March 04
Nigeria: Players Roundup - Onuachu Scores Again As Lookman, Arokodare Headline Mixed Fortunes
Across Europe, it was a night that underlined the fine margins of elite football; recovery steps taken, momentum built, and silverware dreams kept alive, all with Nigerian stars… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Reschedules Malami's Terrorism Trial As AGF Office Takes Over Prosecution From SSS
On Wednesday, the AGF office took over the prosecution of former AGF Malami and his son on terrorism-related charges. Read more »
Nigeria: Wafcon 2026 - Nnadozie Hints At a Different Target for the Super Falcons
Rather than burden themselves with expectation, the Falcons are choosing clarity over pressure Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa's Coast
The vessel, carrying 18 people, ran aground 18 nautical miles offshore between Cape Town and Durban. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana President Appoints Omoboriowo As Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation's Board of Directors
The appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo comes as Botswana seeks to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy footprint… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Odo-Ere Community in Kogi, Shoot Resident
A video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES and recorded by residents at the scene showed a man identified as Mr Elijah lying on the ground with a gunshot wound Read more »
Nigeria: Censors Board Probes Nigerian Same-Sex Film 'The Best Guy', Threatens Prosecution
The trending has drawn the attention of Nigeria's movie regulator, triggering fresh scrutiny over compliance with the country's censorship laws. Read more »
Nigeria: 'It Was Only a Joke' - Akwa Ibom Govt Defends Eno's 'Empty Barrels' Remark Against Critics
The public has intensified criticism of the Akwa Ibom Governor over his "empty barrels" remark against critics, saying the comments were unbecoming of his office, even as the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Remains APC State, Says Radda As Gambo Emerges State Chairman
The governor reaffirmed the state's loyalty and commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging continued support for the Federal Government and its policies Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Malaria, HIV Diagnostic Kits Over Quality Concerns
According to the agency, the audit findings showed that the manufacturer was not "operating in line with WHO requirements and applicable quality standards." Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 82 Cases, 20 Deaths in One Week - NCDC
New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.-Based Nigerian Professor Premieres Documentary On 'Women of Fuji' in Lagos
"In this episode of The Fuji Documentary, we turn our attention to the place of women in Fuji. Fuji goes beyond the conventional frames of entertainment to include a wide range of… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanusi, 35 Others Elected As Ogun APC State Executives
The election was ratified through a voice affirmation by 1,180 delegates and statutory delegates at the State Congress held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta Read more »
Nigeria: Chocolate City Co-Founder Audu Maikori Joins 2027 House of Reps Race
The seat is presently occupied by Amos Gwamna Magaji, who also serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Health. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Records 543% Surge in Breast Cancer Cases As Africa Tops Global Rise - Study
In 2023, Nigeria recorded 53,500 new breast cancer cases, representing a 542.9 per cent increase since 1990. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Lawyer Writes Lagos Police Commissioner, Demands Payment of N10m Judgement Debt
We trust as a senior law enforcement officer you will promptly comply with the Judgment of the Honourable Court accordingly," the lawyer's letter read. Read more »
Nigeria: Medical Council Suspends Three Doctors Over Death of Adichie's Son, Full Probe to Follow
The panel also found professional misconduct on the part of 10 other practitioners from Atlantis Paediatric Hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption
For the third time since returning from the Christmas and New Year break, the National Assembly has rescheduled plenary, inked to budget defence sessions. Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Electronic Devices Seized From El-Rufai's Home, Ex-Governor Declines Consent
The ICPC said it found "electronic magnetic equipment capable of tapping conversations" during the search on Mr El-Rufai's home. Read more »
Nigeria: Officer, Others Killed As Nigerian Army Repels ISWAP Attacks in Borno
The group claimed that a Nigerian Army officer, Major U.I. Mairiga, and two other soldiers were killed during the assaults. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Bala Mohammed Appoints 13 New Permanent Secretaries
The appointments are in furtherance of broader efforts by the Bala Mohammed administration to enhance efficiency by strengthening institutional structures and improving governance… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Security Agents to Face Prosecution for Allegedly Receiving Bribes From El-Rufai At Airport
"They have all confessed to receiving bribes to facilitate unauthorised entry into Restricted Areas, to obstruct lawful security operations in an unprecedented manner," the… Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Releases 2026 Climate Outlook, Advises Farmers On Climate-Smart Practices
An official stated that the government will distribute updated cropping calendars, provide improved and climate-resilient seedlings and strengthen extension services statewide. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's VAT Revenue Rises to ₦2.28 Trillion in Q3 2025 - NBS
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria generated ₦2.28 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 10.66 per cent increase… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Raises Alarm As Survey Shows 54% of Minors Buy Alcohol Themselves
In a statement issued after the briefing, she described alcohol as one of the most widely abused substances among youths, noting that increased availability, production,… Read more »
