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El-Rufai's doctor denies forgery claims

Nigeria, July 29 -- PREMIUM TIMES has obtained a statement written by Bello Abubakar, the oncologist facing forgery charges over a medical report allegedly used to secure bail for former Kaduna State ... Read More


Reps seek truce between fuel importers, local refiners over supply security

Nigeria, July 29 -- The House of Representatives is seeking to reduce tensions between petroleum importers and domestic refiners as it begins consultations with operators to strengthen Nigeria's downs... Read More


Osun 2026: Yilwatda inaugurates campaign council, says poll litmus test for APC

Nigeria, July 29 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, inaugurated its National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election, describing the poll as a major test of the part... Read More


Police arrest fourth suspect in UNIJOS student's killing

Nigeria, July 29 -- The police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the alleged torture and killing of 25-year-old University of Jos student, Ibrahim Mbaya, as investigations into the inc... Read More


'It's a wake-up call' - Madugu defends Super Falcons tactics after shock Malawi defeat

Nigeria, July 29 -- Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has defended his tactical decisions following Nigeria's stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi, insisting the criticism surroundi... Read More


REPORTER'S DIARY: Glaswegian accent sent me on an unexpected tour of Glasgow

Nigeria, July 29 -- Today, I learned that speaking English doesn't always mean understanding English. A friendly Glaswegian stopped to give me directions. He spoke with a smile and, after thanking hi... Read More


Nigeria police recover stolen vehicles trafficked to Burkina Faso

Nigeria, July 29 -- The Nigeria Police Force says it has recovered and repatriated two vehicles that were stolen at gunpoint in Abuja and trafficked to Burkina Faso by a cross-border vehicle trafficki... Read More


US walks out on France at UN meeting over human rights remark

Nigeria, July 29 -- The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday as France was speaking about the situation in Ukraine. The delegation made the move in protest at France's ... Read More


Nigerian Army colonel shot dead while resisting kidnappers in Abuja - Report

Nigeria, July 29 -- A serving Nigerian military intelligence officer, Abdussalam Ude, was shot dead after allegedly resisting an attempt by armed assailants to abduct him at his residence in the Kurud... Read More


WAFCON 2026: Six major takeaways from Super Falcons' historic defeat to Malawi

Nigeria, July 29 -- Nigeria's quest for a record-extending 11th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title got off to a disastrous start on Tuesday after the Super Falcons slumped to a stunning 3-2 ... Read More