On a recent Thursday afternoon, Yunus Mohammed, was rounding off a video editing project when his phone beeped.

He tried to answered the call after finding it was a foreign number – +88233010830. But just before he could press the answer …

Phone fraudsters target Nigerians in multi-billion Naira scam is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Prof. Chinua Achebe

The burial rites of Nigeria’s literary icon, Chinua Achebe, will begin properly with the arrival of his body at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday morning.

The rites will climax with his interment on Thursday, …

Chinua Achebe Burial – Live Blog is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú

Every facet of our national life is a presentation of oddities. Part of the reasons why we have no defined vision and no definitive national character is because our learning got ossified at the rudiments. Most unfortunately, even …

[Bamidele Upfront!] Wanted: A Culture of Learning, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Okey Ndibe

Modern Nigeria’s crisis, I suggest, is primarily a crisis of values. In Umuofia, Okonkwo may give vent to unruly deportment, but his community is also equipped with the coercive instrument for regulating his conduct or punishing his excesses. …

Which gods must be appeased? By Okey Ndibe is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

206 persons were injured in 64 motor accidents in the state within the first quarter of 2013.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Command, said on Monday that at least 38 persons died in various road crashes …

38 people die in Ondo road crashes in first quarter of 2013- FRSC is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The military said it is winning the war against the insurgents.

The Defence Headquarters said in Abuja on Monday that 120 suspected terrorists were arrested in Maiduguri during the burial of one of their commanders on Sunday.

In a statement, …

Nigerian military arrests 120 suspected insurgents during burial of Boko Haram commander is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The musician took time off to attend to his studies.

A couple of years back, Wilson Okonofua, popularly known as Willicino crept into our consciousness with his monster anthem ‘Sempe My Baby’.

After a short hiatus credited to the rigours …

‘Sempe My Baby’ master, Willicino, bounces back with ‘Full Dose’ video. is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The group stated this in a petition by Dino Melaye.

A group, Anti- Corruption Network, on Monday accused the National Judicial Council (NJC) of illegal appointment of Judges to the National Industrial court (NIC).

In a petition signed by its …

Group accuses Nigerian Judiciary of illegal appointments of Industrial Court judges is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Godswill Akpabio… Critics say his convoy is fond of moving about with huge cash

The plaintiff says the process that saw Mr. Akpabio emerge as governor was flawed.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday fixed October 22, …

Appeal court fixes October 22 for hearing on Akwa Ibom guber tussle is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The two players say they have to take time off to heal.

Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has stated that he is not happy with the decision of the duo of Victor Moses and Kalu Uche to pull out …

Keshi unhappy as Victor Moses, Kalu Uche pull out of Eagles squad is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Fans believe CAF has always manipulated the awards

Nigeria will now play Cote d’Ivoire between July 6 and 7.

The Confederation of African Football has announced a shift in date for the two-leg qualifying fixture for next year’s African Nations …

CHAN: CAF picks new date for Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire clash is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

The finance minister said the plan of Mr. Jonathan’s administration is to restore security and order.

Despite the threat of national insecurity, which has seen a state of emergency imposed in three states in the North …

Okonjo-Iweala expresses confidence on strong economy fundamentals despite insecurity is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The boxer stormed the HQ of the ruling PDP to demand support from the Federal Government for his next fight.

A former World Boxing Federation title holder, Bash Ali, stormed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Headquarters in Abuja, to …

Bash Ali storms PDP secretariat, says Nigerian government abandoned him is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Kano Pillars have the crown but Enugu Rangers are saying they are the rightful winner of the League

The boys had a slim 1-0 win against Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien in Sunday’s CAF confederation Cup.

Enugu Rangers are awaiting the N500, …

CAF Confederation Cup: Enugu Rangers await .5m largesse is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Jose Mourinho

Mourinho has ended his three year stint with Real Madrid.

Speculations around the future of Coach Jose Mourinho was Monday cleared by Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, who told attendees at a press conference in Spain that …

Real Madrid confirm June exit for Jose Mourinho is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria