June 03
Nigeria: The Shenzhen Playbook - Why Infrastructure Matters More Than Tax Holidays
The most important lesson from Shenzhen is often misunderstood. This transformation was not built primarily on tax waivers or generous incentives. It was built on infrastructure. Read more »
Eswatini: Mswati's Eswatini - Defined By Fear and Silence - Propped By Renegades, By Shoks Mnisi Mzolo
Fresh from another May Day assault, pro-democracy activists and organised labour look set to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the 2021 massacre. Read more »
Nigeria: Oborevwori Says Omo-Agege 'Cannot Be Trusted', Cites Alleged Political Betrayals
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says Ovie Omo-Agege's political troubles stem from a long history of falling out with allies, insisting the former deputy senate president is no longer… Read more »
Nigeria: Vandals Destroy Six Major Electricity Towers in Nasarawa
"TCN engineers have been mobilised to site to assess the extent of damage and ascertain materials required to commence to restore normal transmission along the corridor." Read more »
Nigeria: Security Standoff Disrupts Akwa Ibom Assembly Plenary, Lawmakers Turn Back
A disagreement over security protocols at the Akwa Ibom Government House gate halted legislative proceedings on Tuesday, forcing lawmakers to abandon a planned plenary session. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - CAN Declares 3-Day National Mourning, Supports State Police
"Communities are under attack; citizens are kidnapped from their homes and places of work, travelers are abducted on highways, and farmers are driven from their lands." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Stronger Ties With Israel in Security, Agriculture, Other Areas
The ambassador expressed Israel's readiness to partner with Nigeria in developing its agricultural sector to boost food production and position the country as a major exporter of… Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: The Tinuboom Is Coming - the Early Returns Are Beginning to Show
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Invite Activist Gwamnishu Over Alleged Attempted Murder, Terrorism Incitement
A prominent Delta rights activist who has repeatedly challenged police conduct and exposed insecurity claims the state police are plotting against him after inviting him for… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Plateau Traditional Ruler
"The death of the monarch is barbaric, unfortunate and unacceptable," Langtang South Chairman Nanfa Alhassan Nbin said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Surgeon's Abduction
The NMA called on the State Security Service, Inspector General of Police, and commissioners of police in Abia and Imo to intensify efforts to secure Bonaventure Aguocha's freedom. Read more »
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Teachers Join Nationwide Protest Over Oyo Abduction Incident, Shut Down Schools
Teachers nationwide are holding a peaceful rally on Tuesday to protest the abduction of their colleagues and pupils from schools in Oyo State. The victims are still in captivity… Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On Lawmakers Who Lost Party Primaries As NASS Resumes Plenary Today
More than 20 senators and over 50 House members failed to secure return tickets in the just-concluded party primaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Convoy of Soludo's Chief of Staff, Kill Police Officers, Others
Like other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Demand Urgent Rescue of Abducted Pupils, Renew Call for State Police
The lawmakers called for swift rescue operations, stronger security deployment and a comprehensive framework to protect educational institutions nationwide. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyers Protest Judges' Resort to Virtual Proceedings, Threaten Court Shutdown
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that judges serving in the area had switched to virtual hearings due to frequent attacks by kidnappers along the Ugwogo-Opi-Nsukka Road in Enugu State. Read more »
Nigeria: Mother, Pastor in Police Custody After 14-Year-Old Girl Dies From Alleged Beating
A 14-year-old girl in Cross River died after her mother allegedly beat her over theft accusations and took her to a pastor who reportedly flogged her, prompting a police… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Providus, Unity Banks' Merger
Beyond dismissing the appeal, the Supreme Court invoked Section 22 of the Supreme Court Act to directly sanction the merger, effectively clearing the way for the transaction to… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Annuls Order Freezing Nestoil, Neconde Assets
A five-member panel of the court on Monday in Abuja ruled that the appeal court exceeded the limits of its power when it issued an ex parte application against the oil firms. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Explains Okey Ndibe Saga At Lagos Airport
According to the SSS, Mr Ndibe had been on its watch list since 29 January 2013 but his case had recently been reviewed and downgraded. Read more »
June 01
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Take-It-Back Movement Protests Kidnapping of Pupils, Demands Action On Insecurity
The protesters gathered at Mokola Roundabout under the banner of the "Bring Back Our Pupils and Teachers" campaign, demanding the immediate release of all kidnapped victims and… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Eight, Injure 10 in Fresh Plateau Attack
At least eight people were killed, and 10 others were injured after gunmen attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State during a birthday… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Continued Captivity of Abducted Colleagues, Pupils
The directive followed an order from the national leadership of the NUT, which expressed concern over the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and learners by their… Read more »
Nigeria: Leakages, Inefficiencies Make Reforms Feel Like Punishment for the Poor - South African Lawmaker Reddy
South African lawmaker Visvin Reddy explained that Nigeria is part of a broader pattern across Africa where countries are becoming increasingly dependent on borrowing to survive. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - When Imposition of Candidates Is Cloaked As Consensus
During the primaries, in many instances, party membership registers were not visibly used to verify those who turned up as bona fide members. Read more »
