August 25, 2022
Nigeria: 1,086 Oil Spills Recorded in Seven Years in Bayelsa - Agency
"As a nation, we lose revenue, individuals lose livelihood because the oil will impact on areas where they either fish or farm and then it is also a loss to the oil companies and… Read more »
Nigeria: Recruitment Saga - Police Service Commission Workers Commence Strike Monday
"We're embarking on an indefinite strike from Monday, August 29, to show how discontent with the way the PSC is being run by the chairman of the commission, and the flagrant… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Nabs 21 Pipeline Vandals, Seizes Stolen Petroleum Products
"Oil thieves were denied a cumulative total of N3.7 billion worth of products comprising N1.3 billion worth of crude oil; N2.3 billion worth of AGO; N4.6 million worth of PMS and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension in Maiduguri As Borno Govt Seals NNPP Office Ahead Kwankwaso's Visit
The police later took over the building which is used as the NNPP headquarters in Borno. Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Rescues Five Child Labourers, Seals Construction Site in Enugu
The children were reportedly brought in from Benin Republic. Read more »
Nigeria: Lamido, 'Cohorts' Responsible for PDP's Defeat in 2015 - Wike
Mr Wike was responding to Mr Lamido's comments on Channels TV where he said the Rivers governor was acting like an emperor as if the people of Rivers State will follow his order as… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Eliminates 57 Terrorists, Top Commanders - DHQ
The DHQ says the operations were conducted through land and air raids on the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) enclaves in Borno and Yobe States. Read more »
Nigeria: New Commissioner of Police Assumes Duty in Enugu
Ahmed Ammani is the 27th commissioner of police in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Bisola Aiyeola Named Host of Award-Winning Game Show 'Family Feud' in Nigeria
Family Feud was first broadcast in America in 1976 and has spawned adaptations in over 50 countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Asks PDP Members to Desist From Statements That May Compromise Party's Unity
Atiku says the appeal has become necessary to prevent the APC from hoodwinking the public to overlook its monumental failures. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi, Others Meet in London
The meeting was held barely 24 hours after Mr Wike met with the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu, in the UK. Read more »
Nigeria: How Don Jazzy Discovered New Mavin Records Signee, Bayanni
Don Jazzy is renowned for spotting, recruiting and nurturing young music talents. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Tricked, Killed Goni Aisami - Suspect
The police said following the investigation, the suspect and his accomplice will be charged in court. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill One, Abduct Several Others in Katsina
With more than 18 security agents checkpoints, the Jibia - Katsina highway is considered to be the safest road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - PDP NWC Meets Party's Gov Candidates As Ayu Set Target of Winning 25 States
"We are very determined that we don't just win at the national level. State houses of assembly, national assembly, state governorship - we want to return about 25 state governors… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Confirms Nine Cases of Monkeypox
The World Health Organisation has declared monkeypox a global emergency. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N718m to Safeguard Abuja Light Rail Against Criminals
The contract was awarded to Messers Al-Ahali Security Guards Limited and Messers Seaguard Security and Protective Company Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Seven Suspects for Allegedly Attacking NURTW Official
Police said the victim alleged that the attackers wanted to take over his motor park Read more »
Nigeria: "Comparing Peter Obi With Tinubu Is Like Comparing Fluke and Substance' - APC Campaign Spokesperson
Mr Alake said social media popularity will not translate to votes for the LP presdential candidate in the 2023 election. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Warns APC Decampees Not to Link Their Campaigns, Litigations to Him
Mr Buhari says he will only support candidates feilded by his party, APC, in the forthcoming polls. Read more »
Nigeria: How SSANU Lost About 300 Members to Strike - Official
SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday when he featured on PREMIUM TIMES' weekly Twitter Spaces. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Apologises for Tortuous Journey As Falconets Get Cash Gift From Sports Minister
The undisclosed cash gift is said to be a personal donation by the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF WAFU B Champions League - Bayelsa Queens Held By Ampem Darkoa
One win and one draw means Bayelsa Queens are one win away from qualification Read more »
August 24, 2022
Nigeria: MTN Launches 5G Trial in Nigeria, Marks Seven Cities for a Start
Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Maiduguri, Kano and Owerri will start MTN 5G services but no date has been disclosed yet. Read more »
Nigeria: Inibehe Effiong's Conviction Travesty of Justice - Amnesty International
The advocacy group called on Nigerian authorities to immediately release the incarcerated lawyer and drop all charges against him. Read more »