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Referees' body condemns attack on officials after Nasarawa United Federation Cup tie

Nigeria, June 19 -- The Nigeria Football Referees' Association (NFRA) has strongly condemned the assault on match officials following the 2026 President's Federation Cup semi-final between Nasarawa Un... Read More


Otedola acquires N29.6 billion shares in First HoldCo, taking his stake to 20.4%

Nigeria, June 19 -- Billionaire tycoon Femi Otedola has acquired 672.9 million new shares in financial services group First HoldCo Plc, taking his interest in the group to 20.4 per cent. Mr Otedola e... Read More


FG launches FreeTV, says it'll create opportunities for Nigerian businesses, innovators

Nigeria, June 19 -- The federal government has launched FreeTV under the country's Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, saying the initiative will create new opportunities for Nigerian businesses, tec... Read More


Tinubu orders improved security at NIPSS after fatal attack

Nigeria, June 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate and permanent reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, fol... Read More


At NEST 2026, experts call for full adoption of green economy in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 19 -- Environmental experts, policymakers and private-sector stakeholders have urged the full adoption of a green economy to build smart cities and promote sustainability in Nigeria. Th... Read More


Court jails terrorist kingpin's mother, sister for 20 years each

Nigeria, June 19 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced two women arrested for terrorism-related offences to 20 years imprisonment each. The prosecution, during the pre-judgement revi... Read More


Abdulsalami urges Nigerians to unite against terrorism, condemns divisive politics

Nigeria, June 19 -- Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has warned that the politicisation of security challenges and the spread of misinformation are undermining Nigeria's fight against terro... Read More


Italy's highest court clears prosecutors in Eni, Shell Nigeria oilfield case

Nigeria, June 19 -- Italy's highest court on Thursday acquitted two Milan prosecutors accused of failing to disclose documents that could have strengthened the defence of Italian energy giant Eni in a... Read More


Tonto Dikeh continues evangelical mission, preaches intimacy with God

Nigeria, June 19 -- Four months after making her intention to pursue the gospel known to her fans and followers, controversial actress Tonto Dikeh has shown that her declaration was not whimsical. In... Read More


'I never denied Judy's ex-husband access to his children' - Yul Edochie

Nigeria, June 19 -- Controversial actor Yul Edochie has broken his silence over allegations levelled against him by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of his wife, Judy Austin. PREMIUM TIMES earlier repo... Read More