Nigeria: Police Parade Three Ladies for Assaulting, Stripping Their Friend

The viral video of the assault was posted on the X a few days ago. It showed the girls slapping and punching the victim. They later stripped her and used a sharp object to cut her… Read more »

Nigeria: Big Soso, Doris, Ivatar Evicted From Big Brother Naija Season 10

This is the first time Big Brother has evicted three housemates in the ongoing reality show. Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: World Cup Qualifier - Amrouche Reflects On Rwanda's Narrow Defeat to Nigeria

The result means Nigeria completed a double, having won 2-0 in Kigali earlier in the campaign, while Rwanda remain stuck on eight points and fading fast in the race for Group C's… Read more »

Nigeria: Journalist Erects Billboard to Call Sanwo-Olu's Attention to Deadly Spot in Lagos

The sign read: "Gov Sanwo-Olu fix this open manhole before it takes lives." Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Radda Receives Radda Development Forum Members

The Forum, representing the Governor's hometown of Radda, paid a courtesy visit to express appreciation for the remarkable progress being made both locally and across the state. Read more »

Nigeria: N4trn Debt - Reps Broker Peace Between FG, Contractors, Payment Begins Monday

"We had over four hours engagement and they left here smiling. We got the strategy in place, and we're going to come back on the 21st of this month to review what we've done so… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Ogundele Wanted

In October 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that operatives of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja arrested Mr Ogundele over an alleged $325,000 fraud. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Dedicates 1 Percent of Annual Budget to Nutrition for 2026, Subsequent Years

Mr Naruwa stated that if the move is achieved, it would be a game-changer in the fight against malnutrition Read more »

Nigeria: Benjamin Hundeyin Assumes Duty As New Nigerian Police Spokesperson

Mr Hundeyin, who served as the spokesperson for the Lagos police command until his appointment, resumed his duties at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Operatives Dislodge Ipob Fighters From Hideout, Recover Bombs

Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons. Read more »

Nigeria: 9th NYG - Lagos Stun Hosts Delta to Secure Female Football Gold

This triumph marks the fifth National Youth Games title for Team Lagos in the female football category, underscoring their dominance in youth football development. Read more »

Nigeria: Firm Donates Museum to SSS

The museum building, built from scratch by Lubrik, is located at the SSS headquarters on Aso Drive in Abuja, where the handover ceremony took place on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Ebola - Health Workers Affected As Fresh Outbreak Claims 15 Lives in DR Congo

Nigeria has not reported any case of Ebola in the ongoing outbreak. However, health authorities have previously heightened surveillance in response to regional threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Resettled but Not Recovered - Borno Communities Struggle for Primary Healthcare After Return

While progress has been made in restoring health services across resettled areas of Borno State, significant gaps remain. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Summon El-Rufai, ADC Chieftains Over Kaduna Post-Bye-Elections Violence

The police directed Mr El-Rufai and the others to report to the State CID headquarters on 8 September. Read more »

Nigeria: 80m Nigerian Youth Unemployed - Report

The report also highlighted that about 1.7 million graduates leave Nigeria's universities and polytechnics every year, yet the economy continues to lack the capacity to absorb them… Read more »

Nigeria: Another Top Kano Official Implicated in Multi-Billion-Naira Corruption Scandal

The official was interrogated by investigators of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Read more »

Nigeria: The Giant Strides of Lanre Issa-Onilu At NOA

As a young man growing up, it was always a delight to listen to the jingles of Professor Jerry Gana, "If you are a President, President well; if you are Senator, Senator well; if… Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Commission Fixes Date for Local Elections in Enugu

The ENSIEC conducted the last local government council election in Enugu State on 21 September 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times' Journalist Shortlisted for Financial Journalism Awards

Ms John and three others were shortlisted as finalists in the ESG: Business and Society category of the awards. Read more »

Africa: World Cup Qualifier - Rwanda Not South Africa Is More Important for Super Eagles Now - Ndidi

Speaking from the Super Eagles camp, Ndidi, now at Turkish giants Besiktas after his summer move from Leicester City, gave insight into the team's mindset. Read more »

Nigeria: BPE Moves to Privatise 91 Companies, Eyes IPOs for Discos, Genco

He did not name the firms or disclose how much the government expects to raise, saying such details would be determined during the process. Read more »

Nigeria: NHIA Pushes Health Technology Reforms to Cut Waste, Expand Coverage

He explained that HTA would help Nigeria prioritise scarce resources, strengthen accountability, and align fragmented health financing systems under a transparent, evidence-based… Read more »

Nigeria: BBNaija's Mbadiwe Twins Announce Safe Return of Missing Brother

Odera was declared missing since Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Health Minister Warns Against Donor Dependence, Calls for Stronger Financing System

He stressed that while donor funding has been useful, Nigeria must prioritise mobilising domestic resources to sustain health services and protect vulnerable populations. Read more »