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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Ghana: Ghana's Inflation Hits 22-Year High Amid Fiscal Crisis

Ghana is battling its worst economic crisis in a generation, amid a currency crisis that has worsened the nation's fiscal position Read more »

Nigeria: Court Quashes Discriminatory Regulation Against Unmarried Pregnant Police Officer

The controversial Regulation 127 of the Nigeria Police Regulation made pursuant to the Police Establishment Act 2020 provides for the dismissal of any unmarried policewoman who… Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Youth Makes Up Majority of Registered Voters

The INEC Chairman noted that the figures were arrived at after the review of 54,264 objections raised by Nigerians following the initial display of the voter register on its… Read more »

Nigeria: Illegal Oil Pipeline Uncovered in Rivers Community

An illegal oil connection terminal on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has been uncovered in the Nonwa Uedume community of Tai local government area, Rivers state. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Signs Mental Health Bill After Two Failed Attempts

The government is urged to ensure that the gazetted copies of the bill are available to citizens, so they know their new legal rights. Read more »

Nigeria: Transportation Crisis - Nigerian University Considers Virtual Classes

The ongoing construction of a flyover along the institution's road is said to be responsible for the hardship. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine #EndSARS Protesters Released After Two Years in Prison

"With this development, we also urge Nigerian authorities to provide information about the status of other #EndSARS protesters being held in various prisons across the country..." Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - UK Authorities Dissolve Peter Obi's Company, Next International

PREMIUM TIMES found that the company was struck off in September 2021 following a notice on 31st August 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Presidency Not for Retirement Benefits - Peter Obi

Mr Obi cautioned Nigerians against electing the wrong leaders in the coming polls. Read more »

Nigeria: January Football Transfer - Club Rejects Offer for Super Eagles Striker

The 23-year-old forward has a valuation of £15 million by his Ligue 1 club Read more »

Nigeria: The Imperative of Implementing the National Mental Health Act

Nigeria will witness a rise in the appreciation of mental health advocacy henceforth. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram a Plot to Destroy Nigeria - Buhari

Mr Buhari says the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on 29 May. Read more »

Nigeria: Naira Falls At Official Market

Naira depreciated against the U.S dollar by 0.09 per cent on Wednesday. Read more »