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Ned Nwoko: Regina Daniels takes drug test, threatens legal action against accusers

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels has taken steps to put to rest the allegation that she indulged in substance abuse. PREMIUM TIMES reported that her estranged husband, Ned Nwok... Read More


'Abeg', 'Biko', 'Bend Down (and) Select', 21 other Nigerian, West African words added to Oxford English Dictionary

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has announced the inclusion of Nigerian and West African words and expressions in its global lexicon. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on We... Read More


FACT CHECK: Did Vice-President Shettima tell Wike that Fubara is Rivers APC leader?

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- There is a viral claim that Nigeria's Vice-President Kashim Shettima "recently" told the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that Governor Siminalayi Fubar... Read More


Stubbs Creek: Akwa Ibom govt rejects Ekid ownership claim

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- The Government of Akwa Ibom State has rejected claims by the Ekid People's Union that it owns land within the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, describing such assertions as "false, misl... Read More


Nasarawa students appeal to lecturers to suspend strike as minimum wage dispute drags on

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Students of state-owned tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State have appealed to striking lecturers and other staff to suspend the ongoing industrial action, warning that the prolon... Read More


Kwankwaso sends cryptic birthday greeting to Governor Yusuf amid defection rumour

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Former governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, had sent a "cryptic" birthday greeting to Governor Abba Yusuf on the occasion of ... Read More


Burkina Faso govt says it foiled another coup to oust Traore

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- The Burkina Faso junta said it has foiled another attempted coup to oust the military leader, Ibrahim Traore. The country's security minister, Mahamadou Sana, on Tuesday said the p... Read More


The Obafemi Awolowo bronze statue: Shyllon's majestic gift to OAU, By Toyin Falola

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Following the kind gesture from Prince Yemisi Shyllon on 5th December 2025, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, now houses a towering seven-foot bronze statue of Chief Obafem... Read More


Why Labour Party can't nominate candidates for FCT election - INEC

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Nigeria's electoral commission, INEC, says it has refused the Labour Party's request to nominate candidates for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections becaus... Read More


2027: Ex-DG SSS, Lawal Daura, declares for Katsina governorship

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Lawal Daura, the former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State. In a... Read More