January 12, 2023
Nigeria: How Floods Damaged Delta Community, Caused Starvation
Caroline Ogbotobo, 48, without minding if she gets drowned, moved swiftly through the dirty water that had engulfed the entire Abari village -- a coastal community in Delta State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - Peace Anyiam-Osigwe: Lawyer, Humanitarian Whose Talent Transcended Nollywood
Until her death, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was one of the leading lights of the Nigerian movie industry, earning her the alias 'Queen of Nollywood. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Inflation Hits 22-Year High Amid Fiscal Crisis
Ghana is battling its worst economic crisis in a generation, amid a currency crisis that has worsened the nation's fiscal position Read more »
Nigeria: Court Quashes Discriminatory Regulation Against Unmarried Pregnant Police Officer
The controversial Regulation 127 of the Nigeria Police Regulation made pursuant to the Police Establishment Act 2020 provides for the dismissal of any unmarried policewoman who… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Youth Makes Up Majority of Registered Voters
The INEC Chairman noted that the figures were arrived at after the review of 54,264 objections raised by Nigerians following the initial display of the voter register on its… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Oil Pipeline Uncovered in Rivers Community
An illegal oil connection terminal on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has been uncovered in the Nonwa Uedume community of Tai local government area, Rivers state. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Mental Health Bill After Two Failed Attempts
The government is urged to ensure that the gazetted copies of the bill are available to citizens, so they know their new legal rights. Read more »
Nigeria: Transportation Crisis - Nigerian University Considers Virtual Classes
The ongoing construction of a flyover along the institution's road is said to be responsible for the hardship. Read more »
Nigeria: Nine #EndSARS Protesters Released After Two Years in Prison
"With this development, we also urge Nigerian authorities to provide information about the status of other #EndSARS protesters being held in various prisons across the country..." Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - UK Authorities Dissolve Peter Obi's Company, Next International
PREMIUM TIMES found that the company was struck off in September 2021 following a notice on 31st August 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Presidency Not for Retirement Benefits - Peter Obi
Mr Obi cautioned Nigerians against electing the wrong leaders in the coming polls. Read more »
Nigeria: January Football Transfer - Club Rejects Offer for Super Eagles Striker
The 23-year-old forward has a valuation of £15 million by his Ligue 1 club Read more »
Nigeria: The Imperative of Implementing the National Mental Health Act
Nigeria will witness a rise in the appreciation of mental health advocacy henceforth. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram a Plot to Destroy Nigeria - Buhari
Mr Buhari says the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on 29 May. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Falls At Official Market
Naira depreciated against the U.S dollar by 0.09 per cent on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Order Intensive Stop, Search Operation in Abuja
"We must reinvigorate stop and search, effectively man black spots and sustain the present tempo in raid of criminal hideouts," Mr Egbetokun said. Read more »
Nigeria: Gtb UK Fined £7.7m Over Money Laundering Control Lapses
The bank said necessary steps have been taken to address and resolve the identified gaps Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Names Oladeinde Olawoyin Business Editor
Mr Olawoyin says his new role will further help him to contribute his quota towards the development of the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Come Clean On Your Health Status, New Corruption Allegations- - APC Tells Atiku
"A man who wants to rule Nigeria and wants Nigerians to repose some trust in him, must immediately and honestly address these twin issues: his health and his legendary corruption." Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan As Nigeria's Art, Culture and Intellectual Hub
The 19th-century Yoruba wars between 1825 and 1893, as well as the military jihad from Sokoto instigated a southward move of many Yoruba communities in search of more secure… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Niger: Nigerian Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike
The association said some arrears for 2014, 2015, and 2016 have remained unpaid despite several negotiations with the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Has Died
A statement from her family confirmed the unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Really Needs Another Population Census
It is unthinkable that Nigeria keeps making its decision using a database as dated as 2006. Read more »
Nigeria: At 82, Nigerian Journalist Bags PhD
The vice-chancellor described as nostalgic Mr Duyile's feat, saying the media practitioner and scholar witnessed the foundation-laying ceremony of the university in 1962 as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Families of Slain Anambra Police Officers Get Millions
Mr Ikenga, a deputy superintendent of police, said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Echeng Echeng, presented the cheques to the families on behalf of the IGP. Read more »