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US continues to attack Iran as tension expands to Red Sea

Nigeria, July 21 -- The US, on Monday night, continued its attack on Iran, making it the 10th consecutive night of attacks. Explosions were reported in many parts of the country, particularly near Si... Read More


Was the World Cup 2026 a success?, By Reuben Abati

Nigeria, July 21 -- The straight-forward, honest and correct answer to the question raised above is: Yes. Spain won at the end of the day on Sunday, 19 July, 1-0 against Argentina, defending champions... Read More


APC sets up reconciliation panel to resolve Anambra chapter crisis

Nigeria, July 21 -- The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the lingering leadership crisis in its Anambra St... Read More


PHOTO STORY: Firms begin commercial bidding for Nigeria's deep offshore, shallow water oil assets

Nigeria, July 21 -- Nearly 150 companies on Tuesday began the commercial bidding process for Nigeria's oil and gas assets at the Commercial Bid Conference organised by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum ... Read More


BREAKING: CBN retains interest rate at 26.5%

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, maintaining a cautious stance amidst inflationary pressures. CBN Governor Olayemi Card... Read More


PhD student petitions ICPC, SSS over alleged sabotage

Nigeria, July 21 -- A doctoral candidate in the Department of Animal Production at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related ... Read More


2Baba debunks rumoured reconciliation with Annie Macaulay

Nigeria, July 21 -- Twenty-four hours after actress Annie Macaulay denied rumours of reconciliation with music icon Innocent "2Baba" Idibia, the singer has followed suit. PREMIUM TIMES earlier report... Read More


WHO urges Africa to expand access to hepatitis care

Nigeria, July 21 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African governments to strengthen national hepatitis programmes and expand access to vaccination, testing, and treatment, warning that... Read More


JUST IN: Nigeria returns 13 oil blocks after 196 firms qualify for commercial bid

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that 196 companies have qualified for the commercial bid stage of the 2025 oil licensing round, whilst 1... Read More


ICPC confirms questioning Gbajabiamila

Nigeria, July 21 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday confirmed questioning the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, conce... Read More