PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo if […]
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Over 75 million subscribers compensated for poor network service – NCC
The development comes amid persistent complaints by telecom users over issues such as dropped calls, network congestion, poor voice quality and slow internet connectivity across […]
Chelle reveals “most important objective” ahead of Portugal, Nigeria friendly
Despite Nigeria’s defeat to Portugal in their last meeting, Chelle dismissed suggestions that his players would approach the fixture with any fear or psychological baggage […]
Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding gains, but poverty levels remain high – IMF
“Strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience. Still, conditions for many Nigerians remain difficult,” the IMF noted. […]
CBN may need to sterilise FX inflows from increased oil prices to curtail inflation – IMF
IMF issued the advisory in its latest Article IV consultation report on Nigeria, noting that while rising crude oil prices could boost foreign exchange inflows […]
Nigerians spread across the 2026 World Cup
Scattered across the 48 nations at the World Cup are players whose family journeys began in Nigerian cities like Lagos and Enugu before reaching different […]
US extradites convicted ex-Ghanaian official over $6 million fraud
The United States has extradited former Ghanaian official, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to Ghana after her corruption conviction, marking the first US-to-Ghana extradition since 2009 and highlighting […]
Tompolo calls for calm as Warri delineation crisis triggers protests at oil facilities
As protests over Warri’s disputed ward delineation disrupt oil facilities and threaten production, ex-militant leader Tompolo has called for restraint, dialogue and swift action by […]
Lagos issues hotels, clubs, establishments preventive hygiene guidelines against Ebola outbreak
The Lagos State Government urged operators of high-density public venues, including hotels, nightclubs, event centres, lounges and restaurants to lead efforts to prevent possible Ebola […]
US, Iran exchange retaliatory strikes
The US leader earlier claimed he was unwilling to allow any action that could jeopardise a potential peace deal. The US and Iran exchanged retaliatory […]
‘They can kidnap us all, but Aso Rock not vacant’ – Okpebholo
As kidnappings and highway attacks fuel anxiety across Edo, Governor Monday Okpebholo alleges a politically motivated campaign to destabilise Nigeria and insists that “there is […]
Commercial driver dies in autocrash on Lagos-Apapa Expressway
The crash involved a commercial minibus and a Toyota Tundra, with the minibus driver dying from injuries sustained in the collision. A commercial driver was […]
Why West Africa Must Reclaim Its Ocean, By Sonia Kwami
“West Africa’s oceans must sustain the people who depend on them, not fuel a system that leaves them behind.” West Africa’s oceans, especially off the […]
Peter Obi threatens N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo
During a Channels TV’s programme reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Okonkwo alleged that Mr Obi and South-east caucus of the NDC demanded N10 million bribe […]
Xenophobia: These African countries have repatriated their citizens from South Africa
At least five African countries have repatriated citizens or are working towards repatriation from South Africa. Relations between South Africa and other African countries, including […]
UPDATED: NDC crisis continues as party says it has no list of candidates yet
NDC spokesperson, in his statement shared on X, was responding to the crisis rocking the Kano State chapter of the NDC and across Nigeria. The […]
AOC has final word on Trump costing Knicks and fans a win in NBA finals
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has blasted President Donald Trump for falling asleep during the third game of the NBA Finals and blamed him for costing her hometown […]
US government aware of several kinds of alien life, whistleblower claims
David Grusch — a former U.S. Air Force officer who testified before Congress in 2023 that the federal government was running secret UFO programs and […]
Trump family ‘made $500 million from crypto coin deal’ — before the bottom fell out on individual investors
President Donald Trump and members of his family reaped about $500 million from the sale of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency to a company that’s since […]
Burglary suspect makes escape in self-driving Waymo
A burglar used a self-driving Waymo vehicle as a getaway car during a break-in at a yoga studio in San Francisco’s Marina district, creating what […]