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"Mention one President Nigerians didnt criticise" - Olaiya Igwe defends Tinubu

Nigeria, May 12 -- Veteran Yoruba actor Ebun "Olaiya Igwe" Oloyede has commented on the performance of President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office. The actor, who went naked to campaign for Mr Tinu... Read More


APC heavyweights set for showdown in Kaduna as aspirants reject consensus option

Nigeria, May 12 -- As the tempo of political activities increases in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections, an internal crisis is simmering in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in ... Read More


Tinubu approves Nigeria's hosting bid for CAF Awards, CAF General Assembly

Nigeria, May 12 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football as well as the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. The ap... Read More


Traditional Stool Crisis: Police launch probe over death of 80-year-old man in Anambra

Nigeria, May 12 -- The police in Anambra State say they have begun an investigation into the death of the 80-year-old man, Paul Onwualu, in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochuk... Read More


South Africa's Ramaphosa says he won't resign over farmgate scandal

Nigeria, May 12 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he would not resign but would instead contest the panel report on his "farmgate scandal." "I will not resign," he said during a tel... Read More


Nigerian governors, APC leaders showcase Tinubu's three-year achievements to diplomats

Nigeria, May 12 -- Governors, ministers, presidential aides and leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Monday, presented the achievements of President Bola Tinubu's economic reform agenda t... Read More


2027: Will NDC emerge as Nigeria's political 'Third Force'?

Nigeria, May 12 -- Nigeria's political space is witnessing the rise of a new player that could reshape the battle for power in the 2027 general elections. In the build-up to the polls, the Nigeria De... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES reporter, others selected for 2026 Kwame Karikari fact-checking fellowship

Nigeria, May 12 -- Mariam Ileyemi, a PREMIUM TIMES reporter, has been selected for the 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Fellowship alongside 12 other journalists ... Read More


Commercial vehicles dominate Nigeria's road crashes as 1,347 people die in Q1 2026 - NBS

Nigeria, May 12 -- Nigeria recorded a slight decline in road traffic crashes in the first quarter of 2026, but fatalities and injuries from road accidents remained high across the country, according t... Read More


Fidelity Bank's annual revenue up 46%

Nigeria, May 12 -- Fidelity Bank recorded a 45.6 per cent surge in revenue for last year, compared to 2024, as the financial institution witnessed reasonable growth across its key income streams. The... Read More