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Businessman's Death: Chris Okafor's lawyer threatens action over reports of cleric's arrest

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The legal team of Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation International Church, has broken its silence on reports surrounding the cleric's alleged arrest in connection with an invest... Read More


2027: Reps to probe attacks on political rallies, supporters

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the growing incidents of violence during political campaign activities across Nigeria, following reports of attacks, injuri... Read More


Suspected thugs attack NDC town hall venue in Lagos, damage vehicles

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Suspected political thugs on Thursday disrupted a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State, attacking party supporters and damaging vehicles at the... Read More


UNIJOS appoints first female vice-chancellor, Patricia Lar

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The University of Jos (UNIJOS), Jos, Plateau State, has appointed Professor Patricia Lar as its 11th substantive vice-chancellor, making her the first woman to be appointed to the ... Read More


Four UNN students die of 'hard drug overdose'

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Four persons, believed to be graduating students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), have been found dead after a party held at their off-campus lodge in the Hilltop Area o... Read More


Court orders Maina's son to serve seven-year jail term after six years of fleeing

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the transfer of Faisal Maina, son of former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, to a correctional cent... Read More


Gbenga Adeboye's widow names former lover amid family dispute

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Omolara Adeboye, widow of the late comedian and broadcaster Gbenga Adeboye, has revisited speculation about her relationships after her husband's death, distinguishing a decades-ol... Read More


WSCIJ, CPJ condemn detention of FIJ journalist Ojukwu, demand release, withdrawal of charges

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) h... Read More


Nigeria records decline in HIV treatment among pregnant women

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Nigeria recorded a decline in antiretroviral treatment coverage among pregnant women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2026. The proportion of pregnant and breastf... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalists shine at African Investigative Journalism Awards

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES investigative journalists Oladeinde Olawoyin and Folashade Ogunrinde stood out on Wednesday at the 2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award for their i... Read More