Nigeria: 'I Feel Heavy in My Spirit, It's Not Been Easy,' Fubara Says of Rivers Crisis

The Rivers House of Assembly, which is loyal to Mr Wike, recently stripped Governor Fubara of powers to appoint officials for the local councils in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman, Pelumi Nubi, Set to Solo Drive From London to Nigeria

Ms Nubi will traverse 17 countries in two months and explore every city and country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Lament Insecurity As Officials Discuss Steps Taken

They said in some instances, apart from the criminals taking all they had, they were also forced to pay for every bullet used by the terrorists in shooting at them. Read more »

Nigeria: NBA Asks Lawyers From 12 States to Apply for FCT High Court Judges' Slots

Only 12 states have vacant slots on the FCT High Court's bench this time. Read more »

Nigeria: Mining Sector - Govt, RMAFC to Deepen Collaboration On Revenue Leakages

Mr Alake restated the resolve of the government to sanitise the mining environment, ensure it contributes substantially to the nation's revenue, and ultimately make the sector… Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Holds Maiden Mass Wedding for Over 300 Couples

The wedding was organised by the state government under Nafisa Idris, wife of the state governor, through her pet project, Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation (NANAS) Read more »

Nigeria: High Costs of Drugs: Declaring a State of Emergency Before Many Die

The situation is more terrifying with major drug manufacturing companies folding up their operations in Nigeria as the environment for business becomes more difficult. Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo Orders Rehabilitation of Homeless Ex-Tennis Champion

The ex-tennis star was captured in a video clip roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. Read more »

Egypt: Afcon Q/Final Day 1&2 Review - Egypt Fall, Nsue's Missed Penalty Proves Costly

There were no real surprises in the first four quarterfinal matches, though Egypt could have done better against DR Congo. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Extra - Like Lagos, Like Abidjan: 7 Striking Similarities

Anyone who's experienced the notorious Lagos traffic dance will find a familiar partner in Abidjan. Read more »

Nigeria/Cameroon: Afcon 2023 - How Super Eagles Celebrated Win Over Cameroon - Lookman

With the victory over Cameroon now behind them, the Super Eagles will face an Angola team that has earned its place with excellent results Read more »

Africa: Gates Foundation Says 0.5% of World Billionaires' Wealth Could Prevent 7 Million Deaths

The foundation said there are existing and emerging solutions that will improve and save lives despite challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Confirms Premium Times Report, Speaks On Habitual Lateness to Chamber, Delay in Convening Plenaries

"As the Presiding Officer, Akpabio meets with the Principal Officers before every Plenary and emergency issues do spring up, which deserve urgent attention. Again, at every other… Read more »

Nigeria: How to Overcome Public Opinion (I)

The fear of public opinion, what others think about us is something very real to everyone living in our modern age. The fact that we all grow up in a community, we all live in a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Rallies International Collaboration to Advance Health Sector Transformation

Mr Pate noted that the partners are key to driving the transformation alongside Nigerian and African startups, businesses, and leaders. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour

The trial started on 18 November 2021. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Speaks On Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso's 'Exit' From Subregional Bloc

"The ECOWAS Commission is yet to receive any direct formal notification from the three Member States about their intention to withdraw from the Community," it said in a press… Read more »

Nigeria: Grenada Trip - Doherty Demands Transparency, Accountability From Sanwo-Olu

Mr Doherty noted that answering the many questions that have been raised as a result of the trip "will set the right example and demonstrate the transparency that the people of… Read more »

Nigeria: Data Story - What Figures Tell Us About Life Expectancy Across Nigeria

While the life expectancy for a man is estimated at 58.2 years in the South-west, it is 50.8 years in the North-east. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian Influencers, Others Violate Social Media Policy Running Brand Campaign

PREMIUM TIMES found more than a dozen X accounts -most of them parody accounts of influential social media users- drumming support for Erisco Foods on 19 January. Read more »

Nigeria/Cameroon: Nigeria Defeat Cameroon, Qualify for Afcon Quarter-Final

Lookman scored a brace to ensure the Super Eagles got the better of the Indomitable Lions. Read more »

Ghana: UK 'Loans' Stolen Gold Artefact to Ghana After 150 Years

According to the BBC, 32 items are returning under the loan arrangement. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the British Museum. Read more »

Nigeria: Militants Demand U.S.67,000 Ransom for 31 Kidnapped Residents

In Nigeria, ransom payment is an offence. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Secure Natural Resources As Presidential Committee Meets Service Chiefs

The committee's meeting with service chiefs that cut across all security agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was a follow-up on the earlier one to get… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos to Set Up Own Airline - Governor

What is being considered, the governor said, is the federal government's approval and operational contingency for the airline. Read more »