June 01
Nigeria: 2027 - When Imposition of Candidates Is Cloaked As Consensus [editorial]
Premium Times
During the primaries, in many instances, party membership registers were not visibly used to verify those who turned up as bona fide members. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Resign If You Can't Secure Nigerians,' Ajadi Tells Tinubu Over Rising Insecurity
Vanguard
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country, urging the Federal Government to take full… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Visited Hayatu-Deen - Atiku
Vanguard
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained the reason behind his visit to fellow presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, saying the meeting focused on the state of… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Killed, Scores Injured As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community
Vanguard
No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed while more than 10 others sustained injuries following an attack by gunmen on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 100 Imported Vegetable Oil Brands Dominating Local Market Despite Ban - Ikoro
Vanguard
....Accuses Customs, NAFDAC, SON of enforcement failure Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Workers Reject N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
Vanguard
The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has rejected the proposed N100,000 national minimum wage, describing it as inadequate and incapable of addressing prevailing economic realities… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Industry in Transition - Addressing Governance Challenges
Leadership
Nigeria's electricity sector reforms under the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reflect governance innovation in Africa's largest economy. Market liberalisation… Read more »
Nigeria: Erosion Cuts Off Oji-Awgu Federal Highway
Leadership
Erosion has cut-off Oji-Awgu Federal Highway, halting vehicular movement on the critical road corridor linking many communities in Oji River and Awgu local government area of Enugu… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to July 31
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for enforcement of its Point of Sale (PoS) terminal geo-fencing framework to July 31, giving more room for compliance. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Widens Pos Geo-Fencing Radius, Shifts Compliance Deadline to August
This Day
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has widened the permissible geo-fencing radius for Point of Sale (PoS) terminals from 10 metres to 70 metres and extended the deadline for compliance… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo School Kidnap - How I Escaped Bandits Attack, Says Amina
This Day
Fear and uncertainty have continued to grip communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following the coordinated attack on three educational institutions in the rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Housing Shortage May Hit 28 Million, Expert Warns
Leadership
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns about Nigeria's deepening housing crisis, warning that the country's housing deficit could reach nearly 28 million units in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo School Abduction - My 4 Grandchildren, Daughter-in-Law Are in the Forest, Woman Cries Out
Leadership
For Mrs Funmilayo Ojo, each passing hour adds to her pains and worries. Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Warns Jonathan Against PDP Ticket, Says Nigerians May Recall 2015 Loss
Leadership
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to a presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Is Strengthening His Security Architecture
Vanguard
In moments of national recalibration, certain commentators develop a dangerous habit. They mistake expansion for displacement. Read more »
Africa: Dangote Group Named Africa's Most Admired Brand for 8th Consecutive Year
This Day
Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for the eight… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Arrests 5 Suspects, Including 2 Nigeriens, Over Papiri School Kidnap, Recovers 15 Ak Rifles, 1,434 Rounds of Ammunition
This Day
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two foreign nationals from Niger Republic, in connection with the abduction of nearly… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Orders Probe After Ex-Senator's Wife Serially Breached Airport Security
Premium Times
The minister ordered the probe after seeking formal explanations from airport security officials following PREMIUM TIMES' initial report on the incident, according to information… Read more »
Nigeria: Anarchy - the Screen and the Response! [opinion]
Vanguard
'The people are looking for honest answers, not easy answers, clear leadership, not false claims and evasiveness and politics as usual' - Jimmy Carter Read more »
Nigeria: PSC Disowns Police Recruitment Shortlist Circulating On Social Media
This Day
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has disowned a purported police recruitment shortlist circulating on social media, describing it as fake and urging applicants and members of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Science Parks Now in Laptops' - Eno Discards Multi-Million Naira Science Park Project Initiated By Attah
Premium Times
The Akwa Ibom governor's declaration on the science park project contradicts both his ARISE manifesto promise to revamp the facility, and the budget allocations his administration… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Declares Rivers Governorship Race Settled, Extends Olive Branch to Opponents
Premium Times
Mr Wike called for unity, offering forgiveness to political opponents while maintaining that his camp remains firmly in control of Rivers politics ahead of future elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Ex-Senator's Wife Violates Airport Security
Premium Times
The emergence of this second video weakens any suggestion that the earlier incident was a one-off protocol lapse or misunderstanding with terminal security. Instead, it shows a… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No One Is Better Off Under Tinubu's Govt' - Sdp's Adebayo
Vanguard
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration,… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Sustains Bullish Run, Recovers From Previous Week's Losses
Vanguard
The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish momentum in May 2026 as investors gained over N4.514 trillion during the month. Read more »
