Nigeria Times

On August 7, 2024, both Plateau and Bauchi State governors announced the relaxation of curfews previously imposed due to security concerns. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has lifted the 24-hour curfew in Jos and Bukuru, allowing residents to move freely from 2 pm to 6 pm daily. This decision follows an improvement in the...

From Lateef Taiwo A lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has debunked allegations that he gave $1.7 million to the House leadership to secure the committee Chairman position. Ugochinyere is currently the Chairman House of Representative Committee on...

On August 7, 2024, the Nigerian Army announced a series of successful operations resulting in the rescue of an abducted former local government chairman and the arrest of key Boko Haram figures. The Army's statement highlighted the rescue of the former Chairman of Kabba Local Government Area in Kogi State and the arrest of...

On August 7, 2024, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, reaffirmed the country’s stance against foreign interference in its domestic issues and stressed the importance of maintaining positive international relations. During a briefing with diplomatic corps members in Abuja, Tuggar addressed the recent nationwide #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests that began on August 1. These demonstrations,...

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced the arrest of several key sponsors of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, which have seen rioters hoisting foreign flags and calling for governmental change in states such as Kano, Kaduna, and Zamfara. During a joint media briefing, Egbetokun stated that the police had identified and apprehended the financial...

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied allegations of his involvement in sponsoring the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Michael Ohiare, Bello's Media Office refuted the claims, describing them as part of a plot by his enemies to frame him. The statement, released in...

Tensions soared in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests continued for the sixth day. Over 50 protesters besieged a mansion owned by Nyesom Wike, former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in the Ada George area. The protesters, who marched from Agip Junction, gathered in front of Wike’s residence...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that beneficiaries of Nigeria’s fuel importation business will attempt to undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Obasanjo's remarks follow claims by Aliko Dangote that certain 'mafias' are obstructing the $20 billion refinery project. Speaking with the Financial Times, Obasanjo emphasized that the refinery should inspire investment in Nigeria but...

Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), announced that the recent training and certification of NDLEA Marine Command officers in advanced diving techniques will significantly deter large cocaine shipments to Nigeria. Marwa highlighted this achievement while receiving a training report from DCGN Omolade Faboyede, Director of Seaports...

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have praised the judiciary for canceling the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines, calling the move a victory for truth. They also commended the new Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, for suspending the project initiated by his predecessor, Hadi Sirika. AON President, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa, noted the court's ruling invalidated...