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Enugu suspends traditional ruler, gives reasons

Enugu suspends traditional ruler, gives reasons

1 week ago 31

Gov Mbah approves recruitment of 6,500 teachers in Enugu

Gov Mbah approves recruitment of 6,500 teachers in...

1 week ago 35

Currency in circulation rose to N5.73 trillion as FX inflows hit $109.86bn in 2025 – CBN

Currency in circulation rose to N5.73 trillion as ...

1 week ago 30

Why IGP failed to produce alleged PFIPC DG despite Reps panel’s 48-hour ultimatum

Why IGP failed to produce alleged PFIPC DG despite...

1 week ago 27

CJID awards AI advocacy grants to 7 CSOs to strengthen responsible AI governance in Nigeria

CJID awards AI advocacy grants to 7 CSOs to streng...

1 week ago 22

‘I hit him with plank three times,’ suspect recounts killing of UNIJOS student

‘I hit him with plank three times,’ suspect recoun...

1 week ago 28

Abia demands probe over police killing of Nigerian in South Africa

Abia demands probe over police killing of Nigerian...

1 week ago 32

Ex-UN rep queries dismissal of ICC Chief Prosecutor

Ex-UN rep queries dismissal of ICC Chief Prosecuto...

1 week ago 27

Ondo court faults Amotekun for declaring three officers wanted

Ondo court faults Amotekun for declaring three off...

1 week ago 31

Eno’s administration receives ₦2.934 trillion in 38 months, but withholds capital spending records

Eno’s administration receives ₦2.934 trillion in 3...

1 week ago 24

39 music scholars graduate from MTNF-MUSON scholarship diploma programme

39 music scholars graduate from MTNF-MUSON scholar...

1 week ago 28

Trevor Noah’s South Africa campaign draws xenophobia backlash

Trevor Noah’s South Africa campaign draws xenophob...

1 week ago 31

Calls to boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert divide Nigerians amid xenophobia concerns

Calls to boycott Tyla’s Lagos concert divide Niger...

1 week ago 27

Amnesty International, partners demand Shell’s accountability for environmental pollution in Niger Delta

Amnesty International, partners demand Shell’s acc...

1 week ago 29

IGP directs police to refer terrorism financing, banditry cases to specialised units

IGP directs police to refer terrorism financing, b...

1 week ago 25

11 poets on 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature longlist to headline CORA Book Party

11 poets on 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature long...

1 week ago 14

EXCLUSIVE: Alleged 2025 coup leader paid millions to Islamic clerics for spiritual backing

EXCLUSIVE: Alleged 2025 coup leader paid millions ...

1 week ago 14

Veteran actor Kola Oyewo’s family announces funeral rites

Veteran actor Kola Oyewo’s family announces funera...

1 week ago 12

Commonwealth Games: Nigerian sprinters, weightlifters lead Day Five medal hunt in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games: Nigerian sprinters, weightlift...

1 week ago 26

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria holds top-four spot, leads Africa after Day Four in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria holds top-four spot, l...

1 week ago 28

EXCLUSIVE: Inside suspected coup plotters’ key regime agenda, motivational quotes driving alleged plot

EXCLUSIVE: Inside suspected coup plotters’ key reg...

1 week ago 27

DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths as outbreak worsens

DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths a...

1 week ago 30

WAFCON 2026: We are here to defend our title and qualify for the World Cup – Madugu

WAFCON 2026: We are here to defend our title and q...

1 week ago 23

INEC reacts to PVC collection centre attack in Osun as governorship poll approaches

INEC reacts to PVC collection centre attack in Osu...

1 week ago 32

Plateau records 441 suspected cholera cases, 14 deaths

Plateau records 441 suspected cholera cases, 14 de...

1 week ago 31

Amstel Malta launches campaign to back Super Falcons’ WAFCON title bid

Amstel Malta launches campaign to back Super Falco...

1 week ago 24

Nnamdi Kanu officially sacks longtime lawyer, gives reason

Nnamdi Kanu officially sacks longtime lawyer, give...

1 week ago 25

30 killed in Kaduna attack – SOKAPU

30 killed in Kaduna attack – SOKAPU

1 week ago 21

FLASHBACK: ‘I leave my clothes and shoes with women who have my children’ — Kwam 1

FLASHBACK: ‘I leave my clothes and shoes with wome...

1 week ago 22

FLASHBACK: ‘I leave my clothes and shoes with women who have my children’ — Kwam 1 (VIDEO)

FLASHBACK: ‘I leave my clothes and shoes with wome...

1 week ago 20

Petroleum minister commends NCDMB on community-focused interventions

Petroleum minister commends NCDMB on community-foc...

1 week ago 23

Commonwealth Games: Lawal powers Nigeria to sixth gold with record-breaking display

Commonwealth Games: Lawal powers Nigeria to sixth ...

1 week ago 19

Present at birth, absent by policy: Inside Nigeria’s parental leave challenge

Present at birth, absent by policy: Inside Nigeria...

1 week ago 22

WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health strategy through 2035

WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health str...

1 week ago 22

FCMB Group posts 90% surge in half-year profit

FCMB Group posts 90% surge in half-year profit

1 week ago 22

Amnesty International condemns Kaduna killings

Amnesty International condemns Kaduna killings

1 week ago 21

PFIPC Probe: How forged State House letter paved way for fake agency – Accountant-General

PFIPC Probe: How forged State House letter paved w...

1 week ago 17

What WHA79 says about Nigeria’s health reforms, By Chinedu Moghalu

What WHA79 says about Nigeria’s health reforms, By...

1 week ago 22

Gov Namadi affirms commitment to developing sports from the grassroots

Gov Namadi affirms commitment to developing sports...

1 week ago 22

Alleged N44m Diversion: Ondo lawmakers suspend legislative duties indefinitely over demand for speaker’s resignation

Alleged N44m Diversion: Ondo lawmakers suspend leg...

1 week ago 22

Osun 2027: Governor Adeleke declares Tuesday work-free day for PVC collection

Osun 2027: Governor Adeleke declares Tuesday work-...

1 week ago 28

Nigeria’s Stanford warning: When institutions normalise the abuse of power, By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria’s Stanford warning: When institutions norm...

1 week ago 23

‘Africa is filled with untapped talents waiting to flourish’ – Awele Elumelu

‘Africa is filled with untapped talents waiting to...

1 week ago 20

Silver vs Gold: Which metal makes more sense to trade right now?

Silver vs Gold: Which metal makes more sense to tr...

1 week ago 23

Fake Agency Probe: Reps panel gives police 48-hour ultimatum to produce alleged PFIPC DG

Fake Agency Probe: Reps panel gives police 48-hour...

1 week ago 19

Trust, speed, inclusion will shape payments’ future Premium Times

Trust, speed, inclusion will shape payments’ futur...

1 week ago 22

2027: Suspense as Kano NDC senator meets Tinubu

2027: Suspense as Kano NDC senator meets Tinubu

1 week ago 19

Nigeria’s unending scandals: Time for a step aside option, By MJ Balogun

Nigeria’s unending scandals: Time for a step aside...

1 week ago 23

Glasgow 2026: Didih wins Nigeria’s fifth gold with record-breaking lift

Glasgow 2026: Didih wins Nigeria’s fifth gold with...

1 week ago 23

Police dismantle illegal firearm-manufacturing network, arrest suspects

Police dismantle illegal firearm-manufacturing net...

1 week ago 25