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ANALYSIS: Terrorism Financing: Can Nigerian Senate unmask suspects?

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- On Wednesday, 3 December, the Nigerian Senate passed the Anti-Terrorism Act amendment bill for second reading. A major highlight of the bill is the imposition of the death penalty... Read More


Bayelsa Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo is dead - Official

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, is dead. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State announced the development in a statement on Thursday night. PREMIUM TIMES... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalist, others shine at 2025 Human Rights Media Award

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES' reporter, Falmata Daniel, was one of the three Nigerian journalists honoured on Wednesday, in Abuja, by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the 30th anniv... Read More


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


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


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


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