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Are, whose posting was approved by President Bola Tinubu in January 2026, built a career spanning more than three decades in military intelligence and national security administration. The post Kayode Are Presents Credentials To Trump, Resumes Duty As Nigeria’s Ambassador T...
Traditional rulers in Kwara have praised the nomination of the Speaker as the APC governorship candidate, calling it a significant milestone. This endorsement reflects strong local support for the candidate's leadership.
Terrorists during church Saturday night vigil killed three persons and abducted 15 worshippers in an attack at Ori-Oke Ajaiye in the outskirts of Ikiran village of Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara state. The post Kwara: Terrorists kill three, abduct fifteen worshippers in chu...
Aichatou El-Rufai has filed a N2 billion defamation suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This legal action follows allegations made against her by the agency.
The violence erupted following a monetary donation on Sunday made by Sani Musa, the lawmaker representing the Niger East Senatorial District. The post EXCLUSIVE: Eight killed, market disrupted over Niger lawmaker’s gift appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State government has introduced blood pressure screening as part of efforts to tackle hypertension. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike said at a briefing that the screening exercise will take place in all public hospitals and p...
…Jos-born Jah Device shows how he fights terrorism with music The Federal Government and state governments may have ignored the read more Music, entertainment industry, remain hope for Nigeria’s economic mainstay – reggae star
South West Youths Forum expresses concern over rising insecurity in the region, urging governors to take urgent action against banditry, kidnapping, and fa
Kano State Government seizes N200m worth of fake drugs, reaffirming its commitment to public health and a crackdown on unapproved medicines. Learn more.
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy to “immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other entities tha...
Data compiled and analysed by PREMIUM TIMES shows that the mass school abduction crisis has worsened under President Tinubu. Although his administration will mark three years in office on 29 May, it has already recorded nine mass school kidnapping incidents involving 551 students...
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint force in the North-east, have “rescued” 92 civilians kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The post ...
Health Minister Ali Pate calls for APC unity and reconciliation after Tinubu’s victory in the Bauchi presidential primary, stressing party cohesion.
Gbenga Hashim, a former presidential candidate, has commended the Federal High Court in Abuja for nullifying portions of the 2027 read more Gbenga Hashim hails Justice Umar for nullifying INEC’s timetable
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed 2035 to end the current zoning arrangement in Bayelsa East Senatorial District comprising read more PDP to end zoning in Bayelsa East by 2031
The Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Transport, has officially announced the commencement of operations at the newly completed read more Abia announces commencement of operation at newly completed Umuahia Bus Terminal
US and Iran are working towards finalizing a deal to end ongoing conflicts, according to Trump. However, significant gaps remain, particularly regarding the nuclear program.
SERAP demands the Nigerian Federal Government disclose all local contractors and payment details for the $460 million Abuja CCTV project, citing lack of tr
The US has introduced a major change to its immigration system, requiring most immigrants applying for green cards to do so from outside the country, marking a significant shift in how permanent residency applications are processed. The post 5 things to know about the new US Gree...
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has applauded the revival of the Alaoji Power Plant, by the Niger Delta Power read more Alaoji power plant revival to boost Abia’s stable electricity supply drive – Otti
Mr Trump, in a Truth Social post on Saturday, said the deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but did not give any further details. The post Trump says agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Abiodun’s aide, Jamiu Ogundele, sponsors NECO fees for 75 indigent Ogun students, promoting academic excellence and easing financial burdens.
President defeats sole challenger Stanley Osifo, in the nationwide primary, certificate of return to be presented on Sunday. The post Tinubu wins APC presidential ticket for 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
President Tinubu secures overwhelming victory in APC primary. Discover why President Tinubu and APC dumped Governor Fubara amidst power tussle.
Nigeria’s democracy has entered yet another season in which familiar phrases resurface with unnerving predictability: “step down for him,” “join read more The politics of ‘stepping down’: How queue culture and turn‑by‑turn thinking are strangling Nigeria’s democ...
Mrs Oyinloye said the government has also cancelled all approvals earlier granted for such activities across public and private schools in Oyo State. The post Insecurity: Oyo govt suspends school excursions, outdoor activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A gunman was killed in a shootout near the White House, with a bystander also struck. President Trump was safe. Read details on the White House shooting.
Oriji Tobias Nnabuike, governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State, has emerged through a consensus arrangement read more 2027: Ebonyi ADC gubernatorial candidate emerges through consensus
The nail came down hard and pierced deep into the coffin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. It was a night that dreams of millions of young men and women who believed in loyalty and followership were dashed by a single unilateral decision. The post How Fubara’s miscalculation alters R...
A senator reported being violently attacked at the ADC secretariat, describing a physical confrontation that left him injured. This incident highlights ongoing issues of lawlessness within political environments in Nigeria.