July 02
Nigeria: Suicide Bombings in Gwoza - Is It a Rivalry Between Jihadists for Control of the Area?
Agenzia Fides
The number of victims of the quadruple bombings carried out on June 29 in Gwoza, in Borno state, in north-eastern Nigeria, has risen to 32. Some of the 50 or so wounded died in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Retired Officer, Seven Others Wanted
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the declaration was connected to the recent killing of two police operatives and three vigilante members in early May. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Another Nigerian University Lecturer
Premium Times
The incident in Katsina was the second time in less than 10 days that terrorists killed a university lecturer in Nigeria's north-west. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - Urgent Need for a New Strategy
Vanguard
When Dangote Refinery, early this year, rolled out its diesel and supplied marketers at a substantially reduced price of N1,200, Nigerians chanted, " Bravo to Dangote". Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Debunks ASUU's Claim of Reduction of Varsity's Overhead From N16m to N7m
This Day
The Katsina State Government has faulted the Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) claim of reducing the monthly overhead of the Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University (UMYU) from… Read more »
Nigeria: Three People Rescued From Collapsed Abuja Building
Premium Times
She said that the victims had been taken to the hospital where they were treated and discharged. Read more »
Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'
Premium Times
Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »
Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request
Premium Times
After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Kogi Sets Up Pesponse Team, Unveil Infection Prevention Tools
Vanguard
The Kogi State Government has taken decisive actions in response to the recent cholera outbreak by unveiling a comprehensive infection prevention tools and reaffirming its… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Chief Asks Court to Stop Diezani From Using His Name
Vanguard
Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has urged the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke from using his… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Reiterates Commitment to Nigeria At 248th Independence Day Celebration
Vanguard
Will Stevens, the U.S. Consul General in Lagos, on Monday reiterated his country's commitment to a shared partnership and strengthening of bilateral relations with Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: N-Delta - Otuaro, Pap Boss, Renews Hope of Ex-Agitators
Vanguard
THE Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, took hands-on steps to redirect the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Lawmakers Delay Resumption From Recess Over 'Bomb Scare'
Premium Times
Since 23 May when the lawmakers proceeded on a two-week recess, they have not resumed. Read more »
Nigeria: Gwoza Bombings - Fate of Terrorists Will Be Violent, Short - DHQ Vows
Vanguard
...says 20 persons were killed, 52 injured Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Resist Move to Frame Up Reps Member, Ugochinyere - Lawyers
Vanguard
A group of lawyers under the umbrella of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, yesterday, said they would resist any attempt to frame up a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Rescued 3 in Abuja Building Collapse - Police
Vanguard
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the rescue of three persons from a building that collapsed in Abuja yesterday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria
Premium Times
The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Traditional Rulers Speak On Calls for State of Emergency in Rivers
Premium Times
A protracted political crisis has disrupted peace and governance in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Urges Stronger Anti-Money Laundering Law
Leadership
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso has called for regulations to strengthen anti-money laundering and cybersecurity crimes within the West African Monetary… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 844 Arms Units, 12,500 Ammunition Worth N13.9bn At Onne Port
This Day
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday, announced the interception of nine containers bearing offensive items, including arms, ammunition, illicit drugs and second hand… Read more »
Nigeria: Non-Bank Financial Institutions Key to Regional Integration, Economic Stability - Cardoso
This Day
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, said Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) presented a… Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Promises More Bite in War Against Trafficking in Persons
This Day
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has promised to give more bite to its ongoing war on trafficking in persons by embracing data collection… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Yahaya Condole With Ex-Borno Gov On Mother's Demise
This Day
President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari have mourned Hajiya Aisa, the mother of the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Read more »
Nigeria: BudgIT Report - Blanket Minimum Wage Not Feasible Amid Fiscal Imbalance
This Day
Nigerian civic organisation, BudgIT, has said a blanket minimum wage implementation was currently not feasible given the horizontal fiscal imbalance among the 36 states of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Needs New Presidential Jet
This Day
Nigeria and not President Bola Tinubu needs a presidential private jet for several reasons, including the fact that the current one being used by the president was purchased during… Read more »