March 03
Nigeria: Imade's Custody - Sophia Momodu's Lawyer Seeks N1 Billion, Apology From Davido
The dispute between the lawyer and Davido arose following a tense courtroom exchange during the custody battle of Imade, the daughter Sophia Momodu bore the singer. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Suspends Nine Students Over Exam Malpractice, Forgery
An official of the university stated that the decision to suspend the students was reached at the 252nd Senate meeting following reports presented by the Ad-Hoc Senate committee on… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Decries Frequent Road Crashes in Anambra
Eleven people had been killed in a road crash in a particular spot in the state within a month. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Gantry Price of Petrol Amid Middle East War
An official of the refinery confirmed the adjustment to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Sends List of Commissioner-Nominees to Rivers Assembly After Peace Deal
The latest development occurred after the governor dissolved the state executive council on 12 February, four days after President Tinubu's fourth intervention in the protracted… Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Nigerian Photographer Dies in Motorcycle Accident
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that on 15 January, he posted that he fulfilled one of his lifelong dreams by becoming a biker. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Judicial Commission Sanctions Shari'a Court Judge for Extortion
The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission said the sanction of the Shari'a court judge followed a review of a petition and the evidence submitted in its support. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Over Adulterated Alcohol Production in Lagos
NAFDAC enforcement officers recovered counterfeit and unregistered variants of popular brands, including Hennessy, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson's and Gordon's. Read more »
Nigeria: Lenacapavir - What to Know About New HIV Prevention Injection Coming to Nigeria
NACA said readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states, including Lagos, Kano, Akwa Ibom and Anambra. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Begins Resettlement of Yelewata Attack Victims, Enrols 5,883 IDPs in Health Insurance
Yelewata was among the communities attacked in June 2025 when gunmen killed more than 100 people, forcing thousands to flee Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku's Son Quits As Adamawa Commissioner
Adamu Atiku-Abubakar is expected to join his father in the opposition ADC. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement in Former Accountant-General's Nwabuoku's N868m Fraud Case
EFCC said Mr Nwabuoku committed the offences while serving as the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. Read more »
Nigeria: Turkish Cup - Why Galatasaray Dropped Victor Osimhen
The Super Eagles striker was not included in the travelling party to Alanya, a move that initially raised eyebrows, given his blistering form this season. Read more »
Nigeria: NOA, NAFDAC, FCCPC Launch Nationwide Campaign On Enforcement of Ban On Sachet Alcohol
The campaign launched at the NOA Headquarters in Abuja, has NOA as the lead agency for public sensitization and behavioural change. Read more »
Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon 1-3 Nigeria - Alozie Seals Victory As Super Falcons Thrash Lionesses
The match offered Madugu a chance to refine tactics ahead of the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, scheduled from 17 March to 3 April 2026. Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Airport Cashless Policy - Keyamo Apologises to Nigerians Over Gridlock At Toll Gates
The Minister apologised to Nigerians over traffic congestion that followed the enforcement of a cashless payment system at airport toll gates, urging motorists to obtain payment… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - Systemic Failure or Opportunity Gap?
In recent times, Nigeria's national grid has collapsed with a frequency that has become almost routine. Many observers have interpreted these repeated failures as evidence of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Net Reserves Jump to $34.80 Billion
The CBN governor stated that the foreign reserve position highlights the CBN's ongoing reforms and external sector adjustments. Read more »
Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran
On Monday morning, Brent crude climbed 9 per cent to $79.41 per barrel from $72.87 on Friday -- a seven-month high -- based on figures from FactSet. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Fintech Regulatory Commission Splits Sector's Operators
While telecom and agent groups say a dedicated regulator will end fragmented oversight, fintech operators warn it could duplicate the roles of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Committee Backs NAFDAC, Seeks Stronger Laws Against Drug, Alcohol Abuse
The committee gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the agency in Abuja, according to a statement signed by Adegboyega Osiyemi, NAFDAC's Deputy Director of Public… Read more »
Nigeria: After Eight Years, Tonto Dikeh Drops 'King Tonto' Title, Announces New Name
She described the decision as part of a spiritual realignment and obedience to what she called divine instruction. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Strengthens Emergency Care Nationwide, Seeks Improved Access
The statement noted that the commencement of residency training in Emergency Medicine (EM) in Nigeria is a key development that would produce specialists needed to advance the… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Gives Full Details of Documents, Other Items Recovered From El-Rufai's Home
A detailed Device Documentation Form was completed for all electronic devices, recording serial numbers, types, storage details, and accessories. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Council Confirms Tunji Disu As IGP
The council, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, confirmed the appointment at its Monday meeting. Read more »
