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China, Nigeria pursue stronger bilateral sports ties after World Relays setback

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has expressed regret over the visa delays that led to Nigeria's withdrawal from the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou and has pledged to improv... Read More


Omololu Olunloyo (1935-2025): A tribute, By Ajibola Ogunshola

Nigeria, May 14 -- Although I did not meet Dr Omololu Olunloyo until early 1962, it was only a matter of time before that happened, as he, Dr Lekan Are (whose mother was from the Aboderin family), and... Read More


Boko Haram, ISWAP insurgents attack four Nigerian military bases within 24 hours

Nigeria, May 14 -- Tension is rising in Borno State after Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents attacked four military bases, killing soldiers and stealing military vehicles, between Monday and Tuesday in t... Read More


Flying Eagles top list as Egypt, Morocco, South Africa qualify for U-20 World Cup

Nigeria, May 14 -- With spots at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 on the line, Africa's brightest youth teams delivered thrilling performances in the quarter-finals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations... Read More


Ex-Minister praises JAMB's transparency as review of UTME results begins

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for transparency as the board begins ... Read More


Nigerian military speaks on insurgents attacks in Borno, reassures citizens

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Nigerian military has confirmed the series of recent attacks on its bases in Borno State but reassures citizens of its capacity to subdue the terrorists. PREMIUM TIMES reported... Read More


EFCC re-arrests former Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua for 20-year-old fraud trial

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested former Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua over a $1.43 million fraud case that has lasted about two decades. PREMIUM TI... Read More


EFCC re-arrests Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua for 20-year-old fraud trial

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested Lagos socialite Fred Ajudua over a $1.43 million fraud case that has lasted about two decades. PREMIUM TIMES lea... Read More


Power company explains cause of outage in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) said the power outage in Akwa Ibom State was caused by a "red phase cut conductor at the Aba/Itu 132KV line." The electric... Read More


Court to deliver judgement on Akpoti-Uduaghan's suit against Senate suspension

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 27 June to deliver judgement on Kogi central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's suit challenging her six-month suspension from the Senate. ... Read More