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Alleged coup plot was 'foolhardy', had no chance of success - Defence Minister

Nigeria, May 30 -- The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has described the alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a misguided and "foolhardy" venture that stood ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Again, Nigeria begins another electoral cycle without resolving women's reserved seats bill

Nigeria, May 30 -- It's a familiar pattern in the campaign for gender inclusion in Nigerian politics: a major reform proposal gathers momentum, draws public support, and then quietly stalls. Every fe... Read More


Study raises alarm over tobacco marketing targeting women, girls in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 30 -- A new study has raised concerns over tobacco companies' growing efforts to attract women and girls in Nigeria through flavoured products, social media promotions and claims that eme... Read More


PSG vs Arsenal LIVE UPDATES: Arteta's men seek first European crown against defending champions

Nigeria, May 30 -- After months of hostilities, heartbreaks and heroic performances across Europe, the stage is set for one final battle. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain go head-to-head in Budapest t... Read More


INTERVIEW: 'Nigeria still has gorillas and elephants, but apathy is our biggest threat' - Andrew Dunn

Nigeria, May 30 -- In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, former Nigeria Country Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Andrew Dunn, reflects on his three decades of leading conservation ... Read More


PDP faction ratifies Jonathan as presidential candidate as police barricade convention venue

Nigeria, May 30 -- Armed police officers on Saturday prevented visitors from accessing the A-Class Event Centre, Abuja, where a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki plann... Read More


Ex-senator's wife breaches airport security, escorts husband to aircraft

Nigeria, May 30 -- Footage posted on the social media account of Patience Abbo, wife of former Adamawa North senator, Ishaku Abbo, has exposed a breach of airport security protocols after she gained a... Read More


Fasuba reacts as Ajayi ends his 20-year reign as Nigeria's fastest man

Nigeria, May 30 -- Former Nigerian sprint star Olusoji Fasuba has congratulated Kanyinsola Ajayi after the 20-year-old shattered his long-standing national 100m record. Ajayi made history on Friday a... Read More


16 feared dead in suspected bandits' reprisal attack on Katsina village

Nigeria, May 30 -- At least 16 people are feared killed, with several others still missing, after armed bandits attacked Kiliya village near Bagagadi in the Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina S... Read More


Jonathan 2027: A cruel joke gone too far, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, May 30 -- In Hans Christian Andersen's immortal parable, The Emperor's New Clothes, an entire kingdom became hostage to a lie. Courtiers, ministers, noblemen, and ordinary citizens all partic... Read More