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25 years later, IBB regrets annulling 1993 presidential election

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- Nigeria's former military president, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), says he regrets the annulment of the 12 June 12 1993 presidential election, 25 years after the event. Mr Babangida st... Read More


CBN retains interest rate at 27.5%

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria has held its benchmark lending rate at 27.50 per cent, marking the first time it has opted to maintain the rate in almost three years. CBN Governor Ola... Read More


AU's reparative justice agenda: Africa needs structural change, not just compensation, By Chukwumerije Okereke

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- African heads of state recently converged for the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The theme of this year's gathering, "Building a united front to advance the ca... Read More


Stella Damasus, Seyi Law grace Ola Egbowon's album listening in Lagos

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- Nollywood actress Stella Damasus, comedian Seyi Law, and other notable personalities were in attendance as Nigerian-born singer and composer Ola Egbowon held his first-ever album l... Read More


'Trust us again': Police admit mistake in escape of suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The police in Anambra State have admitted that they suffered "operational lapses" which resulted in the escape of two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the State's Ho... Read More


APC withdraws from Saturday's local government polls in Osun

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- Less than 48 hours to Saturday's local government election in Osun State, the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn its participation. The party, in a... Read More


Electric buses crash transport cost for Nigerian students

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- The introduction of electric buses for intra-campus rides at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), South-west Nigeria, has reduced transport costs by 100 per cent for students. On 16 ... Read More


Ex-Anambra governorship candidate dumps Labour Party, gives reason

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- A former governorship candidate in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has resigned from his membership of the Labour Party (LP). "A few moments ago, at a state executive committee m... Read More


JUST IN: Portable arraigned for allegedly assaulting govt officials

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- On Thursday, controversial singer Habeeb 'Portable' Okikiola was arraigned at the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Earlier, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Ogun Sta... Read More


UPDATED: Alleged Assault: Portable arraigned, granted N2m bail

Nigeria, Feb. 20 -- An Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has granted bail to controversial singer Habeeb 'Portable' Okikiola following his arraignment on charges of assault and obstructi... Read More