Nigeria: #IAmaChosen - 'VeryDarkMan Will Learn the Hard Way'-Lord's Chosen Founder

"No, Chosen will not learn something the hard way; he is the one who will learn it the hard way. What's happening today? Is he learning something the hard way?" Read more »

Nigeria: Davido Snubs Wizkid, Unveils Clothing Brand Collection

On Wednesday, Wizkid took to his X account to launch a scathing attack on Davido, calling him 'talentless' and even coining the derogatory term 'Frogido.' Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Cholera Cases Rise to 10,837 - NCDC

However, PREMIUM TIMES findings show that the cumulative suspected cases and death cases is lower than what is declared in the report. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Gives N150,000 Grant to Small Business Owners in Enugu

Vice President Kashim Shettima commissions a fashion hub and launches the 5th MSME Clinic in Enugu. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Unveils Strategic Health Policy Documents

The policy documents will serve as guides in catering for the health of mothers, children, adolescents and the elderly Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Begins Annual Leave, Travels to UK

President Tinubu will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration's economic reforms. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Rep Defects to APC

Christian Nkwonta cited a crisis within the PDP as the reason for his defection. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra LP Governorship Candidate Still Missing Three Years After

The LP candidate was abducted on 18 September 2021, less than a month before the governorship election in Anambra State which was held on 6 November 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Polytechnic Bans Post-Exam Celebrations After Student's Death

PREMIUM TIMES reported how a graduating student, in a celebratory mood, had his car ploughed into a crowd of students, killing the victim and injuring two others. Read more »

Nigeria: Israeli Attack - Nigerian Govt Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon

The government said it is worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by the Israeli government. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Their Songs Aren't Selling Again, I'm Bigger Than Davido, Wizkid' - Portable Brags

"Let's forget the fake promotion and focus on making hit songs. Portable is bigger than them (Wizkid and Davido)--who is big is big. We're not on the same level; it's only me and… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Local Elections - INEC Voters Register in RSIEC's Custody - Fubara

The governor has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays because of Saturday's elections. Read more »

Nigeria: 'You Don't Make More Money, Sing, Make Music Like Me' - Wizkid to Davido

"First, you're not as fly as me, can't sing or make music like me, can't dress, you don't make more money than me, and you don't even have hoes like me. You don't know yourself.… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Leaders Lead Protest to INEC Office Over Edo Governorship Election

INEC had declared APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, winner of the just concluded Edo governorship election. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests Gunrunner, Seizes Ammunition - Official

"Our operatives discovered that they were carrying a bag loaded with 7.62 x 39mm ammunition numbering 440, with 20 empty AK magazines." Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Private Investigators Bill

The senators voted against the bill because of the fear that private investigators will intrude into people's privacy and they could be used to possibly witch-hunt political… Read more »

Nigeria: Okonofua Emerges Champion of 2024 IBB Independence Golf Tournament

Okonofua started nervously after being paired with two pros, but he kept improving and he revealed he played his best golf ever at the IBBIGCC to win Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Suffering, Governor Donates New Suvs to Emirs - Lawmakers, Mda Chiefs Too

The action of the Kebbi governor is not unique; many other state governments and the federal government have taken similar actions amidst the economic crisis. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Imported 20.30 Billion Litres of Petrol in 2023 - NBS

The NBS said this shows a decrease of 13.77 per cent from 23.54 billion litres imported in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-NSA Dasuki in Surprise Appearance At Young SAN's Reception Ceremony

Despite his typically reserved nature at public functions, Mr Dasuki, a retired colonel, was suddenly appointed as the chairperson of the occasion. Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Seeks Passage of Bill to Regulate Activities of Motorcycle Operators

Earlier in May, the association of commercial motorcyclists in the state had raised the alarm that no fewer than 23 of its members had been murdered within three months by unknown… Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Local Elections - Police React to Report of Sealing Off Election Commission's Office

The local election commission said it would proceed with Saturday's election, despite the Federal High Court's ruling halting it. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject CFR Award Conferred On Speaker, Seek Same Honour As Akpabio

In his Independence Day broadcast, President Tinubu announced that the Senate President and Chief Justice of Nigeria were awarded GCON, while the speaker and deputy senate… Read more »

Nigeria: Boat Carrying Over 200 Passengers Capsizes in Niger State - Official

However, the Niger State government did not speak about the fate of the passengers. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Community Applauds End of Decades-Long Water Scarcity - Seeks More Amenities

Mr Muhammad, known to residents as Dandolo Maikaji, said he would die a happy man as the community's dream of a clean water source has been fulfilled in his lifetime. Read more »