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Governor threatens to dethrone traditional rulers if violence recurs in three communities

Nigeria, March 31 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a warning, threatening to dethrone the traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun, and Ilobu if violence recurs in the communities after ... Read More


Edo Killings: Governor meets deputy senate president, speaks on action taken

Nigeria, March 31 -- Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, over the killings of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North Eas... Read More


Labour Party governorship candidate rejoins PDP

Nigeria, March 31 -- The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State, Chijioke Edeoga, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Edeoga announced his defection af... Read More


How hotel manager, two others allegedly murdered guest - Police

Nigeria, March 31 -- The police in Delta State, south-south Nigeria, have said a hotel manager and two others allegedly stabbed a lodger to death in the state. The victim has been identified as Sunda... Read More


Inside Nigerian newspaper headlines today - Monday, 31 March 2025

Nigeria, March 31 -- Today, cover page headlines in Nigerian newspapers vary, highlighting different news developments nationwide. The Punch reported, "CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consu... Read More


Super Eagles' Terem Moffi celebrates comeback after injury layoff

Nigeria, March 31 -- For Terem Moffi, the past eight months have been a test of patience, resilience, and faith. The Super Eagles striker suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injur... Read More


INTERVIEW: Why Nigeria must increase domestic funding for family planning - UNFPA Official

Nigeria, March 31 -- In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Koessan Kuawa, Deputy Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nigeria, discusses the challenges of limited acces... Read More


Trump considers third-term presidential bid despite constitutional provision

Nigeria, March 31 -- US President Donald Trump has indicated his interest in seeking a third presidential term, despite the Constitution barring it. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Sunday, ... Read More


Uromi: When mobs become judge and executioner, By Abdulhamid Abdullahi Aliyu

Nigeria, March 31 -- A horrific scene unfolded in Uromi, Edo State, where 16 travellers were lynched in broad daylight, whilst accused of being kidnappers. There was no trial, no investigation - just ... Read More


Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 118 deaths in three months

Nigeria, March 31 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 118 lives were lost to Lassa fever during the first quarter of 2025. This was disclosed in a state... Read More