January 16, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Preview - FIFA Women's World Cup and Seven Top Events Where Nigeria Will Gun for Glory
One of the major events scheduled for 2023 is the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigeria's Most Consequential Year Since 1999
Apart from general elections, Nigeria also plans to conduct a census, its first since 2006. Read more »
Nigeria: How Presidential Candidates Plan to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria
Analyses of their manifestoes indicate that Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu virtually agree on what has to be done to make Nigeria safer, essentially… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'll Be His Surety', Soludo Begs Nigerian Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu
"We must end insecurity in the South-east and we need Nnamdi Kanu to be around." Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Femi Ogunrombi Dies
The deceased was famous for his role in Wale Adenuga's Comedy series Papa Ajasco. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian States, Regions Fare in Covid-19 Vaccination
NPHCDA said 55.2 per cent of the total eligible population targeted for COVID-19 vaccination are fully vaccinated. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Sustainable Finances in Ministry
If you set up your financial provision on the basis of the supernatural, you will regret it. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Tinubu Meets APC Candidates, Speaks On His Health, Collaboration
"I, therefore, rededicate myself to the victory of you all just as I do for myself. As you can see, They call me weak but I am canvassing back and forth and, in every corner… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Strengthens Media Team, Appoints Jega, Abdulaziz As Aides
Mr Jega was editor-in-chief of 21st Century Chronicle while Mr Abdulaziz was deputy general editor of Daily Trust. Read more »
Nigeria: HEDA Writes EFCC, CCB to Probe Atiku Over Embezzlement Allegation
HEDA petitioned the EFCC and CCB requesting a thorough investigation into Atiku's roles in incorporating the Special-Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Marine Float Limited allegedly used for… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Residents Going to Church in Katsina
They were abducted in the morning on the way to a church in the community. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Kano Governorship Candidates Reel Out Plans On Out-of-School Children, Healthcare, Security
The candidate promised to improve school enrolment and strengthen security. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Records 29 Fresh Cases in One Week
NCDC, however, said the multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Burn Catholic Priest Alive in Niger State
Until his death, Achi was attached to St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church, Kafin-Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Campaign Makes False Claim About Next UK
Our report revealed that Next International (UK) Limited failed to submit its annual accounts for the year 2020, hence, the company was struck off and dissolved in 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Declares Ajuloopin APC Candidate for Kwara Reps Seat
Mr Ajuloopin replaced Segun Adebayo as the APC candidate for the constituency in the 25 February election. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Nigeria: Petroleum Company Set to Drill First Oil Well in Nasarawa
The discovery will attract foreign investment and generate employment, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Political Parties Bicker Over Alleged Plans to Postpone General Elections
On Monday, the Chairman of the Board of Electoral Institute, Abdullahi Zuru, said at an event in Abuja, that the general elections face serious threats of cancellation should the… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Weakens At Official Market
Naira depreciated by 0.16 per cent against the United States dollars at the Investors and Exporters window on Friday after it recorded a minor gain at the authorised market on… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Election - Another Candidate Woos Obasanjo, Wants Him to Dump Obi
"The essence of democracy is getting people to change their minds and it is a continuous exercise," the candidate said. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Anambra
Kidnapping-for-ransom has become one of the prevalent crimes in many Nigerian cities. Read more »
Africa: Scientist Calls for Interdisciplinary Research to Fight Upsurge of Covid-19
"The fight against COVID-19 should be a collective responsibility." Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: Exclusive - Embattled CBN Chief Emefiele Secretly Returns to Nigeria
PREMIUM TIMES also learnt that Mr Emefiele is planning to leave the country again, very soon. Read more »
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 »