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European, Middle Eastern ministers warn against new attacks on Iran

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- European and Middle Eastern state ministers are presenting a united front to stand against any further strikes on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign ministers ... Read More


They doff their hats to Ladbone, By Kunle Ajibade

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- This book, Ladbone: A Life in Print, edited by Dapo Olorunyomi, the publisher of Premium Times, is a collection of 85 essays in honour of Oyinlade Bonuola, one of the original and ... Read More


Nigeria's billionaire businessmen in politics and the scary future, By Adeola Akinremi

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- Nigeria's billionaires control assets worth trillions. But now they want to control politics. This week, Africa's richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Founder... Read More


Ebola: Nigeria case highly similar to Kenya infection - Minister

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has confirmed that the Ebola virus detected in Nigeria is highly similar to the virus identified in Kenya's f... Read More


DRC begins new vaccine trial as outbreak kills over 4,600

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the commencement of a new Ebola vaccine trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as health authorities seek to establi... Read More


2027: Kwankwaso pledges jobs, security, education as Obi misses Plateau meeting

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged that a government led by the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would... Read More


APC denies alliance with Bauchi governor but invites him to join party

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked rumours of a political alliance with Governor Bala Mohammed, saying no political agreement exists betwe... Read More


One killed, three injured as gunmen attack NDC candidate's convoy

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- At least one person has been confirmed dead and three others injured on Thursday when gunmen attacked the convoy of a House of Assembly candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress... Read More


Niger police arrest suspects, recover stolen property

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- The police have arrested several suspects over alleged cyberbullying, defamation, assault and theft, while recovering stolen property and rescuing two children whose father's vehic... Read More


Boko Haram and the politics of history: Why Moses Ochonu's new book matters, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- Let me begin with something personal: Moses Ochonu is my friend. I met him through another friend, Farooq Kperogi. The three of us, all part of the Nigerian diaspora in the United ... Read More