Nigeria: Road to Alabuga - Shady Recruitment of Young Nigerian Women to Russia

Nigeria's education ministry tells PREMIUM TIMES its website was hacked to place the Alabuga advert on it. Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Releases Nigerian Woman Detained Over Alleged Drug-Related Luggage Mix-Up, Two Others

"Yes, it's true; I received a call yesterday to come for her release... I'm with her today, as you can hear her voice," Maryam's husband, Abdullahi Hussaini, told PREMIUM TIMES. Read more »

Nigeria: In Akwa Ibom, Pregnant Women, Babies Die Due to Poorly-Equipped PHCs While Govt Wastes Billions

Akwa Ibom State has one of the lowest percentages (38.6 per cent) of live births delivered in a health facility in the country. It ranks lowest among the 17 southern states of… Read more »

Africa: African Govts Complicit in Russian Recruitment of Young Women Into Its Arms Industry

In the past six months, a team from ZAM and NAIRE, in seven African countries, including PREMIUM TIMES in Nigeria, investigated the Russian recruitment exercise--asking why so many… Read more »

Nigeria: 9th NYG - Lagos Stun Hosts Delta to Secure Female Football Gold

This triumph marks the fifth National Youth Games title for Team Lagos in the female football category, underscoring their dominance in youth football development. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Inaugurates Panel to Investigate Woman, Newborn's Death During Cesarean Birth

"If you have received care from any government or private hospital in Akwa Ibom State that you considered negligent, please approach the committee with your petition." Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Shot Dead By Security Operatives, Governor Vows Justice

An unconfirmed report said the deceased woman was pregnant. Read more »

Nigeria: Silent Struggles - Nigerian Women Turn to Contraceptives to Ease Menstrual Distress

According to experts, using contraceptives for menstrual purposes has been linked to the risk of cervical cancer when used for longer periods and have also been linked with some… Read more »

Nigeria: NGO Trains 40 Female Aspirants in Kwara Ahead of 2027 Elections

The training was to equip women with the practical skills to build and run an election campaign and position themselves as viable flag-bearers of political parties Read more »

Nigeria: CAF Women's Cl Qualifiers - Bayelsa Queens Cruise Past Asko to Reach Semi-Finals

The Nigerian champions showed their quality from start to finish, sealing a second straight victory in Group B. Read more »

Nigeria: How Stigma, Cultural Taboos Deepen Nigeria's Menstrual Health Crisis - Expert

We've had reports of girls who use dry leaves, cow dung and their socks in place of sanitary pads Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Detains Nigerian Woman Over Alleged Drug-Related Luggage Mix-Up

"Those responsible for the luggage swap have been caught and arrested after the investigation, and the Nigerian government has now taken over the case," Mr Baffa told PREMIUM TIMES… Read more »

Nigeria: Nilds DG Canvases Gender Parity for Speedy Development

"We in power and positions of authority should think deeply on how to ensure gender parity in our country. There is nothing a male child can do that a female child cannot do." Read more »

Nigeria: Bbnaija 10 - Tracy Becomes Second Female Interim Head of House

Tracy has emerged as the interim Head of House (HoH) for Week 3 of Big Brother Naija Season 10, following a high arena challenge. Read more »

Nigeria: FG, Cherie Blair Foundation Launch Partnership to Support Women Entrepreneurs

The programme aims to transform the lives of women, children, families, and vulnerable populations across Nigeria's 774 LGAs Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia: Wafcon 2024 - Super Falcons Crush Zambia 5-0, Storm Into Semifinals

The nine-time champions came out firing at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, scoring three goals before halftime Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Varsity Student Who Allegedly Killed Woman in Hotel

Police said the suspect was arrested on 2 July in his lodge in Nsukka Area of Enugu State after a painstaking investigation. Read more »

Nigeria: 2Baba Apologises to Natasha After Viral 'Men Not Built for One Woman' Comment

"... A man can genuinely love a woman completely but still find it difficult to be with only her sexually." Read more »

Nigeria: Femicide - Group Says 88 Women 'Violently Erased' in Six Months, Demands Urgent Action

An average of three to four women are murdered based on their gender every week in Nigeria Read more »