August 07, 2022
Nigeria: We Were Starved for One Week-Nollywood Actors Cynthia Okereke, Agbogidi Recount Kidnap Ordeal
Ms Okereke said the unfortunate incident did not daunt her. Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Games - Ese Brume Wins Gold for Nigeria With New Games Record
The Nigerian jumper reclaimed her title in record-breaking style, repeating a feat she first achieved eight years ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Games - Nigeria Sixth After 14 Medals On Penultimate Day
Team Nigeria has moved up to the sixth spot on the overall medals table after a string of good results on Saturday. Read more »
August 06, 2022
Nigeria: Neonatal Mortality - Breast Milk Bank Debuts in Nigeria
Mrs Obinwanne said neonatal mortality statistics in Nigeria is alarming and that the company's efforts are targeted at contributing to reducing the menace. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Parents Should Beg Lecturers, Nigerian Govt Has No Money to Meet ASUU's Demands - Keyamo
Mr Keyamo says the federal government would not borrow money to meet the demands of the striking lecturers. Read more »
Nigeria: Miesinnei Genesis Wins Gold in Wrestling, Table Tennis Records First Medal
Wrestling won its third gold medal through Miesinnei Genesis Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan Leads Election Observation Mission to Kenya
"The observers will be deployed in all the regions and specifically in ten counties, across Kenya." Read more »
August 05, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Raises Security Around Prisons in Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina to Prevent Attacks
Exit and entry routes in Katsina are now patrolled 24 hours to avert an attack Read more »
West Africa: Nigerian Legislators Threaten to Withdraw From Ecowas Parliament
"We will expose everybody from the Nigerian parliament and sanctions will follow. We will sanction anybody found wanting in the process," a Nigerian lawmaker said. Read more »
Nigeria: Iniubong Umoren - Violent Crimes in Nigeria Indictment On Parents - Akwa Ibom AG
20-year-old Uduak Akpan was on Thursday sentenced to death by hanging for raping and murdering Iniubong Umoren. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Confirms Tafa Balogun's Death, Mourns
"President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with family, friends and associates mourning the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mustapha Balogun," Mr Adesina wrote. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Petitions Sanwo-Olu Over Lagos Estate's Harassment of Staff
The estate officials did not honour an invitation for a meeting by the Lagos State government. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N4.8bn Fraud - Appeal Court Overturns Acquittal of Ex-Chief of Air Staff
The former Chief of Air Staff, Mr Umar, was first exonerated by the trial court of six of the charges in February 2021 and got a final judgement acquitting him of the only… Read more »
Nigeria: Former Inspector-General of Police Tafa Balogun Dies
The former IGP would have been 75 on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Crisis, PDP Restates Confidence in Chairman Ayu
Mr Wike and his supporters want Mr Ayu removed as the PDP chairman. They also want the party's NWC to be reshuffled. Read more »
Nigeria: I Rejected Tinubu's Appointment Offer Before Dumping APC - Atiku's Campaign Spokesperson, Bwala
Mr Bwala was appointed a spokesperson for the PDP presidential campaigns barely a week after he dumped the APC. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Nigeria: Why Food Prices Are High in Nigeria and What We're Doing About It - Minister
Prices of food items like rice, bread and beef have increased in the past few years, some by over 200 per cent. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Slams Oil Companies' 'Immoral' Profits, Urges Govts to Tax More
Oil and gas firms are cashing out on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as people around the world pay more for energy. Read more »
Nigeria: How U.S. Played 'Secret Role' in 2017 Attack On Displaced Nigerians in Borno - Report
The 2017 bombing of Rann IDP camp in Borno State killed more than 160 civilians, many of them children. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governors Tackle Govt Over U.S.$418 Million Paris Club Deductions
The governors accuse Attorney General Malami and the finance minister of circumventing the law by surreptitiously securing the approval of FEC to effect the payment. Read more »
Nigeria: Solar Power Will Contribute to Solving Nigeria's Electricity Problem - Buhari
He commended the interest of the US developer to invest in Nigeria's power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike in Closed-Door Meeting
The problem between the two camps started after Atiku defeated Mr Wike to emerge the party's flagbearer. Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde Launches New Ride-Hailing Service in Ibadan
The new taxi hailing service has already begun operations in Ibadan with residents hailing its introduction. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's First Geography Professor, Mabogunje, Dies At 90
Mr Mabogunje's daughter and former acting UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone conversation on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officer Kills Two Gunmen Who Attacked His Residence
The gunmen jumped the perimeter fence into the inspector's compound and destroyed his burglary-proof and front door, but the police inspector engaged them in a shootout. Read more »