June 10
Nigeria: Guinness World Record - Nigerian Chef Attempts 82-Hour Grill-a-Thon in Lagos
The Guinness world record for the longest barbecue marathon is 80 hours, achieved by Jan Greeff (USA & South Africa) in 2014. Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Completes Airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims
NAHCON said it completed the airlift of the pilgrims 72 hours before the deadlines set by the Saudi authorities Read more »
Nigeria: Some Nigerian Lawmakers Want Six-Year Single Term for President, Governors
The lawmakers are also canvassing rotational presidency between the north and south parts of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: To Develop Nation, Leaders Must Change Their Ways, Not Anthem - National Anthem Co-Author
"The Nigeria that we knew of in our anthem of 1978 no longer exists. It has been replaced by a rapacious system of governance that is unsustainable and, if unchecked, spells doom… Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Defeat Nigeria in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
The loss means Nigeria's Super Eagles remain without a victory in four matches in the qualifying series, after drawing their first three games. Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Vs Nigeria (Live Updates) - Super Eagles Seek Redemption in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
After three consecutive draws in the competition, the team is desperate to turn the tide and secure their first win. Read more »
Nigeria: How AIG and Wigwe Reinvented Access Bank and Redefined Finance in Africa, By Raphael Adewoye
In 2002, the acquisition of Access Bank was finalised with Aig-Imoukhuede and Wigwe approved as Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director, respectively. Their revolutionary… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC, Tuc to Meet, May Resume Strike - Official
Labour suspended its strike for one week to resume negotiations with the government on the proposed minimum wage. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Ex-NSA Dasuki's Judgment Enforcement Suit Against Nigerian Govt
ECOWAS Court had in the judgement declared Mr Dasuki's arrest and detention by the Nigerian government unlawful and a violation of his rights. Read more »
Nigeria: Benin Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Eagles Eye First Win in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Aside from the crucial three points at stake, Monday's match in Abidjan has another twist with Gernot Rohr, the former Nigeria coach, now leading Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen, Finidi Top List of Winners At 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards
The NFF President reiterated the Federation's support for the Nigerian Pitch Awards while hailing organisers for the transparency and credibility displayed in the award process. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: State Creation, New Minimum Wage, Other Top Stories From House of Reps
A request for the creation of Orlu State in the South-east geo-political zone was introduced in the lower chamber. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Nigerian Sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike Win At New York Grand Prix
Both Ofili and Onwuzurike are expected to compete at the All-Nigeria national trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State Read more »
Nigeria: Mbaka Advocates N62,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian Legislators, Governors
Mr Mbaka queried why labour get N62, 000 as minimum wage amidst high inflation while legislators and governors amass billions of naira as allowances. Read more »
Nigeria: Strikes - Why Has the Govt Refused to Learn How to Negotiate?
Amid the cacophony of a new minimum wage demand, Tinubu and the National Assembly saw nothing wrong in the use of N57 billion to procure SUVs for each of the 409 legislators last… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: NPFL - 'Controversial' Penalty Mars Oriental Derby As Remo Stars Suffer Blow in Title Race
Instead of allowing the hosts to take the penalty kick, Enyimba players staged a walkout Read more »
Nigeria: How Ikpeazu's Administration Unlawfully Allocated Lands to Govt Officials in Abia - Report
Okezie Ikpeazu governed the state between 2015 and 2023 under the platform of the PDP. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Rural Women Bear the Brunt of Nigeria's Worsening Healthcare Crisis
Many health centres in rural Nigerian communities lack adequate personnel and equipment. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Ningi's Resumption, Judicial Officers' Pay, North-West Security Take Centre Stage At Senate
Suspended Bauchi senator Abdul Ningi finally took his seat in the Senate chamber after his suspension was lifted. Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Secures Release of Seven Nigerian Pilgrims Arrested in Saudi
The pilgrims were arrested at different locations in Mecca between Monday and Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - Under Tinubu, Nigeria's Education Sector Yet to See Renewed Hope
The education sector under Mr Tinubu has witnessed some avoidable challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: EU's Planned Sanction On Methane Emissions Heightens Pressure On Nigeria
The 5.3 billion cubic metres of natural gas that oil companies flared in Nigeria in 2022 can fill 177 million units of 12.5 kg cylinders. Read more »
Nigeria: How Super Eagles Can Revive Fading 2026 World Cup Dreams
Ahead of Monday's matchday 4 fixture for the Super Eagles in the qualifying series, PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the gaps that need to be addressed. Read more »
Nigeria: Temi Otedola Is L'oréal Paris' First Nigerian Digital Ambassador
Temi joined the ranks of Kendall Jenner and Viola Davis, who are also ambassadors for the brand. Read more »
Nigeria: Refinery - How Dangote Shamed Past Nigerian Govts - Akpabio
The Senate President says Mr Dangote stunned skeptics by establishing a refinery some nations cannot build. Read more »