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Akpabio hints at Electoral Act review after lawmakers lose party primaries

Nigeria, July 15 -- The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly may amend aspects of the Electoral Act 2026 after recent political developments exposed what he descri... Read More


Court remands journalist, Stanley Ugagbe, in prison over cyberstalking charges

Nigeria, July 15 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of a journalist, Stanley Ugagbe, over charges of conspiracy and cyberstalking. ICIR reported that the court issued th... Read More


Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos residents to plant trees, says state targets 20,000 this year

Nigeria, July 15 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged residents to plant and nurture trees as part of efforts to combat climate change and improve the environment, saying the state aim... Read More


Ex-Speaker Dogara seeks stronger NASS-CSO partnership to improve oversight, accountability

Nigeria, July 15 -- Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged the National Assembly to deepen collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs), saying stronger part... Read More


Climate tech overtakes fintech as Africa's top venture funding sector - Report

Nigeria, July 15 -- Climate tech, the field of technologies and solutions that are increasingly adapted to tackle the climate crisis, has emerged as Africa's top venture funding sector, confining fint... Read More


Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers reunite with families after hospital discharge

Nigeria, July 15 -- The 44 pupils and teachers rescued from kidnappers after spending 56 days in captivity have started reuniting with their families following their discharge from Ladoke Akintola Uni... Read More


World Cup: Spain beat France to reach first final in 16 years

Nigeria, July 15 -- Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a composed 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's semi-final in Dallas, ending Les Bleus' title hopes and moving withi... Read More


Top US diplomat visits Nigeria, meets with Ribadu, other officials

Nigeria, July 15 -- The Nigerian government on Tuesday received the new US Africa envoy, Frank Garcia, on his first official trip to the country. Mr Gracias is the newly confirmed US Department of St... Read More


WHO, UNICEF warn funding gap could reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries

Nigeria, July 15 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have warned that funding shortfalls could reverse recent gains in routine immunisation across lo... Read More


Almost three years later, Mohbad still unburied as his father insists on DNA

Nigeria, July 15 -- Almost three years after singer Ilerioluwa "Mohbad" Aloba died, the dispute over a DNA test to determine the paternity of his son, Liam, remains unresolved. PREMIUM TIMES reported... Read More