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Premium Times Journalist selected for Africa Health Communications Fellowship

Nigeria, May 8 -- PREMIUM TIMES health reporter, Mariam Ileyemi, has been selected for the 2025 Africa Health Communications Fellowship (AHCF), a programme organised by fraycollege of Communications, ... Read More


Gov. Abiodun pushes new name for upgraded M.K.O Abiola Stadium

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to rename the iconic M.K.O. Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, elevating its status to reflect the facility's remarkable transform... Read More


Food Poisoning: Five siblings die in Anambra, mother in critical condition

Nigeria, May 8 -- Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Tuesday when five siblings died suddenly. The incident happened at Ogidi, a community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The po... Read More


Poor regulation fuels junk food crisis in Abuja, six states - Report

Nigeria, May 8 -- Weak enforcement of food regulations has enabled aggressive marketing and widespread consumption of unhealthy food in seven states in Nigeria, worsening the country's non-communicabl... Read More


HAJJ 2025: Imo hosts inaugural flight for Nigerian pilgrims

Nigeria, May 8 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the inaugural flight for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage will depart from Owerri, Imo State, on 9 May, with Governor Hope... Read More


VDM released from EFCC custody

Nigeria, May 8 -- Popular activist Martin 'VeryDarkMan (VDM),' Otse, has regained his freedom after spending six days in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. PREMIUM TIMES rep... Read More


ExxonMobil targets $1.5 billion deepwater investment in Nigeria

Nigeria, May 8 -- ExxonMobil is raring to complete the process that will formalise a new $1.5 billion deepwater investment in Nigeria, and so has arranged for a final investment decision (FID) to be m... Read More


How I'm redefining leadership, expanding opportunities for women - Olajumoke Akinwunmi

Nigeria, May 8 -- Olajumoke Akinwunmi, Co-Founder and CEO of Alitheia Capital, speaks with PREMIUM TIMES about her journey from architecture to impact investing, the power of authenticity in leadershi... Read More


U-20 AFCON: Nigeria's Flying Eagles reach quarterfinals after tough Kenya test

Nigeria, May 8 -- Nigeria's U20 men's football team, the Flying Eagles, secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 2-2 draw with Kenya's Rising Stars... Read More


CAF empowers Africa's next generation of female Football Instructors in groundbreaking Addis Ababa training

Nigeria, May 7 -- High in the mountainous capital of Ethiopia, a quiet revolution in African football is taking shape; not on the pitch, but in the classroom. The Confederation of African Football (C... Read More