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Burna Boy unveils 'No Sign of Weakness' tracklist

Nigeria, July 3 -- Grammy award winner and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has unveiled the official track list for his upcoming album, "No Sign of Weakness," expected to be released on 11 July. The Af... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Ex-President Buhari is ill, hospitalised abroad

Nigeria, July 3 -- Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving medical treatment in London, multiple sources have told PREMIUM TIMES. The former president, who left office on 29 May 2023 ... Read More


GTCO plans secondary listing on London Stock Exchange

Nigeria, July 3 -- Nigeria's biggest lender by market value GTCO is pursuing a secondary listing in London, aimed at boosting its potential for tapping international markets for additional capital, wh... Read More


N27bn Fraud Trial: Stir as defence asks prosecution witness if he wants ex-governor convicted

Nigeria, July 3 -- Former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku's defence team in his corruption trial caused a stir at the FCT High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, after asking a prosecution witness if he... Read More


Still on Alia and the bloodied plains of Benue, By Arinze Anapugars

Nigeria, July 3 -- One of the most poignant examples in history of a leader who failed to confront the real enemies of his people while appeasing his oppressors is the vassal King of Judah, Zedekiah. ... Read More


Burkina Faso: the African nation proudly forcing journalists into the army, By Sadibou Marong

Nigeria, July 3 -- Since he came to power, Captain Ibrahim Traore has been trampling on Burkina Faso's renowned culture of journalism with his repressive military boots, from banning news outlets to e... Read More


Danger of the single story (DSS), By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, July 3 -- There's a part of my job that can swallow you whole. Journalists are brought up on a diet whose main ingredients are a deliberate blend of crime, sex, and money. Everything else is ... Read More


EFCC arraigns Gombe court bailiff over alleged N9.8 million auction fraud

Nigeria, July 3 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Usman Zakari, the Chief Bailiff of the Gombe State High Court, over the alleged fraudulent conversion of N9.82 mill... Read More


Police nab counterfeit currency suspect in Gombe

Nigeria, July 3 -- The police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with criminal conspiracy and possession of counterfeit currency. The suspect, Usman Kawu, was apprehended on 28 June by off... Read More


Equatorial Guinea Sextapes: Baltasar Engonga risks 18 years jail term

Nigeria, July 3 -- The Equatorial Guinean who went viral in November after explicit sex videos involving him and multiple women surfaced online has returned to the spotlight, this time over allegation... Read More