Nigeria
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:09:01 GMTGunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler in Plateau
[Premium Times] The traditional ruler was kidnapped from his residence, an official says.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:07:02 GMTUpdated - Fire Guts Next Supermarket in Abuja
[Premium Times] NEXT supermarket, one of the largest in the Nigerian capital, is located in the Kado area of the city.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:42:13 GMTChristmas Day Tragedy - Bandits Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill 7, Kidnap 33
[Premium Times] Residents said the attacks started from late on Saturday, Christmas Day, to the early hours of Sunday.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:05:30 GMTObasanjo, Jim Ovia, Others for Ibidapo-Obe's Symposium
[Premium Times] The ceremony is being organised by the late professor's wife, Sola Ibidapo-Obe, and the Oye Ibidapo-Obe Foundation for Educational Transformation.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:03:16 GMTCustoms Intercepts Tramadol Valued U.S.$3,000 Hidden in Diapers
[Premium Times] The official said the container was handed over to the Command on November 15 by the Republic of Benin Authorities under transit to Nigeria.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 17:01:27 GMTTributes Pour in for Late Desmond Tutu
[Premium Times] Mr Tutu died Sunday at the Oasis Frail Care Center in Cape Town, South Africa.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:49:44 GMT... Police Arrest 3 for Attempted Looting
[Daily Trust] The police in the Federal Capital Territory have arrested three persons who attempted to loot at NEXT Cash and Carry supermarket while it was on fire on Sunday morning.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:04:56 GMTBoxing Day - Mother, Daughters Die in Sagamu-Benin Expressway Accident
[Premium Times] "The Ford jeep was on its way from Lagos to the Eastern part on vacation when it rammed into a stationary Dangote truck from behind due to excessive speed and loss of control."
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:53:53 GMTOdudu Wins Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12
[This Day] After weeks of rigorous physical and mental tasks in the jungle, 22-year-old athlete Odudu Otu has emerged winner of the Gulder Ultimate Search season 12. Odudu was crowned winner of the survival reality TV show after beating other contest...
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:52:35 GMTLooting Spree As Fire Guts Abuja Next Cash & Carry
[This Day] Abuja -- Looters are presently having a free day as the famous shopping mall, Next Cash & Carry located in Jahi district of Abuja is engulfed in fire.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:47:15 GMTExclusive - Covid-19 Ravages Nigeria's State House As Buhari's Aides Contract Virus
[Premium Times] Mr Shehu, who confirmed he was "afflicted by the mild variant of the COVID-19," said he has "no confirmation" of other cases mentioned to him.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 07:48:24 GMTChristmas - Buhari Hosts Osinbajo, Family At Presidential Villa
[Premium Times] The vice-president was accompanied by his wife and children during the visit.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:21:45 GMTPipeline Explosion Rocks Lagos Community
[Premium Times] The explosion was as a result of electric poles that collapsed on the pipeline.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:41 GMTYuletide - Lagosians to Get Free Bus Rides
[Premium Times] "Free bus commuter services would be offered to Lagosians on the to TBS, Oshodi to Abule Egba and Lagos Badagry Expressway BRT corridors on both days."
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:39 GMTHow Nigerian Senate 'Diverted' Over N3.6bn, Failed to Pay Taxes in 2019 - Audit Report
[Premium Times] The office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, in its 2019, report says the Senate is one of the many Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government that incessantly violate extant rules.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:47:53 GMTAgain, Pipeline Explodes At Alimosho
[Vanguard] The raging fire which started in the early hours Friday gutted NNPC Petroleum pipeline. Men of NNPC, security, fire fighters and NSCDC are already at scene to salvage the situationon.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:04:27 GMTGunmen Attack Zamfara Communities, Kill Two People, Abduct Five Others
[Premium Times] Gunmen Wednesday night attacked Nahuche community of Zamfara State and abducted five residents.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:27:12 GMTAbuja #EndSARS Panel Awards Millions in Compensation for Police Brutality
[Premium Times] The NHRC announced the various amounts of money awarded by the #EndSARS to both deceased victims' families and survivors of rights abuses on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMTThe President and the Electoral Bill 2021
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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMTBuhari's Christmas Message - I'm Committed to Improving the Condition of the Average Nigerian
[Premium Times] He also used the Christmas celebration to call on all Nigerians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:34:47 GMTNigerian Female Commercial Drivers Lament Discrimination, Abuse
[Premium Times] Ms Abiola said the discrimination stretches to refusal to patronise them, adding that many ordered rides get cancelled on daily basis as soon as the rider discovers that the driver is a woman.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:42:26 GMTInside the Unique Project Changing the Lives of Rural Nigerian Women
[Premium Times] Women in the north-central state of Nigeria are making the best of the project. Their savings and livelihoods are growing.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:05:20 GMTBeauty Can Take You Places but Brain Would Make You a Force to Reckon With - Actress, Amaka Chukwujekwu
[Vanguard] Talented screen diva and Delta state born super star, Amaka Chukwujekwu have revealed that staying relevant in the movie industry is beyond just physical appearance as your intellect is more needed to position you as a force to reckon with...
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:45:46 GMTBuhari Says Country in 'Final Phase' of Tackling Insurgency as Bombings Mark Visit to Borno State
[Premium Times] At least five people were killed in the explosions that occurred about one hour before President Buhari arrived in Maiduguri.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 05:43:26 GMTNigeria Hits New Covid-19 Infections Record
[VOA] Abuja -- Nigeria's number of confirmed COVID-19 infections nearly doubled on Wednesday, to a record of more than 4,000 -- the most since the start of the pandemic. Nigerian officials say the jump raises serious concerns and are urging people to...
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:07:48 GMTImude - Inside Lagos Community Where Child Marriage Is Rampant
[Premium Times] Teenagers account for 40 per cent of the antenatal visits to the Imude maternity centre, an official says.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:07:40 GMTBuhari Swears in Muazu Sambo As Minister, Assigns Portfolio
[Premium Times] Mr Sambo was Area Manager, Lagos Zone of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:44:56 GMTWithout Security, Nigeria's Economy Cannot Grow, Buhari Says
[Premium Times] Amidst the killings, kidnapping for ransom has become rampant in many parts of the country.
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:38:09 GMTBabangida Declares Support for Osinbajo
[Premium Times] "Osinbajo has great passion for Nigeria, he is one that can communicate with the country and inspire people among other qualities."
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:47:34 GMTMedia Rights Agenda Sues Nigerian Government Official and State Government Official Over the Internet Shutdown Ordered By the Governor in Kaduna
[IFEX] Media Rights Agenda (MRA)