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Group seeks gender-responsive approach to access to information

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- As the world marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), a gender advocacy group has called for access to information to be made more gender-responsiv... Read More


Court adjourns Judy Austin's case against ex-husband Emmanuel Obasi, Rita to 24 Nov

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until 24 November the defamation case filed by actress Judy Austin against her former husband, Emmanuel Obasi, and her colleague, Rita ... Read More


Again, Senate extends 2025 budget implementation after Tinubu's failed promise

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday extended the implementation period of the capital component of the 2025 budget from 30 September to 31 December 2026. The upper chamber approved th... Read More


Minna's Cell of Death: Survivors recount how 37 mining suspects died in NSCDC custody

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- For 19-year-old Adamu Isah, 17 September began like any other day. But it ended with him witnessing horrific deaths inside a cramped NSCDC detention cell in Minna, Niger State. M... Read More


Minna's Cell of Death: Survivors recount how 37 mining suspect died in NSCDC custody

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- For 19-year-old Adamu Isah, 17 September began like any other day. But it ended with him witnessing horrific deaths inside a cramped detention cell in Minna, Niger State. Mr Isah... Read More


Burkina Faso launches first gold refinery

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- Burkina Faso has launched its first gold refinery, the RAFFINOR-BF refinery, with the primary aim of processing its mineral resources domestically. The country's military leader,... Read More


Judge asks Akwa Ibom to establish, maintain data on children in alternative care

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- A judge of the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Theresa Obot, has called on the state government to establish a comprehensive database of children in alternative care and regularly mon... Read More


Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation timeline

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- The House of Representatives has extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act from 30 September to 31 December 2026. The House approved the ... Read More


Atiku speaks on PREMIUM TIMES report on international corruption cases involving him, ex-wife

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said he was never found guilty by any court or independent committee that investigated sus... Read More


TRENDING: 'I started casting out demons at 18 years, that's why fighting insecurity isn't new to me' - Okpebholo

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has sparked reactions on social media with a remark that he used to cast out demons as a teenager, and therefore he was prepared to tackle the ... Read More