July 27, 2022
Nigeria: Tems Bags MTV Video Music Awards 2022 Nomination
By her nomination, Tems will be going against some of hip hop's heavyweights like Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj. Read more »
Nigeria: What We Discussed About Buhari's Impeachment, Insecurity - Senator
The opposition lawmakers expressed their anger that Senate President Ahmad Lawan did not allow them to discuss the insecurity across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan Announces New Senate Leader
The Senate Leader's appointment was contained in a letter from the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Wabba, Shehu Sani, Ene Obi Lead National Protest in Abuja
The striking unions have consistently accused the Nigerian government of unfulfilled pledges, saying they could no longer bear the brunt of the neglect the nation's education… Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Orders Premium Times Reporter to Leave Court Before Sending Lawyer to Prison
"I have not done anything (wrong)," says the lawyer, Inibehe Effiong Read more »
Nigeria: Lawan, Finance Minister, Others Meet Over 2023-2025 MTEF, 2023 Budget
The MTEF/FSP contain projections upon which the annual budget is prepared. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Will End APC's 'Dynasty' in Lagos - Jandor, PDP Guber Candidate
Mr Adediran also spoke about how he would have engaged the Okada riders in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: No Immediate Solutions to Aviation Industry Crisis - Sirika
The scarcity of aviation fuel and forex has forced some airlines to shut down operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Egypt Test Different Approaches to Tax Digital Economy
This report examines the different approaches of Egypt, which has joined a global plan towards taxing non-resident companies in the digital economy, and Nigeria, which has decided… Read more »
Libya: NEMA Receives Another Batch of 175 Stranded Nigerians From Libya
Mr Farinloye said that the stranded Nigerians were received at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 11:58 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Not 'Fighting With Woman' Over APC Senatorial Ticket - APC Chairman
"It is demeaning to say that the governor is fighting with the woman over the ticket." Read more »
Nigeria: How Legitimate Is "Legitimate Self-Defence" in Nigeria?
What did Jesus really mean when he said, "he who does not have a sword should sell his cloak and get one?" (Cf Luke 22:). Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Set to Unveil School Sports Initiative
The wide-reaching intervention programme was designed by the LSSC in partnership with the ministry of sports Read more »
July 26, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Kick Off Nationwide Protest Over Prolonged Closure of Universities
The Nigerian public universities have been shut for more than five months over unresolved issues of poor welfare and underfunding. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tems, Burna Boy, Buju, Pheelz Make Obama's 2022 Summer Playlist
The former U.S. president released his annual summer music playlist on his social media handles on Tuesday night. Read more »
South Africa: Social Media Can Change Actions That Drive Gender-Based Violence
What we say and where we say it matters for preventing discrimination, and social media is now a priority. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Some Students Now Kidnappers - NLC Leader
Armed police operatives were seen guarding the protest which caused heavy gridlock in the metropolis. Read more »
West Africa: Buhari in Liberia, Calls for Transparent, Credible Elections in West Africa
According to the president, democracy and good governance must take their roots in the African continent to sustain peace, stability and development. Read more »
Nigeria: Organ Harvesting - UK Court Grants Ekweremadu's Wife Bail, Retains Senator
A report says Mrs Ekweremadu was granted bail on stringent conditions over the alleged organ harvesting case filed against her and her husband. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Running Away From Census - Obasanjo
"We are running away from making use of our census, the same way we are running from religion and ethnicity." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Re-Appoints Non-Executive Directors for CBN, Others
The request for confirmation, Mr Buhari said, was made in accordance with Section 10(3)(a) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of New CJN
Although Mr Buhari had appointed and sworn in Mr Ariwoola in acting capacity last month, it is mandatory that the appointment of the latter be confirmed by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Off to Liberia for 175th Independence Anniversary
Mr Shehu said President Buhari's trip to Liberia on Tuesday signifies the importance attached to the security and wellbeing of that country and the rest of West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: NUJ Flays NBC Over Closure of Catholic-Owned Radio Station
"We call on the NBC not to politicise its duties or allow itself to play into the hands of politicians." Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Confirms Eight Cases of Monkeypox
All the people who were diagnosed with the disease had recovered, an official said. Read more »