May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Opposition Reps Divided As Faction Backs Tinubu's Choice for House Speaker
A faction of the minority caucus met at Fraser Suites, Abuja, but recorded no headway in a plan to upset the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the speakership race Read more »
Nigeria: How NNPC's Intervention Unlocked 30,000 Barrels of Oil Daily From OML 130 - TotalEnergies
The NNPC promises support for TotalEnergies Upstream and the OML 130 partners to achieve their development objectives. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 Qualifier - Team Nigeria Wins 3 Gold, 3 Silver Medals At Africa Weightlifting Championship
Competing in the 59kg women's category, Rafiatu won three gold medals in the Snatch, Clean and Jerk while Adijat claimed all three silver medals in the same category Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Visa Ban On Nigerians Who Disrupted 2023 Elections
"These individuals have been involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results ..." Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation Hits 22.22% As Food Prices Rise
Food inflation rose to 24.61 per cent in April 2023 from 24.46 in March. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Speaks On Buhari's Quest for U.S.$800 Million World Bank Loan
President Buhari had on Wednesday requested the approval of the Senate to obtain a $800 million World Bank facility to finance the National Safety Net Programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Doctors to Begin Strike Wednesday
"The warning strike will commence at 8 a.m on Wednesday 17 May and end 8 a.m Monday, 22 May" Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Urges Buhari to Deny Emefiele Study Leave to Avoid Fleeing Nigeria
"Emefiele must stay at his job to give full accounts of all that transpired under his watch to the incoming administration." Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Strikes Out NNPP, APP Petitions Against Governor Abiodun's Election
The tribunal also dismissed an attempt by the New Nigeria People's Party to change its counsel. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Aware of Akpabio's Nomination for Senate Presidency - Yari
Abdulaziz Yari says he remains in the race for election as president of the 10th Senate Read more »
Nigeria: Assault - Seun Kuti Spends Night in Police Custody
The singer will face trial after the completion of the police investigation. Read more »
Nigeria: How St. Lucia's Indecent Language Law Marred Joeboy's Concert
Joeboy, billed to perform at an event over the weekend in the Caribbean island nation, had his performance cut midway into the show. Read more »
Nigeria: SWIPHA Obtains World Health Organisation Product Prequalification
According to Frederic Lieutaud, the Managing Director of Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited, the WHO pre-qualification is a rigorous process that evaluates pharmaceutical products based… Read more »
Nigeria: Twenty People Killed in Taraba Communal Clash
The fight was between Wurkunawa and Karimjo ethnic groups in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Sets New Guinness World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon
At precisely 8 p.m. on Monday, the 27-year-old chef set a new world record. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Investigated Fake Claim On Nigeria's Housing Deficit - Fashola
"Needless to say, the Minister confirmed that the Data has no verifiable basis," Mr Fashola said. Read more »
Nigeria: London Court Jails Nigerian Three Years for Flogging Son
The Nigerian man, before he was jailed for three years, had told the London court that his action was a move to instil standards in his son. Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Turns Himself in Over Assault On Police Officer
A police source at the command told PREMIUM TIMES that Femi Falana, a senior lawyer, accompanied the singer. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Top Aide Gambari Seeks Support for Incoming Govt, Says Elections Are Over
Ibrahim Gambari says President Buhari is leaving many legacies for the incoming administration to build on Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Presidency - 69 Senators-Elect Have Endorsed Me - Akpabio
Godswill Akpabio predicts that the numbers of his supporters in the Senate would increase to 85 or 86 by the time of the election in June. Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Surpasses Guinness World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon
The 27-year-old has been cooking nonstop since 4 p.m. on Thursday, 11 May, and plans to keep cooking till 4 p.m. on Monday to reach her record goal of 96 hours. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Nigerian Embassy Facilitates Students' Transfer to Egyptian Universities
"In this regard, Nigerian students from Sudanese universities who are interested in transferring to Egyptian universities are expected to send..." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Toothache and Our Heartache On Medical Tourism
Unfortunately, the cost to the public treasury of Buhari's health tourism is not known. Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Murphy Afolabi Dies Nine Days After Turning 49
The news of Murphy Afolabi's passing is coming at a time when industry practitioners are yet to come to terms with the news of the death of one of its veterans, Saint Obi. Read more »
Nigeria: Adesanya Blasts Ex-Girlfriend Who Reportedly Plans to Sue Him for Half of His Wealth
Despite not being married or having any children, multiple reports claim Powdrell is planning to sue Adesanya for half of his wealth. Read more »