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Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Bail Application
May 18, 2022 | 12:59 pm[Premium Times] The IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, fled the country in the wake of the invasion of his home by the military in Afara-Ukwu, near Umuahia, Abia State, in September 2017, and was only rearrested in Kenya in June last[…]
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Nigerian Govt Amends Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu
May 18, 2022 | 12:59 pm[Premium Times] The amendment follows the earlier ruling of the court dismissing eight of the 15 counts filed against the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the federal government.
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People With Disabilities Victims of Sexual Abuse in Ekiti, Fayemi Laments
May 18, 2022 | 12:54 pm[This Day] The First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has lamented that people living with all forms of disabilities (PWDs) are being sexually abused by those he described as "sex predators" in the state.
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Protesting Students Want to Bring Imt to Disrepute - Management
May 18, 2022 | 12:17 pm[Leadership] Management of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu has accused students of the institution protesting against increase in fees of attempting to bring the institution to disrepute.
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U.S. SEC Cautions On Crypto Days After Nigeria's Nod On Digital Assets
May 18, 2022 | 12:16 pm[Daily Trust] The US Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the investing public about cryptocurrencies, stating that the digital asset class is not that decentralized.
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Buhari to Unveil Reformed NNPC in July
May 18, 2022 | 12:16 pm[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari will unveil the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL on 18th July 2022.
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Reopen Kwara, Niger Borders Now, KWACCIMA Tells Govt
May 18, 2022 | 12:16 pm[Daily Trust] The Kwara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) has appealed to the federal government to reopen the Chikanda and Barbara borders located along Kwara and Niger states to promote trade along the corridors.
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Gunmen Storm Ebonyi Council Chairman's House, Kill Four
May 18, 2022 | 12:15 pm[Premium Times] The council chairman in Ebonyi State confirmed the attack to PREMIUM TIMES.
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Zee World Launches Dance Reality Show in Nigeria
May 18, 2022 | 12:15 pm[Premium Times] The dance reality show is a fusion of Nigerian and Indian dance.
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APC Convention - Possible Headwinds Against the Jagaban
May 18, 2022 | 12:15 pm[Premium Times] Overall, the VP will score between 70 per cent and 75 per cent of the total delegate votes at the Convention.
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Without Consulting Residents, Lawmaker Facilitates N115 Million 'Health Centres'. Now They're Used By Termites, Bushes
May 18, 2022 | 12:11 pm[Premium Times] Located in the South-west state of Ekiti are two health facilities built with millions of naira of public funds but never put to use by residents.
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Nigerian Govt Accuses Facebook of Refusing to Act Against Biafra Group
May 18, 2022 | 12:09 pm[Premium Times] The government says members of the group use social media platforms to incite violence and instigate ethnic hatred in the country.
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Current Visa Arrangement Frustrating Nigeria-US Trade, Says Lagos US Consul | THISDAYLIVE
May 18, 2022 | 12:00 pmThe US envoy stated this at the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce ((NACC) breakfast meeting in Lagos, with the theme: “US Mission's Current ...
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Why I Can't Run for Presidency Now - AfDB's Adesina
May 18, 2022 | 11:56 am[Vanguard] The President of African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwunmi Adesina, yesterday, gave reasons he can't run for Nigeria's presidency in 2023.
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Nigeria Spends More On National Assembly Than On Education? Analyst Gets It Wrong
May 18, 2022 | 11:49 am[Africa Check] With Nigeria set to hold elections next year, the search for a new president is gathering momentum. But does a claim about the current leadership's spending priorities add up?
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KKN Records - Emerging Powerhouse in Nigerian Music Industry
May 18, 2022 | 11:41 am[Vanguard] KKN Records INC also known as KKN Music Group is a Nigerian music Label dragging market share with the bigwigs in the industry in Nigeria.
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3 Reportedly Killed As Gunmen Allegedly Attack Ebonyi Council Boss' Home
May 18, 2022 | 11:41 am[Vanguard] The Chairman Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Elder Steve Orogwu, escaped death Tuesday night as unknown gunmen invaded his country home killing three of his brothers.
