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The bank accused WEMPCO of deliberate and orchestrated disobedience of court order and asked that the company’s directors be reminded in prison until they complied. It specifically accused WEMPCO of utilising thugs to evict court receiver from the steel group’s Ogun State factory The post UBA intensifies N61bn loan recovery drive, seeks jail term for WEMPCO directors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
A federal government panel says 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody in Niger State in September died from asphyxiation, following autopsies and forensic investigations. The post Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG panel says 37 suspects died from suffocation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The judge struck out the charges after the prosecution lawyer applied to withdraw them. The post Court strikes cybercrime charges against man accused of threatening governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Nigerian government has a proposed bill transmitted to the Senate. This legislation would allow the government to make agreements with other countries. These agreements would facilitate the transfer of convicted Nigerians living abroad back to Nigeria.
The Operation End Starvation initiative intends to gather over $1 billion to fight child malnutrition. The program aims to stop starvation-related deaths throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria is listed as a priority country for these efforts. The project involves a partnership between the FG and a US foundation.
Meta, Google, and Microsoft pledged to support INEC in fighting false claims. This support is intended to help before the 2027 elections. The companies made these commitments at various forums over the past week.
The Bayelsa government suspended land acquisition by Nembe Exploration and Production Company Ltd. This action follows a dispute in the community that resulted in fatalities. The company was previously known as Aiteo Exploration and Production Company Ltd. It is an indigenous oil firm. The company acquired the OML 29 after Shell divested in 2014.
Police arrested a suspect for allegedly impersonating a lawyer for ten years. The action followed a discreet investigation by command operatives. This investigation began after the police received a petition. The suspect is accused of obtaining money through false pretenses.
The terror group Ansaru released a four-minute video claiming responsibility for the death of Sheikh Masusuka. The cleric from Katsina was killed around 8:30 p.m. The group cited the victim's support for interfaith peaceful coexistence as a reason for the killing. The video was obtained exclusively by Premium Times.
The government of Bayelsa and civil society organizations have united to fight air pollution. This collaboration seeks to strengthen local initiatives. The goal is to improve the monitoring and tackling of air pollution.
Lawmakers are taking action to stop the increase of fees in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. In some instances, these fees have risen by more than 100 per cent. The representatives are concerned that these spikes could cause major disparities in how education loans are distributed. There is a risk that students from families with less money will struggle to enter tertiary education. The lawmakers are also probing how these hikes impact NELFUND.
A Nigerian lawyer has led a firm that produced six Senior Advocates of Nigeria. The lawyer himself does not hold this rank. He focuses on creating an environment that helps other lawyers succeed. Many of these lawyers developed professionally under his direct mentorship. This support allowed them to achieve the rank in quick succession.
President Tinubu has written to the National Assembly to request approval for new loans. The requested amounts are $20.5 billion and €1.05 billion. These funds are intended for critical projects in several sectors. Planned areas of spending include infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare. The money will also support education, water supply, security, and job creation. Some funds will go toward financial management reforms.
A regulator is investigating reports from a flight between Abuja and Calabar. Passengers allegedly spent about 50 minutes on the aircraft without working air conditioning. During this time, one passenger reportedly began bleeding. The NCAA is conducting the probe into these claims.
An official from an agency in Enugu stated that community participation is needed for sustainable projects. They argued that active involvement and responsible leadership ensure projects provide meaningful benefits to the people.
A fallen 33kV power line caused a fire in Ilorin. The blaze damaged several homes and businesses. One vehicle was destroyed during the incident. This event occurred only one day after another fire hit the city.
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for accountability and justice to resolve conflicts in the North-central region of Nigeria. He suggests that deliberate reconciliation is necessary to address the social divisions persisting in the area.
Troops from Operation Whirl Stroke repelled armed men in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Following the gunfight, the army recovered two AK-47 rifles. Other items were also seized during the operation.
A dispute over the burial of the singer Toluwanisings is deepening. The artist died on October 15 after slumping at a residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. An uncle has called for a probe into the death.
An analysis of over 17,000 conflict records across seven Nigerian states examined the period following the 2023 presidential election. The report found that recorded attacks on civilians decreased slightly during the six months after the vote. Despite the drop in attacks, estimated fatalities increased. The data was provided by ACLED.
The NCDC stated that the weekly allowance of 100,000 Naira for quarantined contacts was not planned. Authorities felt it was necessary to consider the welfare of these individuals. They were removed from their normal environments for reasons of public health. This support aimed to ensure they complied with quarantine measures.
Nigeria's Environment Minister, Balarabe Lawal, has traveled to Yerevan, Armenia. He is attending the high-level segment of the UN Biodiversity Conference. Ministers at the event are expected to discuss gaps in funding. They also aim to speed up the implementation of global targets for biodiversity.
Governor Oyebanji has written a letter to the House of Assembly. He is seeking the screening and confirmation of several nominees. The request includes the reappointment of three former commissioners. He also wants the approval of 10 special advisers.
