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Presidency confirms Egbetokun's exit, Disu's appointment as Nigeria's police chief

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The presidency has released the statement below confirming the exit of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector General of Police. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported the exit of Mr Egbetokun... Read More


Navigating Nigeria's electoral landscape: A journey from 1999 to 2027, By Joseph Amenaghawon

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- My direct experience with Nigeria's elections began in 1999. As a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Katsina State, I cast my ballot for Dr Olu Falae of the Alli... Read More


El-Rufai's aide gives update on former governor's detention

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- An aide to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has provided a detailed update on the politician's continued detention, eight days after he voluntarily honoured an invitat... Read More


Nigeria wins $6.2 million arbitration case against European tech contractor

Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Nigeria has secured victory in an international arbitration dispute against an international technology contractor, saving the country from potential financial liability estimated ... Read More


It's time to save judicial appointments from corruption,By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- For nearly five years, Abia State has been the site of a bewildering contest over the crisis of corruption that now bedevils Nigeria's judicial appointment process. Essentially, th... Read More


#FCTDecides2026: Final results for chair of six Area Councils (LIVE UPDATES)

Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- Elections were held in the six area councils of Abuja on Saturday. The area councils are Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). About 6... Read More


INTERVIEW: 'How we reached lead-poisoned Ogijo residents via Yoruba radio programme' - Olawoyin

Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- When stories about car battery recycling plants poisoning communities in Ogijo were published, PREMIUM TIMES and our partner organisation, The Examination, considered how to reach ... Read More


Jesus is a killjoy, By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- I live in a house I cannot afford. I live there entirely by the grace of God. When the Lord told me to live in the house, I asked him how I would pay the rent. He told me that he c... Read More


#FCTDecides2026: APC, PDP, ADC, others jostle for elective positions in Nigeria's capital (LIVE UPDATES)

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will go to the polls today to elect the leadership of its six area councils. The area councils are Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali... Read More


#FCTDecides2026: APC, PDP, ADC, others jostle for over 600 elective positions in Nigerian capital (LIVE UPDATES)

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will go to the polls today to elect the leadership of its six area councils. The area councils are Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali... Read More