Ebola Threat Looms as Africa CDC Warns Nigeria Over Cross-Border Issue
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns about a potential Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, following reports of a case in the Democratic…
News
Crime & Justice
Borno Father Sentenced to 10 Years for Aiding Boko Haram
A Borno father has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly aiding members of Boko Haram.
Crime & Justice
INTERPOL Cracks Down on Cybercrime in Nigeria: Two Suspects Arrested
INTERPOL has made arrests in Nigeria as part of a global crackdown on cybercrime, including one suspect linked to a phishing scheme.
Elections
AI Deployment in 2027 Elections: INEC to Check Result Figures Before Upload
Nigeria's electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to check election results before uploading them for the 2027 general elections.
National
NEC Approves 90-Day Action Plan to Ease Cost of Living for Nigerians
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a 90-day action plan aimed at easing the cost of living for Nigerians. According to multiple news outlets, the plan focuses…
Elections
Police Commence Training of 10,000 Officers Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Police Force has started training 10,000 officers for election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Local News
Lagos and South-West States Brainstorm Solutions to Food Losses and High Prices
The need for solutions to address food losses and high prices in Lagos and South-West states has become a pressing concern, as reported by PM News Nigeria.
Government
Senate Summons NMDPRA, NNPC and NEITI over Discrepancies in Petrol Import Records
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative…
International Affairs
US Diplomats Evacuated from Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
The US State Department has ordered the evacuation of some diplomats and family members from its missions in Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks.
Special Report: The Hidden Financial Burden of School Fees on Nigerian Parents
A Premium Times Nigeria investigation reveals the additional costs beyond tuition that strain Nigerian parents.
Crime & Justice
Customs Impounds Over 38,000 Litres of PMS in Adamawa: Report
The Nigeria Customs Service has reportedly seized over 38,000 litres of petrol (PMS) in Adamawa State, according to Punch Newspapers and other sources.
Crime & Justice
Protecting Our Future: Examining Nigeria’s Battle for Safe Schools
Vanguard News investigates Nigeria's efforts to ensure children's safety in schools, beyond the announcement of new security measures.
Health & Wellness
FG Orders 46 Exposed Persons on 21-day No-Fly List Over Ebola Outbreak
The Federal Government has placed 46 persons, who had contact with an Ebola patient, on a 21-day no-fly list as part of measures to contain the virus.
Crime & Justice
Nigerian Government Assures Citizens of Ebola Containment Strategies
The Nigerian government has assured citizens of its preparedness to contain the Ebola outbreak, following the detection of a case in Uganda.
Crime & Justice
EFCC Witness Details Arrest of Two Suspected Impersonators
A witness from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has testified about the arrest of two individuals accused of impersonating the EFCC's officials in a $700,000 fraud…