Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.
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The actress has recently made headlines for openly expressing her devotion to God’s work. The post Tonto Dikeh establishes prophetic ministry, holds weekly fellowship in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria has become remarkably good at celebrating what government can photograph. Roads, bridges, and public buildings offer visible evidence of activity; they can be commissioned, named, and displayed as proof of performance. Yet some of the most consequential acts of government are less visible. They involve building institutions, developing human capability, and creating systems whose […] The post Beyond concrete: Enugu’s bet on talent and the future, By Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Taraba State Government has pledged its full support for the immediate establishment of the newly created Nigerian Army 10 Division in Jalingo, offering land and other critical infrastructure required for its take-off. The commitment was made on Monday when a delegation from the Army Headquarters, Abuja, led by Major General I. O. Bassey visited […] Taraba pledges land, infrastructure for immediate take-off of Army 10 Division
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Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has blamed poor marksmanship for his team’s defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Madugu’s side were eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Sunday night. Myriam Nyadjou’s 19th minute free-kick separated the teams on […] WAFCON 2026: Madugu laments missed chances in Super Falcons’ loss to Cameroon
The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the date for the passing-out of the 2025 Batch B, Stream II corps members. A statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director, Information and Public Relations, said the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps Members will pass out on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026. The statement […] NYSC announces passing-out date for 2025 Batch B Stream 2 corps members
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The Osun State Police Command has assured political actors and residents that adequate measures are being taken to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election on August 15, 2026. The assurance was given on Monday by the Commissioner of Police in charge of election duties, CP Samuel Etaifo, when he received a delegation of women […] Police assure Osun women of peaceful governorship election
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Chelsea icon, John Terry, has disclosed that in 2005, Jose Mourinho obtained a video of Bolton’s training session. He mentioned that then Bolton manager Sam Allardyce was observed providing guidance on how to manage William Gallas in the recorded material. In a statement shared by talkSPORT, Terry recounted that Allardyce was directing his Bolton squad […] How Mourinho spied on other teams – John Terry
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has come under fire for engaging in a ‘fight’ with Villarreal defender Santiago Mourino. Osimhen clashed with Mourino during Galatasaray’s pre-season friendly 2-1 defeat to Villarreal at the weekend. The Nigerian international was not pleased with Mourino after the Uruguay defender used his body to stop him from getting into a […] Osimhen under fire for engaging in fight with Mourino
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have exchanged accusations over alleged police interference, political protests and plans to disrupt voting ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The latest dispute followed separate statements issued on Monday by the Imole Campaign Council, TICC, which is backing Adeleke’s re-election bid, and the Osun APC […] Osun Poll: Adeleke, APC clash over police interference, voting disruption plot allegations
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.Hails Nigerian firm, Bergmans, for winning multi-billion dollar continental customs project Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has lauded the growing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and
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Raheem Akingbolu The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), the umbrella body for advertising professionals in Nigeria, has announced the kick-off of the 21st edition of the Lagos Advertising
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Subsidy Removal Best Thing To Happen To Nigeria, Tinubu Deserves Commendation — NRS Chairman Channels Television
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Nigeria’s condition in debate: Reviewing the bishops–presidency conversation TheCable
Church urges Nigerians to reject vote-buying, obtain PVCs The Guardian Nigeria News
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Tinubu Hails Nigerian Firm After AfCFTA Awards Billion-Dollar Customs Project Channels Television
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