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FCT ELECTION: PDP speaks on withdrawal of party's candidates, says it's shameful

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the withdrawal of some of its candidates from the forthcoming Area Council elections in the Fede... Read More


Nigeria, EU leaders meet, pledge to collaborate on security, other areas

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Nigerian government plans to collaborate with the European Union to strengthen its maritime and cybersecurity capabilities as part of efforts to enhance stability and growth in... Read More


Deepfakes, the liar's dividend and the battle for truth ahead of 2027, By Niran Adedokun

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- That recent widely circulated video involving Senator Adams Oshiomhole aboard a private jet presents more than a mere momentary scandal. It exposes another layer to the insidious c... Read More


Court jails man 24 years for raping, assaulting own daughters

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- A State High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted a man, Okon Jimmy Ama, for incest, assault occasioning harm and rape of his two underage daughters. Justice Winifred Effi... Read More


El-Rufai: Tinubu is not Jonathan, By Majeed Dahiru

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- A competent public administrator, astute politician, accomplished technocrat and one of northern Nigeria's brightest minds, Mallam El-Rufai is a man of many competences. After a di... Read More


World Cup hopes fade for Nigeria as NFF makes key announcement

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Nigeria's slim hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup appear to be all but over after a fresh announcement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) suggested the country may h... Read More


NASS panel wants better utilisation of National Theatre

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The National Assembly Joint Committee on Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy on Thursday urged the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to make t... Read More


FCT Council Elections: Two chairpersons seek re-election

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- On 21 February, residents of the six area councils of Nigeria's capital, Abuja, will head to the polls to elect chairpersons and councillors who will govern them for the next four ... Read More


TikToker Mirabel recants rape claim as Ogun govt hands her to police after treatment

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The Ogun State Government has confirmed that a Nigerian TikToker, Mirabel, who alleged that she was raped in her apartment, has been discharged from the hospital. PREMIUM TIMES ea... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: Edo's N14.15 billion extra-budgetary spending raises questions about fiscal discipline under Okpebholo

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- Various arms and departments of the Edo State Government violated the state's appropriation law by spending beyond approved budgetary sums, an official document shows. A PREMIUM T... Read More