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#EkitiDecides2026: Aregbesola optimistic of ADC's victory, dismisses Tinubu's support song as "obsolete"

Nigeria, June 18 -- The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress' campaign song, "On your mandate, we stand," saying it no longer ... Read More


Cyberstalking Allegations: ABC Transport founder Frank Nneji's daughter loses bid to stop arrest

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected Ihuoma Nneji's bid to stop her arrest over alleged cyberstalking, criminal defamation and injurious falsehood. In a ruling delivered o... Read More


I didn't sign report recommending Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension - Ireti Kingibe

Nigeria, June 18 -- The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said she did not endorse the report recommending the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-U... Read More


They're coming to America, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, June 18 -- Journalists like to think that the world would be finished without them. Nothing illustrates this vanity more than the joke by my old school journalism teacher that even when the w... Read More


'How Adelove, Kunle Afolayan's father, made me a star - Elesho

Nigeria, June 18 -- Veteran Yoruba actor Adeoye "Elesho" Adewale has opened up on how the late actor and filmmaker Adeyemi "Adelove" Afolayan discovered him from obscurity and turned him into a househ... Read More


'Your Commando is shattered': Alex Ekubo's bodyguard breaks down at wakekeep

Nigeria, June 18 -- As family, friends and colleagues gathered in Arochukwu, Abia State, to bid farewell to late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, one of the most emotional moments of the wake came from his... Read More


Lagos Refuse Crisis: Sanwo-Olu orders emergency waste evacuation after PREMIUM TIMES report

Nigeria, June 18 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state following growing concerns over the build-up of refuse in ... Read More


Oyo Abduction: Rarara Accuses Davido of Politicising Insecurity at World Cup Event

Nigeria, June 18 -- Afrobeats star Davido's decision to spotlight the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during a FIFA World Cup event has sparked debate. Popular APC praise singer D... Read More


Standard Bank targets $15.4bn expansion in Nigeria, African SME markets

Nigeria, June 18 -- Standard Bank Group Limited has announced plans to increase investments in mid-sized companies across Africa as it seeks to tap into opportunities in Nigeria and other key markets ... Read More


INEC begins distribution of election materials ahead of Ekiti's governorship election

Nigeria, June 18 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials for Saturday's governorship poll in Ekiti State, marking the sta... Read More