June 12
Nigeria: Commotion in Kano Markets As Traders Protest Planned Demolition of Shops
The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) on Monday issued a 48 hours notice to traders to leave the area.. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Police Arrest June 12 Protesters in Ibadan
The protesters demanded an end to hardship in the country, insecurity, police brutality and kidnapping, reversal of electricity tariff hike, and an end to attacks on press freedom,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians
"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Tinubu Honours Nigeria's Heroes of Democracy
Mr Tinubu in the speech pledged his commitment to upholding democratic principles including freedom of speech. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Fence-Sitting Senior Official Opts for Bayero
Mr Ado-Bayero, was removed by Governor Abba Yusuf, who reinstated Mr Sanusi, to replace him, both men have been holding court in the two different palaces. Read more »
Nigeria: What Tinubu Said About Democracy, Reforms, Human Rights, Others
Our economy has been in desperate need of reform for decades. It has been unbalanced because it was built on the flawed foundation of over-reliance on revenues from the… Read more »
Nigeria: My Reforms Necessary Despite Pains They're Causing, Tinubu Tells Nigerians
President Tinubu noted in his speech that the economy has been unbalanced on account of a shaky foundation built on its decades- old dependence on oil revenues. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Do Whatever It Takes to Preserve Our Democracy - Tinubu
"As President of this nation, I am morally and constitutionally bound to preserve this precious form of governance. I vow to do my utmost to protect your rights, freedoms, and… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Receives 14,000 Petitions in One Year - Olukoyede
Mr Olukoyede expressed EFCC's commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Officer Who Shot Businessman Dead Over Bribe Payment
The businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, was shot on 17 April in Abia State for allegedly refusing to give bribe to some police operatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Tinubu Pays Tribute to Abiola, Yar'Adua, Gani Fawehinmi, Others
"They bravely surrendered their futures, so that our nation might have a better one," President Tinubu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians
"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - I'll Send Agreed Minimum Wage to National Assembly Soon - Tinubu
President Tinubu said the proposed minimum wage may not last up to five years, hinting that it could be reviewed again within the next five years. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Did Not Clamp Down On Labour Over Nationwide Strike - Tinubu
PREMIUM TIMES reported the nationwide strike by the two major labour unions, NLC and TUC, and their affiliates. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Version of National Anthem Authentic, NOA Replies Akpabio
Mr Akpabio had on Tuesday pointed out errors in lines three, five, and 18 of the national anthem released by the NOA. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Probes Alleged Killing of Civilian Staff of Command School
The army said the investigation would comprehensively address all allegations raised by the civil servants. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Tinubu's Promises to Revamp Agriculture, Farmers Say They Face More Hardship
Mr Tinubu has only spent a quarter of his four-year tenure, but millions of Nigerians including farmers are already questioning his ability to implement his agriculture promises. Read more »
Nigeria: Why President Tinubu Deserves Support On Local Government Autonomy Legal Tussle
We need to give the presidency a pat on the back for initiating this long overdue legal tussle, which no President before Tinubu had attempted. Read more »
Nigeria: Banking Industry Workers' Union Expresses Concerns Over Heritage Bank Staff's Future
The union expresses concerns over the fate of its members in Heritage Bank, saying that they should not be unfairly treated. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Why We Are Detaining Army General - Prison Authorities
The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial had convicted Major General Mohammed to seven years imprisonment on Oct. 10, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Release 40 Kidnap Victims in Niger State
The villagers, mostly women and children, were released after the payment of ransoms by the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Why We Must Recommit to Values of Inclusivity, Accountability, Transparency - Tinubu
President Tinubu said it's time to build a nation where every voice is heard and citizens empowered. Read more »
Malawi: Tinubu Mourns Malawi's Vice President
Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials were killed in a plane crash on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Intervene in Plateau Assembly Over Failure to Inaugurate APC Members
The seven lawmakers are part of the 16 members of the House returned by the Court of Appeal after the originally elected PDP members were removed under controversial circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol From Dangote Refinery to Hit Market By July - Dangote
Mr Dangote explained that the date change was due to a delay that prompted the shift from the originally proposed date of June to mid-July. Read more »