Burna Boy attended the Ballon d'Or awards. The Grammy-winning singer presented the Sócrates Award to Bukayo Saka, a forward for Arsenal.
The Director General of the NCDC stated that a 10 billion emergency fund will cover Lassa fever and other diseases. Mr. Idris explained that several control measures for these diseases are similar. These include surveillance, diagnosis, and screening. Monitoring at points of entry is also part of the required measures.
A proposed framework aims to guide economic decisions across different government administrations in Nigeria. The goal is to create lasting rules that protect economic reforms. Public consultation for the document is set to end on 27 November before government institutions review it.
The Director General of the NCDC stated that no government will use Ebola as a political weapon. He mentioned there is currently no reason to delay elections. However, he admitted that a widespread outbreak could create public health concerns.
The Katsina State Government reported spending more than 4 billion naira to upgrade its Youth Craft Village. This investment coincided with the graduation of 1,662 trainees from the program.
The ADC is calling for the disclosure of funding sources for seven SUVs given to APC youth leaders. This demand comes as the group questions such spending during a period of economic hardship.
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has extended security measures for another six months. The Karim-Lamido Local Government Area remains designated as an area of special security concern. This decision follows a deadly attack on the Binnari community.
The campaign for Atiku Abubakar responded to criticism from Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding his education. In return, the campaign raised questions about the academic records of President Bola Tinubu.
The Kano State Fire Service recovered the body of a 42-year-old man on Monday. The man, identified as Sani Kwaru, died after falling into an open water reservoir. The incident took place in the Dan Agundi area of the Kano metropolis.
Students from Jigawa have departed for China to take advanced agriculture courses. The group consists of 50 students enrolled in Master's programs and 15 PhD candidates. These individuals were selected through the Jigawa–China Agricultural Capacity Cooperation Programme.
Victor Osimhen scored two goals to help Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce. He scored in both halves of the first period to secure control of the match. This victory moves the team to the top of the Turkish Super Lig.
Omolola Oloworaran, the director-general of PenCom, encouraged Gen Z and informal workers to begin saving for their pensions early. This advice was shared on Monday during a youth engagement event. The event marked the opening ceremony for the 2026 National Pension Week. This week is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 30.
Experts from civil society organizations and African governments met to discuss new conservation models. These community-based models aim to help nations reach a global target. The goal is to conserve 30 percent of marine and land areas by 2030.
The Ministry of Health has mandated a 21-day quarantine for Ugandan citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This measure is related to Ebola. Returning travelers who have visited the DRC must pay for the costs of their own quarantine.
Military operations took place across the states of Katsina, Kaduna, and Zamfara. These actions resulted in the death of eight suspected terrorists. Troops also rescued three people who had been abducted. During the missions, soldiers recovered four firearms and three motorcycles.
Gunmen killed Islamic cleric Sheikh Masussuka outside his home in Dutsin-Ma on Monday night. This event follows a period of nearly a year since the Katsina State Government acknowledged that the cleric had received threats. Those threats were related to his religious teachings.
JIBWIS has disowned a viral video that preached religious intolerance and violence. Mr Bala-Lau stated that the remarks and calls for violence in the video do not align with the core values and objectives of the organization. He noted that such teachings are foreign to their goals. The organization is now demanding a probe into the matter.
Police arrested two suspects for the alleged murder of their step-brother. The victim was 46 years old. The suspects reportedly killed him after accusing him of stealing their elder sister's bag.
Police arrested a 35-year-old man named Mr Bright. He is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The girl's father alleged that the man lured her. The suspect then left the girl at a location within the community.
Governor Oborevwori has extended the retirement age for clinical health workers. This decision followed appeals from the Delta Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives. The state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association also requested the change.
Harry Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in London. He is the first Englishman in 25 years to receive this award. Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s prize. This is her third time winning the award, which equals a previous record. The event took place in 2026.
Nigerian states have varied their funding for health emergencies. Some states provided substantial provisions for these events. Other states allocated smaller amounts of money. These smaller funds were directed toward specific activities for disease control.
Artificial intelligence robotic tutors were introduced at a medical university in Bayelsa. This move is part of a government plan to improve medical education and research. The initiative also aims to promote technological development in the region.
The PDP responded to claims by Mr. Tinubu that the opposition is responsible for poverty and hunger. The party told Mr. Tinubu and the APC to stop playing political blame games. Instead, they urged the leadership to concentrate on solving the economic problems facing the country.
Governor Otti praised Ebitu Ukiwe on the occasion of his 86th birthday. The governor recalled how Ukiwe resigned from his position as the number two citizen of the country to maintain his principles and reputation. Otti described him as a rare gem. He argued that Ukiwe should serve as a great example for current public office holders and politicians. The governor urged Nigeria to recognize Ukiwe's contributions to democracy.
Nigeria's federal government approved the transfer of an Ebola patient to Switzerland. This decision followed consultations with Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. The details were shared by Mr. Idris during a Monday appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
The Ondo Assembly passed a state police bill on Monday. The decision followed a detailed deliberation during a plenary session. The proceedings were presided over by Speaker Olamide Oladiji.
