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NDLEA commander found dead in hotel

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- The Cross River Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Morrison Ogbonna, was on Thursday morning found dead in a hotel in Calabar. The News Agency of Nige... Read More


'Biafra agitators' release abducted ex-Imo lawmaker

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- A former member of the Imo House of Assembly, Ngozi Ogbu, abducted by suspected Biafra agitators, has been released after 11 days in captivity. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported tha... Read More


I have forgiven Fubara, peace will return to Rivers - Wike

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he has made peace with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Mr Wike spoke on Thursday night when he appe... Read More


Tinubu to visit Buhari's widow on Friday

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday, 19 September, for Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. President Tinubu will attend the wedding ceremony between Nasirudeen Yar... Read More


Nigerian lawmakers ask govt to withdraw contract circulars for 2025 budget

Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- The National Assembly Joint Committee on Appropriations has asked the Ministry of Finance to withdraw contract circulars issued to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for ... Read More


The fear of burning bridges in underdeveloped societies, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- I have lived in the United Kingdom for more than four years in total as an adult. And before reaching adulthood, I had spent some time there and later, through travel and work, I ... Read More


"Renewed Hope in Central Banking": A blueprint for Nigeria's economic future, By Khadijah Lawan Muhammad

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Reading Renewed Hope in Central Banking by Rahma Olamide Oladosu is both refreshing and enlightening. At 133 pages, the book compiles 26 essays originally published in Economic Co... Read More


Subnational rivalry as a pathway to growth, By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The world has become a global village - politically, economically, and socially. In this interconnected environment, competitiveness is no longer optional; it is an imperative. Fo... Read More


Champions League: Ademola Lookman left out again as Atalanta face PSG test

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has once again left Nigeria international Ademola Lookman out of his matchday squad, this time for their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group opener ... Read More


NHRC receives over 365,000 complaints, lists four states with most killings

Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday said it received 365,224 complaints of human rights violations in the month of August. The period saw a rise in sexual and ... Read More