Nigeria: Army Chief Lagbaja Lists Priorities, Says Soldiers Have Modern Equipment

"We have adequate equipment to ensure troops are ready to perform their task and tackle those challenges confronting Nigeria in 2023." Read more »

Nigeria: Parties Set for Final Addresses As Tinubu, APC Close Defence in Atiku's Petition

The presidential election court says it will fix a date for closing arguments of parties in the Atiku's case challenging Mr Tinubu's victory in the 25 February presidential… Read more »

Africa: 12 African Countries to Receive Lifesaving Malaria Vaccine - UN

The malaria vaccine had been administered to more than 1.6 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi since 2019 and shown to be safe and effective. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Calls for Remedial Works On Erosion Sites in Imo

The Senate observed that the total collapse of the Obodoukwu, Urualla, Akokwa, Umumaisiaku, Umuchima and Umueshi gully erosion sites has become treacherous, leading to loss of… Read more »

Nigeria: Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Week-Ultimatum

The doctors had on 17 May embarked on a five-day warning strike following the failure of the government to meet its demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Motion to Probe Failure of Refineries to Produce Oil

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said the motion was stepped down until relevant ministers have been appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 10,000 Children in North-West Treated for Malnutrition in Four Months

Between January to May this year, 10,200 malnourished children were treated in Nigeria's North-western region. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Worshippers Returning From Church in Taraba

Several houses were touched during the attack, Premium Times learned. Read more »

Nigeria: Five Times Matric Board Caught Candidates Who Falsified Their Results

There were so many cases of UTME forgery in 2019 that JAMB constituted a panel to probe cases of what many called 'double results'. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Opens Defence in Peter Obi's Petition, Tenders 18 Exhibits

Mr Tinubu opened his defence in Mr Peter Obi's case, a day after he did the same in the case filed by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP to challenge his victory in the 25 February poll. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Minority Parties Unveil Agenda, Pledge to Promote Democracy in Nigeria

The six opposition parties have 50 senators in the 109-member Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Killer Cop to Face Trial

A police officer who allegedly shot an artisan in Lagos will face trial on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges Support for Completion of Major Gas Project

President Tinubu commended UTM FLNG Limited as well as its technical partners, Technip Energies of France, and its Japanese counterpart, JGC. Read more »

Nigeria: Security Chiefs Meet to Tackle Crimes in Abuja, Neighbouring States

The attendees are Commissioners of Police, State Directors of the State Security Services, and Commandants of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Combats Flooding On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway's Long Bridge

"One side of the Sagamu-bound carriageway has been desilted; on the second side, work is ongoing." Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Urges FG to End Banditry, Farmer-Herder Clashes in Katsina, Gombe

The lawmakers also urged the federal government to initiate a coordinated Joint Security Operation by providing aerial surveillance and other combat mission plans to flush out… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police Record 111 Sexual Assault Cases in Three Months

The police spokesperson appealed to the public to always speak out when abused or when they witness gender and sexual abuse around them. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Fake UTME Result - Anambra Govt Lists Members of Investigative Panel

"It is not our wish to join the slanging match or take sides at this stage." Read more »

Nigeria: Uproar in House of Reps Over Sitting Arrangement, Office Allocation

Some lawmakers, mostly first-timers, described the seats allocated to them at one of the temporary chambers on the third floor as unconducive. Read more »

Nigeria: Alton Hails NCC Boss for Adhering to Quality Regulation

Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) Chairman, Mr. Gbenga Adebayo applauds Umar Danbatta's exceptional leadership at NCC Read more »

Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - Panic As Gunmen Attack Residents, Traders in South-East

The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Residents of Communities Across Bassa, Jos Lament Acute Water Scarcity

"My two older daughters are the ones who go for the water; before they return, the time is gone, and they will have to get the water to prepare for school..." Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Robbers Attack Palace of Emir of Minna

Two palace guards sustained gunshot injuries during the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Probes Non-Completion of East-West Road to Summon Niger Delta

The Senate noted that despite spending huge fund on the project, such a critical national project, if abandoned, would bring untold hardship, neglect and exacerbate suffering and… Read more »

Nigeria: Protesters Raze Police Vehicle in Katsina

Eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Read more »