Nigeria: We'll Prioritise Health Security, Reverse Medical Tourism - Pate

The minister of state for health, Mr Alausa, in his comment said lack of basic healthcare to any Nigerian from now on "will be considered as a violation of the human right of that… Read more »

Nigeria: Lalong Assumes Office As Labour Minister, Makes Promises

"The government does not take this for granted and Mr President has directed that we move on with negotiations to arrive at amicable resolutions." Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima to Represent Tinubu At BRICS Summit

Vice President Shettima will join other businesses and political leaders worldwide at the Summit scheduled for the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg from August 22 to 24. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Retired Police Officer, Wife in Imo

The police are searching for the killers, according to an official. Read more »

Nigeria: The Significance of Wike's Appointment As FCT Minister

As Wike resumes, he should bear in mind that he is in Kapital Street Area 11 in the nation's capital and not in Brick House, Rivers State. The swaggers which hugged applauds in… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Eight NYSC Members Along Nigerian Highway

"The corps members were offloaded (from the bus) and taken into the bush." Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Governor Appoints 131 Women As Special Assistants, Coordinators

While congratulating the appointees, the governor called on them to be dedicated and contribute their quota to the success of his administration. Read more »

Nigeria: Naija Times Journalism Foundation Urges Strong Media Oversight of N185bn Palliatives

Naija Times believes the recently announced palliatives should be closely monitored by the media. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Governor's Wife Accused of Imposing Leader On New Local Council

Community leaders in Odigbo LCDA say Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu has handpicked one Eucharia Nwamara as the caretaker chairperson of the new council. Read more »

Nigeria: How Tinubu Picked His Ministers

Politics appears to have been the dominant consideration in the mind of President Tinubu in picking his ministers as he finally constitutes this week Nigeria's largest federal… Read more »

Nigeria: Sexual Harrassment - Unical Lecturer Must Be Brought to Book - Gender Advocates

This is not the first time Mr Ndifon will be in the news for sexual harassment and demand for sex in exchange for grades. Read more »

Nigeria/Burkina Faso: CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Delta Queens Wallop Burkina Faso's Usfa 3-0

Delta Queens had a player sent off in the second half but they scored two goals after that dismissal Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Ministers - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The allocation of portfolios to the ministers-designate has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, expectedly. Read more »

Nigeria: KiddWaya Evicted From 'All-Stars' BBNaija Show, Four Housemates Introduced

KiddWaya has become the third housemate evicted from the BBN All-Stars Show. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Minister for Niger Delta, Reshuffles Three Ministers-Designate

President Tinubu redeployed Abubakar Momoh from Edo State from the Ministry of Youth to the Ministry of Niger Delta Development. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Declares Support for Tinubu's Policies, Demands More Appointments for Youth

Although the FG and some state governments have rolled out some palliative measures, Nigerians are groaning as they lament the unbearable cost of living. Read more »

Nigeria: Deplorable Primary Healthcare Centres - Ogun Govt Reacts to Premium Times' Report

Out of 531 registered PHCs in the state, the governor's aide said the Abiodun-led administration has only "renovated and equipped" 42. Read more »

Nigeria: 23 Local Govts Battling Insecurity in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi - News Agency of Nigeria Survey

In Sokoto State, residents said local government areas worst affected are Isa, Sabon Birni, Gwadabawa, Illela, Tangaza, and Goronyo. Read more »

Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Nigeria to Face Kenya in Quarter-Finals

Nigeria is set to face an uphill task in an unbeaten Kenyan side that topped Pool B, winning all five games played in the group, with a maximum of 15 points as well. Read more »

Nigeria/Egypt: Table Tennis - Nigeria, Egypt, Eight Others to Contest for 2024 Olympics Tickets

The winners in the men's and women's team events will automatically secure their places at the Olympic Games in France, while the winner in the mixed doubles event will be… Read more »

Nigeria: Wizkid Loses Mum, Aki Narrates Suicide Consideration, Other Top Entertainment Stories Last Week

A round-up of top entertainment stories in Nigeria you may have missed last week. Read more »

Nigeria: Budapest 2023 - Team Nigeria Struggles On Day 2 As Brume Misses Out On Long Jump Medal

Sunday's heartbreak was not all about Brume, as most of the Team Nigeria athletes in action all faltered in their respective events. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup - ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree on Date for Military Intervention

"The D-day is also decided. We've already agreed and fine-tuned what will be required for the intervention." Read more »

Nigeria: APC Governors, Ganduje Meet, Strategise On Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governorship Elections

The off-cycle governorship elections in the three states hold on 11 November. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 1,680 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria Since Chibok Girls' Abduction

In April 2014, the abduction from a school in Chibok made global headlines and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls movement. Read more »