A 47-year-old Nigerian, Darlington Akporugo has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy for a romance scheme that targeted victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced. Akporugo, who was arrested a month before his wedding, admitted to being a central figure in a long-running romance scam…
The Nigeria Premier Football League on Monday hit Kano Pillars with heavy sanctions after violent scenes at their Matchday 8 home game against Shooting Stars on Sunday, at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. In a Summary Jurisdiction Notice dated October 13 and signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, the league found the club guilty…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol price to N992 per litre from N865 per litre. No official reason has been given for the increment as of the time of filing this report. Across NNPC retail outlets visited by The Nation, attendants were seen adjusting their pumps to reflect the new price. At…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, speaks on the state’s annual budget performance, the gains of his administration’s focus on agribusiness and his focus ahead of the 2027 presidential election. You recently presented the 2025 Oyo State Budget. What can you say about the budget? I have the responsibility to make life meaningful for the people…
President Bola Tinubu has traveled to London during the weekend from France, the Presidency revealed in a press statement. According to the state house press release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, he disclosed that Mr Tinubu is fully engaged in governing Nigeria even though he’s currently in Europe….
Nigerian music star, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has set out clear and uncompromising standards for her next relationship, revealing she is seeking a partner with luxury, stability, and no family complications. Speaking during an interview on Apple Music 1, the award-winning artiste discussed her 2023 hit ‘Somebody’s Son’ while opening up…
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025. The Naira’s value has been under pressure, with an exchange rate of approximately ₦1,490 per $1. Despite this ranking, Nigeria’s inflation rate has shown significant improvement in 2025, with a rare disinflationary…
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, at his Abuja residence to beg for reconciliation, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. The visit came a few days after Mr Fubara held a meeting in London with President Bola Tinubu over his (Fubara) political feud with Mr Wike,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Gyaza, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) for Kankia LGA, was reportedly killed during the raid, along with his wife. Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the residence of Alhaji Sanusi Ango Gyaza, an aide to the Katsina State Governor, in Gyaza, in the Kankia Local…
An Air Peace flight from Abuja to Asaba narrowly avoided a potential disaster on Friday after one of its engines reportedly failed while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred moments after the aircraft had accelerated on the runway when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by flashes of…
