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Lagos police nab NURTW chieftain over alleged assault, murder

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Samsideen "Shamelon" Oladiti, a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on allegations of assault and murder. ... Read More


Why I resisted pressure to challenge Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers - Fubara

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The reinstated Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he resisted pressure to challenge the declaration of emergency rule in the state and his suspension from offic... Read More


Fubara calls Wike 'our leader', says peace has returned to Rivers

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared an end to the political feud with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, saying they have agreed to "bury the hatchet and embrace pe... Read More


NDLEA probes death of its commander in hotel

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is probing the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Commander of Narcotics, Ogbonna Uzoma. PREMIUM TIMES earlier repo... Read More


World Championships: Ezekiel Nathaniel breaks Nigerian record, finishes 4th in 400m hurdles final

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Nigeria's Ezekiel Nathaniel broke the national record in a thrilling men's 400m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking 47.11 seconds to place fourth... Read More


Key developments in women's rights in Nigeria (August 2025 Edition)

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- In August, Nigeria's gender landscape was marked by significant strides in policy reform and women's empowerment, but also by disturbing cases of sexual and domestic violence. Th... Read More


Anambra rejects ranking as one of Nigeria's worst states to live in

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Anambra State Government has rejected the 2025 PCL State Performance Index report, which rated Anambra State as one of Nigeria's "underperforming" states and one of the worst ... Read More


Ebola: NCDC issues advisory after suspected cases in Abuja test negative

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a new public health advisory after two suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja tested negative ... Read More


Fubara to address Rivers people this evening

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State will deliver a state broadcast at 6 p.m. on Friday, his first since being reinstated by President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated this... Read More


SSANU, NASU extend ultimatum by two weeks as talks with government begin

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have extended the strike ultimatum... Read More