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Police arrest suspect in connection with Destiny Boy's death

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- The Ogun State Police Command has responded to the death of popular Afrofuji singer, Afeez "Destiny Boy" Adeshina, who died on Sunday. PREMIUM TIMES obtained widely circulated soc... Read More


"The most impressive team was Nigeria" - Yaya Toure hails Super Eagles' AFCON statement

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles may have fallen short of lifting the trophy, but in the eyes of one of African football's greatest ever midfielders, they were the defining force of the tour... Read More


Sanwo-Olu signs N4.4 trillion Lagos 2026 budget, defends Makoko demolition

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has defended the ongoing demolition of structures in Makoko, a waterfront community along the Third Mainland Bridge, saying the action is ne... Read More


AFCON bronze lifts Nigeria's Super Eagles high on new FIFA Ranking

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles recorded a major rise in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking released on Monday, climbing 12 places to 26th globally and third on the continent. T... Read More


163 worshippers abducted during church service in Kaduna

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Suspected bandits have abducted about 163 worshippers during a church service in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The abduction occurred on Sunday. The Chairpers... Read More


Ex-APC national secretary calls for Eno's resignation amid protest by Ekid people

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- John Akpanudoedehe, a former senator and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has called for the resignation of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, following a protest ... Read More


Why I hired private investigator after meeting my Nigerian husband on TikTok - American singer

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- American songwriter Clarissa Arokodare, popularly known as Clarissa Zoe, has disclosed that she hired private investigators to verify the identity of her Nigerian lover. The music... Read More


Geregu Power's annual profit drops 1% to N27.3 billion

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Geregu Power Plc posted a 0.6 per cent drop in net profit to N27.3 billion for the full year 2025, compared to the previous year, according to its audited financial report issued o... Read More


Nigerian Army refutes alleged mutiny threat, commits to soldiers' welfare

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- The Nigerian Army has dismissed a report alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of under... Read More


Workers begin strike, shut down FCTA, FCDA offices in Abuja

Nigeria, Jan. 19 -- Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday commenced an indefinite strike, shutting down governme... Read More