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Order of Timor-Leste: In appreciation of friendship and peace-making, By Babafemi A. Badejo

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Your Excellency, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Let me say it plainly before I get sentimental: I accept the Order of Timor-Leste with profound humility. To be honour... Read More


Burutu and the unhidden treasures of the Niger Delta blue economy, By Uche Igwe

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The journey to Warri was smooth. Surprisingly it was not raining and I was delighted running way from the ceaseless rains in Rivers State. As we drove along the lonely East West r... Read More


61 Nigerian officials linked to $271 million US property holdings -Report

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- A new investigation has identified 284 properties in the United States, collectively valued at nearly $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials, ... Read More


Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDC

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has joined the Nigeria Democratic Party a few months after resigning from the African Democratic Congress (ADC)... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalist shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- PREMIUM TIMES journalist Ndidiamaka Ede has been shortlisted among the final 12 nominees for the 2026 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award. The Thomson Foundatio... Read More


Tinubu hails King Sunny Ade at 80, says musician exemplifies excellence, cultural ambassadorship

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated legendary Nigerian musician, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, on his 80th birthday, describing him as an exemplar... Read More


WHO, CJID begin development of Africa's first road safety media guidelines

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have begun developing Africa's first road safety media guidelines, aimed at imp... Read More


Ibrahim Shehu Shema at 69: A legacy of service, By Oluwabusola Olawale

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Today, 22 September, Dr Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, FNIM, former governor of Katsina State, will mark his 69th birthday. Known for his modesty, Shema consistently avoids discussions... Read More


From G5 to rainbow coalition: Wike's new political calculus, By Ehi Braimah

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- Nyesom Wike has never been a politician who hides behind ambiguity. When he takes a political position, he usually does so loudly, visibly and with an unmistakable sense of purpos... Read More


Tinubu, El-Rufai and 2027: When prosecution begins to look like persecution, By Kehinde Kolawole

Nigeria, Sept. 21 -- There is a deep political irony in what is happening today in Nigeria. Nasir El-Rufai, former two-term governor of Kaduna State, former minister of the Federal Capital Territory a... Read More