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Nigeria reacts to US 'Country of Concern' designation, denies Christian genocide allegation

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Nigerian government has denied allegations made by US President Donald Trump that Christianity faces existential threats in the country. In a statement released on Saturday, th... Read More


Trump designates Nigeria Country of Particular Concern over false Christian genocide claim

Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- US President Donald Trump has designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, a status reserved for nations engaged in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom un... Read More


Trump, Xi Jinping reach trade deal after meeting in South Korea

Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both agreed to de-escalate their trade war and ease tensions that could harm the global economy. Both leaders agree... Read More


Coup in Madagascar after Gen Z protests forced President to flee

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The army in Madagascar has seized control of the government following a parliamentary vote to remove the President, Andry Rajoelina, who has also fled the country. Al Jazeera repo... Read More


Cameroon's Issa Tchiroma declares himself winner of presidential election

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Although vote counting is still underway, the Cameroonian opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma, has declared himself the winner of the country's presidential election. He announced th... Read More


Hamas releases all remaining 20 Israeli hostages

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Hamas has released all remaining living Israeli hostages following the implementation of the US-brokered peace agreement, which is expected to bring an end to the two-year-long war... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES report wins 2025 West Africa Media Award

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A PREMIUM TIMES report, which traced the evolution of Nigeria's interbank transfer, won the Instant and Inclusive Payment System category at the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence C... Read More


PT Health Watch: What to know about male contraceptives

Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- Contraception is often associated with women based on the belief that women bear the physical and social consequences of pregnancy and therefore should take primary responsibility ... Read More


US lawmakers, analysts claim there's Christian genocide in Nigeria. Is this true?

Nigeria, Oct. 11 -- Last week, US Senator Ted Cruz introduced a bill aimed at sanctioning the Nigerian government for allegedly supporting terrorism aimed at eliminating the country's Christian popula... Read More


Despite heavy campaign, Trump loses Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan politician

Nigeria, Oct. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has lost the Nobel Peace Prize despite his intense campaign to win it. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday that it has awarded the Nobel Pe... Read More