June 11
Nigeria: Jonathan Canvasses Inclusive Democratic System of Govt for Nigeria
This Day
Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has canvassed a more inclusive democratic system of government for the country, warning that a "zero-sum game" approach is… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy Wobbling, but There's Hope - Jonathan
Daily Trust
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria's democracy is wobbling, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Read more »
Nigeria: Report On Conscription of Nigerian Students By Russia False - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has declared as false reports making the rounds that the Russian Government is engaging Nigerian and other African Students to participate in the ongoing war… Read more »
Nigeria: 25 Years of Democracy - Has Nigeria Changed for the Better? [opinion]
Daily Trust
As we commemorate 25 years of democracy in Nigeria, it's essential to pause and ponder: Has Nigeria truly changed for the better? Rabiu Hassan Lawal, the founder of the Inspire… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Begins Recess, to Resume July 2
Daily Trust
National Assembly lawmakers have commenced their recess and will resume on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Nigerians Are Angry, PDP Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of foisting hardship on Nigerians, saying the people are angry over the situation of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Killed, 60 Injured As Cholera Hits Lagos
Daily Trust
At least five persons have been killed in an outbreak of Cholera in Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Katsina Killings, Asks Security Agencies to Go After Attackers
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent spate of attacks in Katsina state and asked security agencies to go after the attackers. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's 12 Oil Bid Round Will Be Transparent - Govt
Vanguard
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed the commission's determination to conduct Nigeria's 2024 bid round in a transparent manner. Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA Urges Govt to Criminalise Sending Children to Buy Tobacco
Vanguard
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on the Federal Government to initiate a law that will prosecute parents who send children on errands to buy tobacco… Read more »
Nigeria: Amaechi Has Lost 70% of Political Followership in Rivers - APC Chieftain
Vanguard
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers state chapter and the secretary of the caretaker committee of the party, Chief Eric Nwibani has declared that the former… Read more »
Nigeria: Only Three Out of 614 Public Probes Concluded Since 1999 - Report
Vanguard
A report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has revealed that only three out of 614 investigative probes related to corruption have been concluded since… Read more »
Malawi: Tinubu Mourns Malawi's Vice President [press release]
Premium Times
Vice President Saulos Chilima and other officials were killed in a plane crash on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Intervene in Plateau Assembly Over Failure to Inaugurate APC Members
Premium Times
The seven lawmakers are part of the 16 members of the House returned by the Court of Appeal after the originally elected PDP members were removed under controversial circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Can't Say Hip-Hop Is Dead' - Skales Slams Wizkid
Vanguard
Nigerian rapper and singer Skales has tackled Afrobeats star Wizkid over his controversial claim that "hip-hop is dead." Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol From Dangote Refinery to Hit Market By July - Dangote
Premium Times
Mr Dangote explained that the date change was due to a delay that prompted the shift from the originally proposed date of June to mid-July. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Writes Head of Service Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Permanent Secretary
Premium Times
A staff member of the ministry details how, on many occasions, the permanent secretary allegedly made inappropriate remarks and advances to her, making her apprehensive about… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor Ikpeazu Reacts to N1.9 Trillion Diversion Claim Alleged in Abia Audit Report
Premium Times
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State contracted a firm to audit the government's finances between 29 May 2015 and 28 May 2023, apparently to investigate alleged looting of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Commend NAHCON On Pilgrims' Feeding, Accommodation in Saudi
Premium Times
The lawmakers expressed concerns that the social media had been awash with fake pictures of poor meals being served to Nigerian pilgrims. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpabio Identifies Errors in New National Anthem
Premium Times
Mr Akpabio said the errors were spotted in three lines in the standardised version of the anthem unveiled by the National Orientation Agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Frees 110 Convicts, Pays Tribute to Gani Fawehinmi
Premium Times
Mr Sani in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy freed the convicts to celebrate the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Marketing, Communication Spending Reached N605.2 Billion in 2023 - Report
Premium Times
The top three contributors to marketing communication spending were cable TV, digital media, and creative and content production. Read more »
Nigeria: NiMet Lists Nigerian States to Experience Rainfall in Next Three Days
Premium Times
As a result of the expected moderate to heavy rainfall, the agency said there are prospects of flash flooding and strong winds that may accompany the rains. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N204.8 Million, 15 Properties in Favour of Fraud Victims
Premium Times
EFCC investigations reveal how the suspects perpetrated fraud against the alleged victims of the crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Tackles EEDC Over Power Disconnection Notice, Demands Refund of Govt's Investments
Premium Times
This is happening hours after the Enugu State Government allegedly sealed some offices of the EEDC in the state. Read more »