Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will now face a more difficult path at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed Egypt as the new host nation. Tournament Relocation Shakes Up the Competition Originally scheduled to
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. EFCC Declares Aisha Achimugu Wanted This announcement comes nearly two weeks after a PREMIUM TIMES report revealed that the EFCC was
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are at odds over a planned mega rally by Wike’s supporters in Bayelsa. Their recent remarks suggest a growing political rift. Security Concerns Over Rally Plans Reports indicate that Wike’s supporters are
Scott Perry, a U.S. congressman, accused the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of financing terror groups like Boko Haram. However, he has yet to provide any proof to support his claims. Perry’s Allegation and Controversy In February, Perry claimed USAID was
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims to search for the Shawwal moon on Saturday, 29 Ramadan 1446 AH (March 29, 2025). The sighting will determine the end of
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied allegations that he received money from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his 2023 presidential campaign. In a statement released by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja, his media aide, Paul Ibe, dismissed the reports as
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted by gunmen in Imo State, has been freed. The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Patrick Mbarah, confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday. Abduction and Release Fr. Ubaechu was kidnapped
Security experts and top officials are urging Nigeria to strengthen collaboration with its French-speaking neighbors to improve national security. This call was made in a communiqué released after a roundtable discussion at the first annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National
Kaduna APC Women’s Leader, Maryam Suleiman, has officially distanced herself from former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and pledged full support for Governor Uba Sani. She also apologized for previously criticizing the governor. Apology and Change of Heart Suleiman, who was suspended by the party
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 37 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Ilorin, Kwara State. The arrests took place in different locations, including Tanke Oke-Odo, Alao Farm Estate, Yidi Road, and Irewolede. According to EFCC officials, the first raid