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South Africa's Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Nigeria, April 16 -- Julius Malema, a fiery South African opposition politician, has been sentenced to five years in prison. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Malema was sentenced on Thursday after he wa... Read More


Europa League: Super Eagles trio Aina, Moffi, Sanusi set for survival battle

Nigeria, April 16 -- The stakes are clear. The margins are thin. And for Nigeria, it is a night where allegiances split, but pride remains intact. At the City Ground, three Super Eagles stars step in... Read More


Nigerian airlines threaten to suspend operations over aviation fuel price hike

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that its members may halt operations from 20 April over "astronomical and unsustainable" increase in the price of aviation fuel. ... Read More


APC criticises ADC faction, says 'beer parlour convention' violates court order

Nigeria, April 16 -- The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has dismissed claims that the ruling party was undermining opposition groups, accusing some political acto... Read More


'Since Buhari completed his eight years, Tinubu too must complete his own' - Presidency

Nigeria, April 16 -- A presidential spokesperson stated on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu must be allowed a second term in office to complete the constitutionally allowed eight years. Bayo Onanu... Read More


Atiku expresses concerns over World Bank report on Nigeria's fiscal structure

Nigeria, April 16 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns about Nigeria's fiscal management following recent findings by the World Bank, describing the country's revenue structure ... Read More


Trump threatens to scrap UK trade deal over Starmer's refusal to join Iran war

Nigeria, April 16 -- President Donald Trump has threatened to rip up the trade deal between the United Kingdom and the United States as tension rises over Britain's willingness to join the Iran war. ... Read More


NDIC to conclude liquidation of 89 microfinance banks, others

Nigeria, April 16 -- The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the process of concluding the liquidation activities of 89 closed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Ban... Read More


Insecurity: UN-WCD report calls for removal of defence minister of state

Nigeria, April 16 -- A new assessment by State Representative Kimberly Daniels of the Florida House of Representatives has called for urgent leadership changes in Nigeria's defence architecture, inclu... Read More


Why our officials were present at ADC convention - British High Commission

Nigeria, April 16 -- The United Kingdom has defended the presence of its officials at the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying such engagements are part of standard dip... Read More