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Airbus is sending experts to assist the probe into an Air India flight that plunged dramatically, injuring 17. The chief pilot’s drug test results are awai
Peter Obi refutes claims he urged soldiers to reject President Tinubu’s salary increase, reaffirming his commitment to security forces’ welfare. Read more.
Sokoto State government plans free delivery kits and solar lights to combat maternal mortality, addressing delays in care and strengthening antenatal servi
Oil prices surged as hopes for a Strait of Hormuz deal diminish, fanning inflation fears and increasing bets on US interest rate hikes. Get the latest on c
Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with other security agencies, rescued 16 kidnapped victims in Kogi State. One hunter was killed during the rescue.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132 people. Rescuers are scrambling to find survivors amidst widespread destruction.
A poultry farmer in Ogun State has been abducted by gunmen, who are demanding a N500 million ransom. Security forces are investigating the Ogun farmer abdu
Former Imo governorship candidate, Uche Nwosu, condemns Sheikh Sani Jingir’s ‘infidels’ comment, urging religious leaders to promote tolerance and unity am
Fourteen clandestine miners died and eight were injured in a rockfall at a disused South Africa mine. Learn more about the perilous conditions faced by ill
Nigerian students can apply for the NANS business grant through NANSInnovate 2026. Learn how to apply, eligibility, required documents, and what the progra
Passengers were left stranded in Abuja and Lagos on Tuesday as aviation unions shut down operations of Air Peace over allegations that the airline was frustrating workers’ unionisation and withholding ticket sales charges owed to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The Natio...
NUPRC says 53.7 million barrels of crude oil and condensate were supplied to local refineries between April and June 2026 under the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO), representing 97.4 per cent compliance in the second quarter. The post 53.7m barrels of crude oil, condensat...
By Dickson Omobola Unions in the country’s air transport sector have disrupted operations of the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, leaving several passengers stranded at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The disruption followed a three days strike notice issued by the ...
The disclosure comes amid several reported cases involving children in Niger State The post 192 children trafficked, violated in Niger in eight months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 18 kidnapped persons and arrested two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in separate counter-terrorism operations across Zamfara State. The operations, conducted on Monday, August 10, 2026...
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Youth Wing of the TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship has condemned a statement attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, describing the remarks contained in a viral video as divisive and capable of heightening religious tensions in the country. Addre...
By Emma Nnadozie A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Onyekachi Onyekwere, has urged the Igbo to shun ethnic and confrontational politics and support candidates of the party to strengthen their participation in national politics. Onyekwere, a businessman base...
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intervene in the continued restriction of Nigerian and Nigerien onion trucks from off...
By Maryam Abdul-Aziz Usman DAMATURU — The Yobe State Government has handed over four major agro-industrial assets to the Nigeria Food Corporation, NFC, as part of efforts to revive moribund industries, boost local production and reposition the state as an emerging agro-industri...
Ucheibe acknowledged that Nigeria gave everything in the contest but admitted that their efforts ultimately fell short, and despite the disappointment of losing their quarter-final, she insisted that Nigeria’s World Cup dream is not over The post Despite defeat to Cameroon, Wor...
Following the rising cases of fire incidents, building collapses and accidents across the country, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a specialised Emergency Preparedness and Fire
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed moves to double livestock sector’s $32 billion economic contribution. Tinubu, who spoke at the opening of the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture holding in Abuja, said the target was basically...
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
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The Alliance of Sahel States, AES, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has fired back at President Bola Tinubu over his claim that instability in the Sahel was worsening Nigeria’s security crisis. It also summoned Nigeria’s chargé d?...
Two ministers admitted funding delays and fragmented oversight have weakened school security nationwide, pledging closer coordination as the Senate widens its Safe Schools Initiative probe to five more agencies, demanding
The United States of America, yesterday, disclosed that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump administration for allegedly violating visa conditions, committing crimes, or posing security threats. The US Department of Stat...
“Sheikh Jingir has done immense damage to President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima,” Mr Fani-Kayode said, adding that “I suspect that he is secretly working against them.” The post Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Islamic cleric Jingir’s remarks trigger political backla...
The DSS has released and compensated Mustapha Marwana, an artisan cleared of links to the Oyo school kidnapping, demonstrating a commitment to justice.
Three suspects linked to the Enugu church attack have been arrested by security agencies, recovering four AK-47 rifles. Two victims freed.