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US announces new sanctions on Iran, threatens to punish countries, entities trading with it

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The US has announced a new round of economic sanctions on Iran that are aimed at isolating the country, a move experts say indicates Washington's failure to subjugate Iran militari... Read More


2026: Reps members raise conflict-of-interest concerns over Tinubu's campaign council

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- Some members of the House of Representatives, operating under the banner of the Save Democracy Group (SDG), have criticised the composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) P... Read More


APC begins fresh electronic membership registration ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a fresh nationwide electronic membership registration exercise as it begins preparations to strengthen its structures ahead of the... Read More


Benue governor rejects federal government's ranching plan, says state's land not for herders

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has rejected any plan to cede land in the state to pastoralists for ranching without the consent of his administration and the people. Mr ... Read More


HEADIES 2026: Davido, Wizkid, Cubana Chief Priest, Burna Boy, nominated (FULL LIST)

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The Headies organisers have released the full list of nominees for the 18th edition of Nigeria's foremost music awards, with Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Odumodublvck, Ayra Starr, Ad... Read More


Family finally 'reveals' cause of Mary Habila's death in Umahi's residence

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- The family of Mary Habila, a female nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi in Ebonyi State, has finally revealed her cause of death. PREMIUM TIMES e... Read More


COP17: Africa must connect science to action to tackle land degradation - Expert

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES on the sidelines of COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Oluseyi Ifatimehin, a Professor of Geography (Environmental Resource Planning) at Kogi Stat... Read More


How we built 109,000-seat The Ark without special offerings - Oyedepo

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- Living Faith Church Worldwide founder, David Oyedepo, has disclosed that the church built The Ark, its massive auditorium at Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, without resorting to speci... Read More


2027: Amaechi admits opposition coalition is difficult, blames personal ambitions

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has admitted that efforts by opposition politicians to form a united... Read More


CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens to face ASEC Mimosas after 7 - 0 rout of Garde Nationale

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- Nigerian champions Edo Queens will face ASEC Mimosas of Cote d'Ivoire in their second Group B fixture of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers after making a sens... Read More