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Bandits linked to Sahel extremists attack lawmaker's convoy

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Armed bandits have ambushed the convoy of Mohammed Jafaru, the member representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State in the House of Representatives, killing a so... Read More


Anambra 2025: How PVC collection, population could decide governorship race

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Over 2.8 million voters are registered to vote in Saturday's off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State. The figure, recently released by the Independent National Electoral C... Read More


Court orders interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike's nightclub over alleged drug-related offences

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of Proxy Lagos Night Club, owned by Nigerian socialite and entrepreneur Mike "Pretty Mike" Nwogu, over alleged drug-... Read More


Mercy Johnson calls for release of Regina Daniels' brother, Sammy West

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has called for the release of actress Regina Daniels' brother, Samuel Daniels, also known as Sammy West, who was allegedly arrested on the order of N... Read More


Access Holdings leads Nigerian lenders in credit quality, PREMIUM TIMES Annual Banking Report shows

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Nigeria's biggest banking institution Access Holdings grabbed the top position of the ranking of the country's lenders in credit quality terms for the financial year 2024, according... Read More


Bandits linked to Sahel extremists attack Niger lawmaker's convoy

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Armed bandits have ambushed the convoy of Mohammed Jafaru, the member representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State in the House of Representatives, killing a so... Read More


Court declines to order Sowore's arrest, reschedules his arraignment for alleged defamation of Tinubu

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The planned arraignment of Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, on charges of defaming President Bola Tinubu stalled again on Wednesday at the Federal High Co... Read More


Lagos police reportedly deny arresting Regina Daniels' brother, as siblings launch online petition

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Lagos State Police Command has addressed allegations that it arrested and detained Samuel "Sammy West" Daniels, the brother of actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels. PREMIUM TIM... Read More


N27bn Fraud Trial: Ex-governor's name isn't on my bank statement but his company's is - Witness

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- A prosecution witness on Tuesday confirmed to the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that his bank statement and personal record showing the funds receipts from Taraba State Governme... Read More


Kwara governor mourns ex-chief of staff to former presidents

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the death of Abdullahi Mohammed, a retired Nigerian Army major-general and former Chief of Staff to ex-Preside... Read More