Nigeria: Strike - NLC Speaks On Reported 'Agreement' With Nigerian Government

The NLC and the TUC had at the end of the joint NEC meeting in Abuja on Tuesday declared an indefinite strike beginning from 3 October to press home their demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Independence Anniversary - Nigerians' Sacrifices Won't Be in Vain - Shettima

Mr Shettima said the independence anniversary offers Nigeria another opportunity to acknowledge the cross-regional bonds that have kept the country standing as Africa's most… Read more »

Africa: Tobi Bakre Is 'Slum King' in Africa Magic's New Original Crime Series

The story follows a young boy who witnesses his family's murder after he forgets to lock their door overnight. Read more »

Nigeria: NiMet Lists Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days

The heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holiday to Mark Independence Anniversary

Nigeria gained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. Read more »

Nigeria: Impeachment - Lawyers Disagree As Ondo Lawmakers Ignore Court Order On Move Against Deputy Governor

Is the House right in proceeding with the impeachment process despite a court order? PREMIUM TIMES spoke with some lawyers in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Nigerian Institutions Make Top 1,000 List of Global Universities

The number of Nigerian universities in the top 1500 also dropped from nine last year to seven this year. Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - I'm Willing to Return to Nigeria If - Naira Marley

"There is a reason why the public is trying to blame me for their reasoning (Mohbad's death), but everybody can see it is a lie". Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - in One Week Three Doctors Die in Lagos Hospital, Colleagues Kick

The doctors' association said the devastating phenomenon of brain drain, and its attendant work overload for the doctors remaining onshore have been repeatedly emphasised. Read more »

Nigeria: Apologise to Oyo Obas, Afenifere Tells Obasanjo

Afenifere condemned Mr Obasanjo's conduct and demanded an apology from him to the Obas. Read more »

Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Napoli Refuse to Apologise to Osimhen

Instead of apologising to Osimhen, the club only explained they never had any intention to offend Osimhen with the soft contents. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Sports Minister 'Intervenes' in Osimhen, Amusan's Cases

The Minister said he was saddened by the developments surrounding Osimhen and Amusan, and that he was committed to establishing the facts of the matter. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Ranked Sixth in World for Organised Crime

Nigeria has an increase of 0.13 points from the 2021 index. Read more »

Mozambique: President Nyusi Visits Pentagon, Signs $537 Million Deal

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin applauded Mozambique's President Nyusi for a "partnership to counter violent extremist groups in northern Mozambique," and for working with SADC. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Appoints 138 Social Media Influencers As Aides

The appointments of the 138 special reporters were in addition to about 200 people earlier appointed as senior special advisers, senior special assistants and assistants. Read more »

Nigeria: Years After Surviving Boko Haram, Children Struggling With Trauma in IDP Camp

Millions of Nigerian children survived Boko Haram terror attacks which killed or displaced their parents and siblings but many of them continue to suffer from trauma many years… Read more »

Africa: Top Africa Climate Agency Names Osinbajo Its New Chairman

The agency's work is shifting the narrative from Africa being a victim to solution to climate change - Osinbajo Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Hands Over Two Suspected Oil Thieves to NSCDC in Delta

The Nigerian government has been battling oil theft in the country's Niger Delta region. Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Sacks Heads of Agencies, Parastatals

The affected appointees are to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank. Read more »

Nigeria: Petroleum Agency's Boss Cancels Birthday Celebration, Gives Reason

Mr Komolafe, chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission(NUPRC), turned 60 on 26 September. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Gives Traders Two-Day Ultimatum to Vacate Rail Tracks

The governor says defaulting traders will have their items seized. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Bombs Suspected IPOB Hideouts in South-East

"The strikes at both locations achieved their intended outcome and were deemed effective." Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos Prioritises School Safety, As Agency Honours 24 Schools, Premium Times Journalist

The governor said the BOS award is a valuable addition to the multiple efforts of the state in ensuring safety in all the schools. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Seals Another Market Over Environmental Infractions, Arrests Three

During the enforcement process, a KAI operative was stabbed, the agency said. Read more »

Kenya: U.S., Kenya Sign $100 Million Defence Cooperation

"The United States remains committed to working with Kenya to help bring stability and security to the region, and beyond." Read more »