Nigeria: Court Jails Illegal Miner Five Years in Kwara

The court found the man guilty of mining and possessing solid minerals without lawful authority, in violation of the Miscellaneous Offences Act. Read more »

Nigeria: NAHCON, Saudi Officials Meet in Abuja On 2026 Hajj

The meeting focused on addressing quotas, visa processing, and airlift challenges affecting Nigerian pilgrims. Read more »

Nigeria: Murder Trial - Prison's Doctor Appears Before Judge Over Ex-NURTW Chief Auxiliary's Collapse

The court rescheduled Auxiliary's trial on Wednesday after listening to a doctor from the Agodi Custodial Centre in Ibadan, where the murder suspect is detained. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Escape Death in Ondo Building Collapse

Eyewitnesses said the victims were working at different parts of the building site when it suddenly caved in. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Lagos Health Workers Remain On Strike After Two Months - Johesu

The industrial action stems from unresolved issues bordering on salary structures, professional recognition and welfare concerns. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Mompha's Associate, Three Firms Over Alleged N206 Million Money Laundering

The court fixed 24 March for the commencement of trial. Read more »

Nigeria: Audit Firm Responds to Osun Govt's Rebuttal of N13.7 Billion Payroll Fraud Report, Shares More Findings

The audit firm alleged that the Osun State Government's payroll records were altered in an attempt to legitimise ghost names earlier identified in the audit. Read more »

Nigeria: I Feel Safe Because the President Is My Neighbour - Tiwa Savage

The songstress also spoke about her career and motherhood. Read more »

Nigeria: NGX Confirms Listing of 3.156 Billion UBA Shares, Deepening Liquidity, Market Capitalisation

This latest influx means UBA's qualifying capital base now surpasses the N500 billion requirement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), thereby exceeding the recapitalisation… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Will Declare Stance On Fubara's Impeachment Saga When It's Time - Spokesperson

Rivers lawmakers are bent on removing Governor Fubara and his deputy from office. Most of the lawmakers recently defected from the PDP to the APC. Read more »

Senegal: Exclusive Video - Victorious Senegal Players Arrive Dakar Hotel After Winning Afcon 2025

In an exclusive video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, members of the Teranga Lions were seen walking with their gold medals around their necks amid cheers from fans, security personnel… Read more »

Nigeria: 'The Most Impressive Team Was Nigeria' - - Yaya Touré Hails Super Eagles' Afcon Statement

In the knockout stages, the Super Eagles were defensively flawless, not conceding a single goal until their semi-final exit Read more »

Nigeria: Nuhu Ribadu Reacts to 'Mother's Death' Report

While expressing appreciation to those who reached out to commiserate with him, Mr Ribadu clarified that the report was entirely false. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Kano Governor Ahead of Defection to APC

PREMIUM had reported how Mr Yusuf had secured the consent of the majority of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups in the state following a series of… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Election - Museveni's Son Claims Killing of 22 Opposition Members, Threatens Bobi Wine

"We have killed 22 NUP terrorists since last week. I'm praying the 23rd is Kabobi," Mr Kainerugaba wrote in a now-deleted post. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Police React to Abuse of Power Allegation Against Dpo After Minor Motor Accident

The controversy began on Tuesday when a social media user, Akin Akinwale, known online as #mrlurvy, alleged that the DPO threatened his friend over a minor motor accident. Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Partner Niger On Tourism Development

The federal government and the Niger State Government are to develop the state's tourism and cultural assets, with a focus on repositioning festivals such as Hawan Bariki to drive… Read more »

Nigeria: 'I'm Bigger Than Your Papa' - Wizkid Fires Back At Seun Kuti

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the online dispute between Wizkid and Seun began after members of Wizkid FC described the singer as a "modern-day Fela". Read more »

Nigeria: Standard Chartered Appoints Ayodeji Adelagun As Acting CEO for Nigeria

The appointment of Mr Ayodeji is a testament to the Bank's established culture of promoting excellence and leadership continuity whilst reinforcing the confidence of its esteemed… Read more »

Nigeria: Students of Ondo School of Health Technology Protest Extortion, Poor Infrastructure

The students, who gathered at the school's main entrance in their hundreds as early as 7 a.m., barricaded the gate with a bonfire while chanting solidarity songs. Read more »

Morocco: 'My Soul Is Aching' - Brahim Díaz Speaks On Missed Penalty Against Senegal

It was a raw admission from a player who had carried much of Morocco's attacking burden throughout the tournament Read more »

Nigeria: Tribute - Emeka Anyaoku (Adazie Obosi) At 93: a Life That Set the Tone

"His (Emeka Anyaoku) stature is giant-sized. His views are enduring. His place is secure among the constellation of leaders who truly made a difference." Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-AGF Malami Arrested After Release From Abuja Prison

Mr Malami's arrest on Monday began the third phase of his ongoing detention by various agencies since 8 December 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Seplat's Anoh Gas Project Commences Gas Supply

According to Seplat, condensate production at AGPC has reached 2.0-2.5 kboepd, with the expectation that the level will rise further with gas production as the plant ramps up to… Read more »

Nigeria: Radda Applauds New NSC Board Chairperson Shema's Inauguration As Well-Deserved

Governor Radda described the inauguration as a proud moment for Katsina State and a fitting recognition of Mr Shema's decades of meritorious public service, leadership record and… Read more »