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US to reduce embassies, consulates that process visas in Nigeria, other African countries

Nigeria, June 2 -- The US government is planning to drastically slash the number of American embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for travellers from over 50 to 20. This implies that... Read More


Former senator whose wife breached airport security emerges governorship candidate

Nigeria, June 2 -- Former Adamawa North senator Ishaku Abbo has emerged as the Labour Party's governorship candidate in Adamawa State, days after PREMIUM TIMES published reports exposing how he repeat... Read More


Supreme Court annuls order freezing Nestoil, Neconde assets

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside an order issued by the Court of Appeal, freezing the assets of Neconde Energy and Nestoil Limited as well as those of their principal prom... Read More


Supreme Court upholds Providus, Unity banks' merger

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a suit challenging the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, bringing an end to legal disputes over the consolidation of the... Read More


Anthony Joshua eyes Tyson Fury showdown but insists: 'The real celebration comes after victory'

Nigeria, June 2 -- Nigerian-British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua has made it clear that signing a long-awaited fight agreement with Tyson Fury means little unless he emerges victorious when the pai... Read More


Gunmen kill Plateau traditional ruler

Nigeria, June 2 -- The traditional ruler of Timshat in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Godwin Vonga, has been killed by gunmen along the Timshat-Mabudi Road. Mr Vonga, a former... Read More


Fresh trouble for Kwara PDP as two Saraki allies claim governorship ticket

Nigeria, June 2 -- The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified in Kwara State, where its two rival factions have nominated separate governorship candidates for the 2027 genera... Read More


Police invite activist Gwamnishu over alleged attempted murder, terrorism incitement

Nigeria, June 2 -- A police invitation letter dated 1 June and addressed to Mr Gwamnishu indicated that the command was investigating a case of "conspiracy, attempted murder, incitement to engage in t... Read More


Abuja emerges top destination for Nigerians considering relocation - Report

Nigeria, June 2 -- Despite concerns over rising rents, living costs and electricity supply, Abuja has emerged as the most preferred relocation destination for Nigerians seeking better opportunities fo... Read More


Mother, pastor in police custody after 14-year-old girl dies from alleged beating

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Nigeria Police Force in Cross River State has launched an investigation into the death of a 14-year-old girl, Nancy Peter, who allegedly died after being beaten by her mother an... Read More