May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Spends U.S.$2.1K Annually On Each Inmate - Interior Minister
The Nigerian government says it spends N1 million annually to cater for each inmate at the correctional facilities in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Top Politician Flees Nigeria, Alleges Threat to Life
Ladi Adebutu is challenging the reelection of Governor Dapo Abiodun at tge electiin petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to Extend Registration for Direct Entry
The source said the extension would be by one week, but if the crisis persists, the examination body may consider a further extension to accommodate every legitimate willing… Read more »
Sudan: 2,518 Nigerians Evacuated From Sudan - NiDCOM
"The new arrivals just now are 140 adults, comprising three infants and 30 children, making a total evacuation to 2,518". Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 218 Suspects With 5,610kg Illicit Drugs in Kaduna
The suspects comprised 206 males and 12 females. Read more »
Nigeria: Fans Mourn Nollywood Actor, Saint Obi
Fans and families have continued to pay their last respect to the veteran actor with the hashtags #RIP Saint Obi and #Obinna Nwafor on Twitter. Read more »
Nigeria: Assault on Police Officer - ' IGP Orders 'Immediate Arrest' of Seun Kuti
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform. Read more »
May 13, 2023
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Picked Akpabio to Be Senate President - Shettima
Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima has disclosed that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, picked Godswill Akpabio as his preferred candidate for the position of senate president to… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Presidency - Obasanjo's Son Endorses Akpabio, Urges Senators-Elect to Support APC's Zoning
Olujonwo Obasanjo, who is a chieftain of the APC, also supports the candidature of Abbas Tajudeen as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Read more »
May 12, 2023
Nigeria: UK Court Jails Man 20 Years for Rape, Acknowledges Negligence of Nigerian Police
The UK court, before jailing the man 20 years, heard of how the Nigerian police failed to do anything when aspects of the rape case were referred to them. Read more »
Nigeria: Women in Agriculture - How I Grow Vegetables Using Climate-Smart Method - Farmer Simi
Oluwadarasimi Adedapo, also known as Farmer Simi, is a soilless farmer in Ogun state, and a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Greets Governor Adeleke At 63
President Buhari affirms that the senator, who represented Osun-West in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, solidified his base. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Commissions Uncompleted Housing Estate
PREMIUM TIMES noticed that almost all the houses in the estate were in different stages of incompletion. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Receives $19 Million in Arbitration Award From Ardova Over Forte Oil Sale
The settlement followed a ruling last October by the London Court of International Arbitration. Read more »
Nigeria: Malami Unveils Memoir Weeks to End of Tenure As AGF
Mr Malami addresses a number of controverisal issues that came up during his tenure as AGF. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinbajo to Headline Arukaino Umukoro's Book Launch
The book, The Memory of Seasons, is a collection of poems on nationhood, life and humanity. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Approves New University for Delta, Omo-Agege Lauds President
The Federal University of Medical and Health Science is to be sited in Kwale, the headquarters of Ndokwa West LGA. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Nigeria: Burkina Faso Snatch World Cup Ticket Away From Nigeria's Golden Eaglets
Despite a flurry of opportunities and dominating possession, the Nigerian team were unable to convert their chances into goals, culminating in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. Read more »
Africa: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Mali to Represent Africa At U17 World Cup
The four sides sealed their places following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Challenges Global Narrative
Whatever the world may be saying about fossil fuels, carbon footprint and spooky markets, the hundreds of thousands of unemployed Nigerians cannot wait for the relief that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Innovation Index - Nigeria Ranks 113th Globally, As Unilag Launches Initiative to Rewrite History
Described as a support system for building a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Nigeria, UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, said I2M is aimed at addressing the challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Fixes Date for Hearing Nnamdi Kanu Case
Nigerian government, by its appeal, seeks to have the judgement of the Court of Appeal freeing the IPOB leader from terrorism and treasonable felony charges overturned. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Takes the 'Mzansi' Experience to Abuja in Celebration of 29 Years of Democracy and Bilateral Ties
The week-long event celebrated South Africa's democracy and affairs showcased through food, music and business relationships fostered over the years. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Condemns Illegal Establishment, Operation of Peace Corps
Some groups of people have reportedly been parading themselves as officers of Peace Corps of Nigeria without the approval of the president. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Women Protest Against Harmful Widowhood Practices
The women demand the stoppage of the ritual where widows were forced to drink from the water with which their late husband's corpse was bathed preparatory to a burial. Read more »