Nigeria: Why Over 90% of Nigerian Senators Are Distracted - Ireti Kingibe

"In the last eight weeks or so, almost 90 per cent of the senators were distracted with one court case or the other. I want Nigerians to give us sometimes to see what we can bring… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad Buried in Lagos Amidst Tears, Tributes From Fans

Less than 24 hours after his tragic passing, Mohbad has been buried, according to Islamic rites, amid controversies about the cause of his death. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima to Represent Tinubu At G77 Summit in Cuba

The summit, which will be held between 15 and 17 September, will deliberate on development issues facing members, mostly from the global south. Read more »

Nigeria: NUPRC Announces Successful Bidders for Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme

Last October, the government announced the relaunch of the programme and opened bids. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Importers to Begin Clearing Goods From Cotonou Border - Customs

In 2019, the federal government ordered the closure of land borders to halt smuggling along the borders. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Crude Oil Production Rose in August - Opec

The report also noted that crude oil production in Saudi Arabia, Angola and Venezuela declined in the same month. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Was Afraid to Marry Jumobi - RMD

Richard and Jumobi have been married for 23 years and have two children. Read more »

Nigeria: Cross River Imposes Curfew On Four Communities After Deadly Clashes

Seven people were reportedly killed, with scores injured in the communal clashes. Read more »

Nigeria: One Missing As Sanwo-Olu Swears in 37 Commissioners, Special Advisers

PREMIUM TIMES found out that Dolapo Fasawe, the former boss of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) who was confirmed by the House was not sworn in. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Commissioner Nominee Explains Why She Was Not Sworn in

Ms Fasawe says she got a new role at the FCT as a mandate secretary for health services and environment. Read more »

Nigeria: Amusan, Brume Out to Reignite Spark in Oregon After Setbacks in Budapest

Nigeria's performance in Budapest was a disappointment, but it is not the end of the world. Read more »

Nigeria: Former Super Falcons Captain, Desire Oparanozie, Announces Retirement From Football

In her retirement statement, Oparanozie thanked her fans, family, and friends for their support over the years. Read more »

Nigeria: Moroccan-U.S. Rapper French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community

"Makoko, a suburb in Lagos, Nigeria, served as the backdrop for the "Wish U Well" music video". Read more »

Nigeria: Otedola Hails Tinubu for Resolving Flight Disruption, UAE Visa Ban On Nigerians

Mr Otedola describes Mr Tinubu as a working president, saying with his efforts, Nigeria will work. Read more »

Nigeria: We Will Increase Health Financing, Promote Industrialisation - Shettima

Mr Shettima said the administration of President Tinubu is committed to changing the narrative of inclusive growth, "of a Nigeria where every black man will be proud of." Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Wife Distributes N500m Relief Packages to Families in Plateau

The packages were distributed to beneficiaries from six LGAs of Bassa, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Mangu and Jos South, who were affected by communal conflicts and other insecurity… Read more »

Nigeria: I Don't Need Title to Serve in Tinubu Administration - Fashola

"I do not need a title to serve, the president can only appoint at least one minister, for example, from each state which he has done that." Read more »

Nigeria: Climate Change - Dangote Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Green House Gas Emission

"To mitigate gaseous emissions from our production process, our new plants are designed to be resource and energy-efficient." Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Mishaps - Tinubu Mourns As 41 Die in Niger, Adamawa in Three Days

There has an increase in boat mishaps in the rainy season in Niger, Adamawa, Kwara, Kebbi and Sokoto states. Read more »

Nigeria: Banky W, Obanikoro Hopeful As Court Declares Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Election Inconclusive

The court has ordered a rerun in 32 polling units where elections did not hold. Read more »

Nigeria: Controversy Over Alleged Neglect of Police Officer Amputated After Gunmen Attack

The officer said he was charged N1.2 million as a medical bill at the hospital, but he was unable to pay it because he had no money. Read more »

Nigeria: VP's Office Partners MSMEs to Improve Economy, Create Jobs, Targets 1.3m Nigerians in 17 States

The office of the Vice President said the interventions are geared towards ensuring the realisation of the Tinubu administration's commitment to job creation and economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Election Tribunal Sacks Labour Party Federal Lawmaker in Enugu

The court asked INEC to present a certificate of return to the candidate of the PDP. Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Upholds PDP Senator's Election for Enugu West District

A candidate of the Labour Party had challenged his election. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Administration to Prioritise Domestic Health Financing, Others - Shettima

Mr Shettima says the administration is committed to changing the narrative of inclusive growth, of a Nigeria where every black man will be proud. Read more »