Nigeria: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Five Terrorist Commanders, 35 Fighters in Borno - Official

"Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets successfully engaged." Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Poll Gives Ighodalo Lead Over Okpebholo, Akpata

Although the PDP candidate is leading his two main challengers with over 20 per cent, it is however statistically insignificant when the number of respondents is compared with the… Read more »

Nigeria: In Ibadan, Motorists Lament As Fuel Pump Price Hits ₦880 Per Litre

Dauda Tijani, a commercial driver, lamented that the persistent increase in the price of fuel has reduced his daily profits, making it difficult to feed his household. Read more »

Africa: Edo 2024 - Yiaga Africa Trains 62 Journalists, CSOs

"The purpose of the training is for the participants to know the purpose of watching the votes." Read more »

Nigeria: Benue APC Crisis - Nwc Dissolves Akume-Backed Exco, Appoints Caretaker Committee

The state chapter of the APC has been embroiled in a power tussle between a group loyal to Mr Akume, and another loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Demolishes Kidnappers' Hideouts, Recovers Arms, Ammunition

The demolition is coming hours after security operatives killed 27 suspected kidnappers across various criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Ajaero's Police Invitation

Amnesty International expressed concern about the police's threat to arrest Joe Ajaero, the president of NLC. Read more »

Nigeria: LG Elections - Ogun APC Bans 'Unauthorised Meetings'

"The party has absolute control over how it will prepare for the elections," the APC chair said. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N80bn Fraud - Appeal Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Surrender Self for Arraignment

The Court of Appeal gave the order after dismissing appeals filed by Mr Bello seeking to stop his arraignment by the EFCC. Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: CAF Champions League - Ogunmodede Reveals Plan Against AS FAR in Morocco

The crucial second leg clash comes up on Sunday 25 August in Rabat. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Records Three Suspected Cases of Mpox - Official

The official said that the patients were not in critical condition but are being isolated as part of the state's enhanced surveillance measures. Read more »

Nigeria: Swipha Bags Who Pre-Qualification for Sulfadoxine Plus Pyrimethamine Tablet to Combat Malaria in Pregnancy

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where pregnant women and children under five years of age are… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Wasted Over $500,000 At COP28 - Tinubu's Aide

"President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of and sensitive to the economic conditions confronting our people, and as a result, he approved an audit of the expenditure profile of last… Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Decline in Cases

The Nigerian government said that the new Mpox cases were recorded across 26 local government areas (LGAs) in 18 states. Read more »

Nigeria: Urgent Action Needed to Save Millions of Nigerian Children From Malnutrition - UN

"The scenes I saw were heart-wrenching because I saw babies fighting for their lives. It is unconscionable that we should see this level of suffering today." Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Flood - Death Tolls Hit 28 As Governor Highlights Causes

The governor said the flooding on Tuesday affected 14 local government areas, 40,000 people and over 80,000 households. Read more »

Nigeria: Why NNPC Reduced Stake in Dangote Refinery - Audited Report

"As at 31 December 2023, NNPC Limited holds a 7.25 per cent interest in DPRP FZE," the NNPC Ltd said in its report. Read more »

Nigeria: Vow2024 - Annual Voice of Women Conference Holds in October

The conference will host grassroots and urban women in constructive conversations on the crucial roles of grassroots women in achieving inclusive policies. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records More Cholera Cases As Death Toll Increases

Lagos recorded the highest number with 117 new suspected cases while Abia, Kwara, Adamawa and Kano recorded one each. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Offers Dollar-Denominated Bonds for Subscription

It is a five-year domestic FGN dollar bond due in 2029, at an interest rate of 9.75 per cent per annum. Read more »

Nigeria: Amidst Fuel Crisis, NNPC Retail Cedes Total Control to Ovh

Nigerians largely blame NNPC Ltd for the fuel crisis in the country. But in reality, the NNPC Retail no longer exists. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Summon NLC President Over Alleged Terrorism Financing, Cybercrime, Others

On 7 August, security operatives had raided the NLC headquarters in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Hajj Commission Chair Amidst Corruption Allegations, Appoints Replacement

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that Mr Arabi and NAHCON secretary Abdullahi Kotangora were indicted in an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Use of NNPC Dividends for Payment of Petrol Subsidy - Report

The president approved Mr Kyari's request on 6 June, a report has said. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's New Presidential Jet Will Save Nigeria Millions of Dollars - Presidency

Many Nigerians have criticised the purchase of the presidential jet at a time when most are experiencing austerity measures. Read more »