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France-Nigeria trade hits $4.7 billion as Tinubu pushes for jobs, infrastructure gains at Africa Summit

Nigeria, May 13 -- President Bola Tinubu says the growing economic relationship between Nigeria and France must now translate into tangible development outcomes, as trade between both countries reache... Read More


How domestic staff allegedly murdered bishop, stole his SUV - Police

Nigeria, May 13 -- The police in Anambra State say they have arrested a domestic worker who allegedly murdered his employer and a popular bishop in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Tochukwu Ikenga, th... Read More


Nyame, Kefas reconcile after APC senatorial ticket dispute

Nigeria, May 13 -- Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and one of his predecessors, Jolly Nyame, on Tuesday, resolved their disagreements over the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Taraba No... Read More


Court orders final forfeiture of convicted ex-accountant-general's assets

Nigeria, May 13 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of multi-billion naira assets and investments linked to a convicted former acting Accountant-General of the... Read More


Court dismisses suit seeking creation of alternative rank to SAN

Nigeria, May 13 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit seeking to introduce the rank of 'Blue Silk' for legal practitioners in Nigeria as an alternative to the rank of Senior... Read More


Party primaries: Shutting women out of leadership, By Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche

Nigeria, May 13 -- "Women constitute half of our population. Whatever affects them affects society as a whole. Their empowerment is not a favour, it is a necessity." - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's ... Read More


Consensus candidacy: When elite imposition overthrows the people's democratic will, By Samson Itodo

Nigeria, May 13 -- In Nigeria, candidate nomination has traditionally been defined by two legally recognised modes of selection: direct and indirect primaries. However, in 2022, former President Muham... Read More


How military air strike killed bandits, residents in Zamfara - Sources

Nigeria, May 13 -- An air strike on Sunday by the Nigerian Air Force on a domestic animal market in Tunfa village of Zurmi, Zamfara State, killed many terrorists and civilians, residents have told PRE... Read More


"This one hurts deeply"- Nollywood stars pay emotional tribute to Alexx Ekubo

Nigeria, May 13 -- Barely 24 hours after the news of his passing broke, tributes have flooded the Nigerian internet space for the late actor, Alexx Ekubo. PREMIUM TIMES reported that his manager, fil... Read More


Court dismisses suit seeking ADA's registration as political party

Nigeria, May 13 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by a political association, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), seeking registration as a political party by the I... Read More