November’s gender matters highlighted the pervasive issue of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV), particularly the online abuse and exploitation targeting women and girls. Beyond the rise of TF-GBV, other significant matters included the Ochanya Ogbanje family’s renewed call for justice, women’s…

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has given the reason for influx of terrorists in Nigeria. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Sani attributed increased terrorism in the country to the security…

French film icon Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation of the 1950s and 1960s who turned her back on cinema to devote herself to protecting animals, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday. Bardot was hospitalised in October…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued the 35 state governors including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to account for the spending of about N14 trillion realised as fuel subsidy…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Brigadier General Kabir Muhammad Galadanchi, a distinguished son of Kano State, who passed away on Saturday after an illness. The condolence message was conveyed by…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, “over their failure to account for the spending of the N14trn fuel subsidy savings they…

An international human rights lawyer and bilateral affairs expert, Emmanuel Ogebe, has stated the reason the US military chose Sokoto as its first target with airstrike. According to News Express, Ogebe said the location of the strikes appeared to reflect…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an ex-convict, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over the seizure of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and destined for the United Kingdom. The NDLEA said 75 parcels of cocaine…

Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi expressed disappointment but optimism after the Carthage Eagles’ 3-2 loss to Nigeria in their AFCON 2025 Group C clash. Trabelsi said Tunisia’s strong finish showed their capacity to challenge top teams when they controlled possession and…

Kebbi State has bolstered its security framework with the graduation of 819 National Forest Guards trained to protect forest reserves and curb criminal activities. The guards completed an intensive nine-week training program in Kalgo Local Government Area, focusing on early…

The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Abisoye Fagade, has donated foodstuffs, cash gifts and other relief items to no fewer than 10,000 residents across six towns in Oyo State. Beneficiaries of the outreach were drawn from…

Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria and more than 20 other countries have rejected Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move violates international law and threatens peace and security in the Horn of Africa. PREMIUM TIMES reports…

Experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s collaboration with the United States in the recent airstrike on terrorist targets in Northwest Nigeria. They caution that such operations could have unintended consequences for the country. Ahmad Isma’il, a diplomacy expert, cautioned Nigeria…

The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements has thrown its weight behind the recent joint military operation between Nigeria and the United States in Sokoto State, while simultaneously warning South West governors to brace for potential retaliatory attacks. In a statement…

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of popular actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who died on Saturday at the age of 43. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ademola,…