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Federal lawmaker quits 2027 reelection race, gives reason

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has announced that he will not seek reelection in the 2027 general election, saying his decision is a personal sacrific... Read More


Intersex community calls for legal recognition, condemns harmful surgeries on newborns

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Intersex Nigeria has called for the inclusion of intersex persons in gender classification, the protection of their human rights and equality, and an end to indiscriminate surgerie... Read More


Nnamdi Kanu waives defence in terrorism trial, judge cautions

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has waived his right to enter defence in his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Mr Kanu announced this decision at the resumed hearing... Read More


I am under pressure to join APC - Gov Mutfwang

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State says he is under pressure from political stakeholders to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (A... Read More


Nigeria incorporated, too big to jail, By Uddin Ifeanyi

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- In my almost thirty years of work as a foot soldier in Nigeria Incorporated I learnt lessons galore. A few of the instructions have been handy. Contrast the plainness of the fact t... Read More


Dangote Refinery set to become world's biggest, plans 1.4 million bpd processing capacity

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Dangote Refinery is on course to become the world's largest refinery, with plans to scale up capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) from the current 650,000 bpd. The move w... Read More


"Why Nigerians don't like me" Gov Soludo's son, Ozonna

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Ozonna Soludo, the son of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, has addressed the criticism he often receives on social media over his fashion choices and personality. In a recen... Read More


NASS Roundup: Life imprisonment for raping minors, Electoral Act amendment, ministerial screening request, other top stories from Senate

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The third week of legislative activities since senators resumed from their annual recess was eventful, especially with the proposal of a bill amending Nigeria's Criminal Code Act t... Read More


'Men with only one wife deserve pity' - Ned Nwoko declares amid fallout with Regina Daniel

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has once again made headlines for reaffirming his stance in support of polygamy. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the 64-year-old lawmaker made headlines ... Read More


Regina Daniels breaks silence with photo of new house, declares 'I'm a queen'

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Nine days after her marriage to Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North, made headlines for less pleasant reasons, actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels broke her silence. ... Read More