Africa: CHAN 2024 - Uganda Edge Out South Africa As Algeria Squeeze Into Quarter-Finals

Just when South Africa looked destined for the last eight, Uganda staged a stirring fightback Read more »

Senegal: Afrobasket 2025 - Senegal Defeat South Sudan, Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Nigeria's d'Tigers

It was Brancou Badio who stole the spotlight for Senegal, delivering a game-high 31 points Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Vs DR Congo (Preview) - Eagles Battle for Pride in Final CHAN 2024 Group Clash

For Nigeria, the match is about avoiding a winless exit. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment in Public Hospitals

The initiative slashed the cost of dialysis session from N50,000 to N12,000. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Praises Nigerian Security Forces Over Capture of Top Ansaru Terrorists

Ansaru has been linked to several kidnappings, attacks on security forces, and violent campaigns across northern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: One in Four Paternity Test Still Negative As DNA Testing Surges in Nigeria

The report exposes a dramatic gender imbalance, with men initiating nearly nine out of 10 paternity tests while women account for just 11.8 per cent Read more »

Nigeria: Ecobank's Former Chairman Buys Nedbank's 21 Percent Stake for $100 Million

The transaction will reach consummation once regulatory approvals are in place, with the proposed disposal expected to be executed in the last quarter of the year. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Seminarians Held By Abductors, Police 'Intensify' Rescue Effort

The police spokesperson said the command was working with security experts and sister agencies to deploy advanced technical intelligence and coordinated operations to rescue the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Files N10bn Defamation Suit Against Police Chief

Mr Kanu accused the police chief of making defamatory publication against him and IPOB by issuing a press statement on 25 July in which he attributed recent killings in Imo… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Resident Doctors Issue 12-Day Ultimatum to Govt

The doctors are demanding the full Implementation and payment of 100 per cent CONMESS 2024 as adjusted, with two-month arrears. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Claiming Boko Haram Persecution, Wife, Children to Be Deported From Canada

The Nigerian claimed Boko Haram terrorists attacked his home in 2018, killing his cat, and later attempted to kidnap his son. He said the Nigerian police failed to act when he… Read more »

Nigeria: 30 Feared Dead in Sokoto Boat Accident

The vessel was taking dozens of passengers, along with goods including motorcycles, to the weekly Goronyo market when it overturned in Kojiyo village at about 1:30 p.m. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Herders' Attack Halts Sunday Service in Benue Community Church

When PREMIUM TIMES visited St. Paul's Parish, Aye-Twar (Agu Centre) in Katsina-Ala LGA, the church building lay in ruins Read more »

Nigeria: By-Election - Irev Performed Well in Oyo, Jigawa, Worse in Enugu, Kano - Report

The report said the uploads for the by-elections in Kaduna, Edo, Ogun, and Anambra Senatorial Districts exceeded 95 per cent completion by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday --24 hours after… Read more »

Nigeria: Comfort Emmanson Speaks On Ibom Air Saga

"I told her, please, can you assist me and spell general? She said she cannot touch my phone." Read more »

Nigeria: Otega, Kayikunmi Evicted From Big Brother Naija

The eviction process began with a high-stakes twist. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Man in Ondo for Allegedly Staging Own Kidnap, Defrauding Family

On 11 August, Bello Azeez falsely claimed to be travelling to Ibadan, after which he began placing distress calls to his parents and friends to raise N500,000 for his release from… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders National Assembly to Disclose Details of N37bn Complex Renovation Expenses

The court ordered the National Assembly to release: the proposal, assessment, and procedure employed in arriving at the initially reported N37 billion for renovation; the actual… Read more »

Nigeria: Why IBB's House Remains 'Mecca' for Many Nigerians - Jonathan

Mr Jonathan said Mr Babangida is a committed leader who always stood for the unity of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Returns to Nigeria Amidst Speculation About Ill-Health

Speaking with journalists on arrival, Mr Akpabio promised Nigerians "robust legislative engagements" when the Senate resumes. Read more »

Nigeria: Assar Edges Aruna Again As Egyptian Star Extends Supremacy in Malmö Showdown

It was another fiery chapter in Africa's longest-running table tennis rivalry, one that has shaped the continent's international profile over the past decade Read more »

Nigeria: Alozie Reignites Wafcon Magic With Late Winner for Houston Dash

The win extended Houston's unbeaten run to three matches and marked their second consecutive victory 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: Zenith Bank, Living Trust Mortgage Bank, Fidelity Bank Top Stock Picks This Week

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before making investment decisions. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Redeploys Top Generals

The COAS charged the newly appointed officers to redouble their efforts in sustaining ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and other security threats. Read more »