June 17
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Police Deny Continued Detention of Protesters Despite Reports of Keeping 15 in Custody
The police said all arrested individuals have been processed according to the law, and none remain unlawfully detained. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Cholera Cases
The health commissioner said the two suspected cases in Ibadan are males who worked at a construction site in Lekki Peninsula in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Slight Improvement in Democratic Perception Index, but Citizens' Concerns Remain - Report
The report says that Nigerians believe that government only serves the interest of a minority and identify corruption as the biggest threat to democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Warn As Residents Boo Emir Sanusi, Kano Governor
Governor Yusuf's convoy passed through the mini palace during which some residents chanted derogatory words against the governor. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Foil Attack On Kaduna Community, Six People Killed in Sokoto
The statement by the army said one of Mr Yadi's accomplices identified as Daushe was killed in "a proactive move to safeguard the lives and properties of citizens" in Kidandan… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu to Attend Ramaphosa's Inauguration in South Africa
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Here Are Your Top Six Finalists
The competition reached a fever pitch in the latest episode on Sunday, with tensions running high over who would face elimination. Read more »
Nigeria: I Was Bullied for Opening Up About Living With Sickle Cell Disease' - Adekunle Gold
"I don't care about things like that; I just need more people to be aware." Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Prepared to Prevent, Combat Cholera Outbreak - Official
The Ondo State health commissioner appealed to citizens to maintain a high level of personal and food hygiene and report promptly to the hospital in case of diarrhoea and vomiting. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers 'Skuchies' Factory in Ogun, Arrests Suspects
The agency arrested three suspects for possession of cannabis and another seven for production of 'skuchies.' Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Took Break From Social Commentary, Addressing National Issues
In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Falz discusses his EP, evolution, and musical activism. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Intensify Search for Kidnapped Fouani Brothers
Mr Hundeyin maintained that the police were actively managing the situation and intensifying rescue efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: 86-Year-Old Woman Set Ablaze By Daughter Dies
The suspect claimed that she killed her mother because she had been made to believe the only way to come out of her life's predicament was to kill her. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Tinubu's Appointment Raises Legal, Implementation Concerns
Some experts argued that rather than the president constituting committees and bodies with similar functions and roles, strengthening the NCCC with the statutory mandate to perform… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Continental Criminal Court Can No Longer Wait
Angola's leadership in the push to bring the Malabo Protocol into force deserves to be quickly complemented by other African countries. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB - Killers of Aba Soldiers Must Face the Law
Abuja should appreciate the import of Aba, Onitsha and Nnewi in the economic calculus or growth of Nigeria's GDP and take pragmatic steps to end the IPOB spell on the South-east. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Fleeing Father Wanted for Allegedly Killing Daughter
The police are searching for the suspect, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Barons, Seizes N4.7 Billion Worth Cocaine
The NDLEA said the suspects were arrested during operations from 13 to 14 June in Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Stealing
The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, have arrested three persons for allegedly stealing vehicle batteries. Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Why I Resigned As Super Eagles Coach - Finidi
Finidi was willing to stay despite the difficult start to life as Super Eagles manager Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Clears Misconceptions On New York Times Report On Nigeria
"Nigeria is not the only country in the world facing a rising cost of living crisis. The USA, too, is contending with a similar crisis, with families finding it hard to make ends… Read more »
Nigeria: Actress Stella Ikwuegbu Is Dead
The actress is known for her motherly roles in movies and is famous for her role in the 2001 film 'Ukwa'. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola, Zenith Bank Opt for Out-of-Court Settlement
The Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, dismissed the case on Thursday on receiving a notice of discontinuance from the plaintiffs. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Raid Kidnappers' Den in Abuja, Kill One During Shootout - Official
The police said the arrested suspects have confessed to being involved in a series of kidnapping incidents and other heinous crimes in Abuja and its environs. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Yobe Govt's Fight Against Kidney Diseases
Since the launch of the intervention, the CMD said the hospital conducts an average of 60 free dialysis sessions a week, with each session costing N50,000. Read more »