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Kebbi State PDP disowns reports of endorsing Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election, insisting the party remains united.
Ekiti State Police Command arrests suspected cultist Sunday Samuel in Efon Alaaye, recovering a locally made gun. Read more on the Ekiti cultist arrest.
A priestess and the Araba of Osogbo defend the selection of a 10-year-old Arugba for the Osun-Osogbo Festival, dismissing child abuse claims and explaining
President Tinubu urges religious leaders to speak out against terrorism, kidnapping, and the misuse of religion to justify violence in Nigeria.
Chelsea were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta’zim in a pre-season friendly. Read about the goals and key moments from the
Football icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at 68. Learn about Jorge’s guiding role in Messi’s career
By Matilda Ikediobi ABUJA — The Chairman of the League of Patriotic Lawyers, Abubakar Yesufu, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, acted within its statutory powers when it froze the Osun State Ecological Fund account over concerns about the possible div...
…Hails emergence of Major Jack as coalition’s guber running mate By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — Former President of the Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, Worldwide, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has said the political crisis between former Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara...
The strikes, conducted on Saturday, Aug. 8, around the Yuwe and Sabil Huda enclaves in the Sambisa Forest, were described by intelligence sources as highly effective. The post OPHK air strikes neutralized scores of terrorists fighters in Borno appeared first on Vanguard News.
Tinubu observed that the gathering was taking place at a consequential moment in human history, with societies across the world confronted by conflicts, uncertainty, climate shocks, food and energy shocks, violent extremism, terrorism, transnational crimes and the increasingly da...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, urges collective action for tree planting to protect the environment and secure the future. Learn more about Ogun’s comm
Prospective corps members for Niger and Sokoto states can now print their NYSC call-up letters for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation.
A PRP chieftain criticizes Donald Duke’s comments on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, advocating for constructive opposition and acknowledging the projec
By Jeff Agbodo ENUGU — The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has attributed what it described as the reluctance of some Igbo youths to enlist in the Nigerian military to concerns over the alleged disappearance of young people in the South-...
Delta State Police have busted a drug cartel in Owa-Abbi, recovering 21 bags of Indian hemp. Learn more about the Delta drug bust and ongoing investigation
..Slams ADC, threatens legal action over Adamawa candidate substitution By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democra...
ABUJA — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced that the party has completed the upload of its candidates for all elective positions in the 2027 general elections on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Comm...
What Nigeria needs to curtail issues of mob justice is public safety that is people-centred: community policing that is genuinely local, accountable to the neighbourhoods it serves, and built on relationships. Community policing means officers who know the streets they patrol and...
By Juliet Umeh LAGOS — MTN Nigeria has warned subscribers against fraudulent platforms and links offering fake 25GB anniversary giveaways, even as the telecommunications company confirmed that the 25GB data reward is genuine. The warning followed the circulation of messages and...
Speaking during the reception, the IGP said the victory underscored the longstanding relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and sports. The post IGP Disu receives Commonwealth Games Champion Ezekiel Nathaniel appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Osun State Commissioner for Environment, Mayowa Adejoorin, has been released after 24 hours in detention following a shooting incident in Ilesa. Read more.
According to Eyo Ambrose, a professor in the Department of Fisheries at the University of Uyo, climate change is worsening the challenges facing Nigeria's fisheries, while the inability of local fishermen to operate in the high seas allows foreign vessels to exploit the country's...
The Board of Trustees Chairman of Enugu Media Village, Nnanna Nze, commended Governor Mbah for what he described as his remarkable transformation of the state in just three years The post Gov Mbah honoured with transformational leadership award appeared first on Premium Times Nig...
The Bible reads us. I asked a question during a Bible Study, “What will happen to the great men of the earth?” Nobody answered. Then I said the great men are all in trouble. God is going to deal very harshly with them. I then quoted some scriptures: “The Lord of hosts has p...
Governor Mai Mala Buni explained why his administration considered young technocrats for strategic appointments to key government positions, citing examples read more Why I appointed Mohammed Goje, other young technocrats in strategic positions – Buni
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mr Moyowa Adejoorin, who was arrested following a shooting incident at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Ilesa. Adejoor...
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, has attributed the transformation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the deliberate deployment of technology across virtually every aspect of Customs administration. Adeniyi sp...
…Says, with 5,091 killed in 3 months, Tinubu”s scorecard soaked in blood By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed padded budgets and wasteful government expenditure for Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, describing reports that 5,091 N...
By Alumona UkwuezeNSUKKA —-A 19-year-old man, Chukwujekwu Eyah, has reportedly been struck dead by thunder while sleeping with four other boys at his maternal grandmother’s residence. The death occurred in Ogboli, Ugbaike, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area...
Women continue to make their mark at the highest levels of political leadership, with female presidents currently serving as heads of state in countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Pacific. The post Full list of countries being led by female presidents in 20...