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Nigerian senator reacts after governor endorsed him as successor

Nigeria, April 16 -- Ahmed Wadada has reacted to his endorsement by Governor Abdullahi Sule as the preferred governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, describing... Read More


Martell unveils 14-Foot 'Swift Ascendant' art in Abuja

Nigeria, April 16 -- Martell has unveiled The Swift Ascendant, a 14-foot travelling sculpture by Nigerian artist Dotun Popoola, in Abuja as part of its Martell On The Move campaign. The installation,... Read More


Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

Nigeria, April 16 -- US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, disclosed that President Joseph Aoun of Leba... Read More


2027: APC dismisses opposition coalition, expresses confidence of victory

Nigeria, April 16 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the opposition figures who recently aligned under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing them as disorganised and unab... Read More


Why I toured Edo State with Governor Okpebholo - Eedris Abdulkareem

Nigeria, April 16 -- Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has opened up about his reasons for touring Edo State with Governor Monday Okpebholo. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the "Jaga Jaga" crooner toure... Read More


Atiku signals last presidential run, asserts northern political dominance

Nigeria, April 16 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signalled that the 2027 presidential election could mark the end of his long-running ambition to lead Nigeria, pointing to his age and wha... Read More


Gunmen abduct candidates travelling for JAMB UTME exams

Nigeria, April 16 -- Gunmen have abducted at least 14 passengers, including candidates of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculati... Read More


NWFL sanctions players after Ekiti clash descends into post-match violence

Nigeria, April 16 -- What should have ended as a routine league fixture in Ado Ekiti instead became a test of discipline in Nigerian women's football, after a post-match altercation forced the Nigeria... Read More


Nigeria's debt-to-GDP ratio hits 32.3% - IMF

Nigeria, April 16 -- Nigeria's debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio hit 32.3 per cent in 2026, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF revealed the projection ... Read More


UPDATED: Court orders arrest of former humanitarian minister Umar-Farouq, top official over fraud charges

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sa... Read More