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Final-year student sentenced to death by hanging for teacher's murder

Nigeria, July 2 -- A final-year student of the Government Science Technical College, Bukuru, Plateau State, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a teacher over a school meal. In t... Read More


"She'll destroy your legacy" - 2Baba's brother warns singer over current relationship

Nigeria, July 2 -- Creative director Charles Idibia, brother of music icon 2Baba, has reacted to the singer's video in which he apologised to his wife, Natasha Osawaru, children, and fans over a contr... Read More


Edo Poll: Supreme Court hears PDP, Ighodalo's appeal, adjourns for judgement

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Supreme Court, on Thursday, adjourned for judgement on the Edo State governorship election dispute, after hearing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its ... Read More


Anambra govt identifies motive behind murder of 13 Ebonyi indigenes

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Anambra State Government has said the recent deadly attack in Anambra State was likely caused by an internal disagreement within the association of Ebonyi indigenes. PREMIUM TI... Read More


Anambra Attack: How gunmen invaded, murdered many - Survivor

Nigeria, July 2 -- Godwin Onuoha, a survivor of a recent massacre in Anambra State, has recounted how gunmen attacked and killed many people in the state. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how some gunm... Read More


Ban on disposable cup, Styrofoam packs, nylon bags, plastic straws begins in Lagos

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Lagos State Government has commenced full enforcement of its ban on certain single-use plastics (SUPs), warning that from Tuesday, July 1, any shop, market, or outlet found sell... Read More


Another Nigerian athlete banned for anti-doping violation

Nigeria, July 2 -- Nigeria's track and field community has been dealt another heavy blow following the announcement that quarter miler, Imaobong Nse Uko, has been banned for two years by the Athletics... Read More


Another Nigerian athlete banned for doping

Nigeria, July 2 -- Nigeria's track and field community has been dealt another heavy blow following the announcement that quarter miler, Imaobong Nse Uko, has been banned for two years by the Athletics... Read More


Flood, windstorm kill two, destroy houses in Borno

Nigeria, July 2 -- Two people have been reported killed after a flood and windstorm destroyed many houses in the Damboa and Askira-Uba local government areas of Borno State. A downpour on Sunday forc... Read More


NISO unveils new logo, mission for electricity market

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Tuesday unveiled its brand identity towards a reliable grid and transparent electricity market. According to NISO, the new logo r... Read More