August 16, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Electricity Workers Hold Protest, Set for Strike
The notice seen by PREMIUM TIMES complained about a TCN directive for some classes of staff to appear for interviews for promotion. Read more »
Nigeria: How Afrobeats Movement Began in Nigeria - Kenny Ogungbe
"Afrobeats is enjoying Global acceptance from Jakarta to Beijing. I don't even want to mention London or New York. In many parts of the world, Afrobeats is heard, celebrated, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari's Govt Has Reduced Terrorism to 'Almost Nothing' - Keyamo
"Boko Haram has not been totally wiped out, but it has reduced significantly because we constructively engaged our neighbours. We reduced them to almost nothing... Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Accuses PDP Chieftains of Working Against Him As Reconciliation Meeting Stalls
Mr Wike said the Rivers PDP elders worked against him because they lost in their bids to secure the state governorship ticket. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Ayu Won't Resign As PDP National Chairman - Aide
Media reports had claimed earlier on Monday that Mr Ayu had handed his resignation letter to former Senate President and party chieftain, David Mark. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - ASUU, Nigerian Govt to Meet Tuesday - Official
The union's president said the University Transparency and Accountability Solutions (UTAS) has been cleared for use by the government. Read more »
Kenya: William Ruto and the Kenyan Election
"We are here this evening to witness this momentous occasion as the people of Kenya restate what is in article one of the constitution of Kenya that all sovereign power belongs to… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Lawmakers, Whose Seats Were Declared Vacant, React
They were accused of anti-party activities and expelled from the party. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Many Federal Lawmakers Ousted As Governors Show Heavy Hands in Party Primaries
Governors continue to show their control of the party structure to the detriment of many lawmakers. Read more »
Nigeria: Pantami Vs Zainab - Is New Duty On Telecoms Service Justifiable?
Additional taxes and levies on telecommunications operators will have a negative consequence on the price and quality of services offered by operators. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Confirms Date for Annual Congress
The body would hold its 77th annual General congress on August 18 in Lagos. Read more »
August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 17-Year High Amid Soaring Food Prices
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, surged from 18.60 per cent in the previous month. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Football Federation Election - Pinnick Will Not Contest Third Term
Pinnick admits there are lots of Nigerians capable of running the country's football ship. Read more »
Nigeria: Gambari Explains Buhari's Foreign Policy Mindset
Mr Gambari also described the borders between Nigeria and its neighbours as artificial. Read more »
Nigeria: Netflix Releases 'Anikulapo' Trailer Starring Kunle Remi, Sola Sobowale
Anikulapo' is an epic movie that captures the richness of the Yoruba culture. Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Records Confirmed Case of Monkeypox
The Health commissioner said the state government is on top of the situation. Read more »
Nigeria: How Bank Robbery Prank Landed Nigerian Skit Maker in Prison
The Ondo State police spokesperson said that the skit maker made a very expensive and sensitive joke that would not be condoned. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Taraba Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume, Four Others
Wadume, notorious for kidnapping, was first arrested in Ibi, Taraba State, by members of the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IRT-IGP) on 6 August,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Digital Bookkeeping Platform, Pastel, Raises $5.5 Million in Seed Round
The company said it raised a $620,000 pre-seed last year from some of its existing investors Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records One Death, 13 New Infections in One Week
NCDC said in 2022, a total of 880 people have been infected with the virus across 100 local government areas in 25 states of the federation. Read more »
Nigeria: Termites 'Eat Up' NSITF Documents Containing Expenditures Worth N17bn
Details of expenditure are contained in the 2018 Audit Report of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF). Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Stirs Controversy Over Comment On Pro-Peter Obi March in Kaduna
In a tweet on Monday, Mr El-Rufai said Peter Obi would be lucky to have 200 persons participating in the planned march in Kaduna in support of his presidential ambition. Read more »
Nigeria: From Nairobi to Nigeria - Kenya As a Mirror Election
It is not always that an election in one part of the world can function as a mirror in another part of the globe. Societies differ in demographics, political and historical… Read more »
Nigeria: How El-Rufai Is Contributing to Insecurity in Kaduna State - Shehu Sani
The lawmaker said the governor was trying to exonerate himself from the failure of dealing with insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, 21 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident - FRSC
An official said the truck driver lost control and rammed into the stationary bus. Read more »