July 16, 2025
Nigeria: Why I Named My Album 'No Signs of Weakness' - Burna Boy
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the 34-year-old singer released the album on 10 July under his imprints, Spaceship Records, Bad Habit, and Atlantic Records. Read more »
July 15, 2025
Nigeria: Buhari's Remains, President Tinubu Touch Down at Katsina Airport
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Plans Construction of Nigeria's Largest Seaport
An application to authorities last month, according to Bloomberg, sought “to build the biggest, deepest port in Nigeria” in Olokola. Read more »
Nigeria: Burial Ceremony of Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari
President Bola Tinubu has declared a week of national mourning, ordered the flying of flags at half-mast, and dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to London to oversee the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Officially Gives Two Reasons for Reducing Visa Validity for Nigerians - Presidency
"In response, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all federal agencies to ensure full compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations." Read more »
Nigeria: INVESTIGATION: Unsupported by Govt, Nigerian Dairy Farmers Can't Compete with Subsidised, Cheap EU Imports
What makes Nigeria's situation dire is not just the importation of cheap milk substitutes, mainly from Europe, but that Nigerian farmers, unlike their European counterparts, get no… Read more »
Nigeria: Dignitaries Arrive Daura for Buhari's Burial
The federal and Katsina state governments had earlier declared Tuesday as a public holiday to enable Nigerians mourn the former president Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's Military Leader Turned Democratic President Leaves a Mixed Legacy
"Buhari led Nigeria cumulatively for nearly a decade. His time as military head of state was marked with a war against corruption but he couldn't do as much during his time as… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, African Leaders, Shettima, Atiku, Osinbajo, Others Bid Buhari Farewell in Daura
The burial attracted international dignitaries including President Umaru Sissoci Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister of Niger Republic, Ali Lamine Zeine, and former… Read more »
Nigeria: Former President Buhari's Remains Laid to Rest
The former president’s remains, wrapped in Nigeria’s flag, were carried into the vicinity by top military officers. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies Deploy Thousands of Personnel for Buhari's Burial
The Katsina State Police Command says it has made extensive security arrangements in collaboration with sister agencies Read more »
Africa: Millions of Children Still Lack Access to Vaccines - UN
UNICEF estimates that around 2.1 million children under the age of one, roughly 24 per cent, remain zero-dose, receiving no routine vaccines at all Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Innovations Shortlisted for £1m Trinity Challenge Tackling Amr
The challenge recognises data-driven innovations that address the twin crises of substandard antibiotics and poor stock control in low- and middle-income countries Read more »
Nigeria: 'Judy Austin Left With My Kids, I Don't Know If They're Alive' - Ex-Husband Alleges
He alleged that after their marriage ended in 2013, Judy Austin, now married to Yul Edochie, has never shared any updates about their children. Read more »
July 14, 2025
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Announces Date, Place of Buhari's Burial
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announced this while addressing journalists at the Government House on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares Public Holiday in Honour of Former President Buhari
The federal government has declared Tuesday a public holiday in honour of late President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Prosecution Opens Case Against Alleged Masterminds of 2014 Nyanya Bombing
The prosecution called its first witness on Monday Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Provides Details of Buhari's Burial Ceremony
The remains of the former president is expected to arrive in Katsina by noon Tuesday. Military Ceremony and funeral prayers will follow immediately in Daura. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Constitutes 17-Member Committee for Buhari's Burial
Mr Buhari is expected to be buried in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: World Leaders Mourn Former President Muhammadu Buhari
Since the announcement of his death by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, tributes have poured in from within Nigeria and around the world. Read more »
Nigeria: More Tributes Pour in for Former President Muhammadu Buhari
The former president’s death on Sunday prompted an outpouring of tributes from political and traditional leaders all over the country Read more »
July 13, 2025
Nigeria: Former Nigerian President Buhari Dies In London
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president and military ruler, is dead. Read more »
July 11, 2025
Nigeria: Why We Reduced U.S. Visa Validity for Nigerians - US Embassy
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the US embassy on Tuesday announced that it had reduced visa validity for non-immigrant Nigerian applicants from five years to three months. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Rejects U.S. Pressure to Accept Venezuelan Deportees - Tuggar
Mr Tuggar stated that accepting the deportees would be difficult for Nigeria to do. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Celebrates Predecessor's 59th Birthday, Describes Him As 'Far-Sighted Leader'
"Your life has been one of deep impact, of selfless services, of grace, and of purpose." Read more »