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I can make Nigeria great if elected president, says Tinubu - Punch Newspapers
May 18, 2022 | 11:32 amNational leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said that he has all it takes to make Nigeria great if he is elected as ...
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At 26.61%, Banks Maximum Lending Rate Drops to 5-Year Low
May 18, 2022 | 11:26 am[This Day] Amid rising inflation rate that is expected to hike operating cost and plug profitability, banks have reduced maximum lending rate to 26.61 per cent, an over five-year low, the latest data by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)[…]
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2023 - Atiku in Kaduna, Promises Devolution of Powers to States, LGAs
May 18, 2022 | 11:24 am[Premium Times] "There is need for powers and resources to be devolved to states and LGAs for them to effectively do their work," Atiku Abubakar says.
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Peseiro must reside in Nigeria to monitor NPFL league and our players – Chukwu | Goal.com
May 18, 2022 | 11:22 amFormer Nigeria coach Christian Chukwu gives his views on new Super Eagle coach Jose Peseiro.
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Govt Amends Charge Against Biafra Leader, Lists His Lawyers As Accomplices
May 18, 2022 | 11:17 am[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government is set to re-arraign the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on an amended six-count treasonable felony charge.
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Divestment - TotalEnergies Puts Up 16 Oil Assets in Nigeria for Sale
May 18, 2022 | 11:07 am[This Day] French multinational oil and gas giant, TotalEnergies has launched the sale of its10 per cent stake in Nigerian joint venture with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Shell Petroleum Development Company, (SPDC) and Eni.
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A Fairer Deal For Nigerian Workers - Leadership News
May 18, 2022 | 10:49 amOn May 1st Nigeria marks the international Worker's Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day. This day as a public holiday was first announced by ...
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Presidency to NEF: You are delusional over Nigeria's existence - Tribune Online
May 18, 2022 | 10:43 am“We wish to reassure Nigerians that it remains their democratically elected leadership which takes the decisions that steer our nation – and no one ...
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2023: I won't retire from politics until I become Nigeria's president - Tinubu
May 18, 2022 | 10:31 amI will bring the experience of my leadership in Lagos state as a Governor to bear on my leadership style in Nigeria. “There's no contest between me ...
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British Royal Family Should Visit Southeast Nigeria, Compensate, Apologise For ...
May 18, 2022 | 10:28 amIPOB was established in 2012 by Nnamdi Kanu, a British Nigerian political activist who is currently detained by Nigeria's secret police, Department of ...
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Spouse of Nigerian by birth who Renounced Nigerian Citizenship Visa – N2B
May 18, 2022 | 10:09 amN2B Visa - is a class of Permanent Residence Visas issued to Spouse of Nigerians by birth who renounced Nigerian citizenship ...
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Kidnappers storm Abuja-Kaduna road, abduct several travellers - Daily Post Nigeria
May 18, 2022 | 10:02 amGunmen suspected to be kidnappers, on Tuesday, reportedly blocked Abuja-Kaduna road and kidnapped several travellers. One of the travellers, ...
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Akinwumi Adesina Turns Down Requests to Become Next Nigerian President | Business Post Nigeria
May 18, 2022 | 09:47 amBy Adedapo Adesanya The President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, has ruled himself out of the 2023 presidential race ...
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Flying Eagles beat Cote D'Ivoire to qualify for 2023 U20 AFCON | TheCable
May 18, 2022 | 08:25 amBut a few minutes to the half hour mark, the Ivorians equalised from an intelligently taken free kick at the edge of Nigeria's eighteen-yard box.
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Introduction of Capital Gains Tax Could Discourage Investors—Popoola | Business Post Nigeria
May 18, 2022 | 08:23 amThe chief executive of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, Mr Temi Popoola, applauded this initiative of the government but warned that it could ...
