June 13, 2023
Nigeria: For the Record - the Acceptance Speech of Godswill Akpabio On His Election As the President of the 10th Senate
Mr Akpabio defeated a former governor of Zamafara State, Abdulaziz Yari, by 63 votes to 46, to emerge the senate president. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Asks Opposition Senators to Support Tinubu Administration
Mr Akpabio asked the senators to support bills that would help President Bola Tinubu to fulfil his election promises. Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Announces Oil, Gas Discovery Offshore Nigeria
OML 102 is operated by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria with a 40 per cent interest, alongside partner NNPC Ltd with the remaining 60 per cent Read more »
Nigeria: Ill Health - Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, Hands Over Power to Deputy
Mr Akeredolu has embarked on a 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June to 6th July Read more »
Nigeria: Tajudeen Abbas Elected Speaker House of Representatives
Mr Abbas defeated two other candidates, Idris Wase and Sani Jaji. Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Inauguration - Yari Congratulates Akpabio After Election
Mr Akpabio defeated Mr Yari with 17 votes during the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Dollar Bonds Jump 5-Month High After Emefiele's Suspension
Of the Eurobonds of emerging markets on Monday, Nigeria's bonds recorded the sharpest rise. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Lawmaker Emerges Speaker in LP-Dominated Enugu Assembly
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the LP could not lead the assembly despite being the majority party, given the provisions of the law and the standing order of the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Hilda Baci New Longest Cook-a-Thon Record Holder
"Hilda's cook-a-thon was, in fact, so popular that our website crashed for two days due to the immense volume of traffic we received from her legion of loyal fans." Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Elected As Senate President, Jibrin Is Deputy Senate President
Mr Akpabio defeated his lone challenger, Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Cleric, 20 Others Killed in Plateau Attack
The attack seemed to continue a series of reprisal attacks in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: NDIC Has Been Taken Over By 'Cabal' - New Board Chair
He also faulted the corporation's new act, saying it is one of the instruments of corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Elect New Senate President, Speaker
The lawmakers-elect were elected during the 25 February National Assembly poll though some others were returned during subsequent supplementary elections on 15 April. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: President Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law
The student loan bill was introduced in 2016 by the outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. Read more »
Nigeria: How Aviation Industry Can Support Climate Action
Although not delineated, Nigeria's transport sector, according to the NDC document, accounts for 21 per cent of GHG emissions within Nigeria's energy sector in 2018. Read more »
Nigeria: First Democracy Day Speech Delivered By Tinubu As Nigeria's President
"We can easily recall the sacrifice and martyrdom of Chief MKO Abiola, the custodian of the sacred mandate that was so cruelly annulled." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Issues Alert Over Fresh Disease Outbreak, Warns Against Eating 'Pomo'
The government advised Nigerians against the consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bushmeat, to avoid possible spread. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Eulogizes MKO Abiola in Democracy Day Speech
"We can easily recall the sacrifice and martyrdom of Chief MKO Abiola, the custodian of the sacred mandate that was so cruelly annulled." Read more »
Nigeria: Chief Judge Frees Convicted Politician Two Months After Beginning of Seven-Year Jail Time
Some senior lawyers have called to question the decision of the Chief Judge freeing a convict that has barely started his jail time. Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci - Woli Arole, Ekiti Chef, Other Nigerians Embark On Guinness World Record Attempt Spree
It's safe to say that it's a season of record-breaking attempts in Nigeria because, as of 12 June, several vibrant Nigerians are emerging to earn a spot in the hall of fame. Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kaduna
Mr Jeremiah, the parish priest of Holy Trinity, Kauru, was abducted from the parish rectory. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Presidency - Akpabio, Uzodinma Meet Tinubu, Hopeful of Victory
Mr Akpabio has been adopted by the ruling party, APC, as its candidate for the senate president's seat in the election that will hold tomorrow. Read more »
Africa: African Union, Others Meet to Address Illicit Financial Flows in Extractive Industry
The conference is organised in line with African Union Decisions and Instruments adopted by African Heads of State and Government. Read more »
Nigeria: My Plans for Nigeria If Elected Senate President - Akpabio
Mr Akpabio, the former Akwa Ibom governor, spoke in an interview with journalists after a meeting at the State House, Abuja, with President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Complain As Hospital Rehabilitated With N35 Million Fails to Meet Operational Standards
"According to him, the doctors in the hospital were not providing adequate medical services to the community." Read more »