April 19
Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
Premium Times
The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock
Daily Trust
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Lands Spot On 'Time' 2024 Most Influential People
New Times
Nigeria's Afrofusion sensation and Grammy-winning Damini Ogulu, commonly known as Burna Boy, among many more Africans celebrities have secured spots on Time magazine's list of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt to Give Mr Ibu, Jnr Pope Befitting Burial
Premium Times
The Enugu State Government says it is working with the families of the late Nollywood actors. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Knows How to Get Yahaya Bello If It Wants to - Bwala
Daily Trust
Former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Expert Advises Governors to Domesticate Electricity Act
Premium Times
The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states. Read more »
Nigeria: Unpaid Prizes - BBNaija Phyna Refuses New Offer From Multichoice
Premium Times
Phyna, who won the 2022 BBNaija edition, was promised a significant package of prizes. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Taraba Monarch
Premium Times
The gunmen attacked the palace of the traditional ruler at about 9 p.m. on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Working to Put Nigeria On Solid Economic Pedestal - Presidency
Vanguard
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP National Chairmanship Not Do-or-Die for Me - Damagum
Vanguard
Embattled Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Illya Umar Damagum said the national chairmanship of the party is not a do-or-die affair for him. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Want a Song With Ayra Starr - Rihanna
Vanguard
Popular singer Rihanna has hinted at wanting to collaborate with Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Vows Not to Pay Ransom to Kidnappers
Premium Times
"As president, I have been clear that ransoms stop. Resolution through payment only perpetuates the wider problem. This extortion racket must be squeezed out of existence.… Read more »
Nigeria: Consider Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu's Case, Igbo Group Urges Tinubu, Others
Vanguard
The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider a political solution over the lingering case of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Three Children, Arrest Grandmother for Locking Them Up - Official
Premium Times
"The three children are looking malnourished and unhealthy. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Attack in Katsina, Neutralise Suspected Bandit
Vanguard
Police operatives in Katsina foiled an attack on Sabuwa town, headquarters of Sabuwa local government area of the state, neutralizing one suspected bandit. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Abuse - Bobrisky's Conviction Selective Justice - Salami
Vanguard
Abuja-based public interest lawyer Barrister Temi Salami has criticized the Nigerian judiciary for what he perceives as a focus on minor offences over more significant cases of… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest in Anambra Community Over Alleged Distortion of History
Vanguard
Tension is mounting in Umuanuta kindred of Uruoji village, Nri, in Anaocha local government area of Anambra State following alleged distortion of the history of the community in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 23 Residents, Kidnap Others
Premium Times
Residents and officials said many other residents of the Kaduna community have either been kidnapped or have not been accounted for. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP to Elect New Chairman in August As NEC Extends Damagun's Stay
Premium Times
NEC also asked President Tinubu to review all policies and programmes which are stifling the economy with suffocating effect on the lives of citizens . Read more »
Nigeria: 'EFCC Cell Is Big Man's Place,' Cubana Chief Priest Counsels Invited Suspects
Premium Times
Cubana Chief Preist gave his counsel in an Instagram to suspects who have received EFCC invitations. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's Bid to Merge Sugar, Salt, Rice Businesses Hits Brick Wall
Premium Times
The suspension "centred around the current non-operational status of Dangote Rice Limited" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nascon Allied Industries said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina, Kill One - Official
Premium Times
"They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack." Read more »
Nigeria: Ghosts Are On the Loose in Kogi State
Daily Trust
On April 4, 2024, gunmen invaded Agojeju-Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State and killed more than 30 people. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles to Get New Coach in Two Weeks - Sports Minister
Vanguard
The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has announced that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will have a new coach in the next two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Withdraws All Policemen Attached to Kogi Ex-Gov, Yahaya Bello
Vanguard
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Read more »