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The House of Representatives has intensified efforts to address Nigeria's worsening security challenges by prioritising the establishment of state police in the ongoing constitutional amendment process. The post Insecurity: Reps to vote on state police Thursday at plenary appeare...
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters, saying he led the operation that targeted a notorious gang linked to recent attacks in communities within the territory.
Nigeria has extended the registration period for citizens wishing to return home from South Africa due to ongoing xenophobic attacks. This move aims to support Nigerians seeking voluntary repatriation amid rising tensions.
Francis Sardauna in Katsina No fewer than 34 House of Assembly aspirants in Katsina State have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Citing
Chinese manufacturers are launching five new tablets aimed at competing with Apple's iPad by 2026. This move indicates a growing challenge to Apple's dominance in the global tablet market.
The Anambra State House of Assembly is working on legislation to extend the tenure of local government officials to four years and introduce rent control laws. These initiatives aim to improve local governance and housing stability in the state.
The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims about a misleading AI-generated video featuring Chief Olufemi Oluyede. They emphasized that the content is fake and aims to misrepresent the Defence Chief.
The Osun State Police have initiated an investigation into recent shootings and are enhancing security measures to ensure resident safety. They encourage the public to report any information related to the incidents.
Concerns are growing over the government's ability to ensure safety as insecurity, including school kidnappings, escalates in Nigeria. This situation raises questions about the administration's priorities ahead of the 2027 elections.
INEC has approved four political parties to contest in the upcoming Nasarawa North senatorial by-election scheduled for June 20. This decision paves the way for a competitive electoral process in the region.
A Pakistani army helicopter crashed in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all personnel on board. Read more about the Pakistan h
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will on Thursday morning receive 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The post Xenophobia: State foreign minister to receive 268 Nigerians Thursday appear...
Nigerian lawmakers are calling for an investigation and assistance for victims of a deadly farmers-herders clash in Bauchi that resulted in nine fatalities. The House of Representatives is advocating for relief measures to support those affected by the violence.
Nigerian government agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance agricultural machinery leasing services. This initiative aims to improve farmers' access to essential equipment and bolster food security.
The Democratic Leadership Alliance has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address the escalating kidnapping crisis in Nigeria. They have warned that failure to act could lead to further deterioration of the situation.
The House of Representatives has concluded Ikenga Ugochinyere's bid for the minority leadership position. New criteria for 'cognate legislative experience' disqualify first-term lawmakers from consideration.
The suspects opened fire on Jumpers Informal Settlement, a densely populated area in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, on Tuesday. The post South Africa hunts suspects after mass shooting kills 12 people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NANS urges the Federal Government to include student representatives in the Ebola Emergency Response Committee. This move aims to enhance awareness and sensitization efforts regarding the Ebola outbreak.
Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority is training its officers to improve road safety and combat crime. This initiative aims to enhance public safety on Oyo roads.
Abuja and Nasarawa are facing significant power outages due to a fault from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is actively working on restoration efforts.
The FCT Police have successfully rescued five kidnapped individuals in Abuja, eliminating two of their captors. Two additional suspects were arrested during the operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping in the region.
Rival party structures, competing claims of legitimacy, a disputed consensus process and threats of litigation have plunged the ADC in Katsina into one of its most complex internal crises ahead of the 2027 elections. The post ANALYSIS: Two primaries, one governorship ticket — I...
Pakistan has previously said it would consider any attempt to change the flow of cross-border waterways as an "act of war" The post India Working To Stop Water Flowing Into Pakistan appeared first on Channels Television.
The resolution, passed during plenary presided over by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, has major implications for the ongoing contest for the position of Minority Leader, a seat left vacant following the exit of Kingsley Chinda. The post Reps clarifies eligibility for princ...
Wale Igbintade Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of controversial social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro,
The document also claimed that a communication between two suspects in which the plot was being planned was intercepted, and that an individual was arrested at one of the public schools in the area, apparently on a surveillance mission. The post Insecurity: Edo government shuts d...
The team will resume training at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne following a short break after their dominant performance against Guinea in the previous qualifying round. The post Flamingos to resume camp ahead of Benin W/Cup qualifier showdown appeared first on Vanguar...
The police said they are intensifying to identify and arrest other persons connected to the suspects. The post Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover firearms in Osun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The crucial Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut since US and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, blocking roughly a fifth of global oil supplies and rattling global markets. The post Hormuz Block Sparks ‘Never Seen Before’ Disruption — Shell CEO appeare...
Gates, one of the world's richest men and a leading philanthropist, was appearing before the House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview about the disgraced financier, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges involving und...