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The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, where suspected local bandits have allegedly been terrorising residents and imposing ransom demands on members of the community. The post Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue far...
Adeniyi said the additional rifle parts recovered include 89 frames, 16 heat shields, 10 trigger pins, three pistons, 25 locking lugs and 80 charging handles. The post NCS uncovers 399 rifles in Tin Can port shipment appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian scholar, Prof Chidi Oguamanam, has been appointed to UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology. Learn more ab
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has officially unveiled the names of his newborn princess, Adelewa, Adeyele, Adeshikemi and Ayoade, at a colourful t
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a 23-year-old female student of the Nigerian Law School at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Fri...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—Operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, RRS, have arrested more than 30 suspected miscreants during a midnight enforcement operation along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway. The operation, conducted on Sunday, was targeted at individuals allegedly...
Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history and had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon. The post WAFCON 2026: Cameroon end Nigeria’s title defence, seal World Cup ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored against 23 of 24 Saudi Pro League teams, with Al-Batin being the only exception. Discover his remarkable scoring record.
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander, disrupting terrorist operations.
Despite WAFCON defeat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons still have a path to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Discover their route through African and interc
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a special passport intervention team to the UK to streamline Nigerian passport applications for citizens
Three leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu Ode have been removed over bribery allegations in the selection process for the Awujale stool.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The post Super Falcons to face South Africa in World Cup play-off – date, time confirmed appeared first on Vangu...
The maiden investment summit is set to take place in Toronto from 10 to 15 August 2026 The post Canada-Africa Summit: Lawal, Sani, others to represent Nigeria in Toronto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has deployed a dedicated Passport Intervention Team from the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS Headquarters to the United Kingdom, as part of ongoing efforts to ease and streamline passport applications for Nigerians in the diaspora. Ac...
The pair were evicted on the Sunday live show after viewers’ votes determined the outcome of the season's first eviction. The post Martins, Mercedes evicted from BBNaija ‘Show Ya Sef’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 1-0 quarter-final read more WAFCON: Super Falcons fall to Cameroon, face South Africa for World Cup playoff spot
Election results management remains the most contested and consequential phase of Nigeria’s electoral process. It is the point at which votes cast by citizens are translated into electoral outcomes. It is here that the inconceivable becomes routine: results are altered, substit...
God provides the raw materials, but man must build the structure. God gives the seed, but man must till the ground, sow the seed, protect the field from pests, and harvest the crop. Passivity is an insult to the grace of God, because true grace does not make a man lazy; it empowe...
“I've gone through almost the same thing they are going through. And I just decided that I'm not…” The post ‘P-Square destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand’ – Daddy Showkey claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the race for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship. The post Burkina Faso thrash Flying Eagles 4-1, end Nigeria’s World Cup hopes ...
Trevoh Chalobah completes £30m move from Chelsea to Serie A club Como, signing a five-year deal. Learn more about the defender’s transfer.
Mohsen Rezaei, former Revolutionary Guards commander, appointed as Iran’s new national security chief. Learn about his background and the council’s role.
Mikel Arteta believes new signing Bruno Guimaraes will help Arsenal reach the next level, praising his versatility and goal threat. Read more here.
The Nigerian Senate is working to strengthen Nigeria’s financial system through legislative reforms and collaboration with regulators for economic stabilit
See the full list of countries that have qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, including African nations like Cameroon, Algeria, and Morocco.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, creating a new rift with President Trump ahead of elections.
The attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, nearly two read more Targeted attacks on security personnel signal a dangerous evolution in Nigeria’s insurgency
A total of 147 structures in Lagos will be affected by the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway service lane. The post 147 structures to be affected by coastal highway service lane appeared first on Vanguard News.
Appoints retired Gen Shodunke to lead team By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Federal Government has inaugurated a dedicated security team, Coastal Highway Guards, to protect the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway against vandalism and other unauthorised activities. The initiative was...