Nigeria: Police to Arraign Failed Rivers Bomber

The suspect, police said, has been on its wanted list for over a decade, has undergone three major operations and will appear in court soon. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - EFCC Uncovers How Emefiele Spent N18billion to Print N1billion Notes

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the EFCC has recovered N3,180,236,254.42 from those indicted in the alleged scam in which Mr Emefiele is named. Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation - How Nigeria Can Resolve Its Multi Trillion Naira Post-Harvest Losses (IV)

Despite the numerous challenges in setting up cold chain outlets in the country, private firms are taking the plunge. Read more »

Nigeria: 'My Boss Paid $200,000 Ransom for My Release' - Singer Gnewzy Reveals

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer who was kidnapped on 29 April at Eklat road in Ughelli, Delta State, was released on 3 May, six days after being held captive by gunmen. Read more »

Nigeria: Chinese Firm Releases Nigeria's New Presidential Jet Detained Abroad

A French court had authorised the seizure of the new presidential jet and two other aircrafts owned by Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Fire Guts Seven-Storey Building in Lagos

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Director, Mrs Adeseye, said the situation is under control and no casualties have been reported. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Tightens Surveillance, Border Control Over Mpox Outbreak

This was contained in a statement issued by the minister's Senior Adviser, Media and External Relations, Tashikalmah Hallah, on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Immigration Officer Killed Over Communal Land Dispute in Niger State

The land dispute is between the Doko and Kupafu communities in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State Read more »

Nigeria: Timaya Unveils Ninth Album 'Gladiator', Features Tiwa Savage, Phyno, Others

The GLADIATOR album is a star-studded affair featuring collaborations and production from some of the industry's top talents. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Woman for Burning Lap of 12-Year-Old Housemaid in Taraba

Perpetual David allegedly put a hot electric iron on the lap of the minor as a punishment Read more »

Nigeria: World Youth Day - Jigawa Govt, Unicef Mobilise Youth On Mass Tree Planting

UNICEF said it is supporting the Jigawa State government by providing resources to mobilise the youth population across the state and inculcate the habit of tree planting among… Read more »

Nigeria: Newly Inaugurated Abia PDP Lawmaker Speaks On Alleged Plan to Defect to Labour Party

Shortly after his inauguration, there were speculations that the lawmaker was forced to sign an agreement with the Abia State Government to defect to the LP afterwards. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Our X Account Is Down - EFCC

The landing page of the account, which had over two million followers, reads: "The term you entered did not bring up any results. Please try again later." Read more »

Morocco: Western Sahara's Quest for Independence Seems to Be Flagging

More countries appear to be backing Morocco's plan for 'autonomy' rather than independence for Western Sahara, but will that be enough? Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Diverts Traffic for Pedestrian Bridge Demolition

He said the diversion was to enable the demolition of the old pedestrian bridge by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Accuses Federal Govt of Interfering in Its Leadership

"The federal government should put an end to the ongoing alleged hybrid war against congress." Read more »

Nigeria: APC Rejects Rivers Court Judgement, Holds NEC Meeting 12 September

"we wish to categorically state and inform the public that the APC is not bound by the judgment delivered by the Rivers High Court in Suit No: PHC 3592 CS. 2023, which reinstated… Read more »

Nigeria: Manpower Shortage Cripples Kwara Phcs Despite Millions Spent On Renovations

In 2020, the Kwara State Government renovated four primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in different communities at a total cost of over N117 million. Read more »

West Africa: West African CSOs Express Worry Over Sahel 'Countries' Exit From Ecowas

The gathering of the CSOs under the auspices of WADEMOS expressed worry over the potentially destabilising consequences of the countries' exit from ECOWAS. Read more »

Nigeria: The Madness in the National Assembly, By Jibrin Ibrahim

The proof that madness is running wild in the National Assembly is that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen could dare to propose the contentious Counter… Read more »

Nigeria: GTBank Confirms Attempt to Hack Its Website

GTBank said the hacking attempt occurred on Wednesday, a day after the bank renewed its domain name. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases After Fifth Consecutive Rise

According to the report, the food inflation rate in July 2024 was 39.53 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Chidimma Didn't Deserve the Hate She Was Subjected to - Miss SA Winner, Mia Le Roux

"I stand for unity. I do not stand for people being divided. So, I do think we can do better in that aspect to support and include one another. Because she was excluded, and that… Read more »

Nigeria: 'It Was a Skit' - Man Whose Wife Tore His Passport At Airport Begs Nigerians, NIS

"Please, I am begging everyone. The Immigration has seen my passport and confirmed that it is intact." Read more »

Africa: Group Launches Journalists' Coalition, Partners Research Consortium for Development Uptakes in Africa

Mr Azeez said the coalition comprises journalists who have demonstrated passion for development reporting and underreported issues that affect the poor. Read more »