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LASIEC's electoral charade: A calculated sabotage of democracy in Lagos, By Ayodele Adio

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), under the leadership of its current Chairman, Justice Mobolanle Abidemi Okikiolu-Ighile and Commissioners, has descended i... Read More


FCT Teachers' Strike: Wike approves use of 10% council IGR to offset owed teachers' dues

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that the FCT Administration would use the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the six area councils... Read More


Esports to debut at NAFEST 2025 in landmark move

Nigeria, July 3 -- In a landmark partnership set to reshape Nigeria's cultural scene, the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, has joined forces with Game Evolution Esports, Cade Esports, and ... Read More


Sanwo-Olu inaugurates major road projects

Nigeria, July 3 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday inaugurated two major road projects in Alimosho and Agege local government areas, reaffirming his administration's commitment to... Read More


Burna Boy unveils 'No Sign of Weakness' tracklist

Nigeria, July 3 -- Grammy award winner and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has unveiled the official track list for his upcoming album, "No Sign of Weakness," expected to be released on 11 July. The Af... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Ex-President Buhari is ill, hospitalised abroad

Nigeria, July 3 -- Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving medical treatment in London, multiple sources have told PREMIUM TIMES. The former president, who left office on 29 May 2023 ... Read More


GTCO plans secondary listing on London Stock Exchange

Nigeria, July 3 -- Nigeria's biggest lender by market value GTCO is pursuing a secondary listing in London, aimed at boosting its potential for tapping international markets for additional capital, wh... Read More


N27bn Fraud Trial: Stir as defence asks prosecution witness if he wants ex-governor convicted

Nigeria, July 3 -- Former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku's defence team in his corruption trial caused a stir at the FCT High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, after asking a prosecution witness if he... Read More


Still on Alia and the bloodied plains of Benue, By Arinze Anapugars

Nigeria, July 3 -- One of the most poignant examples in history of a leader who failed to confront the real enemies of his people while appeasing his oppressors is the vassal King of Judah, Zedekiah. ... Read More


Burkina Faso: the African nation proudly forcing journalists into the army, By Sadibou Marong

Nigeria, July 3 -- Since he came to power, Captain Ibrahim Traore has been trampling on Burkina Faso's renowned culture of journalism with his repressive military boots, from banning news outlets to e... Read More