August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Bisola Aiyeola Named Host of Award-Winning Game Show 'Family Feud' in Nigeria
Family Feud was first broadcast in America in 1976 and has spawned adaptations in over 50 countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Asks PDP Members to Desist From Statements That May Compromise Party's Unity
Atiku says the appeal has become necessary to prevent the APC from hoodwinking the public to overlook its monumental failures. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi, Others Meet in London
The meeting was held barely 24 hours after Mr Wike met with the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu, in the UK. Read more »
Nigeria: How Don Jazzy Discovered New Mavin Records Signee, Bayanni
Don Jazzy is renowned for spotting, recruiting and nurturing young music talents. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Tricked, Killed Goni Aisami - Suspect
The police said following the investigation, the suspect and his accomplice will be charged in court. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill One, Abduct Several Others in Katsina
With more than 18 security agents checkpoints, the Jibia - Katsina highway is considered to be the safest road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - PDP NWC Meets Party's Gov Candidates As Ayu Set Target of Winning 25 States
"We are very determined that we don't just win at the national level. State houses of assembly, national assembly, state governorship - we want to return about 25 state governors… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Confirms Nine Cases of Monkeypox
The World Health Organisation has declared monkeypox a global emergency. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N718m to Safeguard Abuja Light Rail Against Criminals
The contract was awarded to Messers Al-Ahali Security Guards Limited and Messers Seaguard Security and Protective Company Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Seven Suspects for Allegedly Attacking NURTW Official
Police said the victim alleged that the attackers wanted to take over his motor park Read more »
Nigeria: "Comparing Peter Obi With Tinubu Is Like Comparing Fluke and Substance' - APC Campaign Spokesperson
Mr Alake said social media popularity will not translate to votes for the LP presdential candidate in the 2023 election. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Warns APC Decampees Not to Link Their Campaigns, Litigations to Him
Mr Buhari says he will only support candidates feilded by his party, APC, in the forthcoming polls. Read more »
Nigeria: How SSANU Lost About 300 Members to Strike - Official
SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday when he featured on PREMIUM TIMES' weekly Twitter Spaces. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Apologises for Tortuous Journey As Falconets Get Cash Gift From Sports Minister
The undisclosed cash gift is said to be a personal donation by the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF WAFU B Champions League - Bayelsa Queens Held By Ampem Darkoa
One win and one draw means Bayelsa Queens are one win away from qualification Read more »
August 24, 2022
Nigeria: MTN Launches 5G Trial in Nigeria, Marks Seven Cities for a Start
Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Maiduguri, Kano and Owerri will start MTN 5G services but no date has been disclosed yet. Read more »
Nigeria: Inibehe Effiong's Conviction Travesty of Justice - Amnesty International
The advocacy group called on Nigerian authorities to immediately release the incarcerated lawyer and drop all charges against him. Read more »
Nigeria: Falconets 'Stranded' After World Cup Elimination - NFF Shifts Blame
The NFF blames the ugly situation the Falconets found themselves in on multiple factors that have very little or nothing to do with the Federation Read more »
Nigeria: ExxonMobil, Shell Agree to End Lawsuits Against NNPC Over Oil Contracts - Report
The firms are ending their litigation after NNPC extended their production sharing agreements. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Nollywood Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Defects to Labour Party, Backs Peter Obi
Mr Okonkwo said he was joining the LP to help enthrone good governance and achieve a new Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Cubana Manager Over Alleged $164,000 Money Laundering
EFCC said Mr Ndukwe, also known as Cubana Prime Minister, and a co-suspect were arrested recently by its operatives, "following credible intelligence received about their… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N25billion Fraud - EFCC Grills NDDC's Account Director Over Corruption
The NDDC director, who arrived at the EFCC office in Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, was still being interrogated as of press time. Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP Strong but NNPP 'Waxing Stronger' - National Chairman
The NNPP national chairman said the party would spring surprises nationwide in the 2023 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Over $410 Billion for Energy Transition - Osinbajo
The inter-ministerial Energy Transition Implementation Working Group is currently engaging with partners to secure an initial 10 billion dollars support package ahead of COP27. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Vows to Tackle Substance Abuse Among Children, Youth in Niger State
Mrs Bello decried the high-level of substance abuse by young people in the state, expressing hope that much of the problem will be addressed with the ARC-P strategic Intervention. Read more »