Nigeria: Senate President Speaks On Increase in Fuel Price

Mr Akpabio said that the National Assembly may intervene if there is another increase in the pump price of fuel. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Voids Rivers' 2024 Budget, Affirms Wike-Backed Lawmakers, Speaker

A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of FCT minister Nyesom Wike-backed state lawmakers on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu, Calls President Derogatory Name

"As things stand, there will be no let-up in the escalating inflation rate, which is drowning the material well-being of Nigerians. It is even more worrying that T-Pain is… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Nigerian Doctor for Alleged Child Trafficking, Forgery

The 52-year-old defendant, Emmanuel Ugwumba, was arrested on 28 September by operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad of the police in Enugu State. Read more »

Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina Appointed Enugu State Brand Ambassador

The beauty queen has dual citizenship. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Releases Guidelines for Exemption of Third-Party Research Grants From TSA

The guidelines stipulate that federal universities and research institutions are to obtain approval of the AGF before opening research grant/endowment fund accounts with commercial… Read more »

Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 65 Illegal Refining Sites - Official

The military troops also recovered 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and 64,950 litres of illegally refined AGO Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Health Workers Threaten Strike, Give 15-Day Ultimatum

The ultimatum, according to the unions, will last between 10-25 October after which a 7-day warning strike will be declared should the government fail to address their demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Factors That Helped Monday Okpebholo Win 2024 Edo Election

The election was considered a three-horse race between Monday Okpebholo of the APC, Asue Ighodalo of the PDP and Olumide Akpata of the LP. Read more »

Nigeria: Some Fueling Stations Now Selling Petrol Cheaper Than NNPC

Some stations in Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, are selling petrol at prices lower than NNPC's. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 MUSON Festival to Begin 13 October in Lagos

As is tradition, this year's festival will feature an art exhibition, a musical brunch, drama, a MUSON Day Concert, a Jazz Night, and a Musiquest Children's Competition, among… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Kaduna Records One Death Out of 86 Suspected Cases

The Kaduna State's irector of public health says the state government reactivated the rapid response team which swung into action on 16 August. Read more »

Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Kwara Government Probes Revenue Diversion As Middlemen Exploit Mining Sites

This development came after Premium Times' investigation on how a community in Kwara State became a hotbed for illegal mining activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Anambra Introduces Bill for Deductions of LG Funds

The bill seeks to compel local governments in the state to remit a portion of their federal allocations into a consolidated account controlled by the Anambra State Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Jigawa Distribute Palliatives to Flood Victims in Sule Tankarkar LGA

The relief materials provided by the federal government for each of the 17,450 beneficiaries across the state, included a 25kg bag of rice, while the state government augmented… Read more »

Nigeria: Capital Punishment Conundrum - in Nigeria, Death Penalty No Longer Serves Its Purpose

The number of people on death row continues to grow because the Nigerian criminal justice system seems to view the death penalty as a form of deterrence. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Feared Dead, Others Abducted Ahead of Afcon Qualifier

According to respected football journalist and former Super Eagles Media Officer, Colin Udoh, who broke the news on his X page, the slain journalist was a former SuperSport… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway - Estate Tackles Minister Over Demolition of Properties

The managing director of the estate, Stella Okengwu, said properties valued at $250 million belonging to a group of diaspora real estate investors and developers were demolished… Read more »

Nigeria: Drama As Assembly Steps Down Governor's Supplementary Budget

When the house opened plenary on Thursday and the bill came up for discussion, Mrs Isaac was not present to answer questions from the lawmakers. Read more »

Nigeria: Malabu Saga - Court Convicts Two Italian Prosecutors for Withholding Evidence in Eni-Shell Case

The Brescia court in Italy held that the Milan prosecutors violated their legal obligations by withholding documents that could have strengthened the defence's case regarding the… Read more »

Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers - Iheanacho, Ejuke Join Super Eagles in Uyo Ahead of Libya Clash

The Super Eagles will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 11 October, Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Governor Sacks Aide Over Alleged Bribery

Governor Aiyedatiwa also ordered a probe into the activities of those saddled with the responsibility of managing forest reserves in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Tuberculosis - Lagos Confirms 15,000 Cases in 2024

As of March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that Nigeria has the highest TB burden in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Immediate Reversal of Newly Increased Petrol Prices

The Labour leader warned that the increase would deepen poverty, further depress industrial productivity, and increase job losses. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Harmful Products Worth N10 Billion - Official

"NAFDAC stands at the forefront of ensuring that only quality, safe food items, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water are sold and consumed in Nigeria." Read more »