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US lawmaker seeks Nnamdi Kanu's release, hints at cutting aid to Nigeria

Nigeria, July 24 -- John James, a US congressman, has moved a motion seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mr James, a member of... Read More


Compliance with regulations, legal obligations, makes NGO impact sustainable - BudgIT CEO

Nigeria, July 24 -- Non-governmental organisations must make compliance a central part of their operations to protect public trust and ensure that their work has a lasting impact, BudgIT Chief Executi... Read More


Pastor found dead inside church

Nigeria, July 24 -- A pastor of the Power in the Word of God for the World Ministry in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, has died, and residents of his area suspect suicide. The incident occurred on Thursday, 2... Read More


Pollution: HOMEF rejects court dismissal of suit against Shell

Nigeria, July 24 -- The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has rejected the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the Ekpetiama Kingdom against Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and other de... Read More


N500m Land Fraud Trial: Abuja realtor couldn't produce title document for plots she sold - Witness

Nigeria, July 24 -- A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how a realtor and her co-defendants allegedly sold portions of three disputed plots of land in a choice part ... Read More


Tax ombud, experts seek fairer, transparent tax system to boost compliance

Nigeria, July 24 -- The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has advocated for fairer tax administration, robust taxpayer protection, and greater accountability from revenue authorities, emphasising that pub... Read More


US-Saudi sign nuclear deal, then Trump introduces new condition

Nigeria, July 24 -- The US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal is falling apart almost as quickly as it was unveiled, due to President Donald Trump's new condition. Mr Trump, on Thursday, said the deal, which ... Read More


Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP's visit, Governor Alia renews call for state police

Nigeria, July 24 -- Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has reiterated his appeal for the establishment of state police, stating that the national conversation must shift from debating the necessity of... Read More


Benin Airport runway closure disrupts airline operations as United Nigeria, Air Peace suspend flights

Nigeria, July 24 -- United Nigeria Airlines has joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport following a decision by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to close the r... Read More


Premium Times to bring rare, intriguing details of 2025 alleged coup plot against Tinubu administration

Nigeria, July 24 -- In September last year, an alleged failed plot to topple President Bola Tinubu's administration unsettled the Nigerian government while officials made spirited efforts to downplay ... Read More