May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Is 'Father of the Nation', Akpabio Speaks On Visit to President
The senator-elect, who is one of the contenders for the office of the Senate president, has been invited by the EFCC for questioning over corruption investigation. Read more »
Nigeria: MET Gala 2023 - Burna Boy, Tems, Make History
Tems and Burna Boy have enjoyed a meteoric rise in their career in the last two years, positioning them as two of the brightest African artistes. Read more »
Nigeria: Demands By Resident Doctors Absurd - Ngige
The doctors had on Saturday requested tangible steps on the "upward review" of CONMESS and payment of all salary arrears owed its members from 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: Cornerstone Insurance, Vitafoam, Fidelity Bank Top Stocks to Watch This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Nigeria: The Tenth National Assembly and the Challenges Ahead
A sore case with every legislative set is budget racketeering. Budgets are annually padded for the benefits of lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers Release Ex-NBA President Okey Wali After 14 Days in Captivity
Former NBA president Okey Wali was abducted 14 days ago following an attack on his convoy by kidnappers. Read more »
Nigeria: Tiwa Savage to Perform At King Charles III Coronation Concert
Tiwa Savage would perform alongside Paloma Faith, rock 'n' roll legend Steve Winwood, internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang and pop star Nicole Scherzinger. Read more »
Nigeria: Two People Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing 26 Water Tanks
The two specialise in stealing water tanks, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Governorship Candidate Withdraws Petition From Election Tribunal
The PDP candidate, Siminialayi Fubara won the governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Day - Buhari, Governors Commend Nigerian Workers, Assure of More Commitments to Welfare, Rights
1 May 1 is a day set aside by the United Nations as International Labour Day where workers and activists around the globe mark the day with rallies calling for higher wages. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers' Day - NLC Demands 65 Years Retirement Age
NLC says the extension of years of service should go round, as it had been done in other sectors of the public service in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Workers' Day - PDP Urges Nigerian Workers Not to Lose Hope On Petition Against Tinubu
The PDP commended the workers for their patriotism in serving the country. Read more »
Nigeria: N30,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers Grossly Inadequate - Soludo
"I say this because the amount cannot afford a bag of 50kg rice, let alone other domestic problems staring families in the face on daily basis." Read more »
Nigeria: May Day - Zamfara Civil Servants Bemoan Non-Payment of Salaries for Three Months
Workers in Zamfara State have not received salaries for three months. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected IPOB Members Who Allegedly Killed Five Officers, Couple in Imo
PREMIUM TIMES reported how gunmen, on 21 April, killed the officers at a restaurant in the state and also killed a couple. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Finally Opens Border to Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan
The evacuees had been unable to get into Egypt since last Thursday owing to logistics and diplomatic issues. Read more »
Nigeria: Importation of Indomie Noodles Remains Banned in Nigeria - NAFDAC
Meanwhile, the management of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Noodles in Nigeria, has said its products are 100 per cent locally produced in the country and are safe for… Read more »
Nigeria: Workers' Day - Tinubu Promises Nigerian Workers 'Living Wage ', Says Minimum Wage Not Enough
"In the Nigeria, I shall have the honour and privilege to lead from May 29, workers will have more than a minimum wage. You will have a living wage to have a decent life and… Read more »
Nigeria: Matric Board Announces Date for Rescheduled Exams
JAMB said out of the 1,586,765 candidates that indicated an interest in sitting the examination, only 80,166 are now outstanding. Read more »
Nigeria: 9th National Assembly Has Delivered Democracy Dividends to Nigerians - Lawan
Mr Lawan said the ninth National Assembly successfully passed many critical bills that had become jinxed under the previous assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: What Buhari Has Achieved in Eight Years - Presidency
In his inaugural speech in 2015, Mr Buhari said his administration would focus on the economy, fight corruption, and provide security. Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Withdraw Redesigned Naira Notes From Circulation - CBN
The bank described the speculation as unfounded and an attempt by some interests to cause panic among the public. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPP HQ Overrules Ogun Chapter On Petition Against Gov Abiodun's Re-Election
The national leadership of the NNPP ovrerrules the state chapter's decision to withdraw the petition Read more »
Nigeria: 10th House - Despite Murder Trial, House Leader, Doguwa Joins Speakership Race
"......My passion for nation-building has fuelled my desire to seek this office at this critical time when various divergent views of governance exist in different zones in the… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Nigeria: WFP to Provide Emergency Food to 2.1 Million Nigerians Affected By Conflict
This is contained in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja by Chi Lael, head of Communications, Advocacy and Marketing of the programme in Nigeria. Read more »