Nigeria: TIME100 - Dangote, Trump, XI, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List
[Premium Times] Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the "Titans" category.
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Nigeria: Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Rises in Nigeria As Cases Fall
[Premium Times] It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer infections.
South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Protesters Harass People in Durban
[GroundUp] Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother
Rwanda: Defence Minister Warns Against Violence Targeting Genocide Survivors
[New Times] The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has issued a stern warning against acts of violence targeting survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Africa: Africa - Nearly 20 Million Measles Deaths Averted Since 2000
[UN News] Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since the year 2000 and more than 500 million children were protected through routine immunisation, but the continent remains offtrack in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.
2027: APC dismisses opposition coalition, expresses confidence of victory
The APC also expressed strong confidence in its chances in the next election cycle, particularly in the North-West, which it described as a stronghold. The post 2027: APC dismisses opposition coalition, expresses confidence of victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Atiku signals last presidential run, asserts northern political dominance
Atiku also commits to respecting the outcome of the ADC primary, including stepping aside for rivals like Peter Obi. The post Atiku signals last presidential run, asserts northern political dominance appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NCDMB, Seplat fine tune plans for take-off of Centre of Excellence at DELSU
The establishment of a centre of excellence in gas development was approved by the Board for the institution in 2024. The post NCDMB, Seplat fine tune plans for take-off of Centre of Excellence at DELSU appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gov Sani approves N4.289bn for State, LG pensioners
The latest approval covers payments under the contributory pension scheme (accrued rights) and the defined benefit scheme (gratuities and death benefits), totalling 1,637 beneficiaries. The post Gov Sani approves N4.289bn for State, LG pensioners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu doesn’t interfere with APC administration –Yilwatda
Mr Yildatwa said the absence of conflict between APC governors and the president is evidence that there is no imposition, noting that such interference would have triggered internal crises. The post Tinubu doesn’t interfere with APC administration –Yilwatda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.