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Gunmen abduct Ebonyi govt official

Nigeria, April 4 -- Gunmen on Thursday abducted Blessing Adagba, the coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on Thursday... Read More


Israeli rescued from kidnappers in Taraba

Nigeria, April 4 -- Nigerian security forces have rescued an Israeli national from kidnappers in Taraba State. The state police command's public relations officer, James Saminu, confirmed this in a s... Read More


Governor Abiodun declares Ogun State ready for 22nd National Sports Festival

Nigeria, April 4 -- Ogun State is set to host the 22nd National Sports Festival, as Governor Dapo Abiodun reaffirmed the state's readiness during an extensive inspection of key venues. With final tou... Read More


Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Freedom fighter of the decade, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, April 4 -- If I had the power to do so, I would name Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan the freedom fighter of the decade. She is an irrepressible combatant for her rights; she lives beyond inti... Read More


Explosion in Lagos community, one person killed

Nigeria, April 4 -- Twin explosions, suspected to be from grenades, killed one person and injured about eight others at a scavenging site in Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba community, Mushin Local Government ... Read More


Injury Blow: Ola Aina faces lengthy spell with calf setback

Nigeria, April 4 -- Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a calf injury during his side's narrow 1-0 Premier League win ove... Read More


ANALYSIS: Dearth of engineering talents in Nigeria's oil and gas industry

Nigeria, April 4 -- The oil and gas industry has been the backbone of Nigeria's economy for decades, contributing significantly to government revenue and foreign exchange earnings. However, despite it... Read More


Premium Times editor to speak at ACI Africa-China engagement

Nigeria, April 4 -- The Managing Editor of PREMIUM TIMES, Idris Akinbajo, will speak at the Africa-China Engagement webinar, scheduled for Friday. The online event, organised by the Africa-China Init... Read More


CAF names two Nigerian referees for U-20 AFCON tournament

Nigeria, April 4 -- After missing out on the officiating team for the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Nigerian referees Aminu Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu have been selected for... Read More


FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles drop out of Africa's top five

Nigeria, April 4 -- For the first time in six months, Nigeria's Super Eagles have fallen outside the top five African teams in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Despite moving up one spot globally from... Read More