December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Intrigue As Top Bauchi APC Leader Snubs Own Party's Candidate, Endorses PDP's Candidate
The decision by the former governor to endorse the incumbent who defeated him in 2019 has generated uproar in the APC. Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Organisation Mars EFCC's Auctioning of Forfeited Vehicles in Abuja
The autioning exercise conducted at EFCC's Abuja office on Tuesday was disorderly and recorded a lot of disruptions. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Bring Prosperity to Kogi, Ajaokuta Steel 'Ll Be Reality - Peter Obi
Mr Obi says a functional Ajaokuta steel project would bring about employment of millions of unemployed youths with economic prosperity, among others. Read more »
Nigeria: How Jailing of Senator for Corruption Has Unsettled Akwa Ibom Politicians
Politicians are struggling to re-strategise after Bassey Albert, a frontline candidate for next year's governorship election, was sentenced to 42 years in prison for receiving… Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Responsible Journalism Risks Being Drowned By Disinformation - Babcock University VC
As 2023 elections draw near, the Vice-Chancellor said journalists "must continually equip themselves with current knowledge and skills needed to conduct accurate election… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Political Differences, Atiku, Okowa Rejoice With Wike On Birthday
Mr Wike has been having a running battle with Atiku and Okowa as well as the national leadership of the PDP since the Rivers governor lost the PDP presidential primary in May. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Limit President's Powers On Sacking Anti-Graft Boss
The bill seeks to amend the EFCC Act to subject the removal of the chairman of the commission to the confirmation of the Senate to guarantee the security of tenure. Read more »
Africa: CPHIA 2022 - African Leaders, Experts Meet in Rwanda to Appraise Public Health Issues
The organisers said the conference aims to build on conversations started at CPHIA 2021, which centres on building more resilient health systems in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Reps Ask NMDPRC, SSS to Clamp Down On Fuel Stations Selling Above Regulated Price
Nigeria's lingering fuel scarcity became worse in recent weeks as several filling stations failed to sell the product while others sold above the regulated price. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku in Plateau - Promises to Restore Peace, Improve Economic Activities
Atiku was in Jos to woo voters during the next year's presidential election. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigeria At Crossroads, Needs Leader With Right Character, Capacity - Obasanjo
"I have shed my blood for this country. I have gone to prison for this country." Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist Nominated for Top Global Journalism Award
PREMIUM TIMES deputy managing editor, Ini Ekott, was shortlisted for the Fetisov Journalism Awards for his work on wildlife crimes in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Adeleke Imposes Derivation Tax On Mining Companies in Osun, Warns Illegal Miners
Governor Ademola Adeleke says gold mining companies will pay 13 per cent of their profits into the state coffers. Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Credit - NNPC's N1.6trn Quest to Fix Nigerian Roads
Like any other responsible corporate citizen, the NNPC prioritizes road infrastructure as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist, Yinka Fabowale, to Release Book Reliving Thrilling Newsroom Career
Bosses, colleagues, and experts express views as award-winning journalist, Yinka Fabowale, relives career in "A Reporter and His Beat". Read more »
Nigeria: Police Insist Bamise Was 'Raped, Killed' By BRT Driver
The police maintain that the BRT driver caused the death of Bamise Ayanwola. Read more »
Nigeria: Eie Launches 'Footprint,' Urges Nigerians to Take Responsibility in 2023 Elections
Yemi Adamolekun of EiE urges Nigerians to take action and not expect a miracle in the 2023 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Civil Servants Embark On Five-Day Warning Strike
The workers said they have not been paid for three months. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Force Strike Destroys Residence of Kaduna Bandit Kingpin, Kills Many Terrorists
The government said ground and air patrols will continue in the state until the terrorists are subdued. Read more »
Nigeria: There Was a Country... Remembering Chinua Achebe
What matters is if we've learnt from what happened in those three 'countries'. We must see more than one country, Biafra, in Achebe's book. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Kill Any Miscreant Found With Gun - Ebonyi Govt Orders Security Agencies
Residents in Ebonyi and other South-east states have been apprehensive over the insecurity in the region. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Relaxes Travel Protocols, Cancels PCR Test
NCAA said the PSC's verdict on pre-departure and post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests is that all passengers are no longer required to show such test results. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Nigeria Leads As 275 Killed By Non-State Actors in November
Kidnapping and killings by non-state actors were reported across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Incapacitates Itself By Excluding Women, Youths - Report
"Low level of inclusion in Nigeria incapacitates not just the excluded groups but the country itself," states Agora Policy Read more »
Nigeria: After Failing to Perform in Ghana, Wizkid Repeats Same in Abidjan
It is the second time Wizkid will disappoint his Ivorian fans. Read more »