Kenya: Kenya Winger Boniface Muchiri Earns Military Promotion After CHAN Heroics

The Ulinzi Stars captain, who featured prominently for the Harambee Stars at the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, has risen from the rank of Senior Private to Corporal Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Says Presidential Ticket Open Despite Tinubu's Endorsement

"The aspiration of the people would be the wish of the party. Yes, the National Working Committee (NWC), state organs, and many zones have endorsed President Tinubu. But that does… Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation [II] - in Lagos, Police Extort Families of Sexually Abused Children in Search of Justice

The first part of this investigation narrates harrowing accounts of sexually abused children and the deep scars they now live with. This second part paints a bigger picture in… Read more »

Nigeria: Femi Otedola Names Premium Times in Top Five News Platforms He Follows

Mr Otedola says PREMIUM TIMES and the other platforms help him "keep abreast of financial developments, breaking news and the state of the world." Read more »

Nigeria: How Woman Conspired With Husband to Stage Self-Kidnap - Police

The husband told relatives the kidnappers were demanding a N10 million ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Federal Workers Have Housing Loan Opportunities but Unable to Access Them - Official

The official said the situation is worrisome as the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board has increased its loan ceiling to N20 million for senior workers to benefit. Read more »

Nigeria: Transfers - Gift Orban Swaps Bundesliga for Serie a As Hellas Verona Seal Loan Deal

Verona, managed by Paolo Zanetti, reportedly beat off interest from several suitors, including speculation around a potential move for compatriot Cyriel Dessers Read more »

Nigeria: Mother, Three Children Killed in Zaria Building Collapse

Her husband, Nuhu Dogara, was pulled from the rubble alive and taken to a hospital for treatment 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: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Suffer Another Injury Blow

The 25-year-old forward, who only recently returned from a lengthy injury absence, has suffered a fresh muscle setback Read more »

Nigeria: Group Launches Platform to Combat Violent Extremism Among Youth

"YAVE seeks to reinforce the critical role of youth as catalysts for change, positioning them not just as stakeholders but as leaders in shaping a more peaceful and secure… Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Traditional Ruler Jailed for Covid Fraud in U.S.

The Osun traditional ruler pleaded guilty to the fraud charges before he was jailed on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Derailed Abuja-Kaduna Train - Seven Injured, 618 Evacuated, Services Suspended - Official

The train derailed at about 11.09 a.m., at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station. Read more »

Nigeria: Ondo Govt Bans Graduation Ceremonies for Nursery, Jss 3 Students

The decision by Ondo State aligns with similar moves by Edo, Benue, and Imo states, which had earlier banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and Junior secondary schools Read more »

Nigeria: Aftermath of Mantau Killings - Gov Radda Urges United Front Against Insecurity

According to the governor, 32 people were killed -- 20 in the mosque and 12 outside -- while 20 houses were burnt and 76 villagers kidnapped in Mantau Read more »

Nigeria: Absence of Sahara Reporters in Court Stalls Sowore's Arraignment

The case, which involves newly filed charges of conspiracy, forgery, and incitement to instigate mutiny, was slated for arraignment on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Paid N2.57bn in Ransoms in One Year As Kidnappers Abduct 4,722 - Report

The report records 4,722 victims across 997 incidents, with at least 762 deaths linked to abduction-related violence. Read more »

Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Set to Drop Fourth Album, Float Music School

After a five-year break, on 28 December 2024, the 45-year-old singer revealed her plan to drop a new music project. Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef, Kwara Govt Train 100 Newly Recruited Health Workers

Ty for he participants were drawn from the 193 wards in Kwara and trained during a nine-day programme held in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area Read more »

Nigeria: Police Paid Us N500 Daily Allowance to Fight Boko Haram - Retired Officer

The retired officer said he and his colleagues were hurriedly deployed to Kano State, and that they were lodged in a brothel in the Sabongari area of the state because there was no… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 46% Decline in Variant Poliovirus Cases - Official

The virus spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Death Toll Rises to 159 - NCDC

The NCDC report revealed that five states; Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi, accounted for 90 per cent of all confirmed cases recorded in 2025 Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Receives $11m Cold-Chain Equipment to Boost Vaccine Storage, Immunisation Coverage

Mr Aina emphasised that the delivery of the equipment is timely, considering the series of immunisation campaigns currently being conducted across the country Read more »

Nigeria: Dino Melaye in Trouble Over Alleged N509.6m Tax Evasion

Mr Melaye risks paying the N509.6 million assessed for 2023 and 2024 while also facing heavy penalties, and interest charges. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Seizes Multi-Million Naira Cannabis in Kwara, Arrests Four Suspects

The state commander of NDLEA, Fatima Popoola, announced the seizure and the arrest of suspects at a news conference in Ilorin, Read more »