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NIMR raises alarm over surge in drug-resistant infections across Lagos

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has warned that drug-resistant infections are surging across hospitals in Lagos State, raising fears that Nigeria may be heading t... Read More


US Congress report restates claim of persecution of Nigerian Christians

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- A US Congress report has called for a comprehensive security cooperation to protect Nigerian Christians from terrorists, doubling down on the false claim by US officials of Christi... Read More


Navigating Nigeria's electoral landscape: A journey from 1999 to 2027, By Joseph Amenaghawon

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- My direct experience with Nigeria's elections began in 1999. As a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Katsina State, I cast my ballot for Dr Olu Falae of the Alli... Read More


Nollywood actor Okemesi in coma after drug complications - Colleague

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Nollywood comic actor and content creator Bamidele Oluwatope, popularly known as Okemesi, has reportedly slipped into a coma following complications from medications administered d... Read More


Nigerian government begins forensic probe of Yelwata killings

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Forensic pathologists from the Federal Ministry of Justice have arrived in Benue State to investigate the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata, a community in the Guma Local Government... Read More


Lagos assembly hopeful challenges APC's housing record, proposes rent caps, supply reforms

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Ayodele Adio, who is seeking election to the Lagos State House of Assembly, has questioned the ruling All Progressives Congress's record on housing affordability in the state, argu... Read More


Bayelsa assembly confirms Diri's chief of staff as deputy governor

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of Bayelsa. Mr Akpe's appointment was confirmed during plenary on Tuesda... Read More


The poverty of control: Why dress codes stifle maturity in Nigerian universities, By Daniel Okereke

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- A wave of dress code mandates is sweeping through Nigerian higher education. From public to private, secular to faith-based institutions, there is a growing obsession with mandatin... Read More


JUST IN: IGP Egbetokun forced to resign, to be replaced by AIG Disu

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office at the request of President Bola Tinubu, PREMIUM TIMES can confirm. A source in the presidency sa... Read More


Smoking, alcohol raise women's risk of HPV infection, cervical cancer - NIMR

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Women who smoke cigarettes and consume alcohol face a significantly higher risk of contracting the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Rese... Read More