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Putin as the president's medicine, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- European leaders often portray Russian President Vladimir Putin as a tyrant, a land grabber, and a Russian bear. And following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War three years ag... Read More


The supreme powers of the president in Nigeria, By Eric Teniola

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Shortly after being sworn in as head of state and government on 29 May, 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR) delayed signing the proclamation of the first sitting of the Nation... Read More


Police kill three suspected kidnappers, rescue 60-year-old victim in Ondo

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Three suspected kidnappers were on Wednesday killed during a gun battle with police operatives and local hunters in Ikare Akoko, in Akoko North-east Local Government Area of Ondo S... Read More


Alex Oyowah: How Nigeria's CHAN final group game unearthed midfield gem

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- When the Super Eagles B lined up against Congo in their final CHAN 2024 Group D match in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, the narrative was already written. Nigeria were out. Pride was al... Read More


Veteran actor Fabian Adibe is dead

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Veteran actor, Fabian Adibe, who dominated the movie scene for nearly four decades, is dead. He was 81. Seun Oloketuyi, founder and CEO of Best of Nollywood (BON), confirmed the ... Read More


Electricity company petitions Enugu govt over new tariff order

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Mainpower Electricity Distribution Company has filed a petition before the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) over the EERC's new tariff reduction order. MainPow... Read More


African journalists group condemns Israel's targeting of journalists, demands sanctions

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- A coalition of African journalists, African Journalist Against Genocide (AJAG), on Wednesday condemned Israel's targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza and called for internat... Read More


Police speak on officers caught on video aiding vote buying

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The police have vowed to sanction officers seen in a viral video aiding vote buying in an election. The video seen by PREMIUM TIMES captured the Gwale Local Government chairperson... Read More


I didn't kill Mohbad" - Naira Marley breaks silence in viral documentary

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Almost three years after his signee, Ilerioluwa "Aloba" Mohbad, died under controversial and unresolved circumstances, British-Nigerian singer and founder of Marlian Records, Azeez... Read More


Salesgirl steals N29 million, rents house for boyfriend - Police

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The police in Niger State have arrested a 23-year-old woman, Sarah Ogbonna, for allegedly stealing mobile phones and cash worth N29 million from a shop where she was a salesgirl at... Read More