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COP31 opens in Turkiye with focus on climate finance, implementation

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opened in Antalya, Turkiye, on Monday, with renewed calls for countries to turn their climate promises into practical actio... Read More


The Atiku factor, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is still on the ballot, contrary to the supposed nullification of all of his party's (ADC's) 470 candidates in the 2027 elections by Justice Pet... Read More


Ogun police rescue man allegedly forced to drink poison over motorcycle theft

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The Ogun State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old man, Timothy Ashamu, who was allegedly forced to drink a poisonous substance by three people over his suspected involvement i... Read More


Saraki accuses Kwara government of political persecution after dropping 18 Offa robbery charges

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has accused the Kwara State Government of using the 2018 Offa bank robbery case to persecute him and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, followin... Read More


US trade, security partnership could create opportunities in Nigeria

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Nigeria's ambition to expand non-oil exports and attract investment provides a practical test of Washington's effort to connect commercial engagement, diplomacy and security across ... Read More


Ex-LASU VC Olatunji-Bello appointed Redeemer's University's first female Pro-Chancellor

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Former Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Redeemer's University, Ed... Read More


Decoupling Sovereignty Index (6): Recovery Sequencing and the Logic of Sovereign Re-coupling, By Max Amuchie

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- A government can spend billions rebuilding a territory and still fail to restore its authority. It can construct local government offices, rehabilitate schools, establish health fa... Read More


Morocco 2026: 11 extraordinary numbers behind Nigeria's historic U-17 Women's World Cup triumph

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Nigeria's triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco is no more news, but it was more than a golden moment for the Flamingos. It was a statement of intent from a tea... Read More


Nkechi Blessing, ex-lover, Falegan make peace but rule out rekindled romance

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing and her former partner, Opeyemi Falegan, have settled their differences, four years after their public fallout. In April 2022, PREMIUM TIMES repor... Read More


ANALYSIS: What a weakened Trump could mean for Nigeria, other African countries

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the 3 November United States (US) midterm elections fundamentally alters the political landscape confronting President Donald Trump. Havin... Read More