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Report: Xabi Alonso agrees to become new Chelsea manager

Nigeria, May 17 -- As Chelsea is set to end the season without winning any trophies in all competitions, after lifting two titles the previous year, the club's hierarchy is already preparing for the f... Read More


Islamic State leader Al-Muniki was not killed in 2024 but killed today - Presidency

Nigeria, May 16 -- The presidency says the controversy over the killing of ISWAP leader Abu-Bilal Al-Mainuki was caused by inaccurate information from the Nigerian military in 2024. PREMIUM TIMES rep... Read More


"How I endured years of pressure, mockery over childbirth delay" - Ooni

Nigeria, May 16 -- The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has spoken about the emotional strain he endured over several years after ascending the throne. Mr Ogunwusi, who ascended the throne in 2015, sai... Read More


UPDATED: Falana faults Tinubu, Trump over reported killing of ISIS leader in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 16 -- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the Nigerian leader confirmed an announcement by US President Donald Trump that an Islamic State lea... Read More


APC rep aspirant withdraws from race amid controversy over age

Nigeria, May 16 -- Mahmud Buba, the controversial House of Representatives' aspirant, has withdrawn from the race to represent the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency. In a letter addressed to the Chairm... Read More


INTERVIEW: How we navigate jealousy, sex, trust in our three-person marriage - Nigerian throuple

Nigeria, May 16 -- A throuple is a romantic relationship involving three people. While the concept remains largely alien and controversial in Nigerian society, it has become more visible in parts of ... Read More


Reps spokesperson wins APC primary election

Nigeria, May 16 -- The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal C... Read More


Diamond League: Amusan opens campaign with impressive third-place finish in Shanghai

Nigeria, May 16 -- Tobi Amusan continued her strong start to the 2026 athletics season after producing an impressive third-place finish in the women's 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Sha... Read More


Dangote files fresh lawsuit against Nigerian govt over fuel import licences

Nigeria, May 16 -- Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a fresh lawsuit against Nigeria's Attorney-General, seeking to overturn fuel import licences granted to oil marketers and the Nigerian National ... Read More


Resource Curse? The only school in this Akwa Ibom oil community lies in ruins

Nigeria, May 16 -- In Emere-Oke Kingdom, a cluster of five gazetted villages in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, the promise of development sits uneasily beside stark neglect. ... Read More