June 26
Nigeria: Abia Govt. Outlines Plan to Pay Workers' Salary Arrears
The Abia State Government expressed the determination of the present administration to completely change the narrative of owing workers' salaries because "a worker deserves his… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, TUC Meet Today
The labour unions will discuss FEC's decision to step down the memo on the new minimum wage at its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Lose N49 Billion At Nigerian Stock Market Tuesday
The All-Share Index also dropped 0.09 per cent or 87 points to close at 99,217.60, compared to 99,304.12 recorded on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: 2.6 Million Die Annually Due to Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says in spite of some reduction in the alcohol-related death rates since 2010, the overall number of deaths due to alcohol consumption… Read more »
Nigeria: #Chivido2024 - Meet Lateef 'Lati' Abiola, Davido's 'Best Man'
Here, PREMIUM TIMES uncovers Lati's background and long-standing friendship with Davido. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Authorities to Relocate Apo Mechanic Village, Other Artisans
"The technical team in charge of the relocation will be set up any moment from now." Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: About 3 Million Die Annually of Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
The report stated that men account for 2.4 million of the deaths from alcohol and drugs. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Deputy Comptroller Dies While Appearing Before Reps Panel
Essien Andrew, who was in charge of Finance, Administration, and Technical Service of the NCS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested… Read more »
Africa: 113 Countries Yet to Have Woman Head of State, Says UN Women
The UN Women says electing and appointing women in leadership positions signals strong political will for gender equality and demonstrates a collective commitment to tackling the… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor On Zamfara Highway
Mr Saidu was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Innovation and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Dead, 11 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
The Corps cautioned motorists to shun excessive speed and use speed limits, especially at night and during the rain due to poor visibility. Read more »
Nigeria: 950,000 Women At Risk of Maternal Deaths in Zamfara - Commissioner
The commissioner noted that northern Nigeria, including Zamfara State, had a record of 70 per cent of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Daniel Taiwo Odukoya - 'Nigeria Has a Great Future!'
He was not only a pastor, but he was also a relationship and leadership expert. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Condoles With Customs Over Officer's Death
Andrew Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Chivido24 - I Would've Been One of Davido's Groomsmen, but Zlatan Ruined Our Friendship - Portable
"He's not in the top ten. He made a mistake, and his tailor let him down. He gave his clothes to a crazy tailor." Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Steps Down Tripartite Committee's Report On Minimum Wage
FEC stepped down the report to allow President Tinubu to make further consultations before sending the proposed minimum wage to the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Your Daughter Will Be Protected, Respected, Connected,'Davido to Chioma's Parents
Despite being held on a weekday, the star-studded event dominated social media all day. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Asks for Court's Permission to Travel Abroad
The judge had ordered the seizure of Mr Emefiele's passport as part of his bail conditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Speaks On Alleged Plan to Dethrone Sultan
The government's spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement, on Tuesday, clarified an executive bill before the State House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Attends Labour Party Leadership Meeting, Abure Speaks On 2027
"We have said that we are focused on 2027, that is why we are the only party that has produced its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. We know where we are going and we… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Deputy Comptroller Slumps, Dies While Appearing Before Reps Panel
Andrew Essien, who was in charge of Revenue in the Account Unit of the NCS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested water. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Dismisses Video Claiming It's Recruiting Jihadists
The viral audio-visual suggests the army authorities are recruiting fundamentalists and jihadists into the Force. Read more »
Nigeria: I Never Said Nigeria Must Buy New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima - Akpabio
"I want to dispel the rumour that you are hearing that the senate president said he will buy a new plane for the president and his vice, irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Alleged Extortion of Students By Lecturers
Rufai Oseni, a programme anchor at Arise TV, on Tuesday, shared a post on his X handle from an unidentified student of the university alleging that there were ongoing cases of… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Opens Case Against Ex-Gov Obiano, As Two Prosecution Witnesses Testify
EFCC accused the former Anambra State governor, Mr Obiano, of misappropriating over N4 billion from the state's security vote accounts. Read more »