February 09
Nigeria: Cross River Magistrates Resume Strike
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the magistrates' demands included a request for the government to promote its members who had remained stagnant since 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: Trial of Arise Journalist, Security Guard's Murder Case Stalled As Prison Officials Fail to Produce Suspects
The broadcaster and a security guard were killed in an armed robbery attack at her Abuja home in October 2025. Eleven suspects are facing trial in connection with the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Achieves 50% Coverage in Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign - Official
Mrs Ani-Osheku explained that the campaign targets children between the ages of nine months and 14 years, who still have the ability to mount the requisite protection against… Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara, Wike, Rivers Leaders Meet Tinubu in Fresh Push to Calm Crisis
President Tinubu's latest move may only delay, not resolve, the Rivers crisis unless two core issues are amicably settled -- Governor Fubara shelving his second-term ambition and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Canvass Removal of Electricity Subsidy
"By the time we free up subsidy, that means no payment of subsidy that runs to several trillions of naira and by the time we free up electricity subsidy, no more payment. So, all… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Progress Must Reflect in Lives of Nigerians, Shettima Tells Governors
Mr Shettima urges NEC members to remain the engine room for consensus-building and coordinated action between the FG and states. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Debunks Claims of Secret Ban On Amoxicillin
In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, the agency said it has not banned Amoxicillin, either covertly or publicly, and urged Nigerians to disregard a viral video making… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism, Banditry Not Nigeria's Culture - We'll Overcome Them - Tinubu
President Tinubu assured Nigerians of his administration's resolve to strengthen the country's security forces and restore peace across affected communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Ministry Received ₦36m Out of ₦218bn Capital Budget Allocation in 2025 - Minister
The Minister of Health, Mohammed Pate, says that although the personnel budget was fully released and utilised, the capital component suffered major setbacks due to the bottom-up… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Senate's Power to Suspend Akpoti-Uduaghan, Cancels Fine
The Court of Appeal held that the senate president acted within his authority when he denied Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan the opportunity to speak during plenary on 20 February 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Witness Shares More Details of Cash Flow From Taraba LGs in Darius Ishaku's Fraud Trial
EFCC accused former Taraba State Governor Ishaku and his co-defendant of diverting money from the contingency funds belonging to the state's Bureau of Local Government and… Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Peter Obi Leads Protesters to NASS, Demands Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Results
The former presidential candidate urged members of the National Assembly to reconsider the amendment and include mandatory electronic transmission of results. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Allocates N6bn for Construction of Three Mega Schools in Gombe - Minister
"The federal government is focused on providing modern learning environments that inspire students and improve academic outcomes," Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun APC Schedules Strategic Stakeholders Meeting, Seeks Cohesion
The party leadership noted that the meeting is aimed at strengthening internal cohesion, reviewing ongoing political strategies, and positioning the APC for future political… Read more »
Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Kills Driver, Conductor
"Eyewitnesses said the tanker driver, who was speeding, lost control and rammed into a roadside barricade before an explosion occurred, which also affected a motorcycle trailing… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Terror Attack - Southern Governors' Forum Commiserates With Kwara Govt
In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Chairperson of the forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a tragic and… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Would Have Left Nollywood for Music If I Knew Better' - - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
The award-winning actress also spoke candidly about her experience during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, revealing that her children received death threats. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Elections - Kwara South Senator Declares Governorship Ambition
Mr Ashiru, who is the senator for the Kwara South District, made his intention known while receiving executive members of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of… Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Dead, 70 Injured in Kano Accident - FRSC
The accident occurred at about 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, along Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja. Read more »
Africa: Aradel, Lafarge Africa, Fcmb Group Top Stock Pick This Week
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Reforms - What Is the Senate Really Afraid Of?
The House of Representatives had passed its own version of the bill in December 2025, which differs markedly from that of the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: AHF Push for Condom Advocacy As Stis Surge in Nigeria
As part of its activities to mark the 2026 International Condom Day (ICD), the Foundation said it will host public events in Anambra State and Abuja, featuring road walks, free… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Detain Four Suspects, Recover Trailer Load of Vandalised Bridge Parts
There have been several instances of bridge vandalism in Nigeria, specifically targeting critical infrastructure in Lagos and the South-east. Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Champions League Eague - Rivers United Collapse As Pyramids Seal Group Top Spot
As Pyramids prepare to close out the group phase against Power Dynamos with qualification secured, Rivers United are left with hard questions to answer Read more »
Nigeria: June 12, Kayfabe, and Defining Moments, By Uddin Ifeanyi
The events leading up to and succeeding the elections of 12 June, 1993, were remarkable in several respects in Nigeria's political (and if all their consequences are included,… Read more »
