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Court jails terrorist kingpin's mother, sister for 20 years each

Nigeria, June 19 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced two women arrested for terrorism-related offences to 20 years imprisonment each. The prosecution, during the pre-judgement revi... Read More


Abdulsalami urges Nigerians to unite against terrorism, condemns divisive politics

Nigeria, June 19 -- Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has warned that the politicisation of security challenges and the spread of misinformation are undermining Nigeria's fight against terro... Read More


Italy's highest court clears prosecutors in Eni, Shell Nigeria oilfield case

Nigeria, June 19 -- Italy's highest court on Thursday acquitted two Milan prosecutors accused of failing to disclose documents that could have strengthened the defence of Italian energy giant Eni in a... Read More


Tonto Dikeh continues evangelical mission, preaches intimacy with God

Nigeria, June 19 -- Four months after making her intention to pursue the gospel known to her fans and followers, controversial actress Tonto Dikeh has shown that her declaration was not whimsical. In... Read More


'I never denied Judy's ex-husband access to his children' - Yul Edochie

Nigeria, June 19 -- Controversial actor Yul Edochie has broken his silence over allegations levelled against him by Emmanuel Obasi, the ex-husband of his wife, Judy Austin. PREMIUM TIMES earlier repo... Read More


Hilda Baci recognised as Guinness World Records Icon

Nigeria, June 19 -- Since 2023, when she set the Guinness World Records (GWR) record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), celebrity chef Hilda Bacci's record-breaking streak has been unbroke... Read More


'Marriage isn't in my agenda': Kaddara actress Nafeesat sparks debate

Nigeria, June 19 -- Nafeesat, the actress best known for her role as Maimuna in the popular Hausa television drama Kaddara, has become the centre of an online controversy after sharing views on marria... Read More


Anambra assembly demands trial of woman for brutalising 10-year-old boy

Nigeria, June 19 -- The Anambra State House of Assembly has called for the speedy prosecution of Chisom Chukwuyere, the 30-year-old woman accused of brutalising a 10-year-old boy. PREMIUM TIMES previ... Read More


Arsenal begin title defence against Coventry as Premier League unveils 2026/27 fixtures

Nigeria, June 19 -- The Premier League has released the fixture list for the 2026/27 season, setting the stage for another thrilling campaign. According to the fixtures released on Friday, defending ... Read More


#EkitiDecides2026: Meet the 14 candidates seeking Ekiti's governorship seat

Nigeria, June 19 -- Ekiti State voters will go to the polls on Saturday to elect a governor for another four-year term in an off-cycle governorship election. Residents of the state have enthusiastica... Read More