May 18
Nigeria: Prominent Analyst Calls for Immediate Halt to Amukpe-Escravos Pipeline Sale Process
Ikechukwu, a professor and Executive Director of the Development Specs Academy, made the remarks during an interview on Arise News, where he questioned the pricing, procedure, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Coordinated Airstrikes Kill 20 ISIS/ISWAP Terrorists in Borno - DHQ
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters said the ongoing offensive aims to degrade terrorist capabilities, disrupt their operations, and maintain pressure on insurgent groups across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Airstrikes Against ISWAP Continue - Defence Headquarters
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters said the sustained offensives have killed more than 20 ISWAP members in parts of the North-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Social Media Influencer Justice Crack Bail in Cybercrime Trial
Justice Crack's arrest followed viral videos he posted about poor welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Now Running Akwa Ibom PDP, Exco Member of Wike-Backed PDP Faction Laments
The PDP official says aspirants, including himself, were denied PDP nomination forms. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Doctors Set Deadline for EFCC Amid Strike Threat
NMA insists anti-graft agency must issue written apology, compensate victims over UUTH raid Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Confirms Killing of Teacher in Oyo School Abduction
Governor Makinde said intelligence received by the government indicated that the victims included school teachers, while confirming that one of them. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Explains Delay in Budget Implementation Reports
According to the statement, delays in the publication of recent budget implementation reports followed the extension and re-enactment of the 2025 budget, arguing that fiscal years… Read more »
Nigeria: One Reportedly Shot Dead in Kano As Protesters Block Highway, Burn LG Secretariat Over Bandit Attacks
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the demonstration erupted between noon and 1:00 p.m. at the border between Gwarzo Local Government Area in Kano State and Malumfashi Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Beneficial Ownership Regime At Risk As Banks Allow Inactive Companies to Run Accounts
Anti-corruption activists say inactive companies are often used to secure public contracts while concealing politically exposed persons and ultimate beneficiaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Only Desmond Elliott Refused to Step Down for Me, Says Lagos Assembly Seat Aspirant
Ms Bakare-Odunuga is up against the incumbent, Desmond Elliot, who is seeking re-election to represent the state constituency for the fourth time in 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: Stopping Rampant Police Killings!
The quality of persons recruited into the Force needs to be improved urgently. And, very importantly, there is a need for better training and the hands-on operational supervision… Read more »
Nigeria: Kishiya - Between Ribadu's Onsa and Famadewa's Homeland Security, By Yushau a. Shuaib
Another dimension of the debate is the growing public concern over what I previously described as the "Yorubanisation" of key security appointments. Read more »
Nigeria: Viral Video of Abducted Oyo School Principal Raises Questions Over Captives' Location, Rescue Operation
In the footage, Mrs Folawe, appearing visibly distressed, appealed to the federal government, the Oyo State Government, CAN, and security agencies to ensure the safe release of… Read more »
Nigeria: What Makes the Yoruba Tick (6)
Key Investors and Ecosystem Builders Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: List of Kidnapped Children Emerges, As Parents Detail Horror of Borno Attack
A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background. Read more »
Nigeria: What We Know About How Islamic State Leader Mainok Was Killed in Nigeria
Security operatives tracked Mr Mainok's movements across multiple locations in northern Nigeria, including Abuja and Maiduguri, while attempting to avoid compromising the operation… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Patients Are Dying' - Hospital CMD Begs Striking Doctors to Return to Work After EFCC Raid
The UUTH chief said critically ill patients, pregnant women and dialysis patients are bearing the brunt of the strike triggered by the EFCC's controversial operation inside the… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Training School in Yobe, Kill Army, Police Officers - Official
Police spokesperson Anthony Placid, a deputy commissioner of police, said the attack occurred in the early hours of 8 May at about 1:15 a.m Read more »
Nigeria: Mercy Johnson's Husband Secures APC Ticket for Second-Term Reps Bid
Odianosen Okojie represents Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Remain Loyal to APC and Tinubu' - Cubana Chief Priest Says After Primaries Defeat
Seyi Tinubu publicly consoled Cubana Chief Priest following the businessman's defeat in the APC primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'll Go to University, Become a Farmer At 40' - Ice Prince
The rapper revealed his retirement plans as he gradually steps away from releasing albums after nearly two decades in music. Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Gives Different Explanation From Presidency On Controversy Over Is Leader's Killing
PREMIUM TIMES understands that certain coinages with prefixes beginning with "Abu" and suffixes ending with names of towns or popular Muslim names are commonly adopted within… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians React As Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary
The outcome of the APC primary election in Imo State has generated heated discussions online, with many users dissecting Cubana Chief Priest's political approach. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Considers Radio Station for Adult, Non-Formal Education
He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations. Read more »
