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Xenophobia: Nigerians to start arriving from South Africa on Thursday - Official

Nigeria, June 10 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa will arrive in Lagos on Thursday. The ministry's spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in... Read More


Why West Africa Must Reclaim Its Ocean, By Sonia Kwami

Nigeria, June 10 -- West Africa's oceans, especially off the coasts of Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Cote d'Ivoire, are among the most productive in the world. They provide more than 100 million pe... Read More


Reps press for probe of Itakpe-Warri train accident, compensation for victims

Nigeria, June 9 -- The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into Monday's train accident along the Itakpe-Warri rail corridor, killing and injuring several passengers.... Read More


Freedom of choice is not treason, By Bolutife Oluwadele

Nigeria, June 9 -- The freedom of choice is not treason. Come along with me. As another election season draws near in Nigeria, familiar emotions are beginning to rise. Some are angry. Some are anxio... Read More


FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial

Nigeria, June 9 -- The world football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will not officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States. ... Read More


How we're collaborating to defeat terrorists - Nigeria, US militaries

Nigeria, June 9 -- The Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening security cooperation against terrorism, emphasising intelligence s... Read More


The war against drug abuse must start from our schools, By Abdulhameed Yushau

Nigeria, June 9 -- The growing menace of drug abuse among young Nigerians has become one of the most disturbing social challenges confronting our nation. Recent reports indicating that more than half ... Read More


WAFCON Countdown: Madugu explains Super Falcons' tactical experiments, veteran recalls

Nigeria, June 9 -- Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has insisted Nigeria remains a work in progress despite completing an emphatic double over Senegal, following Monday's convincing 3-0 victory ... Read More


African women judges push for judicial excellence, gender inclusion

Nigeria, June 9 -- African women judges and justice sector leaders, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and the Chief Justice of Kenya, have called for judicial excellence... Read More


'I wasn't kidnapped, we acted it out as a drama' - Edo woman who allegedly staged abduction

Nigeria, June 9 -- Oluchi Ugbowan, whom the Edo State Police Command arrested for faking her own kidnapping, has broken her silence. PREMIUM TIMES reported that police arrested the 45-year-old days a... Read More