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Why FG cannot intervene in rising domestic airfares - Minister

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the Federal Government has no legal authority to reduce domestic airfares despite widespread complaints from... Read More


Next Afrobeats Star reaches grand finale as six contestants vie for $100,000 prize

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The race to discover Nigeria's Next Afrobeats Star has reached its decisive stage, with six finalists preparing for a make-or-break finale after months of auditions, training, and ... Read More


Katsina man kills nursing mother, 10-month-old baby over paternity dispute - Police

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Sahabi Rabi'u, for the gruesome murder of a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari Loca... Read More


PREMIUM TIMES journalist, others shine at 2025 Human Rights Media Award

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES' reporter, Falmata Daniel, was one of the three Nigerian journalists honoured on Wednesday, in Abuja, by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the 30th anniv... Read More


UniAbuja's new VC assumes office, pledges collaboration

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Hakeem Fawehinmi, on Thursday, assumed duty as the 8th substantive vice-chancellor of the university. Mr Fawehinmi,... Read More


'Hold Tinubu responsible if any lawmaker gets attacked,' Reps member faults police withdrawal directive

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- A House of Representatives member from Akwa Ibom State, Clement Jimbo, has faulted the directive by President Bola Tinubu ordering the withdrawal of police personnel from VIPs in N... Read More


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