Nigeria: Osun Records First Confirmed Case of Diphtheria Disease

The case was recorded in the Ilesa East Local Government area of Osun State. Read more »

Nigeria: MPC Decides On Key Policy Issues As Emefiele Chairs Meeting

In November, Mr Emefiele said previous increases in rates were beginning to yield results and there was a need to keep tightening Read more »

Nigeria: NAHCO Vows to End Workers' Strike As Air Passengers Remain Stranded At Lagos Airport

As of 3:50 pm on Monday, airport officials told PREMIUM TIMES that frustrated air passengers remained stranded at the airport Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Audio Malfunction Stops Buhari, Tinubu From Addressing Supporters At Bauchi Rally

After a long wait, the president and Mr Tinubu left the venue without addressing supporters of the party. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Filmmaker Funa Maduka Named 2023 Sundance Film Festival Juror

Ms Maduka is the only Nigerian on the entire juror's list. Read more »

Nigeria: Tope Adebayo, Tijani Adebayo, Loukman Ali Are Highest-Earning Nollywood Directors of 2022-Filmone

FilmOne Entertainment (Nigeria), released a list of Nigerian directors behind the highest-grossing Nollywood movies released in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Ogun Speaker's N2.9 Billion Embezzlement Trial Adjourned

The anti-graft agency said the Speaker and one Oladayo Samuel, Adeyemo Adedeji Taiwo, and Adeyanju Nimota-Amoke laundered over N2 billion of public funds among themselves. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Election - Tinubu, Obi, Atiku Make Vague Promises On Security

A radical departure from the existing policy is needed to enhance safety, but the candidates' proposed reforms miss the mark. Read more »

Nigeria: APC's Internal Crisis May Thwart Tinubu's Foray Into Enugu

Despite positive signals for the party, local rivalry in the state chapter of the APC may dim its chances in Enugu State Read more »

Nigeria: IPOB Suspends Nnamdi Kanu's Brother

The struggle itself is beyond a "family affair", the group said in a statement. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Ex-Minister Rejects Akpabio's Candidacy

Mr Akpabio's major rival in the senatorial election is his former political ally, Emmanuel Enoidem, who is a candidate of the PDP. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku's Campaign Asks EFCC, NDLEA to Probe Tinubu

The campaign council said Mr Tinubu was involved in money laundering and drug-related case and cannot be Nigeria's president. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku's Campaign Asks Buhari to Sack Keyamo

Mr Keyamo had last week filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order compelling Atiku to surrender himself to EFCC, ICPC, and CCB for thorough investigations. Read more »

Nigeria: Sultan, Tambuwal Donate N13.5 Million to Winners of Quranic Competition

The Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa'ad, also honoured the winner with the traditional title of Modibbon Sokoto. Read more »

Nigeria: Senators, Pencom Disagree On Police Exclusion From Pension Scheme

Excluding the police from the scheme would reverse measures put in place to reform the pension system, PenCom said. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Lacks Character to Be Nigeria"s President - Ruling Party

Atiku's campaign had earlier asked the NDLEA and the EFCC to investigate the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, for alleged drug trafficking. Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Condeming Nigeria, We Are Doing Better Than Most Countries (3)

I personally think the reason we behave like this is because we are overzealous about our desires for our country, which is not a bad thing; Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Confirmed Cases Hit 81 in Edo

NCDC said Edo, Ondo, and Bauchi States have continued to lead on the log of Lassa Fever cases in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Bello Denies Dumping Tinubu

Mr Bello was reportedly planning to switch support to the PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - As His Popularity Surges Across Nigeria's North-West, Can Kwankwaso Shock Rivals

Kwankwaso's Talakawa policies have endeared many residents of the North West to his political movement. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Confirms Outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Govts

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Aminu Tsanyawa, stated this at a briefing on Diphtheria and Lassa fever outbreaks in the state on Saturday. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Candidate Obi Promises to 'Serve' Nigeria If Elected

The Labour Party candidate said there would be no rift between him and his deputy if elected president. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms Outbreak of New Infection, Records 25 Deaths

NCDC listed symptoms of diphtheria to include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and neck swelling. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Reappoints 'Incompetent' Official Sacked By Jonathan As Nigeria's Investment Chief

Despite the indictment and consequent sack, Mr Buhari known for his anti-corruption rhetoric reappointed her. Read more »

Nigeria: Big Brother Titans - Biggie Pulls First Twist, Introduces Four New Housemates

Four new housemates walked into the house during the season's first pool party, ready to join the fun on Thursday. Read more »