Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Wike's Faction Takes Over Party Secretariat As Factional Chairman Assumes Duty

Mohammed Abdulrahman, the factional acting Chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), appointed by a bloc loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Hosts Inaugural GPS Dialogue Series With Ministers, Business Leaders in Attendance

Spearheaded by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between government reforms and the realities facing everyday businesses… Read more »

Nigeria: Oba of Lagos Urges Urban Renewal That Protects Residents, Calls for Moral Revival

"If you move people from a place for development, when the area is renewed, let them return," he added. Read more »

Nigeria: Firstbank Partners With Verve to Issue Free Verve Debit Cards in Nationwide Flash Promo

The campaign, which commenced on 6 October 2025, and will run until 30 January 2026, is exclusively targeted at FirstBank customers whose ATM cards have expired Read more »

Nigeria: Mutual Benefits, May & Baker, Sterling Financial Holdings Top Stock Pick This Week

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Threatens to Deploy U.S. Military to Nigeria Over False Genocide Allegation

He stated that the US military action against Nigeria would be "fast, vicious, and sweet." Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Condemns Abduction of Neurosurgeon, Calls for Urgent Rescue

Mr Mbanugo was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday, 30 October 2025Mr Mbanugo was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday, 30 October 2025 Read more »

Nigeria: Trump's Ignorance About Nigeria - the Dangers of a Manufactured 'Christian Genocide'

If Trump had paused to consult the American military, he might have learnt that Nigeria's conflicts are real -- but they are not religious wars. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerians Are Reacting to U.S.Threat of Military Incursion in Nigeria

Many Nigerians said a US military intervention in Nigeria could plunge the country into a worse crisis and lead to the death of more citizens. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Alleged Coup Plot: Over 30 People to Face Trial

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier published the identities of 16 top military officers allegedly involved in the failed attempt. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Fayose Congratulates Factional Chairman, Urges Him to Correct Injustices in Ekiti, Others

On Saturday, a PDP faction loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, appointed Mohammed Abdulrahman as the acting national chairman of the PDP. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Dept of War 'Preparing for Action' in Nigeria - Defence Secretary

The Nigerian government earlier denied allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, following Mr Trump's claim that Christianity faces an existential threat in the country Read more »

Nigeria: Patients, Doctors Blame PHCs' Ineffectiveness for Crowded Tertiary Hospitals Across Nigeria

According to them, the situation is the primary cause of the persistent lack of bed spaces in secondary and tertiary health facilities across Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Professor Aituaje Irene Pogoson (1960-2025) - Amazon of Ibadan Political Science

Professor Pogoson was outstanding in every role I knew her in. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Reacts to U.S. 'Country of Concern' Designation, Denies Christian Genocide Allegation

The ministry further noted that religious freedom has not been impeded in the country, and Christians have the freedom to practice their faith across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Adekunle Gold Reveals Ongoing Struggles With Sickle Cell Anaemia

The singer also lamented the lifelong medication the condition subjects him to. Read more »

Nigeria: Massive Redeployment At Nigerian Air Force, Top Officers Affected

"With this new wave of appointments, the Nigerian Air Force is poised to ... usher in an era of smarter, more adaptive air operations." Read more »

Nigeria: 'Do Not Fail Them' - Nigerian Governor Urges Judiciary to Stand Up for Victims of Injustice

Alex Otti, who said that the judiciary exists as a bulwark against tyranny, called for a collective effort to reclaim the Nigerian society from those whose actions assault decency,… Read more »

West Africa: Al-Qaeda Terror Network in Sahel Claims First Attack in Nigeria

The attack, according to local sources and jihadi experts, targeted a security position in Nuku, a Kwara State village bordering the Benin Republic. Read more »

Nigeria: Officials Push for Media Literacy As Nigeria's 2027 Election Draws Near

The conversation will explore AI's influence on democracy, information integrity, and electoral trust Read more »

Nigeria: Many Nigerians Still At Risk of Lead Poisoning - Environment Minister

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), children are particularly vulnerable because their developing bodies absorb lead more easily. Read more »

Nigeria: Kanu Files Fresh Objection to Terrorism Trial, Urges Court to Strike Out Charges, Order His Release

The filing came ahead of Tuesday (4 November) hearing which may prove decisive for Mr Kanu's defence in the terrorism trial. Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu - the Coup, the Old and New Service Chiefs

President Tinubu appears to have judged rightly that the benefits of renewal in line with his renewed hope agenda outweighed the risks of inertia. Read more »

Nigeria: The Gap Between the Tinubu Presidency and Nigerians Widen, By Jibrin Ibrahim

During his inauguration, President Tinubu announced with aplomb his cancellation of petroleum subsidy. He appeared to expect grateful thanks from Nigerians for depriving them of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nipost Launches Online Customs Duty Payment Portal to Boost Operational Efficiency

Tola Odeyemi described the new platform as "a new chapter in NIPOST's transformation story. Read more »