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'I was misquoted'- Kenyan President backtracks on comments about Nigerians' English-speaking proficiency

Nigeria, April 28 -- Four days after Kenya's President, William Ruto, criticised Nigeria's education system and English proficiency, he has clarified his comments. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the 59-... Read More


Workers in Plateau tertiary institutions commence warning strike

Nigeria, April 28 -- Workers at seven state-owned tertiary institutions in Plateau State commenced a three-day warning strike on Monday, disrupting academic and administrative activities across the af... Read More


Kano governor chastises supporters who displayed women's underwear in viral video

Nigeria, April 28 -- Governor Abba Yusuf has condemned a viral video showing a women's support group displaying underwear during a visit of the Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to Kano State. The... Read More


2027: APC revises primary timetable, adds payment safeguards

Nigeria, April 28 -- The updated schedule, signed by the party's National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines new timelines for the screening of aspirants, the handling of appeals, and th... Read More


The Hormuz chokepoint is threatening Africa's food supply

Nigeria, April 28 -- Africa's next food crisis may not begin on the farm, but in a distant shipping lane. With the Iran war, international attention has focused on oil flows through the Strait of Horm... Read More


Six killed, others injured in another Benue attack

Nigeria, April 28 -- At least six people have been killed and others injured in a late-night attack on the Channel One community, a border settlement in the Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward of Logo Lo... Read More


Gunmen attack military convoy in Ghana, kill three

Nigeria, April 28 -- A Ghana Armed Forces escort convoy protecting civilians was attacked in Binduri, in the Upper East Region of Ghana. The convoy was escorting approximately 140 civilians from Bawk... Read More


More troubles for Sokoto PDP as Wike faction appoints caretaker committee

Nigeria, April 28 -- There seems to be no end in sight to the crisis engulfing the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with the announcement of a new caretaker committee to lead... Read More


ISWAP claims responsibility for attack on Adamawa community

Nigeria, April 28 -- The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the killing of at least 29 people on Sunday in Guyaku community, Gombi Local Government Area of Adama... Read More


Xenophobia: Two Nigerians killed in South Africa

Nigeria, April 28 -- The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg said two Nigerians have been killed in South Africa as the attack on foreigners of African origin intensifies. The Consul-General, Ninikanw... Read More