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New UK Home Office guidance allows asylum seekers to stay with friends or family, offering financial support and flexibility. Learn how UK asylum seekers c
The Lagos State Examinations Board announces the Common Entrance Screening Test from August 21-24. Candidates can now print their exam slips for the Lagos
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems earn nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Burna Boy for “Dai Dai” and Tems for “Raindance.”
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general election in Abia State, promising quality leadership and a new narr
Harry Kane admits his desire to return to the Premier League and break the scoring record has faded since moving to Bayern Munich. The England captain is h
Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 title defence opener against Rennes has been moved due to poor pitch conditions. Get the latest on PSG Ligue 1 fixtures and p
The NHRC pledges to restore livelihoods in Rivers’ Bile community due to persistent gas leakage. Residents demand an urgent halt to the leakage.
Davido clarifies that the Osogbo gunfire incident outside Ataoja’s palace had no connection to him or Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read more on the attack.
Endocrinologists have called on the Federal Government to subsidise insulin and introduce a dedicated policy to improve access to the life-saving medication for Nigerians living with Type 1 diabetes. The doctors said the rising cost of insulin was placing a significant financial ...
International students have become an increasingly important part of the UK’s migration picture, with more recent students choosing to remain in the country after completing their studies under the UK visa system. The post 7 ways UK’s new visa rules could affect Nigerian, oth...
The seventh edition of the Play With Stephen (PWS) tournament is set to debut in Nigeria in a bid for read more Nigeria swings for autism awareness in 7th PWS tournament
Linus Aleke in Abuja The retired military personnel on Wednesday protested against delayed in the implementation of consequential pension adjustments, while security operatives comprising military and police personnel barricaded the
The Universal Archaivar Elders (UAE) of the Kegites Club (Ẹgbẹ́ Àgbà Ẹlẹ́mù) has successfully concluded the inaugural UAE Table Tennis Tournament 2026 and Community Medical Outreach (COMO 2), marking another
—-Okays Revised National Biotechnology Policy 2026 By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, targeting a 15 per cent reduction in suicide cases by 2030 as part of efforts to shift the countr...
…Says initiative will cut construction costs, boost local production By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has reiterated its plan to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across the six geopolitical zones to reduce construction costs and expand access to ...
The UK has outlined six things eligible asylum seekers can access if they have friends or family members living in Britain and are considering staying with them. The post UK lists 6 things available to eligible asylum seekers in Britain appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Big Tent and Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) under the leadership of Pat Utomi, a professor of political economic read more 2027: Utomi-led group to facilitate single opposition candidate against Tinubu, livestream polling units
Introduction Professional football has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global industry in which player contracts are among a club’s most valuable read more Football’s transfer wars: Contract tapping, player poaching and FIFA’s quest for stability
By Godwin Oritse The Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever daily revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The latest feat surpassed the command’s previous record of N20.1 billion, recorded in...
…to commission Abuja -Kaduna road before December, 2026 Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about N610 billion ($440 million) read more Nigeria okays N610bn road projects, concessions to spur private investment
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly involved in carjacking, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms in parts of the state....
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two traders by policemen attached to the Bridge Head Police Division in Onit...
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been asked to overturn the Federal Government’s recent decision to allocate four new oil wells in the Niger Delta region. The disputed oil wells, whose allocation the appellate court was asked to l...
Introduction Nigeria’s electricity market is gradually moving towards decentralised power, the adoption of renewable energy, and more flexible customer participation read more Credit, compliance and grid connection: What NERC’s Net Billing Regulations 2026 mean for businesses...
Urge investment in drones, CCTV, early warning systems Call for dialogue among farmers, herders, traditional institutions Commend Tinubu’s visit, Federal Government interventions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the latest attacks in Plat...
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce also proclaimed 18 August Angélique Kidjo Day in Hollywood before the unveiling. The post Angélique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame star appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
—As FEC approves 600 housing units for Armed Forces By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has established a drafting committee with a 90 day mandate to produce a five-year strategic defence cooperation plan designed to strengthen Nigeria’s security ar...
The series will also be available on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. The post Africa Magic sets August premiere for ‘Hello Future Me’, Sequel to ‘Dear Future Me’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Fubara calls on all parties to respect the Rivers peace process, emphasizing its importance for development and the state’s newfound ‘state of res
LAWMA and the Lagos State Police Command are strengthening their collaboration to combat illegal waste dumping and protect waste management personnel in La