August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Afrobasket - Remain Focused, Shun Hard Drugs, Govt Urges D'Tigress
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development said the D'Tigress demonstrated the resilience of the Nigerian spirit and this propelled the ladies to victory at the championship. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons and Lionesses Battle for Quarter-Final Berth
The last time these two sides faced each other was in April 2004 when Nigeria secured a 3-0 win, Read more »
August 06, 2023
Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - How Nigeria's Falcons Can Defeat England's Lionesses
The Falcons are the underdogs going into Monday's encounter against England, but the Nigerians have the arsenal to surprise the European champions. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Myths About Subsidy Removal
On 1 January, 2012, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan announced a decision to remove the petroleum subsidy. The current rulers of Nigeria were then the main… Read more »
Nigeria: India-Bound 'Couple,' Excrete 148 Wraps of Heroin, Meth
The male suspect excreted 82 wraps of cocaine with a gross weight of 1.822kgs in five excretions, while Ms Ilonzeh egested 101 wraps in four excretions. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Women Are Not Adequately Represented in Governance - Gender Experts
Gender advocates further explained the rationale behind the continued underrepresentation. Read more »
West Africa: Niger Coup: Tinubu, Ecowas in Dilemma On Deadline Day
Despite the sanctions and other measures taken to reverse the situation in Niger, putschists have remained defiant. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Tinubu's Ministerial Nominee in NYSC Certificate Controversy
Mr Tunji-Ojo, presented an NYSC certificate with discrepancies that raised questions as to its authentication. Read more »
Nigeria: How Tinubu Was Misled in Nominating Maryam Shetty As Minister - Ganduje
He said the president only contacted him following a backlash on social media that greeted her nomination. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Mariya Mahmud, Kano's New Minister Nominee
Mariya Mahmud is a medical doctor and Kano's former commissioner for higher education. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Nigerian Govt Think-Thank Warns Against Military Intervention
"A military intervention aimed at regime change in Niger is costly and infeasible and would lead to catastrophically counterproductive consequences for West Africa." Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Attacks Worsen Food Security in Katsina, Yobe
Hunger continues to spread as terrorists wage war against farmers. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Coup - Customs Boss Urges Vigilance At Benin Republic, Cameroon Borders
NCS boss says any transit goods through the Nigeria customs territory should be stopped if they are headed to the Niger Republic. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Amend Rules for Electing Presiding Officers
The move to amend the standing rules, however, failed as many senators opposed it. Read more »
August 05, 2023
Nigeria: No Work No Pay - Doctors to Embark On Nationwide Protest
This is despite a directive by the federal government to the management of federal tertiary hospitals to commence the enforcement of the "no work, no pay" policy against the… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Women Respond After Tinubu Fails to Meet 35% Ministerial Allocation
Gender advocates and women groups who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES expressed disappointment in the President. Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors' Strike - Nigerian Govt Invokes 'No Work, No Pay' Policy
This policy means that the doctors who participate will not receive their regular salaries during the strike Read more »
Nigeria: Commissioners' List - Lagos Lawmakers Kick Over Alleged Exclusion of Party Members
The lawmakers lamented the exclusion of some local government areas and constituencies from the list Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Appoints 47 Media Aides
The governor said he was pleased with his newly appointed media team. Read more »
Nigeria: Mo Abudu Appointed Creatives Champion for UK-African Investment Summit
The summit aims to strengthen UK-African partnerships, create jobs and foster growth, support talent in sectors such as finance and technology, and promote women entrepreneurs. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Assembly Orders Suspension of Taskforce Demolition
Many homes were brought down by the Lagos State taskforce. Read more »
Nigeria: Revealed - Tinubu's Ministerial Nominee Was Once Rejected By Senate for Skipping NYSC
President Bola Tinubu had on 19 June appointed Ms Musawa as his special adviser on culture and entertainment economy before later nominating her to his cabinet on 27 July. Read more »
Nigeria: Ministerial Nominees - Senate Screens Oyetola, Lalong, Matawalle, Bagudu, 15 Others Today
President Bola Tinubu transmitted a list of 19 ministers-designate to the Senate on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Ondo Government Unfolds Palliative Package
The state government will provide free rides on shuttle buses, abolish hospital registration, consultation fees Read more »
Nigeria: Profiles of President Tinubu's 19 Fresh Ministerial Nominees
The nominees include five former governors, former lawmakers and professionals. The new list brings the total number of nominees to 47. Read more »