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UniAbuja's new VC assumes office, pledges collaboration

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Hakeem Fawehinmi, on Thursday, assumed duty as the 8th substantive vice-chancellor of the university. Mr Fawehinmi,... Read More


'Hold Tinubu responsible if any lawmaker gets attacked,' Reps member faults police withdrawal directive

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- A House of Representatives member from Akwa Ibom State, Clement Jimbo, has faulted the directive by President Bola Tinubu ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs in N... Read More


Stakeholders advocate improved funding, stronger awareness to tackle AMR

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- Stakeholders have called for increased funding, stronger public awareness, and coordinated action to effectively curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria. They made the call... Read More


Local council chairperson 'resigns' from office after her removal by assembly

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- A "resignation" letter from the chairperson of the Bekwarra Local Government Council, Cross River State, has surfaced online after her removal from office by the Cross River House ... Read More


AFCON 2025 Countdown: Super Eagles Coach names final 28-man squad as "big names" miss out

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- Head coach Eric Chelle has released Nigeria's final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, confirming a blend of trusted regulars, returning players and first-time call-u... Read More


Reps seek modernisation of workplace safety laws to protect millions of workers

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen has called for the urgent modernisation of Nigeria's occupational safety laws to protect millions of workers exposed dail... Read More


Ex-Anambra governor for arraignment today as EFCC files eight charges

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday (today) arraign Chris Ngige, a former Anambra governor over alleged N2.2 billion fraud. PREMIUM TIMES earlier re... Read More


Can our democracy build world-class cities?, By Gbenga Onabanjo

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- So, can our democracy build world-class cities? Yes - but not in its current form. Democracy itself is never the problem. The real challenge lies in the type of democracy we pract... Read More


Sam after five, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- If it seems like only yesterday when the founder of LEADERSHIP, Sam Nda-Isaiah, passed away, it's because he is still here in the present tense. Yet you might disagree if you are l... Read More


NFF bows to pressure, races to secure top friendlies for Super Falcons ahead of WAFCON

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will prioritise securing strong international friendly matches for the Super Falcons during the February 2026 FIFA window, as the team... Read More