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Article of Faith: The relative and the absolute marriage, By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- I wrote a book entitled, Why Christians Won't Go to Heaven. Some Christians complained that my book is too absolute. They said I should have written: "Why Some Christians Won't Go t... Read More


12-year-old Madagascan shines in Lagos at ITTF African Youth Championships

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- On a day when the continent's top young table tennis stars took to the floor in the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships, a 12-year-old from Madagascar captured the spotlight with ... Read More


Kemi Adetiba's fibroid surgery, IVD's arrest, Oloto's death, other ent stories last week

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba revealed she might undergo a third surgery to treat fibroids. A fibroid, also known as a uterine fibroid, myoma, or leiomyoma, is a no... Read More


Why Netflix stopped commissioning original Nigerian productions - Filmmaker, Jay Jituboh

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Jay Jituboh, the director of the acclaimed movie The Origin: Madam Koi Koi, has explained why Netflix has stopped commissioning projects from Nigerian filmmakers. PREMIUM TIMES rep... Read More


Nigerian Army, residents disagree over demolitions, arrests in Kaduna community

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- A prolonged land dispute between residents of Jaji in Kaduna State and the Military Cantonment in the area has climaxed following the eviction and demolition of houses by soldiers. ... Read More


Burial date announced for late Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The late Nigerian football icon Peter Rufai will be laid to rest on Friday, 22 August, as his family finalises burial plans for the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, widely admired fo... Read More


INTERVIEW: Why Nigeria hosted five table tennis tourneys in five weeks - NTTF Vice President

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- By hosting five international table tennis tournaments in five weeks, Nigeria is making a bold statement to the rest of the world: the sport has found a true home in Africa's most p... Read More


Minister urges calm as ADC, SERAP blast Niger governor for shutting radio station

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The suspension of Badeggi FM, a privately owned radio station in Minna, Niger State, continued to draw criticism from political parties and rights groups, even as the Minister of In... Read More


Ex-Minister on trial for multi-billion naira fraud gets traditional title

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The Katsina Emirate Council has appointed Hadi Sirika, a former aviation minister who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for multi-billion na... Read More


Police postpone Sowore's invitation over allegations of forgery, inciting disturbance

Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Police Postpone Sowore's Invitation Over Alleged Forgery, Inciting Disturbance The Nigeria Police Force has postponed a scheduled interview with human rights activist and SaharaRep... Read More