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Stakeholders advocate improved funding, stronger awareness to tackle AMR

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- Stakeholders have called for increased funding, stronger public awareness, and coordinated action to effectively curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria. They made the call... Read More


Local council chairperson 'resigns' from office after her removal by assembly

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- A "resignation" letter from the chairperson of the Bekwarra Local Government Council, Cross River State, has surfaced online after her removal from office by the Cross River House ... Read More


AFCON 2025 Countdown: Super Eagles Coach names final 28-man squad as "big names" miss out

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- Head coach Eric Chelle has released Nigeria's final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, confirming a blend of trusted regulars, returning players and first-time call-u... Read More


Reps seek modernisation of workplace safety laws to protect millions of workers

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen has called for the urgent modernisation of Nigeria's occupational safety laws to protect millions of workers exposed dail... Read More


Ex-Anambra governor for arraignment today as EFCC files eight charges

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday (today) arraign Chris Ngige, a former Anambra governor over alleged N2.2 billion fraud. PREMIUM TIMES earlier re... Read More


Can our democracy build world-class cities?, By Gbenga Onabanjo

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- So, can our democracy build world-class cities? Yes - but not in its current form. Democracy itself is never the problem. The real challenge lies in the type of democracy we pract... Read More


Sam after five, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- If it seems like only yesterday when the founder of LEADERSHIP, Sam Nda-Isaiah, passed away, it's because he is still here in the present tense. Yet you might disagree if you are l... Read More


NFF bows to pressure, races to secure top friendlies for Super Falcons ahead of WAFCON

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will prioritise securing strong international friendly matches for the Super Falcons during the February 2026 FIFA window, as the team... Read More


Osun 2026: Omisore bows to Tinubu's decision on APC consensus governorship candidate

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- Iyiola Omisore, the former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accepted President Bola Tinubu's choice of former Managing Director of the National Inland... Read More


Okonjo-Iweala, Kukah, Fola Adeola, others pay tributes to EiE Nigeria at 15 years anniversary

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- One of Nigeria's leading civil society organisations, Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, marked its 15th anniversary on Wednesday in Lagos, celebrating its contributions to civic enga... Read More