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Defending ourselves against atrocities, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- This week, the Zamfara terrorism kingpin, Bello Turji, released 32 kidnapped persons and agreed to stop attacking farmers, following a series of meetings with some Islamic clerics i... Read More


Nigerian Army honours late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, with final military salute

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- The rhythmic thud of boots on the parade ground and the mournful notes of the bugle on Thursday filled the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter's Cemetery in Ibadan as the Nigerian Army ... Read More


INTERVIEW: How I started playing football at five - Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Super Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide OON, recounted how her football journey began at just five years old, playing alongside boys i... Read More


Re: "Women are free to be gold diggers": A male perspective, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- It was sometime last year that I first encountered Funke Egbemode's writing. Though I cannot recall the precise title, the thematic current was unmistakably familiar: sharp, provoca... Read More


CHAN 2024: Uganda back in the race as South Africa hold Algeria

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- Uganda's home-based Cranes kept their CHAN 2024 hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Guinea at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Friday. Goals from Reagan Mpande, Allan ... Read More


Rivers United lead Nigerian clubs in CAF Rankings as Enyimba slide

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- Rivers United have underlined their status as Nigeria's most consistent continental force, emerging as the country's highest-ranked club in the latest Confederation of African Footb... Read More


Police kill suspected armed robber, recover arms

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- The police in Enugu State, south-east Nigeria, say they have killed a suspected armed robber terrorising residents of the state. The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Nduk... Read More


Nigerian insurance stocks jump to peak level ever after new industry rules

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- Nigerian insurance stocks swept to their highest level on Friday since the official record began after the adoption of new laws for the industry this week. PREMIUM TIMES observed t... Read More


Dangote Refinery debunks shutdown rumour

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations. The company's Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, ... Read More


Nigeria unveils 90,000 km fibre optic network to boost nationwide connectivity

Nigeria, Aug. 9 -- The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has launched a 90,000 km fibre optic infrastructure, 'Project Bridge', to ... Read More