Nigeria: Alleged Missing N210trn - Senate Panel Extends Ultimatum Again for NNPC's Appearance

The panel extended the ultimatum because the NNPC GMD, Bayo Ojulari, travelled outside the country fir OPEC meeting. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Parties to Maintain Status Quo in Abuja's River Park Estate Ownership Dispute

The judge also warned against any interference with the disputed land while proceedings are ongoing. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Nurses Reject Govt Circular On Allowances

The association said the circular failed to recognise the important contributions of nurses, who account for between 60 and 70 per cent of the healthcare workforce Read more »

Nigeria: After Trump's Remarks to Liberian President, Nigerian Official Excited Tinubu Wasn't Invited

On Wednesday, Mr Trump hosted presidents from five African countries at the White House, during which he remarked on the Liberian president's grasp of the English language. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Bandits Killed in Attempt to Raid Kebbi Community

The bandits had reportedly crossed into Kebbi to carry out Wednesday's foiled attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Hails Adoke, Says Ex-AGF Stopped Jonathan From Sacking Him As Borno Governor

Mr Shettima suggested there is no constitutional basis for a president to remove an elected governor in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Will Nigeria Bow to Trump to Further Complicate Its Security?

What is unknown to Nigerians, according to a reliable source, is that America, in recent times, has been hostile to Nigeria and Nigerians because the country has refused to accept… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's President Faults New U.S. Visa Policy, Says It's Unfair, Non-Reciprocal

The presidency has declared that the US claim of reciprocity as the reason for the recent visa policy does not accurately reflect the reality of Nigeria's current visa policy… Read more »

Nigeria: Miracle Products - Court Bars VDM From Posting About Prophet Fufeyin, Adjourns Ruling

In August 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Fufeyin filed a N1 billion lawsuit against VDM after the latter publicly questioned the authenticity of his faith-based products,… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Indigenes Urge Court to Reverse Senate's Approval of State's Budget, Appointments

The plaintiffs argued that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State and the subsequent legislative approvals by the National Assembly were not backed by law. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Host 7th National Council On Aids

Established under the NACA Act of 2006, the National Council on AIDS (NCA) serves as the top national coordinating body for Nigeria's multi-sectoral HIV response Read more »

Nigeria: Legislative Network Seeks N5bn for Cancer Fund in 2026 Budget

Mr Oloriegbe emphasised that the proposed funding increase is essential due to Nigeria's growing population and the corresponding rise in cancer cases Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Launches Zamfara School Feeding Programme

The governor vowed to reduce to the barest minimum the number of out-of-school children in the state Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Ighodalo, PDP's Appeal Against Edo Governor Okpebholo's Election

The Supreme Court ruled that the appeal by the PDP and its governorship candidate in last year's election, Mr Ighodalo, lacked merit. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Radda Visits FIRS Chairman, Reaffirms Support for Tax Reforms

During the meeting, Governor Radda praised Mr Adedeji's reform-driven leadership and described FIRS as the engine room of Nigeria's economic growth. Read more »

Nigeria: NMDPRA Dismisses Wrongdoing Allegations As Baseless, Affirms Transparency

The regulatory authority insists its financials go through regular scrutiny by auditors, fiscal regulators, NASS; suspects vested interests opposed to reforms Read more »

Nigeria: Adoke Accuses Buhari, Osinbajo of Witchhunt

The former AGF added that he suffered reputation damage over the role he played in the implementation of the agreement on the OPL 245 case. Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Iyabo Ojo Says Life, Family Under Threat After Lagos Office Fire

"It is, therefore, not surprising to now see coffins inscribed with my name, barefaced videos threatening my life and properties, and further confirmation that my family and… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks to Tinubu to Approve N200m Compensation for Family of Child Killed By Stray Bullet

The Senate also asked the NDLEA to take full financial responsibility for the medical treatment of the victim's brother, who was shot in the eye by its officer. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Ighodalo, PDP's Appeal Against Edo Governor Obekpolo's Election

The Supreme Court ruled that the appeal by the PDP and its governorship candidate in last year's election, Mr Ighodalo, lacked merit. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Kill 24 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa - Official

The operations were conducted across Borno and parts of Adamawa between 4th and 9th of July. Read more »

Nigeria: How Bandits Ambushed, Killed Eight Vigilantes in Plateau - Official

"On July 6, a large group of vigilantes mobilised from Kanam LGA with the intent to conduct an independent operation without notifying OPSH troops." Read more »

Nigeria: We've Uncovered Massive Fraud in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry - EFCC

"In the last three weeks, we launched a commission-wide investigation into the extractive industry, particularly the oil and gas sector." Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Faults Boss Mustapha's Claim, Insists Tinubu Was Key to Buhari's 2015 Victory

"Buhari would not have won the APC primary election ... in 2014 without President Tinubu, who mobilised the APC governors and the South West delegates to move Buhari's way." Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Humongous Allowances, Other Perks, Akpabio Says Nigerian Lawmakers Make Sacrifice for Nigeria

"Nigerians think a lot of money is spent in the National Assembly, but once you step out of the National Assembly you are looking for money to even treat yourself." Read more »