Nigeria
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:16:53 GMTPoverty-Driven Unequal Power Relations Fuel Sexual Violence in Lake Chad Region
[The Conversation Africa] There have been multiple instances of sexual violence against women and girls in the Lake Chad region since terrorism activity started in the area in 2009. The region includes Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:59:11 GMTNigerian Govt Fines Trust TV for Airing Terrorism Documentary
[Premium Times] The N5 million fine on Trust Tv was imposed by the National Broadcasting Commission, according to a statement by the management of the television station.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:34:19 GMTNigeria Nears Economic Collapse - External Reserves Down to $15 Billion Contrary to CBN's $36 Billion Claim
[Premium Times] With Nigeria spending N5.9 trillion on imports in the first quarter, irrespective of the preferred exchange rate, reserves of $15 billion would barely cover four months of import.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:59:12 GMTNigerian Police Deploy Massively in Abuja
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigerian police have increased security around the capital of Abuja after last week's ambush of presidential guards in a suburb and a deadly attack on a military checkpoint.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:59:05 GMTHealthcare Services Should Be Inclusive of Persons With Disabilities - Here Is How
[Nigeria Health Watch] Persons with disabilities are more likely to experience significant disadvantages when it comes to accessing health, resulting in adverse socio-economic outcomes and higher rates of poverty than the general population. They als...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:34:31 GMTNigeria - Illegal Oil Refineries Thriving Despite Government Crackdown
[DW] "I want to give my family the best I can afford. We cannot just stay and survive. We really want to live," Tam G (not his real name) said. "This business really pays us; the income is good. We're not just talking of the owners of the product, we...
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:58:42 GMTDiscos Rejects Restructuring, Say FG Owes Them N100bn
[Premium Times] The companies claimed that the government failed to fulfil its N100 billion subsidy and other privatisation promises made since 2013.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:58:45 GMTCurbing Illicit Financial Flows Key to Africa's Growth - ICPC Chair
[Premium Times] The ICPC says African countries, particularly Nigeria, are adversely affected by significant losses due to IFFs.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:34:28 GMTGovt Developing Plea Bargain Guidelines for Effective Justice Delivery, Says SGF
[This Day] The federal government on Wednesday disclosed that it is working with critical stakeholders to develop 'Plea Bargain' guidelines for prosecutors of the government as part of efforts at enhancing justice delivery in the country.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:34:27 GMTEconomic Hardships Forcing Nigerian Youths Into Crime, Banditry, Says NELF
[This Day] A group, the Nigerian Emerging Leaders Forum (NELF) has said crippling economic challenges were among the situations forcing Nigerian youths into internet fraud, armed robbery, illegal migration for prostitution, banditry and terrorism, cu...
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:34:25 GMTAtiku, Not Peter Obi Has Highest Number of Followers On Social Media
[Vanguard] For the most obvious reasons, the social media have been in favour of the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi and his Obi-dient supporters as the 2023 presidential race hots up online.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:34:23 GMTThreat to Attack Lagos - Satellite Town Residents Urge Navy to Take Action On Illegal Structures
[Vanguard] Following intelligence report on the threat by terrorists to attack Lagos and other cities, residents of Satellite Town under the auspices of Save Satellite Forum, SSF, in Oriade Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos State, have c...
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:34:21 GMT2023 - Fixing Nigeria More Important Than Money Politicians Offer Me - Okey Bakassi
[Daily Trust] Nigerian actor and stand-up comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi has said that fixing Nigeria is of the utmost priority to him than the money politicians have to offer him.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:59:15 GMTNigerien President Honours Dangote With National Award Over Health Interventions
[Premium Times] As Dangote, Bill Gates Foundations sign MOU on immunisation of Nigeriens
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:59:09 GMTAlleged Organ Harvesting - Ekweremadu Returns to Court After 42 Days in Detention
[Premium Times] The trial preparation hearing is scheduled to take place on 4th August (tomorrow) and a subsequent trial next year.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:59:08 GMTPolice Intercept Truck Carrying 147 'Farmers, Traders' From Zamfara to Ogun
[Premium Times] "The search revealed that the truck was conveying eight motorcycles and bags of beans and onions to be dropped off with their owners at the Bodija Market."
