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48 judges make long list of nominees for appointment as Appeal Court justices

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has released a list of 48 judges nominated for appointment to the Court of Appeal bench. Only 12 of the nominees will be picked at t... Read More


Ex-legislators push constitutional backing for rotational presidency, support Tinubu's reelection bid

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Former members of Nigeria's federal and state legislatures have renewed calls for the rotation of the presidency between the North and the South to be formally incorporated into th... Read More


Newlywed kills husband with rat poison in Jigawa

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Jigawa State Police Command has taken a newlywed woman into custody over her husband's death after consuming a meal she had prepared. The command's spokesperson, Lawan Adam, c... Read More


Wizkid's Fela, Davido's libido and Burna Boy's ego, By Festus Adedayo

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- In perhaps his most famous song after dying in a car crash in 1971, Cardinal Rex Lawson, Kalabari highlife soulful singer of the 1960s Nigeria, would seem to be passing a deeply em... Read More


Article of Faith: The glory in suffering (2), By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- In the counsel of God, human suffering must precede glory. The psalmist affirms this: "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5). From Joseph to... Read More


Lagos Fire Service contains warehouse fire at industrial area

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday night contained a fire outbreak at a large warehouse along Coker Market Road, Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Layout, Mile 2, Lagos. Th... Read More


Between Trump's "genocide" claim and the New York Times' Onitsha trader narrative, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Public debate in Nigeria is increasingly shaped not just by facts but also by emotions, identity, and organised outrage. My recent short Facebook post reacting to The New York Time... Read More


Kano commissioner resigns, backs Kwankwaso

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Kano State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a formal letter addressed to Governor ... Read More


'We're now focused on co-parenting with love' - Olakunle Churchill says after settling with ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill has reacted after his ex-wife, actress Tonto Dikeh, announced their reconciliation on social media. PREMIUM TIMES reported that t... Read More


Controversy trails exit of Kano governor's political adviser

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Controversy has trailed the exit of Governor Abba Yusuf's political adviser, Sanusi Kwankwaso, from his role. Governor Yusuf announced the sacking of Mr Kwankwaso as his political... Read More