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Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma advocates for divorce in cases of unbearable marriages, emphasizing the importance of personal relief. He believes that partners should prioritize their well-being over enduring unhappiness.
A 14-year-old schoolgirl was arrested after a stabbing incident in Manchester that left three individuals injured. Fortunately, the injuries sustained are not serious.
Senator Ned Nwoko's bill for mandatory CPR and first aid training has successfully passed its first reading. This initiative aims to enhance emergency preparedness in homes, schools, and workplaces across Nigeria.
Nigerian students excelled at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals in China, winning multiple top awards. This achievement highlights Nigeria's growing talent in the digital space.
Dele Momodu has disclosed that Peter Obi believes he is more popular than Atiku Abubakar, which led to Obi rejecting a collaboration with him. This revelation highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the two figures.
The NUC is driving Nigerian universities to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation, fostering collaboration with industry and government to boost societal
Lawmakers called for stronger security measures, increased investment in technology, the recruitment of forest guards and renewed efforts to establish state policing. The post Reps summon service chiefs, Ribadu over worsening insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
TikTok has taken significant action by deleting over four million videos and halting 86,000 live streams in Nigeria to enhance safety on its platform. This move reflects the company's commitment to maintaining integrity and user safety in the region.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to read more HURIWA raises alarm over 42 abducted Borno schoolchildren, seeks stronger protection for schools
Three individuals have been detained as authorities investigate the murder of British-Nigerian artist Talay Riley. The artist was found with stab wounds in East London, prompting a police response.
In March 2026, Tinubu announced the approval of a salary increment for military personnel during an interfaith breaking of fast with service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Senate has called on the federal government to ban all foreign textile imports to support local industries. They also urged for increased funding to the Bank of Industry to revitalize the textile sector.
Nigerian lawmakers have summoned the Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister to discuss security expenditure. They urged President Tinubu to implement a more aggressive strategy against banditry and kidnapping.
The NDC is working to resolve the ongoing crisis in Kano, ensuring that no candidate will be imposed on its members. A closed-door meeting was held with key party leaders to address the situation.
The lawmakers also demanded stronger oversight of security operations and cautioned that service chiefs should consider resigning if the security situation fails to improve. The post Insecurity: Reps demand urgent action on banditry, school abductions, warn service chiefs appeare...
TikTok has removed more than four million videos and interrupted over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria during the fourth quarter read more TikTok removes 4 million videos, disrupts 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria over safety violations
…signals tax rate increases likely needed beyond 2026 …backs CBN’s tight monetary stance until disinflation is entrenched and inflation expectations read more IMF says Nigerians still face hardship despite macroeconomic stability
The ruling party insisted that she was treated fairly and afforded the same opportunities as every other aspirant during her brief stay in the party The post APC refutes Iyabo Obasanjo’s claims, respects her decision to quit party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Fidelis David in Akure More than 30,000 retired police officers across Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently assent to the Police Exit Bill, arguing that improved
The first group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks is set to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. This move reflects the government's commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens abroad.
Some notable Nigerians have formed the Omo Odùduwà Collective, a platform of Yoruba men and women drawn from academia, business, the professions, public service, culture, united by commitment to the
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised that the Nigerian Army cannot tackle the country’s increasingly complex security challenges in isolation,
Ovire and Leonard married in November 2022 in Warri, Delta State The post Peggy Ovire accuses Freddie Leonard of infidelity amid divorce battle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria's foreign ministry has denied issuing a letter to Liberia that misrepresented the country's stance on statements from a Nigerian religious leader. The ministry clarified that the letter was not authorized and was falsely attributed to them.
Sheikh Gumi has declared that he will not be restricted from traveling anywhere in Nigeria, despite backlash over his recent visit to Ibadan. He addressed concerns related to claims of Islamisation during his visit.
Etim Etim Monday June 8 marked the fifth anniversary of the passing of Pastor Emily Aig-Imoukhuede, former Minister and former President of Nigerian Council of Women Societies (NCWS), and to
Nigeria's applications for UK work visas plunged by nearly 68 per cent in 2024, falling from a record 93,000 in 2023 to just 29,800, following a series of immigration restrictions introduced by the British government. The post N50bn spent as Nigerian UK Work Visa applications cra...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective zones with effect from June 15. The post Insecurity: IGP orders redeployment of DIGs to respective zones appeared first on Vanguar...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has counselled the federal government against the proposed $5billion Total Return Swap (TRS) External Financing Programme with the First Abu Dhabi Bank. The post IMF counsels FG against $5bn UAE swap deal appeared first on Vanguard News.
After holding steady at N1,385 per dollar for the past month, the naira cooled in the parallel market, also known read more Naira loses N15 in black market despite 17-year high reserves