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Lagos police deny Lagos bandit invasion claims, arrest 15 over lynching of motorcycle rider

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Lagos State Police Command has refuted viral social media claims alleging that armed bandits have invaded parts of the state, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota and Oke-Afo, warning t... Read More


How NPFL Golden Boot, Golden Glove races ended in drama

Nigeria, June 2 -- The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season delivered one of the most dramatic finales in recent memory, as the races for the Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards went ... Read More


ANALYSIS: Can South Africa afford to keep Starlink out?

Nigeria, June 2 -- Starlink - the satellite service owned by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX - is at the centre of a licensing impasse in South Africa. But while this is a critical legal dispute ... Read More


Happy new month, Honourable Accountability, By Jude Dike

Nigeria, June 2 -- At exactly 12:01 a.m. on the first day of every month, a miracle occurs. Phones vibrate across the nation. "Happy New Month, dear constituents. May this month bring you prosperity... Read More


Why I Can't Support Atiku - Babachir Lawal

Nigeria, June 2 -- Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal says supporting Atiku Abubakar would undermine the opposition's chances of defeating President Bola Tinubu ... Read More


US to reduce embassies, consulates that process visas in Nigeria, other African countries

Nigeria, June 2 -- The US government is planning to drastically slash the number of American embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for travellers from over 50 to 20. This implies that... Read More


Nigerian govt launches youth agribusiness trust fund targeting 6 million beneficiaries

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Nigerian government has launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF), an initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment and improve access to land for young far... Read More


Former senator whose wife breached airport security emerges governorship candidate

Nigeria, June 2 -- Former Adamawa North senator Ishaku Abbo has emerged as the Labour Party's governorship candidate in Adamawa State, days after PREMIUM TIMES published reports exposing how he repeat... Read More


Supreme Court annuls order freezing Nestoil, Neconde assets

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside an order issued by the Court of Appeal, freezing the assets of Neconde Energy and Nestoil Limited as well as those of their principal prom... Read More


Supreme Court upholds Providus, Unity banks' merger

Nigeria, June 2 -- The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a suit challenging the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, bringing an end to legal disputes over the consolidation of the... Read More