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2027: 'I apologise for saying there's no insecurity in Nigeria' - Aremu Afolayan

Nigeria, March 19 -- Actor Aremu Afolayan has apologised to Nigerians over remarks he made at a recent EKO57 campaign gathering, a political support group established to mobilise public support for Pr... Read More


US considers removing restrictions on Iranian oil

Nigeria, March 19 -- Amid the global oil disruption caused by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States is considering removing restrictions on Iranian oil that is already at sea. The... Read More


CDS, Army chief visit Borno, order intensified offensive after recent attacks

Nigeria, March 19 -- Nigeria's top military leaders have ordered an intensified offensive against terrorist groups in the North-east following recent suicide bomb incidents in Maiduguri, the capital c... Read More


ADC's problem is ADC, not APC, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, March 19 -- This is the last thing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) wants to hear, but it has to be said, even if the party digs its thumbs in its ear. It began with the party's delayed ... Read More


Sokoto cleric holds Eid prayers day earlier, police confirm calm

Nigeria, March 19 -- A Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Musa Lukuwa, held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Thursday, diverging from the official date announced by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, who had fixed... Read More


Who makes the best Jollof Rice? King Charles offers 'diplomatic' answer

Nigeria, March 19 -- Britain's King Charles III has declared Nigerian jollof rice the best, seemingly putting an end to the long-standing culinary rivalry across West Africa. The king made the declar... Read More


UCL: Lookman last man standing as Osimhen crashes out with Galatasaray

Nigeria, March 19 -- Ademola Lookman is now the only Super Eagles player left in the UEFA Champions League after Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray were eliminated in the Round of 16. Galatasaray's Europ... Read More


Plateau State University sanctions 76 students for examination malpractice

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, has sanctioned 76 students for examination malpractice during the 2024/2025 academic session. The decision was taken at the universi... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: How suspected coupists allegedly plotted to capture Aso Rock, eliminate Tinubu, others

Nigeria, March 19 -- PREMIUM TIMES has obtained fresh details suggesting an elaborate plot by suspected coup conspirators to storm Nigeria's seat of power, seize the Presidential Villa, and capture Pr... Read More


FG moves to establish UK Coventry University campus in Nigeria

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Nigerian government says it is working to establish a Nigerian campus of Coventry University, as part of its effort to expand access to "globally recognised degrees" and reduc... Read More