ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s Battle Against Corruption; Why Asset Recovery is the Game-Changer
When Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, addressed prosecutors in Lusaka earlier this month, his message was clear: corruption can no longer be fought with prosecutions alone.
For real impact, Nigeria must take…
Jigawa Man Arrested for Killing Mother over Witchcraft Allegation
A 25-year-old man, Jibrin Ado, has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his mother on suspicion of witchcraft in the Gerawa area, Ringim Local Government in the state.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from…
Kano Vows Tough Action Against Theft of Free Nutrition Commodities
The Kano State Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against the theft or illegal sale of nutrition commodities meant for women and children across the state.
Speaking at the closeout of the Alive & Thrive Maternal,…
Ebonyi, Imo Announce New Minimum Wages Above Federal Benchmark
The Ebonyi State Government has increased the minimum wage of its civil and public servants to ₦90,000, while neighbouring Imo State has raised its own to ₦104,000.
The decision in Ebonyi followed an Executive Council meeting held on…
PDP Needs Southern Christian Candidate for 2027 – Gov Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will field a Christian presidential candidate from the South in 2027, as part of efforts to reflect Nigeria’s diversity and avoid the controversy…
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Light Rains Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its daily weather outlook for Friday, 29th August 2025, predicting thunderstorms and light rains across many parts of the country.
TIMES OF NIGERIA collected from NiMet that…
Atiku Demands Sweeping Electoral Reforms to Restore Voter Confidence
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for comprehensive electoral and judicial reforms, warning that Nigeria’s democracy risks losing public confidence if urgent steps are not taken.
In a statement released on his verified X…
Women Farmers Earn Just 30% of Agricultural Output Despite Dominating Workforce
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has decried the systemic exclusion of women in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying they earn only 30% of output despite contributing 80% of total production.
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Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary Benefits for Retired Senior Officers
Senior officers retiring from the rank of Deputy Controller, Comptroller, or Commandant-General will now enjoy lifetime salary benefits under a new policy approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…
FG Rewards TeenEagle Champion, Nafisah with Cash Gift
The Federal Government has presented a cash prize of ₦200,000 to Nafisah Abdullahi, the Nigerian student who won the TeenEagle Global Finals.
At a ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for…