Nigeria: How Nigerian Artists Are Dominating Global Pop Culture - the Afrobeats Revolution

At the forefront of this movement are Nigerian superstars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage, whose influence has permeated the international music landscape. Read more »

Nigeria: Kellyrae Wins BBNaija Season 9

He also makes history as the first married person to win the BBNaija reality show. Read more »

Nigeria: As Dangote Petrol Circulates Across Nigeria, NNPC to Implement New Price Regime

The NNPC had on September 3 increased the price of petrol at its pumps from from N617 per litre to between N855 and N897. Read more »

Nigeria: Three #EndBadGovernance Protesters Charged With Treason Released From Prison

The three #EndBadGovernance protesters joined three other co-defendants who were released earlier. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Boat Mishap - 20 More Bodies Recovered As Victims' Family Members Narrate Experiences

The ill-fated wooden boat was conveying about 300 passengers from Kwara State to an event in neighbouring Niger State when it capsised at Gbajibo in Mokwa LGA of Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Adjourns Murder Trial of Ebonyi Council Chairperson

Emmanuel Ajah, the chairperson of Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, is also accused of armed robbery. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Eno Speaks On Wife's Death, Fate of Her Pet Projects

He said announcements on the burial arrangements would be made public at the appropriate time. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Upgrade Lagos Hospital to Federal Medical Centre

In addition to upgrading the general hospital, the MoU also provides for the establishment of a School of Nursing at the FMC, with admissions starting next year. Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Drops in August - NBS

The NBS said this shows a decline of 0.8 per cent when compared to the amount recorded in the previous month. Read more »

Nigeria: Fubara Foils Attempt By Police to Cart Away Election Materials - Official

PREMIUM TIMES could not immediately reach the police for comments. Read more »

Nigeria: Fares Remain High in Akwa Ibom Despite Eno's Intervention Over High Petrol Price

Although the petrol price has reduced drastically, the cost of transportation remains high in the state capital, Uyo. Read more »

Nigeria: Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Escapes Death in Lagos Accident

This near-death experience is not the first brush with tragedy for the former goalkeeper Read more »

Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie Set to Release First Novel 'Dream Count' in 10 Years

In a departure from her recent work, a children's book titled Mama's Sleeping Scarf, 'Dream Count' delves into the profound emotions of love and heartbreak women endure, inviting… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyers Make New Demand Concerning His Trial

Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021 under controversial circumstances. Read more »

Africa: Lassa Fever - Global Health Coalition Invests $250m in Vaccine Research

The new research led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), CEPI and other partners is scheduled to commence in October. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 AMAA - 'The Weekend', 'The Queenstown Kings', 'Jagun Jagun' Are Top Contenders

This year's AMAA nominees hail from countries across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Libya, and represent a wide range of cultures and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sends Four Tax Reform Bills to NASS

President Tinubu announced plans to pass the bills to the parliament during his Independence Day broadcast. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Local Elections - What Fubara Said About Thursday's Protest in Port Harcourt

Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, are battling each other over the control of the political structure in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Summons Former Governor Yahaya Bello Over Fresh N110bn Corruption Case

The N110 billion fraud case is separate from the N80 billion money laundering indictment against Mr Bello still pending at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Gov's Son Threatens Wikkitimes Publisher, Calls Premium Times, Sahara Reporters Blackmailers

"But because you know you are going to spread misinformation and you are not sincere, you don't even have an office," the governor's son said, adding: "You operate like Sahara… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recover Three-Day-Old Baby Sold for N2million

The police said they have arrested two suspects. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Threatening to Destroy PVCs Over 2024 Edo Election Results - PDP Official

On 22 September, INEC declared Monday Okpebholo of the APC the winner of the 2024 Edo governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Review - Proposal for Regional Govt Not Before Us - Senate Leader

The Senate Leader said he is not working against the Yoruba nation as alleged by some persons. Read more »

Nigeria: The Face Behind Igbo Times Magazine, Website Notorious for Spreading Separatist Disinformation

Many websites, such as the Igbo Times Magazine and their publishers, operate in Nigeria without consequences. Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Atiku Writes Senate, Seeks Rotational Presidency, Others

Atiku said the recommendations that he has put forth to the National Assembly for amendments in the country's election laws are areas where there are pitfalls in the subsisting… Read more »