October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Over 1,000 Confirmed Cases, 181 Deaths
The number of suspected cases increased compared to that reported for the same period in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: London Court Orders Diezani to Wear Electronic Tag, Imposes Other Bail Conditions
A London court, on Monday, granted Diezani bail in terms and conditions including wearing of an electronic tag. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Increases Six Months Allowance for Federal Civil Servants
PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Tinubu Sunday morning announced the monthly payment of N25,000 allowance to junior civil servants. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At 63 - Time for the Giant to Wake Up
This is not the Nigeria our great founding fathers fought for and bequeathed to their offspring. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Nigerian Academic Umaru Shehu Dies
Mr Shehu was born in Maiduguri on 8 December 1930. Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Appeal Majority Nasarawa Tribunal Judgement - Governor Sule
The governor stated this on Monday in Lafia, the state capital, while reacting the the split judgement of the tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Hails Diezani's Appearance in London Court, Says Nigerian Charges Pending
EFCC says the charges it filed against Diezani in Nigeria are different from the ones she is facing in London. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Sacks Governor Sule of Nasarawa, Declares PDP Winner
The tribunal sacked Mr Sule with a split decision. Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Appears in London Court Over Bribery Charges
Diezani, who was Nigeria's petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015, appeared in a London court on Monday over bribery offences, following a National Crime Agency investigation. Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Recommends R21/Matrix-M Vaccine for Use Against Malaria
The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is the second vaccine against malaria to be approved by WHO. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded 3,617 Road Accidents in Q4 2022 - NBS
The NBS said the data indicated an increase of 6.01 per cent from the previous quarter. Read more »
Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet
The heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds Read more »
Nigeria: WAEC Appoints New Head for Nigeria
At WAEC, Mr Dangut served in different capacities from the Assistant Registrar to Deputy Registrar in different departments across the council's zonal offices. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Teachers Make 50-Person Shortlist in Global Teacher Prize
The two Nigerian teachers were part of the 50 teachers shortlisted from a pool of over 7,000 nominations and applications from 130 countries around the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Ochefu, Bala-Usman, Chukwu Line Up for GOCOP 2023 Conference
A line up of seasoned professionals are now ready to speak as panelists at the 2023 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) holding on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Announces Temporary Removal of VAT On Diesel
The Nigerian government announced a temporary removal of VAT on diesel as part of the resolution reached during the meeting between the labour unions and the government delegation Read more »
Nigeria: 63rd Independence - Governor Grants Amnesty to 17 Inmates
The 17 inmates were released due to their good conduct based on the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Sends Delegation to Visit Vanguard Editor, Consoles Him Over Death of Wife, Mother
Mr Umoru lost his mother, Celestina Aboda and wife, Bridget Umoru, on 26 September and 27 September respectively. Read more »
Nigeria: What Shared a National Day Means for Nigeria-China Relations
I salute these two giants on their win-win national day celebrations. Read more »
Nigeria: EPL - Iwobi Suffers Derby Defeat With Fulham Against Chelsea
This is only the second victory for Chelsea this season in the Premier League, as they have now leapfrogged Fulham into the 11th position. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Stars Omeruo, Iwobi, Return for Double Friendly Against Saudi Arabia, Mozambique
Peseiro has made strategic selections, aiming to fine-tune his squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Read more »
Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Osimhen Restates Love for Naples and Neapolitans
Osimhen has chosen to state his love for Naples and Neapolitans despite the condescending TikTok video posted by SSC Napoli Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Refuse to Release Captives After Ransom Was Paid
A total of N17 million was paid in instalments but the victims are yet to be released. Read more »
Nigeria: Ilebaye Wins BBNaija All-Stars
Illebaye beats Mercy to clinch the ultimate prize of the season, walking home with N120m. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Under Emefiele Was Den of Malfeasance - President Tinubu
Mr Tinubu in a broadcast to mark the country's 63rd Independence Anniversary said he has started the housecleaning and has appointed a new leadership for the bank. Read more »