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Senate's 'escape clause' on e-transmission threatens credible 2027 election - PDP

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that the Senate's insertion of an "escape clause" allowing manual transmission of election results where technology is said to fail po... Read More


'My doctor asked why I didn't let my brother-in-law, someone else, impregnate me ' - Nkubi's wife reveals

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Vivian, wife of actor and media personality Victor "Nkubi" Nwaogu, has opened up about the difficulties she faced during her pregnancy with their daughter, Soromtochukwu. The coup... Read More


Media scholar Pate exits as VC after massive infrastructure, academic expansion at Gombe Varsity

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Media scholar Umaru Pate on Tuesday concluded his five-year tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, saying he is satisfied with the transfor... Read More


Electoral Act: Dickson faults Senate's decision on electronic transmission of results

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, has said he does not support the Senate's inclusion of a caveat in the amended Electoral Act allowing Form EC8A to serve as the primary means... Read More


US lawmakers propose bill to sanction Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah over violence in Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Two American lawmakers have introduced a bill to the US Congress, seeking to impose sanctions on Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano governor, for alleged violations of religious freedom.... Read More


Nigerian Army raids suspected terrorist camp in Kogi, recovers ammunition

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army say they have cleared a suspected terrorist camp in Kogi State and recovered ammunition during an operation conducted under Operation ... Read More


Saudi Arabia extends Hajj data capturing for Nigerian intending pilgrims after government's intervention

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has granted Nigeria a seven-day extension to complete the capturing and grouping of pilgrims' data for the 2026 Hajj exercise. It comes amid l... Read More


'Our father, Pete Edochie, is hale and hearty,' son dismisses veteran actor's death rumours

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Leo Edochie, son of veteran actor Pete Edochie, has reacted to viral claims alleging that his father has died. The rumours began circulating on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday aft... Read More


Terrorism: United States to send additional 200 troops to Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The United States will send an additional 200 troops to supplement the "small team" initially deployed to Nigeria, Wall Street Journal is reporting. PREMIUM TIMES reported that th... Read More


NSC inaugurates Local Organising Committee for African Youth Games

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the second edition of the African Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Abuj... Read More