July 21
Nigeria: Lagos Billionaire-Kidnappers - Popular Nollywood Actor Owns Operational Vehicles
Vanguard
Barely a few hours after the police mowed down nine billionaire kidnappers said to have been terrorizing Lagos and its environs for a long, revelations emerged that a popular… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Over 5,000 Nigerians Killed in 6 Months - - Adamu
Vanguard
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Beacon Consulting, Dr. Kabir Adamu, has said that his research reveals that no fewer than 5,000 Nigerians were killed between January and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Halts Plans to Invest in Nigeria's Steel Industry
Premium Times
Mr Dangote said the company's board decided against the steel investment to avoid the accusations of being called monopolistic. Read more »
Nigeria: Refinery - Dangote Now Feels What Nigerian Business Owners Go Through - Aisha Yesufu
Vanguard
Social and political critic Aisha Yesufu has lamented Nigeria's treatment of its own enterprises, urging collective support to ensure the success of the Dangote Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Vaccines Arriving Nigeria Soon - Gavi
Vanguard
...Too early to say the outbreak has ended -Pate Read more »
Nigeria: After 41 Years, Mike Ejeagaha's Classic 'Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo' Sparks Viral Dance Challenge
Vanguard
Nigerian folklore music legend, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has taken social media by storm as his timeless Igbo highlife song, "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo", has sparked a viral dance challenge… Read more »
Nigeria: In Ruggedman's 'No Time for Rubbish', Iyabo Ojo, Frank Edoho Turn Rap Demigods
Premium Times
The synergy between the artistes is palpable, and their distinct styles blend seamlessly, resulting in an innovative and authentic track. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Diesel Not Inferior to Imported Ones, Dangote Replies Critics
Vanguard
·Dismisses monopoly concerns Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Elects Afam Osigwe As President
Premium Times
Mr Osigwe, a former general secretary of the NBA, polled more than half of the votes cast to emerge as the president-elect of the association of Nigerian lawyers. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Banditry Protesters Block Roads in Katsina
Premium Times
"Most of the children around us are orphans, and they don't have food to eat, so we need urgent support," the Katsina protesters said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Refuses to Stop Fubara From Spending Rivers Funds
Premium Times
The suit was filed by a faction of the Rivers House of Assembly loyal to Nyesom Wike. Read more »
July 20
Nigeria: Economic Crisis - the Difference Between Nigeria and Kenya! [opinion]
Vanguard
Can any Nigerian lawmaker fight for the masses like Kenya's Crystal Asige? Read more »
Nigeria: Thundery, Rainy, Weather Conditions Forecast This Week
Vanguard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. Read more »
July 19
Nigeria: 263 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender in One Week - Official
Premium Times
He said that the insurgents surrendered between 11 July and 17 July, during the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II. Read more »
Nigeria: Universities Allegedly Involved in Illegal Admissions Named
Premium Times
The JAMB chief disclosed that the Nigerian government had already granted waivers to about one million candidates allegedly illegally admitted by these institutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery 45% Completed, 'Not Yet Licensed'
Premium Times
Mr Ahmed said the allegations raised by the refinery that its operations are being scuttled owing to a lack of supply of crude oil by International Oil Companies (IOCs) are untrue. Read more »
Nigeria: D'Banj Features Youssou N'dour, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Awilo Logomba, Others in Fifth Album
Premium Times
D'Banj's upcoming fifth album, 'Entertainer - The Sequel', is a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, with eleven songs and two bonus tracks. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Health Professionals Call for Higher Budgetary Allocation, Increased Insurance Coverage
Premium Times
They made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Scientific Conference of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: This Is Wole Soyinka!, By Simbo Olorunfemi [opinion]
Premium Times
His greatness preceded the Nobel and has long transcended it. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Approves Construction of Five Major Roads, Others
Premium Times
Though there is still some paperwork to be done, the governor decided to start the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta road to relieve the people of the pain they go through… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Escaped From Kidnappers' Den - Student
Daily Trust
Bisola Olisa (32), a female undergraduate in one of the institutions in Ondo State, has narrated how she escaped from a kidnappers' den in the state. Read more »
Africa: Early Voting in South Africa's 2024 Elections - Any Lessons for Nigeria? [opinion]
Premium Times
Over the years, certain categories of persons, such as security personnel, electoral officials, ad-hoc electoral officials, accredited domestic election observers, and other key… Read more »
Nigeria: Admission - Seven Nigerian Institutions Win N750 Million JAMB Prize for Compliance
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JAMB's Director of Admissions, Mohammed Babaji, noted that the board has recorded significant improvement in compliance since it started incentivising compliance with the annual… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Governor Presents Appointment Letter to Reinstated Emir
Premium Times
The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Governor Yusuf. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N423 Billion Fraud - El-Rufai Seeks Transfer of Case, Accuses Judge of Bias
Premium Times
Mr El-Rufai sued the Kaduna State Government and the state House of Assembly for alleged infringement of his rights while investigating financial management by his administration. Read more »