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What we do differently to have 24/7 power in Abia - Gov Otti

Nigeria, June 10 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration remains determined to ensure a 24/7 electric supply across Abia because manufacturers spend a major portion of their resour... Read More


The imperative of communicating national security gains, By Crispin Oduobuk

Nigeria, June 10 -- A troubling imbalance has settled into Nigeria's conversation around insecurity. Every attack trends almost instantly. Every setback multiplies across social media before the smok... Read More


Group tasks govt, traditional leaders, others on Nigeria's security crisis

Nigeria, June 10 -- A group has called on the government, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, and the private sector, to address Nigeria's insecurity and protect civic rights. The group... Read More


State Police: 30 CSOs demand strong accountability safeguards ahead of possible Senate approval

Nigeria, June 10 -- Thirty civil society organisations have called for robust accountability and governance safeguards as momentum builds around proposals to establish state police in Nigeria, warning... Read More


Under Ghana's President Mahama, near-total impunity for attacks on 17 journalists

Nigeria, June 10 -- When Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama took office in January 2025, pledging to restore "an era of true media freedom," journalists had reason to hope that attacks on the press... Read More


Nigerian scholars, activists warn of national crisis, demand Sahel envoy, judicial reforms

Nigeria, June 10 -- A coalition of prominent Nigerian scholars, diplomats, and civil society leaders has warned that the country is approaching a national crisis, citing the erosion of democratic inst... Read More


Terrorists kill officer, soldiers in Kaduna ambush

Nigeria, June 10 -- Armed bandits have killed an officer and six soldiers after ambushing troops of the Nigerian Army in Rigachiku, a garrison community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.... Read More


Lightning kills 14-year-old student

Nigeria, June 10 -- A 14-year-old student, Yahaya Tafida, was fatally struck by lightning during a rainstorm in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. Family sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the ... Read More


Xenophobia: Nigerians to start arriving from South Africa on Thursday - Official

Nigeria, June 10 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa will arrive in Lagos on Thursday. The ministry's spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in... Read More


Reps press for probe of Itakpe-Warri train accident, compensation for victims

Nigeria, June 9 -- The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into Monday's train accident along the Itakpe-Warri rail corridor, killing and injuring several passengers.... Read More