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I inherited a near-collapse economy, the worst is over, Tinubu tells Nigerians

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that his administration inherited a "near-collapse" company caused by decades of misgovernance in the country. The Nigerian leader said this... Read More


Federalism, fair elections, and elite consensus: The crucible of Nigeria's next 65 years, By Nasir El-Rufai

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- A few weeks ago, I addressed a gathering of clergy, professionals, and everyday citizens at an interactive session in Owerri. I was invited to speak not as a politician, but as a fe... Read More


Reckless drivers kill five FRSC personnel on duty

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of five of its officers in September 2025 after being knocked down by reckless motorists while on duty. According to a ... Read More


Why Jonathan is constitutionally ineligible to run for president in 2027, By Kayode Oladele

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- "Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, inserted by the Fourth Alteration Act, caps any successor who finishes another president's term at one further election leaving the forme... Read More


Full Text of Trump's 20-point plan to end Gaza war

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- President Donald Trump has announced a 20-point peace plan that has been accepted by Israel. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a ... Read More


Nigeria at 65: SGF highlights economic gains, urges citizens' support

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Monday said President Bola Tinubu's tough economic reforms are already easing inflation and reviving inve... Read More


2027: Presidency attacks Jonathan, says he's welcome to challenge Tinubu

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The presidency on Monday attacked the record of the Goodluck Jonathan presidency, saying the former president's performance in office was "disastrous." Presidential spokesperson ... Read More


Nigerian govt denies genocide against Christians

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- The Nigerian government has refuted allegations by some international news platforms and online influencers that terrorists operating in the country are engaged in a systematic ge... Read More


EDITORIAL: Retooling against a failing counter-insurgency strategy

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- Armed herders killed 11 police officers on 9 September in Benue State. The fallen officers were members of a tactical team in an operation in the troubled Agu district, in Katsina... Read More


Ex-university vice chancellor hails Nigerian government over NERD digitisation

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- A former vice chancellor of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Abubakar Sambo, has praised the Nigerian government over the Nigeria Education Repository and Data... Read More