Gunmen storm Nigeria police station, kill four officers
An overnight attack by gunmen on a police post in central Benue State has left at least four police officers dead, PREMIUM TIMES learnt Monday. Read more
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Nigeria launches rice production
Determined to boost rice production, Nigeria has flagged off the Rice Anchor Borrowers’ Programme in Imo State. The sum of N9 billion has been earmarked Read more
Central Bank of Nigeria prioritises price stability, luring investors for growth
ABUJA Oct 3 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s central bank will pursue price stability as an anchor for economic growth and attract foreign investors as the country Read more
Nigerian Government Places Prominent Nigerians Under Watch
There are strong indications that the Federal Government has placed some prominent personalities under watch, as part of national security measures. New Telegraph’s investigation revealed Read more
Despite Shekau’s tantrum, Nigeria still willing to negotiate with Boko Haram to free Chibok girls
The federal government has restated its willingness to negotiate with the terrorist Boko Haram group to free the over 200 girls kidnapped from their school Read more
Enugu Rangers International Win Nigerian Football Champions League
Rangers International were on Sunday crowned champions of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League. The Enugu-based club demolished El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 4-0 in their Read more
Tinubu, Dogara absent as Buhari celebrates independence in Aso Rock
Olalekan Adetayo For the second year running, President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday marked the nation’s Independence Day anniversary inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amidst tight Read more
Low turnout hits Abuja fair
The 11th Abuja International Trade Fair entered its ninth day on Saturday with exhibitors and traders lamenting the “unprecedented’’ low visitor turnout. The two-week fair, Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known Elder Maya, is dead
Nollywood and all members of the entertainment industry in Nigeria and Africa have been thrown into mourning following the news of the passing of veteran Nollywood Read more
Kidnapped wife of CBN governor, Margaret Emefiele freed at last
Margaret Emefiele, the wife of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who was abducted Thursday on Benin-Agbor road, has been released by her Read more
Buhari’s full Independence day Broadcast: Recession will not last any longer
BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON OCTOBER 1ST 2016 TO MARK NIGERIA’S 56TH ANNIVERSARY Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. Read more
Production at Nigeria’s Warri refinery unaffected by nearby explosion -union
By Tife Owolabi YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) – Crude oil production at Nigeria’s Warri refinery in the country’s restive Niger Delta region has not been affected Read more
Nigeria spends $2.4 billion to drag country out of recession-Buhari
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria has spent 720.5 billion naira ($2.4 billion) on capital expenditure this year to help drag Africa’s biggest economy out of recession, Read more
Niger Delta Militants Claim Destruction of NPDC Pipeline
Warri — Urhobo/Isoko militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDJM), yesterday claimed it bombed another Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) delivery line in Ughelli Read more
National Assembly Demands Ministry Handles Recruitment of 500,000 Teachers
Abuja — The Presidency and the Office of the Vice President lack the expertise to oversee proposed recruitment of 500,000 teachers and should therefore hand Read more
Military kills 7 militants in Bakassi
Soldiers from the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar in the early hours of Friday repelled an attack on its troops, killing 7 armed militants at Read more
Nigeria’s economic survival depends on agriculture – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the key to Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification and survival lies in agriculture and the manufacturing sector. According to Read more
As speed limiter enforcement begins tomorrow: FRSC boss promises advisory enforcement
As the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, commences the enforcement of speed limiters on commercial vehicles across the country tomorrow, the Corps Marshal and Chief Read more
Shaping Nigeria’s future is your responsibility, India tells FG
The Vice-President of the Republic of India, Mohammed Hamid, yesterday at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), charged the federal government to recognise its enormous responsibilities Read more
Buhari congratulates Edo Governor-elect
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja congratulated Edo governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, the government and the people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the Read more
Nigeria declares public holiday
Nigeria has declared Monday, 3rd October, 2016 as Public Holiday to mark the country’s 56th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Read more
Budget Padding: Jibrin’s office sealed
The House of Representatives on Thursday sealed the office of the suspended former Chairman of Appropriations Committee, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin (APC-Kano). The Sergeant-at-Arms team and Read more
Nigeria turns 56 tomorrow: Prospects and challenges
By Kayode Olaitan Unarguably, every October 1 remains a unique and memorable day for all Nigerians, as they joyfully commemorate the country’s independence on Oct. Read more
Pastor in shrine drama denies dumbness
An Ogun state based pastor, Adewale Fagbere, reported to have been struck dumb after violating a community shrine, has denied the story. Pastor Adewale Fagbere, also spelt Read more
UN: 75,000 Could Starve to Death in Nigeria after Boko Haram
LAGOS, NIGERIA — As many as 75,000 children will die over the next year in famine-like conditions created by Boko Haram if donors don’t respond quickly, Read more
Nigerian minister denies involvement in alleged MTN $13.92 billion illegal transfer
LAGOS, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s minister for industry, trade and investment dismissed accusations on Thursday that he was involved in an alleged illegal transfer Read more
Nigerian militant group claims latest attack on oil pipeline in Niger Delta
By Tife Owolabi YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) – A Nigerian militant group claimed an attack on Thursday on a crude pipeline operated by state oil firm Read more
Nigerian Army kills 9 Boko Haram members in fresh attack – Spokesperson
The Army on Wednesday said its troops, Operation Lafiya Dole, killed nine suspected terrorists at Bulabulin, Borno. Sani Usman, acting Director, Army Public Relations, said Read more
Troops arrest Boko Haram terrorists at cattle market
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance of Civilian JTF, have arrested three suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists group. The suspects include Abba Read more
Agip pipeline explosion: Reps fact-finding committee visits Bayelsa
The House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee on Niger Delta and Joint Task Military Force, JTF, has visited Bayelsa State to investigate the cause of last Read more