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JUST IN: INEC reschedules 2027 general election

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections from 20 February to 16 January. The commission also moved th... Read More


UPDATED: INEC reschedules 2027 general election, releases new election timetable

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has brought forward the dates for the 2027 general elections following the enactment of a new Electoral Act. In a statement by... Read More


LaLiga: Ejuke ready for "any role" as Sevilla brace for Betis Derby

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- For Chidera Ejuke, pride, patience, and purpose now define his season at Sevilla FC. Ahead of Sevilla's high-stakes city derby against Real Betis, the Super Eagles winger has reaf... Read More


Presidency backs campaign against social vices in schools

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Presidency has reiterated its support for the special committee on campaign against social vices in secondary and tertiary institutions, calling its mandate critical to the mor... Read More


Sachet Alcohol Ban: Health ministry says it lacks power to stop NAFDAC enforcement

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has clarified that it does not have the legal authority to halt the enforcement of the nationwide ban on alcoholic beverages packa... Read More


Edo crowned champions as 2nd Niger Delta Games close in Grand style

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Team Edo on Thursday emerged overall winners of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, ending a 24-year wait for a major sporting honour with a commanding performance on home... Read More


Lafarge Africa's annual profit soars to all-time peak on volume growth

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- Cement maker Lafarge Africa reported a surge of 172.7 per cent in net profit on Thursday, which took its earnings to the highest on record, as volume growth lifted top line. The c... Read More


IPI Nigeria urges IGP Tunji Disu to prioritise press freedom

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The International Press Institute Nigeria (IPI Nigeria) has urged the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu, to prioritise press freedom and end a pattern of "harassm... Read More


25 killed in Adamawa attacks as UN warns of deepening North-east crisis

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- At least 25 people were killed on Tuesday in coordinated attacks across Adamawa State, including 21 in a market, in what security officials describe as one of the deadliest inciden... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalist, seven others selected for Lagos urban challenges reporting project

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- PREMIUM TIMES journalist, Folashade Ogunrinde, is among eight reporters selected for a story project examining critical urban challenges affecting communities in Lagos State. DevR... Read More