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NowNow Unveils New Features to Boost Contactless Payments | Business Post Nigeria
May 18, 2022 | 08:23 amBy Adedapo Adesanya A leading African fintech startup, NowNow Digital Systems Limited, has launched a first of its kind fully integrated near ...
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Govt Asks Facebook, Other Platforms to Curtail Hate Speech
May 18, 2022 | 08:18 am[This Day] The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has asked Facebook and other social media platforms to prevent the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from using their platforms to incite violence and instigate ethnic hatred in[…]
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Presidency Flays Northern Elders for Asking Part of Nigeria to Leave | THISDAYLIVE
May 18, 2022 | 07:56 amHe asked Nigerians to disregard such call by NEF for any section of the country to leave the federation. The presidential spokesman said in the ...
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Nigeria's World Cup mission is on course after beating Ivory Coast
May 18, 2022 | 07:54 amLadan Bossos men will get the chance to play for a place at the Mundial next year after edging out the Young Elephants. | Pulse Nigeria.
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59-year-old Nigerian woman arrested for running drug cartel - Premium Times Nigeria
May 18, 2022 | 07:22 amAt least nine of her staff and associates were arrested along with her in coordinated simultaneous operations, the NDLEA said.
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Nigeria's Eurobond Yield rises to 10.6% - Nairametrics
May 18, 2022 | 07:15 amThe rise in Nigeria's Eurobond yield occurs when investors sell Nigerian Eurobonds forcing prices to plummet. Bond yields are inversely proportional ...
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Nine Bodies Recovered At Scene of Kano Explosion - Agency
May 18, 2022 | 06:59 am[Premium Times] The police earlier confirmed that four people were killed in the explosion
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Nigeria Gets £600,000 UK Grant for 20 Institutions
May 18, 2022 | 06:59 am[This Day] The British Council has said a £600,000 grant has been earmarked to support systemic change in 20 institutions and organisations.
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Again, Soldiers Attack Protesting Students
May 18, 2022 | 06:59 am[Premium Times] Meanwhile, pictures and video clips obtained by PREMIUM TIMES also revealed students scampering for safety amidst sporadic gunshots.
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Over 3,000 Killed in Northern Nigeria Attacks
May 18, 2022 | 06:58 am[CAJ News] Abuja -- Armed groups reportedly killed more than 3 500 civilians and security personnel in northern Nigeria in 2021.
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Nigeria Becoming Destination for Africa's Promising Tech Startups
May 18, 2022 | 06:53 am[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- In February, the Nigerian technology startup CrowdForce announced a big break: It had received $3.6 million from investors to expand its financial services operations to many more underserved communities.
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Nigeria qualify for 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations - The NFF
May 18, 2022 | 06:45 amNigeria's U20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Tuesday night overpowered fit-fighting Cote d'Ivoire in an explosive semi final match to reach the final of the ...
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2023: It's North-Central's turn to rule Nigeria ― Saraki - Tribune Online
May 18, 2022 | 06:16 amFormer President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has told PDP delegates in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that having been working.
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NDLEA arrests Delta's wanted drug baroness | The Guardian Nigeria News
May 18, 2022 | 06:12 amOfficials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted suspected drug baroness, Bridget Oghenekevwe Emeka, ...
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Adesina Rejects Presidential Election Nomination Form
May 18, 2022 | 01:23 am[Premium Times] Mr Adesina says he is fully engaged and committed to his work at the regional bank.
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Police Declare Suspects in Deborah Samuel Killing Wanted
May 17, 2022 | 16:19 pm[Premium Times] The arrest of the two suspects generated outrage and led to protest, now the police are looking for the other suspects captured on camera.
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Residents, Police Disagree Over Kano Explosion
May 17, 2022 | 16:19 pm[Premium Times] Mr Habib said details of the causalities will be released after the rescue workers conclude their work.
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2023 - I'll Not Run for President - Adesina
May 17, 2022 | 16:16 pm[Premium Times] "While I am deeply honoured, humbled and grateful for all the incredible goodwill, kindness and confidence, my current responsibilities at this time do not allow me to accept to be considered.".