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:32:49 GMTNigeria - Illegal Oil Refineries Thrive Despite Government Crackdown
[DW] "I want to give my family the best I can afford. We cannot just stay and survive. We really want to live," Tam G. (not his real name) said. "This business really pays us; the income is good. We're not just talking of the owners of the product, w...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:42:29 GMTEU Makes Offers to Nigeria to Drive LNG Supply to Replace Russian Gas
[Premium Times] "We can no longer count on gas coming from the Russian Federation and we want to build a new partnership with countries like Nigeria with whom we have an already well established partnership to obtain more gas and LNG from you on good...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:40:14 GMTInibehe Effiong - NBA Speaks On Possible Action Against Judge, Plan for Jailed Lawyer's Release
[Premium Times] Going by the NBA president's update on the case, on Thursday, Mr Effiong may end up spending the entire one-month period to which the judge sentenced him in prison.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:29:16 GMTNigerians in South Africa Say Govt Addressing Their Problems
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has said that many issues affecting Nigerians in that country are already being addressed by Mr Andrew Idi, the country's new Consul General.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:29:09 GMTInsecurity - Focus Attention to Int'l Ramifications to Threats in Evolving Strategies - - Osinbajo Tasks Military
[Vanguard] The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has tasked senior military and high-level participants of Course 30 of the National Defence College to focus attention on recognition of the regional, continental and international ramifications ...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:03:48 GMTHealth Insurance - 83m Vulnerable Nigerians to Benefit in NHIA Act - Sambo
[Vanguard] A total of 83 million vulnerable Nigerians are to benefit from compulsory health insurance in the recently assented National Health Insurance Authority Act,NHIA Act,by President Muhammadu Buhari,the Director General, NHIA, Mohammed Nasir S...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:03:46 GMTInsecurity - Buhari Squandered Goodwill of Nigerians - Kokori
[Vanguard] Ughelli -- Former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Frank Kokori, yesterday, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being negligen...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:03:43 GMT90-Yr-Old Woman, One-Yr-Old Hostages Still in Captive - Released Kaduna Train Attack Victim Reveals
[Vanguard] One of the freed victims of the Kaduna-Abuja train attack, Professor Mustapha Umar Imam has disclosed that a 90-year-old woman and a one-year-old child are the oldest and youngest hostages in the captivity of the terrorists that abducted p...
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:03:40 GMTRufai Pays N70,000 Fine, Apologises Over BRT Lane Incident
[Vanguard] The Arise Television presenter, Oseni Rufai, who was accused of driving on BRT lane on Lagos highway and also resisting arrest by policemen, on Tuesday appeared in a Lagos mobile court.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:57:06 GMTNaira Strengthens At Black Market After Big Fall
[Premium Times] Naira, however, weakened in the official market by 0.42 % on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:57:02 GMTNigerian School Pledges to Address Students' Phobia for Mathematics
[Premium Times] For the year 2022, only the primary and junior secondary school categories are open for competition.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:31:35 GMTOsun Governorship - Aregbesola's Supporters Want APC Restructured
[Premium Times] The protesting APC members also called for the sacking of the state party chairman, Gboyega Famodun.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:31:32 GMTTraffic Infraction - Arise TV Anchor Apologises
[Premium Times] The broadcaster apologised live on the television's Morning Show.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:31:29 GMTKeke Ogungbe, ID Cabasa, Iyanya Screen 'Naija Star Search' Hopefuls in Lagos
[Premium Times] Naija Star Search is a reality show aimed at discovering the next generation of Afrobeats superstars.