April 30, 2023
Nigeria: Sokoto Gets First Indigenous Onion, Garlic Processing Plant
"I am particularly delighted that this plant was designed and fabricated by Nigerian engineers..." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Investigates As Malaysia, Taiwan Recall Indomie Noodles Over Cancer-Causing Substance
The company said the Indomie noodles have received standard certifications and have been produced in compliance with international food safety regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Ese Brume Shines At Botswana Golden Grand Prix
Brume won the women's Long Jump event at the star-studded Meet and she did that in style with a world-leading distance of 6.77m. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: U-17 Afcon - Favour Daniel Gives Golden Eaglets Winning Start Against Zambia
The Eaglets won though substitute Light Eke casually lost the penalty kick awarded to Nigeria two minutes into additional time. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Violence - SERAP Sues INEC Over Failure to Probe Governors, Deputies
SERAP is seeking "an order of mandamus compelling INEC to promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate reports of electoral violence..." Read more »
Nigeria: U-17 Afcon - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Seek to End 16-Year African Title Drought
Coach Nduka Ugbade has assembled talents primarily from secondary schools and academies across Nigeria Read more »
April 29, 2023
Nigeria: President Buhari Approves Postponement of 2023 Census
The president gave the approval after meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria to Commence 'Second Phase' of Evacuation Saturday
The Nigerian embassy instructed interested persons to converge at Al-Razi University and the International University of Africa, Madani Street on Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Spending U.S.$1.2 Million On Buses for Citizens' Evacuation In Sudan - Govt
Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: NDDC Chairperson Declares Agency's U.S.$15 Billion Railway Agreement With U.S. Firm 'Illegal'
The NDDC has reacted to the chairperson's remarks. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Nigeria: Justice Minister Misrepresents CPJ Research On Attacks On Journalists - CPJ
CPJ's research on press freedom in Nigeria, showing years of attacks on members of the press--including killings--strongly contradicts comments by Attorney General and Minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: How Accurate Are Buhari's Claims On Military's Firepower?
The President said the fighting power of the Nigerian military increased significantly under his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Set for Maiden International Marathon
Aside from the foreign athletes, about 120 Nigerian elite athletes are also ready to compete with some of the best runners from Africa and beyond. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - First Batch of 1,600 Nigerian Evacuees to Arrive Nigeria Friday - Nema
The first batch of 1,600 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan are expected to arrive in Abuja on Friday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said. Read more »
Nigeria: 'How I'll Grow Enugu Economy From $4.4 Billion to $30 Billion - Peter Mbah
The governor-elect says he will fight poverty. Read more »
Nigeria: The Letterman - Premium Times' E-in-C's Book to Feature At Cora Book Trek
The Book Trek will be held at the Roving Heights Book Store at the Landmark event centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan - Nigeria Clears Air On Buses Conveying Evacuees Halting in the Sahara
However, a joint memo shared on Thursday night by the foreign ministry's spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, for the ministries of foreign affairs and humanitarian affairs confirmed… Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Celebrates Mike Adenuga Jnr At 70
President Buhari prays Mr Adenuga grows in health, strength, and continual sound mind. Read more »
Nigeria: Top Nigerian Journalist, Yusuf Ali, Loses Mum - President Buhari Mourns
President Buhari says Mrs Yusuf will be remembered for filling people's lives with happiness and joy. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers 'Forfeited' Constituency Project Funds for Ebonyi Airport - Umahi
The airport is named after President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
Nigeria: Sudan Crisis - Nigerian Evacuees to Start Arriving Friday - 5,500 Students Expected
The evacuees will be moved in buses from Sudan to Egypt before they will be airlifted to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB to Start Releasing Results Soon - Official
Mr Benjamin said out of the 947,000 candidates who had taken the test since Tuesday, only 64,000 have so far experienced hitches. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Nigeria: 'Missing' Barrels of Oil - Malami Finally Appears Before Reps Panel, Says Allegation 'Baseless'
"The allegation is unfounded. It lacks merit and indeed substance," the minister told the lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Opposition Lost 2023 Polls - Buhari
"A combination of overconfidence, complacency and bad tactical moves made them lose, plain and clear. This has created more problems in their camp. Why did they fail to remove us?" Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Suspends Subsidy Removal
"Council agreed that the timing of the removal of fuel subsidy should not be now," an official said. Read more »