase of 2.08 per cent," NBS said. Read more »

Nigeria: Human Rights Lawyer Urges Nigeria to Enact Law to Safeguard Religious Freedom

The human rights lawyer says the adoption of Sharia Law in a diverse and multi-ethnic nation like Nigeria will hardly promote religious tolerance. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu in China, to Seal Deals On Lagos Rail Services

Mr Akosile noted that, while on the trip, the governor would also hold technical discussions on the DMUs for the Red Line and EMUs for the Blue Line between the Lagos Metropolitan… Read more »

Nigeria: How Federal Govt Can Fight Looming Food Insecurity in Nigeria - Expert

There are reports suggesting that food insecurity could worsen in Nigeria in 2024 Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times' Journalist, Others Selected for SEJ Diversity Fellowship

Mr Mojeed is selected, alongside 31 other media professionals from across the world. Read more »

Nigeria: Recidivism - in Nigeria, Many Ex-Offenders Return to Crime After Serving Jail Terms

The mandate of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is to reform and rehabilitate offenders to become better citizens but some inmates return to crime after serving their… Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Hits All-Time Low At Forex Markets

Naira slipped to an all-time low at the official and unofficial markets on Tuesday to trade N1,482.57 and N1,491.00 respectively Read more »