The Taraba State Government Governor has launched an integrated measles-rubella vaccination campaign aimed at protecting over 1.6 million children across the state from preventable diseases, in what officials describe as one of the most ambitious public health drives in the…

Diplomatic tensions have deepened between Nigeria and the United States after Washington redesignated Africa’s most populous nation as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom – a move President Bola Tinubu has condemned as inaccurate and…

Nigeria’s Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Director-General of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, and other industry leaders are urging Nollywood to focus more on producing high-quality films to improve regulation,…

An incident in Ebonyi State where a 78-year-old widow was beaten and forced to drink water used to wash a corpse for allegedly killing her brother-in-law has sparked outrage among rights activists and others, exposing the persistence of gender-based violence…

Actress Oluwabukola Awoyemi, popularly known as Bukola Arugba, has raised an alarm over Tuesday’s attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, saying her relatives were abducted. In a video…

As the 2025 Anambra State governorship election holds on Saturday, IKENNA OBIANERI writes that the political atmosphere in the state has rapidly intensified with major candidates putting finishing touches to swing votes, using factors that could influence the democratic exercise…

Nigeria’s music industry has surged to a value of ₦901 billion, according to new figures released by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), showing the growing economic power of Afrobeats and its global influence. For years, names like…

As the 2027 governorship election draws closer, zoning and succession have emerged as defining issues within the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, writes DARE AKOGUN When the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi,…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has touted his administration’s achievements as it marks three years in office, showcasing new roads, hospitals, and farm settlements. But opposition parties are not convinced, arguing that the state still struggles with limited progress, writes…

After 25 years of intermittent successes and widespread controversies, the Niger Delta Development Commission is seeking to rekindle hope among residents of the oil-rich Niger Delta region. With renewed federal directives under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the interventionist agency is…

The Founder of Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, has announced plans for a major crusade in Port Harcourt aimed at delivering free medical services to more than 70,000 people. In September, the humanitarian and evangelistic…

A confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Navy Lieutenant A.M. Yerima over a disputed Abuja property has gone viral, prompting nationwide debate over the limits of civilian authority and military discipline, NATHANIEL SHAIBU reports The confrontation between the Minister…

Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the global stage were shattered once again as the Super Eagles fell short in their bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup. OLAMIDE ABE writes on the challenging campaign of a footballing giant struggling…

Dan Agbese, a journalism icon and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81. LAOLU AFOLABI examines his life, legacy, and enduring impact on the journalism profession Nigeria has lost a steady light—a…

Sixteen days after the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, invited music star Nicki Minaj to discuss her concerns about religious persecution in Nigeria, she finally delivered her speech. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Grammy-nominated artiste received…