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15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued in Kogi – Tinubu

15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued...

3 weeks ago 94

Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two

Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two

3 weeks ago 54

2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing party’s candidates with ‘unknown persons’

2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing party’s candid...

3 weeks ago 59

Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arrears at Lagos House

Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arre...

3 weeks ago 47

Umohette celebrates 20th career win, hails Anthony Joshua, Itauma

Umohette celebrates 20th career win, hails Anthony...

3 weeks ago 53

A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku Peterside

A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton,...

3 weeks ago 38

Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes bigger stage

Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes b...

3 weeks ago 73

APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship seats

APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship...

3 weeks ago 85

“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the ordinary

“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the...

3 weeks ago 45

Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students remain in captivity in Borno LGA – Official

Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students re...

3 weeks ago 48

“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdale hails D’Tigers’ Cape Verde masterclass

“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdal...

3 weeks ago 73

JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead

JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman,...

3 weeks ago 47

Dogs attack telecom technician during installation work

Dogs attack telecom technician during installation...

3 weeks ago 67

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS

Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS

3 weeks ago 95

Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027

Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, sa...

3 weeks ago 44

EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — Olukoyede

EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — O...

3 weeks ago 49

Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road

Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ib...

3 weeks ago 78

Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance Coalition

Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environme...

3 weeks ago 51

JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from international football

JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from internati...

3 weeks ago 74

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Angola

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU Summit in Ang...

3 weeks ago 53

Why our fares for Uyo routes are high – Ibom Air

Why our fares for Uyo routes are high – Ibom Air

3 weeks ago 48

Retired judge challenges media to scrutinise judiciary, expose wrongdoing

Retired judge challenges media to scrutinise judic...

3 weeks ago 104

Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade – UN Committee

Countries obligated to consider repatriation for t...

3 weeks ago 86

Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation

Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importati...

3 weeks ago 66

Massive Promises, Empty Fields: The multi-billion-dollar unsuccessful Saudi project in Ethiopia

Massive Promises, Empty Fields: The multi-billion-...

3 weeks ago 143

How and why crash games became the fastest-growing casino category

How and why crash games became the fastest-growing...

3 weeks ago 46

Super Eagles’ Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury layoff

Super Eagles’ Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury ...

3 weeks ago 94

Three sisters killed in Kano boat accident

Three sisters killed in Kano boat accident

3 weeks ago 81

2026 FY: PZ Cussons records N260.46b revenue as profit after tax grows by 349%

2026 FY: PZ Cussons records N260.46b revenue as pr...

3 weeks ago 41

PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pause

PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billio...

3 weeks ago 46

OPay debunks viral claim of September shutdown, urges customers to disregard post

OPay debunks viral claim of September shutdown, ur...

3 weeks ago 43

Police foil kidnapping in Kano, rescue community leader

Police foil kidnapping in Kano, rescue community l...

3 weeks ago 98

New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027

New survey shows voter apathy may continue among N...

3 weeks ago 46

Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into Ogun prison

Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle illi...

3 weeks ago 56

Cross River silent as Ebonyi moves to tackle child marriage after PREMIUM TIMES investigation

Cross River silent as Ebonyi moves to tackle child...

3 weeks ago 44

Former sports minister Dalung praises Gov Otti’s leadership style, development drive

Former sports minister Dalung praises Gov Otti’s l...

3 weeks ago 43

SSS justifies move to suspend Sowore’s cyberstalking trial

SSS justifies move to suspend Sowore’s cyberstalki...

3 weeks ago 51

Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche Igwe

Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debat...

3 weeks ago 45

Conflict and Climate: Double threat driving Great Lakes displacement

Conflict and Climate: Double threat driving Great ...

3 weeks ago 42

Beyond akara: Nigeria needs a bigger conversation around enterprise, By Lande Atere

Beyond akara: Nigeria needs a bigger conversation ...

3 weeks ago 46

Ibom Air reacts to alleged monopoly at Akwa Ibom airport

Ibom Air reacts to alleged monopoly at Akwa Ibom a...

3 weeks ago 49

Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order

Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Nig...

3 weeks ago 53

ASA 2026 convenes global coalition to accelerate Africa’s food power play

ASA 2026 convenes global coalition to accelerate A...

3 weeks ago 52

What to make of the new OMO market, By Uddin Ifeanyi

What to make of the new OMO market, By Uddin Ifean...

3 weeks ago 58

Plateau bans illegal Hisba activities following operation of morality police in Jos North LGA

Plateau bans illegal Hisba activities following op...

3 weeks ago 49

Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures

Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as offici...

3 weeks ago 59

Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official

Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official

3 weeks ago 44

This time, let’s vote for football, By Hervé Verhoosel

This time, let’s vote for football, By Hervé Verho...

3 weeks ago 49

Three-year scorecard of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy

Three-year scorecard of the Federal Ministry of Ma...

3 weeks ago 43

Tehran says it struck US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island

Tehran says it struck US bases in Jordan, UAE afte...

3 weeks ago 44