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2026 World Cup: Ghana appoint former Real Madrid coach to lead Black Stars

Nigeria, April 14 -- The Ghana Football Association has appointed experienced tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, handing him the task of leading the team at the 2026 FIFA World... Read More


Trump, the Pope and the Strait, By Reuben Abati 

Nigeria, April 14 -- It is now 46 days since the war between US/Israel and Iran began in the Middle East on February 28, throwing the entire world into a fit, in what gradually matured into a war of c... Read More


World Athletics Relays: AFN picks 24 athletes for showdown in Gaborone

Nigeria, April 14 -- The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has selected 24 athletes to represent the country in six relay races at the 2026 World Athletics Relays. From 2 to 3 May, the world's fastest ... Read More


Nigeria seeks global support as economic shocks dominate IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings

Nigeria, April 14 -- At the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, Nigeria has raised concerns about mounting global economic pressures triggered by Middle East tensions, calling for greater sup... Read More


Global group sees fuel prices remaining elevated as long as Middle East conflict lasts

Nigeria, April 14 -- A coordination group comprising the International Energy Agency (IEA), the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects fuel prices to remain under pressure ... Read More


Jide Kene weds partner in intimate Milan ceremony (PHOTOS)

Nigeria, April 14 -- Nollywood actor Jideofor Kenechukwu has married his partner, Ifeoma, in a private white wedding ceremony held in Milan. The ceremony, which took place over the weekend, was descr... Read More


World Bank, IMF, IEA offer policy support to ease impact of Middle East war

Nigeria, April 14 -- The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group have said they are working on tailored policies and financial s... Read More


Terrorists demand N150m ransom over kidnapped Katsina residents

Nigeria, April 14 -- Terrorists have abducted more than 15 residents of Zangon in the Kankara area of Katsina State and demanded a ransom of N150 million for their release. Residents told PREMIUM TIM... Read More


Faction suspends Atiku, Babachir as ADC crisis deepens in Adamawa

Nigeria, April 14 -- A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has suspended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Bab... Read More


Court fixes date to rule on El-Rufai's bail as ICPC files amended corruption charges

Nigeria, April 14 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed amended nine corruption charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. At ... Read More