Nigeria: Police Order Intensive Stop, Search Operation in Abuja

"We must reinvigorate stop and search, effectively man black spots and sustain the present tempo in raid of criminal hideouts," Mr Egbetokun said. Read more »

Nigeria: Gtb UK Fined £7.7m Over Money Laundering Control Lapses

The bank said necessary steps have been taken to address and resolve the identified gaps Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times Names Oladeinde Olawoyin Business Editor

Mr Olawoyin says his new role will further help him to contribute his quota towards the development of the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Come Clean On Your Health Status, New Corruption Allegations- - APC Tells Atiku

"A man who wants to rule Nigeria and wants Nigerians to repose some trust in him, must immediately and honestly address these twin issues: his health and his legendary corruption." Read more »

Nigeria: Ibadan As Nigeria's Art, Culture and Intellectual Hub

The 19th-century Yoruba wars between 1825 and 1893, as well as the military jihad from Sokoto instigated a southward move of many Yoruba communities in search of more secure… Read more »

Niger: Nigerian Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike

The association said some arrears for 2014, 2015, and 2016 have remained unpaid despite several negotiations with the government. Read more »

Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards Founder Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Has Died

A statement from her family confirmed the unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Really Needs Another Population Census

It is unthinkable that Nigeria keeps making its decision using a database as dated as 2006. Read more »

Nigeria: At 82, Nigerian Journalist Bags PhD

The vice-chancellor described as nostalgic Mr Duyile's feat, saying the media practitioner and scholar witnessed the foundation-laying ceremony of the university in 1962 as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Families of Slain Anambra Police Officers Get Millions

Mr Ikenga, a deputy superintendent of police, said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Echeng Echeng, presented the cheques to the families on behalf of the IGP. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano 10 Megawatts Hydropower Plant Completed, Begins Test Run

The power plant is only awaiting certification from the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). Read more »

Nigeria: How Anambra Teenager Died in Our Detention - Police

A Twitter user claimed the police demanded N50, 000 as a condition for the boy's release. Read more »

Nigeria: Binani Promises to Pay Salaries, Pension If Elected Governor

She said civil servants and pensioners will receive their monthly benefits when they are due. Read more »

Nigeria: I Have No Property Outside Nigeria - Buhari

The president restated his vow to serve God and Nigeria until his last day in office and beyond. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - in Niger State, Schooling for Pupils Halted As Terror Victims Take Over Classes

Pupils' access to learning is undermined as people forcibly displaced by Boko Haram Terrorists in Niger State have converted classrooms into IDP camps. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman, Three Others in Anambra Community

The police have confirmed the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyers' Rules of Ethics, Regulatory Mechanisms Need Urgent Rejigging - NBA President

The NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau, spoke at the inauguration of the General Council of Bar in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Fayemi, Saraki, Others to Headline NPO Reports' Session On Campaign Promises

2023: Politicians, civil society organisations to seek accountability over campaign promises as NPO Reports hold one-day dialogue Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Varsity Reschedules First Semester Exams After Student's Protest.

The students protested on Monday about the failure of the government to pay the salaries of their lecturers. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Canvasses Votes for Tinubu, Buni

"I am here in Yobe to assure you that the party leadership had unanimously endorsed Bola Tinubu to be the party's flag bearer in the forthcoming general election because of… Read more »

Nigeria: Sowore Pledges to Address Nigeria's Security Challenges

Mr Sowore said that the insecurity in different parts of the country should challenge Nigerians to elect credible leaders in the general election. Read more »

Nigeria: CAC Denies Registering 'Wickedness Association' As Business Entity

The CAC said the name and object of the 'association' are undesirable, offensive and contrary to public policy. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Ashewo Dey My Eye' - Don Jazzy Declares

Don Jazzy, who married Michelle Jackson, a UK-based model, at 20, and divorced at 22, also spoke about open relationships and infidelity. Read more »

Africa: Agro-Processor Ellah Lakes Seals Seed Multiplication Deal

The deal is a "symbolic and significant milestone" for the company, an official said Read more »

Nigeria: Veteran Actor, Baba Feyikogbon, Dies At 80

The veteran actor shot into the limelight in the 1980s and 1990s with his popular weekly sitcom, the Feyikogbon series. Read more »