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Strange disease kills four university students in Kebbi

Nigeria, March 19 -- A strange disease has killed four students of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero. The university's registrar, Maimaru Tilli, confirmed the development t... Read More


Upholding justice and protecting press freedom in Nigeria, By Shu'aibu Usman Leman

Nigeria, March 19 -- As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) from 15 March, 1955 to 15 March, 2025, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour ou... Read More


Rivers Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas arrives Aso Rock, meets with Tinubu

Nigeria, March 19 -- President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The administrator arrived at the... Read More


Controversy trails airport reception for Tinubu's son in Yobe

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Yobe State Government's airport reception for Seyi Tinubu, the son of the Nigerian president, has stirred controversy in the state. The president's son arrived last week at t... Read More


Rivers: AGF defends Rivers emergency rule as NBA condemns suspension of elected officials

Nigeria, March 19 -- The federal government has defended President Bola Tinubu's decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, which included suspending Governor Siminalayi and otherelecte... Read More


Guinness World Records confirms Nigerian designer's 106-hour sewing marathon feat

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially recognised Nigerian fashion designer Kuforiji Oluwaseun for achieving the longest sewing marathon. Before setting the record, the ... Read More


Lassa fever: Nigeria records 28 new cases, three deaths

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 28 new confirmed cases and three deaths from Lassa fever. The centre stated this on Wednesday in its lat... Read More


Nigerian senator rejects state of emergency in Rivers

Nigeria, March 19 -- A Nigerian senator, Seriake Dickson, said he is opposed to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian president on Tuesday nig... Read More


Pro-Wike lawmakers react to Tinubu's declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Rivers House of Assembly has blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that M... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Fugitive Nigerian alleged scammer found living large in Dubai

Nigeria, March 19 -- In mid-December, a 30-year-old Nigerian named Friday Adejoh posted a video on Instagram of his day cruising on a motor yacht off the Dubai coast. "Life in 2024. amazing," he wrot... Read More