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How Nigeria plans to end illegal mining - Minister

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Nigerian government has approved N2.5 billion to procure satellite surveillance gadgets to combat illegal mining activities in the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Deve... Read More


Lagos House of Assembly: Obasa returns as speaker, By Ehi Braimah

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved what initially looked like an intractable political crisis. When plenary resumed on Monday, what played out what a reshuffling of car... Read More


Inside Nigerian newspaper headlines today - Tuesday, 4 March, 2025

Nigeria, March 4 -- Today, news of Obasa's return as the Lagos state house of assembly speaker dominated newspaper headlines. This Nigeria newspaper reported, "Lagos Assembly drama: 'Obasa's return, ... Read More


Police invite ex-lawmaker's aide over alleged cyberstalking

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in Zone 7, Abuja, has invited Benard Ekwote, a politician and former aide to Philip Agbese, a House of Representatives... Read More


Our senators again!, By Sam Akpe

Nigeria, March 4 -- The sanctity of the Nigerian Senate has again been called to question. Power-play has replaced serious legislative business. For an institution that was created to serve as a const... Read More


NNPC reduces petrol price

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reduced the price of petrol in its retail stations. A PREMIUM TIMES correspondent observed Monday evening that NNPC ... Read More


Lagos government moves to ease overcrowding on Oshodi pedestrian bridge

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Lagos State Government has assured commuters that efforts are underway to ease congestion on the alternative pedestrian bridge in Oshodi, following the closure of the main brid... Read More


A world of godfathers, By Reuben Abati

Nigeria, March 4 -- "Have you been following the developments at the Lagos State House of Assembly?" "High wire politics. Power Game. Man pass man. Man pass woman. Two Speakers in 50 days. Perfect ma... Read More


Major Health Stories Across Nigeria (February 2025 Edition)

Nigeria, March 4 -- February 2025 was marked by significant policy decisions, government interventions, and emerging health challenges shaping Nigeria's healthcare sector. From crucial funding approva... Read More


TRENDING: Desmond Elliot weeps as Meranda resigns as Speaker of Lagos Assembly (VIDEO)

Nigeria, March 3 -- Actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has become a hot topic online after a video surfaced showing his emotional reaction on Monday, shortly after Mojisola Meranda resigned as Spe... Read More