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How insecurity, poor access is worsening cancer care in Nigeria- Experts

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Stakeholders and health experts have warned that insecurity, weak healthcare infrastructure, and uneven access to treatment are worsening cancer outcomes in Nigeria, particularly f... Read More


"Nwabali come to Rivers United": Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper makes appeal

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has urged Nigeria's first-choice shot stopper, Stanley Nwabali, to consider a temporary return to the Nigeria Premier Football League ... Read More


'I'm ready to die with Peter Obi; he's the best president for Nigeria' - Charly Boy

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Veteran singer and social activist Charles "Charly Boy" Oputa has declared his full support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In December 2025, PREMIUM TIMES ... Read More


Akwa Ibom shifts school holiday for measles-rubella vaccination

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The Akwa Ibom State Government has shifted the second-term mid-term break for the 2025/2026 academic session by one week to allow pupils and students to participate in the nationwi... Read More


ANALYSIS: Why NPFL's top scorers rarely break through abroad

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- For decades, Nigeria's domestic league was not merely a local competition; it was a recognised export hub for elite football talent. Perform well in the Nigerian league, and Europe... Read More


Customs officer tells court how Austrian was caught with undeclared cash at Lagos airport

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Lagos how an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal, was intercepted with $800,575 and €651,... Read More


US, UK, Arab countries, others reject Israel's move to further control West Bank

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Israel's move to tighten its control on the West Bank by repealing its land laws and opening confidential land registries has drawn criticism from the international community, incl... Read More


CDS urges police, civil defence strengthening to sustain gains against insurgency, insecurity

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede has called for the urgent reinforcement of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)... Read More


Stigma, economic pressure fuel silent mental health struggles among young Africans - Expert

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- A mental health expert has warned that stigma, economic uncertainty and social pressure are forcing many young Africans to manage emotional distress in silence, with limited access... Read More


NAHCON chairman Abdullahi Usman resigns amid controversies, internal crisis

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, has resigned from his position. The development was confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES late on Monday by... Read More