November 27, 2022
Nigeria: Real Reasons Fuel Scarcity Persists Across Nigeria - Marketers
"We are experiencing scarcity because the product is not available," an official of the marketers' association says. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Forces Kill Four Suspected Bandits in Kaduna - Official
The security forces also announced that they recovered a rifle from the operation Read more »
Nigeria: SEC to Promote 'Sensible Digital Assets', Not Cryptocurrencies
The regulator says it will promote investment in "sensible digital assets," with investment protection and also explore blockchain technology to advance virtual and traditional… Read more »
Nigeria: Six Persons Dead in Anambra Cult Clash
The suspected cultists were said to have engaged in a heavy shootout for several hours which forced residents to scamper for safety. Read more »
Nigeria: When Death Stalks...
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let's just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022)
Everyone who burglarises an election leaves a massive trail but they all rely on the security services, legal, and judicial systems for cover up. Rigged elections invariably end up… Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Not Thinking of Revenge Against Uruguay - Coach Addo
Ghana's Black Stars need a win to stay in contention for getting to the next round when they face South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Govt Retains Workers in Non-Functional Ajaokuta Steel Company - Minister
"The steel territory where Ajaokuta sits is about three times bigger than the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)." Read more »
Nigeria: Wike, Allies Absent, Atiku Present As Adeleke Sworn in As 6th Osun Governor
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the 6th civilian governor of Osun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead, Nine Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
The FRSC boss said that nine people sustained injuries while three persons died in the auto crash. Read more »
Nigeria: Qatar World Cup, Alcohol and Gays
A little over a week ago, on a Qatar Airways flight journeying to Doha, city of the current World Cup fiesta, I saw a film which clearly depicts the raging back-and-forth arguments… Read more »
Nigeria: I Improved Osun's Economy Without Borrowing - Oyetola
Outgoing governor says he doubled Osun's internally generated revenue and was leaving behind N14 billion cash for his successor Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Offers Artisanal Miners Up to N100 Million 20-Year Loan
The government encourages artisanal miners to form cooperatives to ease access of government financing and provision of equipment. Read more »
Nigeria: NIPCO to Connect Lekki Free Trade Zone With Gas Pipeline
NIPCO Gas Ltd. has signed an agreement with the NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd. (NGML) and Lekki Free Zone Development Company (LFZDC) to build a gas pipeline. Read more »
Nigeria: In Inaugural Speech, Adeleke Tackles Oyetola, Freezes Govt Accounts, Vows Probe
Ademola Adeleke promised the "immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Establishing Plants to Refine Gold, Other Minerals - Official
He said six plants were being set up in the various regions to process mineral resources deposited in those regions. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - How Nigeria's New President Will Emerge
It is important for the candidates and their supporters to note that even if their preferred candidate receives the most votes in the election, they must meet a second condition to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Park Services Redeploys Top Official After Premium Times Report On Failed Green Bond Projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Passport Offices to Open On Saturdays to Clear Backlog of Applications
The exercise will commence on December 3, 2022 to January 28, 2023, between 10 am to 2 pm. Read more »
November 26, 2022
Nigeria: Only 10% of Candidates in the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria Are Women
The UN says there can't be sustainable development and peace when women "are not sitting at the tables." Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria's Death Toll Hits 178 in 2022
The report shows that 103 suspected cases were recorded within the week under review Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set to Review Health Workers' Salary Structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government's failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since… Read more »
Nigeria: Rita Dominic Weds Fidelis Anosike in England
On her Bridal train, the 47-year-old actress had TV presenter Michelle Dede as her Chief Maid of Honour, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Olivia Waturuocha. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Condemns Killing of Patrol Staff, Pledges to Bring Perpetrators to Book
The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reasons Buhari Sacked NYSC DG, Fadah
The governing board said the scheme was being impacted negatively by Mr Fadah's conduct and that the morale of staff was down. Read more »