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2027: Shettima submits Tinubu's presidential nomination forms

Nigeria, May 8 -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally submitted President Bola Tinubu's Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for the 2027 presidential election to the national leadershi... Read More


'Why some films, actors missed AMVCA nominations' - Head Judge, Joke Silva

Nigeria, May 8 -- Weeks after being appointed as Head Judge for the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has explained why some actors ... Read More


APC governors' forum in disarray as 20 governors move against Uzodinma

Nigeria, May 8 -- Twenty state governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have passed a vote of no confidence in Hope Uzodimma, the Imo State governor and chairman of the Progressive Governors F... Read More


Court dismisses Chinese oil company's bid to void $100 million judgement over OPL 471 dispute

Nigeria, May 8 -- A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has dismissed an application by China National Petroleum Corporation seeking to set aside a $100 million judgement awarded to Cut... Read More


Scarcity of dispenser-bottled water hits Abuja residents, triggers frustration across districts

Nigeria, May 8 -- Residents in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are facing growing difficulty accessing dispenser water as shortages spread across supermarkets and retail o... Read More


ADC Crisis: Bala-Gombe seeks return of case file to Chief Judge

Nigeria, May 8 -- A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Nafiu Bala-Gombe, who is laying claim to the party's chairmansip seat, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for a cha... Read More


Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors

Nigeria, May 8 -- There is a quiet but important shift underway in Nigeria's banking sector, and shareholders are beginning to feel it through their dividend payouts. Several banks declared healthy pr... Read More


Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

Nigeria, May 8 -- Nigeria's banking sector is reaping the benefits of a high-interest-rate environment, posting its biggest growth in interest income and gross earnings, despite loan provisions that i... Read More


2027 Poll: Jonathan opposes suit seeking to bar him from presidential race

Nigeria, May 8 -- Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday opposed a suit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Mr Jonathan, through... Read More


Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe hold naming ceremony for identical triplet sons (PHOTOS)

Nigeria, May 8 -- Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, have held a naming ceremony for their identical triplet sons. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the c... Read More