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Nigerian college queries student over 'not our mother' chants against Tinubu's wife

Nigeria, March 28 -- A nursing college in Nigeria, on 27 March, queried a student accused of posting on social media a viral video clip showing the college students chanting that Nigerian First Lady R... Read More


NSCIA directs Muslims to look out for new moon ahead of Eid celebration

Nigeria, March 28 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, has directed Nigerian Muslims to search for the Shawwal moo... Read More


How pastors kicked against my 2007 hit song, prompted me to focus on acting- Patience Ozokwor

Nigeria, March 28 -- Veteran actress Patience 'Mama G' Ozokwor has opened up about how religious leaders' criticism of her 2007 hit song, 'National Moi-Moi', led her to shift away from music. The cla... Read More


Bandits release kidnapped Bauchi farmers after collecting ransom

Nigeria, March 28 -- Over a month after kidnapping them at a farm in Bauchi State, bandits on Thursday released four farmers after collecting a ransom from their families. PREMIUM TIMES reported how ... Read More


Gospel singer Nnenna Goodness laments copyright infringement, begs money online

Nigeria, March 28 -- Veteran gospel singer Nnenna Goodness has made an emotional appeal for financial assistance, revealing that despite her popularity, she no longer owns the rights to her music. Ms... Read More


ANALYSIS: Is Zimbabwe at risk of another coup?

Nigeria, March 28 -- Tensions are rising in Zimbabwe over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's evident intention to remain in power after his second term ends in 2028. Zimbabwe's constitution explicitly pro... Read More


EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted

Nigeria, March 28 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for criminal conspiracy and money laundering. This comes about 1... Read More


IMF appoints Tony Elumelu to global advisory council

Nigeria, March 28 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu to its newly established Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth.... Read More


48 PWDs graduate with digital skills from Nigerian institute

Nigeria, March 28 -- An affiliate of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has graduated 48 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Information and Communication... Read More


Rethinking tertiary education in Nigeria, By Toyin Falola

Nigeria, March 28 -- The Nigerian public tertiary education system is now in crisis due to problems including overcrowding of lecture halls, insufficient financing, outdated courses, and regular strik... Read More