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2027: Advocacy group, GoNigeria, urges urgent electoral reforms

Nigeria, March 17 -- A civic coalition, GoNigeria, has called for urgent and credible electoral reforms, warning that declining public confidence in Nigeria's electoral process poses a serious threat ... Read More


Lagos sets stage for 2026 swimming trials to discover young talents

Nigeria, March 17 -- The Lagos State Sports Commission has announced plans for the 2026 Swimming Trials, scheduled for Sunday, 22 March, at the Rowe Park Sports Complex in Yaba, as part of efforts to ... Read More


SPOTLIGHT: Meet SoftMadeIt, Nigerian dancer captivating TikTok audiences worldwide

Nigeria, March 17 -- In the fast-paced world of social media, where users swing between chasing trends and spreading misinformation, Jerry "SoftMadeIt" Chuks has carved out a distinct space for himsel... Read More


Tinubu directs service chiefs to move to Maiduguri after coordinated attacks

Nigeria, March 17 -- President Bola Tinubu has ordered service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State, following coordinated terrorist attacks, as part of efforts to take direct control of the s... Read More


23 killed, 108 injured in Maiduguri bombings - Police

Nigeria, March 17 -- At least 23 people have been killed and 108 others injured following triple explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State Police Command has said. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the expl... Read More


NBA condemns judge's conduct of asking lawyer to kneel down in court

Nigeria, March 17 -- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday condemned an attempt by a Federal High Court judge in Abuja, Mohammed Umar, to subject a lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, to a stress-posit... Read More


Police detain senior officers for allegedly extorting N200,000 from trader

Nigeria, March 17 -- The police in Anambra State have arrested and detained six officers who allegedly tortured and extorted N200,000 from a trader in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the South-eastern ... Read More


NUPRC notifies pre-qualified firms for 2025 licensing round

Nigeria, March 17 -- The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the completion of the pre-qualification stage for the 2025 oil and gas licensing round. In a statement... Read More


Enough is Enough Nigeria marks 16 years, calls for increased citizen engagement ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria, March 17 -- Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria has marked its 16th anniversary with a renewed call for active citizen participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared wit... Read More


Nigerian Army speaks on Borno's multiple bombings that killed many

Nigeria, March 17 -- The Nigerian Army has confirmed a series of bomb explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday evening, describing the attacks as coordinated attempts by suspected B... Read More