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INEC explains exclusion of Pantami, Adebutu from 2027 governorship candidates' list

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained its decision to exclude the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in Gombe, Isa Pantami, and in Ogun State, L... Read More


APC announces Kano campaign council

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday unveiled a 155-member Campaign Advisory Council for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections in the... Read More


Appeal court to issue date for fresh hearing of SERAP's appeal against SSS' N100m defamation judgement

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday vacated an earlier order reserving judgement in the defamation appeal involving the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)... Read More


Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning in January 2027. The council announced the election on its official X account, ... Read More


TRENDING: Natasha introduces self at Edo Assembly without 2Baba's surname (VIDEO)

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A video of Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru introducing herself during legislative proceedings without using her partner 2Baba's surname has renewed speculation about their relationshi... Read More


Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set f Morocco showdown

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Nigeria's Super Falcons thrashed Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun Stat... Read More


Nigeria meets OPEC quota for fifth straight month as oil output hits 1.84m barrels

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Nigeria's average daily production of crude oil and condensate rose 2.34 per cent to 1.72 million barrels in September from 1.68 million barrels in the preceding month, the Nigeria... Read More


NAF sets up 12-member board to investigate Ondo aircraft crash

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has constituted a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to determine the cause and circumstances of the crash involving its ATR 42 aircraft i... Read More


Detribalised does not mean what most Nigerians think it means, By Temitope Lakisokun

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- "Ah, that man is very detribalised." In Nigeria, this is almost always a compliment. It is what we say about the politician who has friends from every part of the country, the bu... Read More


Rochas Okorocha denies arrest but police insist he was arrested for forgery

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has denied being arrested by the police. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Force Spokesperson Aniete Iniedu said the police ... Read More