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Tinubu Counters Religious Persecution Narrative, Urges Tolerance at Plateau Funeral

President Bola Tinubu used the solemn occasion of a funeral service in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday to address mounting religious tensions in Nigeria, forcefully advocating for love...

Report: Ex-Super Eagles Star Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Wife Yvonne Ikhana in ‘Messy Divorce’ Over Infidelity Claims

Former Nigerian Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni and his wife, Yvonne Lameen Ikhana, have reportedly ended their 16-year marriage in what has been described as a "messy"...

Borno Governor Zulum Accuses Military of Ignoring Warnings as 5,000 Flee to Cameroon After Fresh Boko Haram Attack

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has voiced his profound frustration, stating he explicitly warned the Nigerian military about the vulnerability of the border town of Kirawa before it...

Akwa Ibom Crisis Deepens: Police Escorts Withdrawn from Ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel Amid Political Feud

A deepening political feud in Akwa Ibom State has exploded into public view, with the security detail attached to the residences of former Governor Udom...

Tragedy in Abuja: Gunmen Murder Former Veterinary Chairman, Children Remain Missing

A wave of fear and outrage has swept through Abuja following the brutal murder of a prominent veterinary surgeon, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, the former chairman...

Reactions as Oba of Benin Rejects Tinubu’s Daughter’s ‘Iyaloja’ Installation in Edo

A political controversy has erupted in Edo State after Folasahde Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu, installed Pastor Josephine Ibhaguezejele as the new "Iyaloja" (Market Leader)...

How Ex-Governor Ganduje Secretly Seized Kano State’s $4 Billion Dry Port Stake, Installing His Children as Co-Owners

PREMIUM TIMES can today report that former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje secretly removed the state government's 20 percent equity in the Dala Inland Dry Port Nigeria Limited and...

US Senator Ted Cruz Proposes Sanctions on Nigerian Officials Over Anti-Christian Violence

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has proposed a bill aimed at protecting "persecuted" Christians in Nigeria by mandating sanctions against Nigerian government officials. Christened the "Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability...

Boko Haram Seizes Kirawa, Forcing Over 5,000 Borno Residents to Flee to Cameroon

More than 5,000 people have fled Nigeria's Northeast region into neighboring Cameroon following a large-scale attack by Boko Haram militants who seized the border town of Kirawa...

Reactions as Toluwani Odukoya Opens Up on Marital Separation and the Defining Role of Loss in Her Ministry

Pastor Toluwani Odukoya, the Associate Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, has candidly disclosed the personal turmoil she navigated—including a marital separation—that...

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentencing Hearing Details

The sentencing hearing for Sean "Diddy" Combs took place on Friday, October 3, 2025, in federal court in Manhattan. Combs, 55, was convicted in July...

Diddy Begs Judge for Mercy, Blaming Past Abuse on Drug Addiction

Convicted music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has made a desperate plea to the judge for leniency ahead of his sentencing hearing, scheduled for Friday at 10:00...

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Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa

Meta Title: Mobile Gaming In Africa – Why It's Growing Fast Meta Description: Mobile gaming in Africa is growing faster than any other digital sector: affordable smartphones, mobile payments, local content and what the data shows for 2026. Why Mobile Gaming Is Growing Faster Than Ever in Africa Few industries are expanding...

Toyin Akinniyi: Building blocks of the Future, education financing for sustainable outcomes

Opening Remarks by Ms. Toyin Akinniyi, Regional Portfolio Director, Luminate at the Bold Action Session on Education: "Building Blocks of the Future: Education Financing for Sustainable Outcomes"  (A Day Zero event of the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit) on 21 July 2026. Protocols. Good morning distinguished guests, the board and CEO...

Cheta Nwanze: The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke

Cheta Nwanze The acquittal of Nigeria’s former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke at Southwark Crown Court, London, on 17 June 2026 has brought up an uncomfortable question that has long shadowed international anti-corruption efforts: is justice truly universal, or is it reserved for the powerless? After a nearly six-month trial...

Lazarus Angbazo: Building Nigeria’s Infrastructure Economy

BUILDING NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMY Mobilizing Private Capital to Build the Foundation of National Prosperity Keynote Address by Dr. Lazarus AngbazoChief Executive Officer, InfraCorpNACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON) — July 14, 2026 Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Please permit me to stand on established protocol. Let me begin with a simple observation. Every...

Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...