July 09
Nigeria: Under IGP Kayode Egbetokun's Leadership, Nigerian Police Worse Off As Media Oppression Tool
Premium Times
On IGP Egbetokun's watch, the personnel of the Nigerian police have harassed and intimidated journalists without consequences - and he has been loudly silent about it. Read more »
Nigeria: Pressure Mounts On Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Daily Trust
Pressure is being intensified on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Man Who Attempted Suicide Risks One Year in Jail - Official
Premium Times
The case has reignited concerns over Nigerian laws criminalising attempted suicide. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA to Sanction Airlines Engaged in Deceitful Departure Time Scheduling
Vanguard
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has frowned at the prevalent cases of deceitful departure time scheduling by the airlines. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil-Backed Loans Needed to Finance Drilling, Other Operations - NNPC
Vanguard
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Ltd. has said oil-backed loans would enable the company finance many capital projects, including drilling operations. Read more »
Nigeria: 'My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith' - Tonto Dikeh
Premium Times
The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision
Premium Times
After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale. Read more »
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report - Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board
Premium Times
The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Construction of 2,000 Housing Units in Eight States
Premium Times
"Last month, the first leg of the exercise included ground-breaking for 1,500 units in five northern states." Read more »
Nigeria: Food Crisis - State Governors to Receive 60 Trucks of Fertiliser Each - Akpabio
Premium Times
Senators and House of Representatives members will also get some trucks of fertilisers for their constituents this weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged 423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai's Officials Give Details of Loans Obtained, Projects Executed
Premium Times
The lawmakers accused ex-governor El-Rufai of mismanaging about N423 billion from loans obtained by his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Scientists Develop Easy-to-Use Cholera Test to Prevent Outbreaks
Vanguard
As Nigeria battles with a cholera outbreak, the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is making strides in the fight against cholera with the development of a new,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Suggests Creation of Livestock Ministry
Premium Times
Thousands of people are killed annually in violence between migrant herders and local farming communities in many states in Nigeria. Read more »
Cameroon: Boko Haram - 69 Terrorists, Family Members Surrender in Cameroon, Niger - MNJTF
Premium Times
Those who surrendered consist of 13 men, 43 women and children. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN to Inaugurate 22 Justices for Appeal Court
Premium Times
The inauguration will significantly increase the number of Justices of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Address Impending Food Crisis
Premium Times
The Senate also said it may summon the minister of agriculture and food security and the Central Bank Governor over the food crisis in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Advocates Investment in Health, Education, Donates N10m to Nursing College - Peter Obi
Premium Times
Mr Obi said he is particularly concerned about the training of nurses "because they are at the centre of our primary healthcare delivery". Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Confiscates N20 Million Worth of Fake Products
Premium Times
NAFDAC reiterates its ban on Paraquat agrochemicals, pledging rigorous enforcement, and urges the public to report suspicious activities or products to its nearest office. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Collapse - Group Seeks Lagos Governor's Intervention for 13-Year-Old Victim
Premium Times
Ms Lasisi underwent double amputation in the hospital based on the complexity of the injury sustained. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Reacts to Alleged $150 Billion LGBT Clauses in Samoa Agreement
Premium Times
The NBA president said the association had the opportunity to review the Samoa Agreement on behalf of the Nigerian government before it was signed. Read more »
Nigeria: Law to Provide Special Legislative Seats for Women Underway
Leadership
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed for second reading a Bill seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (As Amended) and provide for seat reservations for… Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Used Proxy to Obtain Contracts From CBN, Witness Tells Court
Leadership
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the former Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday narrated to the Federal High Court in Lagos how he allegedly used… Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Days After, Bandits Free Kidnapped Kaduna Judge's Children
Leadership
Bandits have released the abducted children of a female Judge, Janet Galadima, after 15 days in captivity. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Distributes Free Education Materials to Primary Schools in Rivers
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has distributed free education materials to pupils of three primary schools in Rumuolumeni community, Obio/Akpor local government area of… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA to Sanction Airlines Who Deceive Passengers With Fake Departure Time Schedule
Leadership
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will not hesitate to sanction any airline found to be involved in deceitful departure time scheduling of flights when… Read more »