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Rave reviews as Chimamanda Adichie's 'Dream Count' sells out in bookstores

Nigeria, March 11 -- Chimamanda Adichie's highly anticipated novel, Dream Count, her first novel in 10 years, has been named an Amazon bestseller whilst dominating global charts. On UK bookshelves, b... Read More


'Juggling music, politics like marrying two wives'- Singer, Jumabee

Nigeria, March 11 -- In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Nigerian musician and politician Juwon Olorunnipa, a.k.a Jumabee, compared his dual career in entertainment and politics to "marrying... Read More


Sexual Harassment: 'Natasha's beauty is her problem' - Ex-Senator Ogunlewe

Nigeria, March 10 -- Former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the sexual harassment allegations involving Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-U... Read More


Saving the Senate, By Dakuku Peterside

Nigeria, March 10 -- The Nigerian Senate, a crucial pillar of democracy, stands at a crossroads. Once a revered institution, the Senate finds itself at the centre of a crisis threatening its legitimac... Read More


Court dismisses suit challenging Aiyedatiwa, deputy's eligibility for 2024 election

Nigeria, March 10 -- The Federal High Court in Akure has dismissed the suit challenging the eligibility of the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olaiyide Adelami, for the 16 Novemb... Read More


World Glaucoma Week: Many Nigerians at risk of irreversible blindness- Minister

Nigeria, March 10 -- The Nigerian government has raised concerns over the growing burden of Glaucoma, warning that almost all Nigerians are at risk due to genetic predisposition and other contributing... Read More


Mark Carney to replace Trudeau as Canadian prime minister

Nigeria, March 10 -- Mark Carney, former governor of the Canadian central bank and Bank of England, has been elected leader of the ruling Liberal Party and will replace Justin Trudeau as prime ministe... Read More


Lassa Fever: Nigeria issues public advisory after UK returnee dies in Ondo

Nigeria, March 10 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a new public advisory on Lassa fever following the death of a 31-year-old physician in Ondo State. The phys... Read More


Insecurity: Failed politicians distracting Ribadu, says ex-militant leader

Nigeria, March 10 -- Osaanya Ossanya, a former militant leader in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, has accused some "failed politicians" of discrediting the works of the country's National Security Advis... Read More


Catholic Diocese speaks on member involved in kidnapping priests

Nigeria, March 10 -- The Bishop of Yola Catholic Diocese in Adamawa State, Stephen Mamza, has refuted reports that a man recently arrested for kidnapping two Catholic priests, Taledo Damian, was a mas... Read More