Mr Zege said the boat's engine failed, causing passengers to struggle to keep the vessel afloat.

Tompolo says some challenges previously experienced by Nigerians have reduced due to the Tinubu administration's reforms.

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri says late military ruler Sani Abacha freed the Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa State in ...

“These students have invested years of their lives, resources and hopes in pursuing a professional career in Nursing.”

Several followers, including Nigerians and Ugandans, have since pointed out this error in the comments.

Obi-Kwankwaso Movement leaders Elijah Noah and Ben Smith have been released after more than 24 hours in police detention over ...

The suspect confessed that during an argument with his girlfriend, he struck her on the head with a pestle, resulting ...

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that gunmen abducted the prospective NYSC members at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday along the Owerri-Onitsha ...

Mr Okoye died in Abuja on 15 July.

The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, disclosed this on Friday during the opening ceremony ...

The Nationwide League One says the revamped NLO Cup will provide additional playing opportunities for financially capable clubs while maintaining ...

The race was organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited and attracted sports enthusiasts, dignitaries and residents from different parts of ...

The Athletics Africa editor-in-chief says the recognition was particularly meaningful because of his family's historical connection with the Ondo State ...

Nigerian workers under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council embarked on a three-day warning strike on ...

The governor also approved two new appointments

WHO’s latest Global Health Estimates show that people are living longer globally, but the burden of disease is increasingly shifting ...

“Someone was speaker of the House of Assembly for eight years, governor for eight years, and minister for eight years. ...

“On the part of the National Assembly, we want to continue to remain worthy partners to the administration of President ...

Mighty Sparrow Slinger Francisco, better known as Mighty Sparrow, the “Calypso King of the World”, flew away on 27 September. ...

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s headline inflation eased marginally to 15.39 per cent in August 2026 from 15.43 per cent in July, according ...

Atiku Abubakar’s campaign says it cannot confirm reports that the ADC presidential candidate rejected a single-opposition-candidate proposal or agreed to ...

He said this during a visit to his ailing friend, Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Armah.

Picture credit: Cairo journal. Perhaps this is the most uncomfortable lesson of all: oppression does not automatically teach the oppressed ...

While the result in Bissau has increased the pressure around the Super Eagles' competitive campaign, the Russia fixture presents a ...