February 19
Nigeria: Editorial - Federal Government's Profligacy Amid a Bile of Hunger and Misery
PREMIUM TIMES strongly urges an immediate change of the status quo towards a prudent and responsible form of governance, and greater public accountability. Read more »
Nigeria: Lecturer's Proposal to Student, Prison Break, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Five Die, 12 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
"The driver of the Mazda bus fell asleep due to fatigue, lost control in the process, and rammed into the moving truck," an FRSC official said. Read more »
February 18
Africa: AfDB Report Puts Africa's GDP At 3.8 Percent in 2024
"Despite the challenging global and regional economic environment, 15 African countries have posted output expansions of more than five per cent." Read more »
Nigeria: FX Crisis - What I Would Have Done Differently - Atiku
Atiku said President Tinubu has failed to show any convincing policy moves his government is making to arrest volatility in the currency market and tackle Nigeria's endemic… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nollywood Costumier Who Allegedly Raped 10-Year-Old Girl Was Released - Police
Ms Timi's decision to withdraw the case and her failure to present her daughter contributed to the suspect's release. Read more »
Nigeria: How to Navigate Nigeria's Economic Hardship - Sterling Bank CEO
The removal of petrol subsidy and unification of the FX window has intensified the strain on the local currency and manufacturers, leading to increased difficulties as prices… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Prosperity Gospel Is Scam, Satanic - Catholic Priest
David Oyedepo, a Nigerian cleric and bishop of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners' Chapel, is among the globally recognised prosperity preachers. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Claims 10 Lives in Ebonyi
The affected local government areas include: Onicha, Ikwo, Ezza North, Ebonyi, Izzi, Ohaukwu and Abakaliki with Hausa quarters and Nkaliki areas in Abakaliki recording the highest… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army General Gets United Nations Appointment
Brigadier General Olufemi Esho of the Nigerian Army appointed Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). Read more »
February 16
Burkina Faso: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to Form Confederation
"Our excellent diplomats then recommended to the Heads of State the creation of a Confederation bringing together Burkina, Mali and Niger, awaiting the creation of a Federation of… Read more »
Nigeria: The Dangers of Introducing State Police Today, By Jibrin Ibrahim
As a student of and believer in federalism, I fully support the principle that federal political systems should have police forces controlled by the federating units - states, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Seek Robust Implementation of Health Sector Renewal Initiative
The initiative, launched by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, in December is part of the government's strategy to achieve Universal Health… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Insecurity: What NSA Ribadu Told Senators
In 2023, out of a total of 394 attacks, only 64, representing 16.24 per cent, occurred under the Bola Tinubu administration, Mr Ribadu said. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Cost of Living Crisis - Tinubu Meets Governors, Rules Out Food Importation, Outlines 'Solutions'
While the cost of living crisis persists, Nigerians also grapple with the worsening security situation. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Prices May Increase As Govt Says Subsidy No Longer Sustainable
Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Nigeria's Inflation Hits 29.90 Percent Amid High Food Prices
Nigeria's annual inflation rate rose to 29.90 per cent in January from 28.92 per cent in December 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday. Read more »
Africa: FIFA Ranking - Super Eagles Rise 14 Places, Now Third in Africa
A run to the AFCON final saw the Super Eagles rise 14 places in the ranking table to end as the third-best country in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Director of Gas Infrastructure Fund Board
The new director was screened by members of the Senate Committee on Gas and Petroleum Resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Living Crisis - a Personal Story, By Azu Ishiekwene
As for other things, such as the cost of petrol and other energy costs, which increased by 216 per cent from N195 per litre after the removal of subsidy last May, I threatened to… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Motion Seeking Probe of Anchor Borrowers Programme, $2.4 Billion Fx Backlog
The Senate decided to suspend the consideration of the motion seeking the probe into the Anchor Borrowers Programme after a slight rowdiness that followed the moving of the motion. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Remove 'Political Farmers' From Database
According to him, only genuine farmers will benefit from government-subsidised interventions. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Export First Fuel Cargoes
The refinery has issued tenders to sell two fuel cargoes for export, a report said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Alleged Cult Leader, Three Others in Imo
The suspects were arrested when police operatives stormed their hideout in Mbieri Community following a tip-off, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Makes Leadership Changes in Federal Housing Authority, Federal Mortgage Bank
The new FMBN CEO, Shehu Osidi, is a banker with over 30 years of work experience. Read more »