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Jigawa residents seek ban on betting
Residents in Jigawa State are calling for a total ban on betting, citing massive financial losses and increased criminal behaviour among youths. Learn more
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Fire guts building in Kwara
An early-morning Kwara fire destroyed parts of a residential building in Eyenkorin, Asa LGA. Improperly quenched charcoal caused the blaze.
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Four killed as Russia unleashes major missile, drone attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing four people and causing widespread damage. Kyiv was heavily targeted in the assault.
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Tinubu wins APC presidential primary in Ondo with 181,996 votes
President Bola Tinubu secured a landslide victory in the APC presidential primary in Ondo State, polling 181,996 votes. Learn more about the Tinubu Ondo pr
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Ironbar Congratulates Gov Otu on APC Primary Victory
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, has congratulated Senator Bassey Edet Otu on his resounding victory at the governorship primary election of
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EPL Final Day: Tottenham must win clash against Everton to avoid relegation
The stage is set for a tense final Premier League fixture as Tottenham Hotspur host Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday evening, with survival and table positioning still on the line for both sides. The post EPL Final Day: Tottenham must win clash against Everton t...
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Mass abduction of students normalised under Buhari but getting worse under Tinubu
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...
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Zaria Fistula Centre repairs over 2,000 cases, flags rising medical quackery
The surgeon revealed that globally, more than two million women “are living with untreated obstetric fistula, while between 50,000 and 100,000 new cases occur annually.” The post Zaria Fistula Centre repairs over 2,000 cases, flags rising medical quackery appeared first on Pr...
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NDLEA Arrests 63-Year-Old Chinese Woman With 31kg Cannabis At Lagos Airport
According to the NDLEA, operatives attached to the Terminal 2 Arrival Hall of the MMIA intercepted the suspect with two large travel boxes containing the illicit drug consignment. The post NDLEA Arrests 63-Year-Old Chinese Woman With 31kg Cannabis At Lagos Airport appeared first ...
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NCAA cracks down on 11 airlines over outstanding debts
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed all its directorates to withhold services from 11 domestic airlines until they settle their financial obligations. Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya, in a memo dated May 22, 2026, obtained by...
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Nigerian troops rescue 92 civilians kidnapped by terrorists in Borno — Army
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 ...
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Anambra govt launches long-acting injectable drug to prevent HIV
He warned against diversion or commercialisation of the medication, stressing that it was strictly for public health use. The post Anambra govt launches long-acting injectable drug to prevent HIV appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Segun Aina: Young tech professor, ushering new era for JAMB
With the recent appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), read more Segun Aina: Young tech professor, ushering new era for JAMB
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African consulting engineers seek way around $170bn infrastructure deficit with human capital, other strategies
African consulting engineers made up of topmost engineers on the African continent have left Accra Ghana after deliberating on ways read more African consulting engineers seek way around $170bn infrastructure deficit with human capital, other strategies
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Health minister urges APC unity after Tinubu wins Bauchi primary
Health Minister Ali Pate calls for APC unity and reconciliation after Tinubu’s victory in the Bauchi presidential primary, stressing party cohesion.
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FULL LIST: 10 African countries qualify for 2026 U-17 World Cup
Discover the full list of 10 African countries that have qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, including Uganda’s dramatic win.
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AMVCA 500-bread dress left me with severe back injury — Queen Mercy
Queen Mercy Atang, former BBNaija housemate, reveals her viral AMVCA bread dress caused a severe back injury due to its extreme weight. Read her full story
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Kachikwu-led ADC faction holds convention in Abuja
The Dumebi Kachikwu-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) holds its national convention in Abuja today, preparing for the 2027 elections.
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Sallah: NRC increases Lagos–Ibadan trips, Osun offers free train service
“Under the special arrangement, the corporation will operate six train trips on Tuesday, May 26, instead of the usual four trips currently operated on the corridor." The post Sallah: NRC increases Lagos–Ibadan trips, Osun offers free train service appeared first on Premium Ti...
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Nigerian man faces deportation after arrest in US over fraud allegations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has arrested Etinosa Osahon in Los Angeles over alleged criminal offences linked to theft and fraud. The post Nigerian man faces deportation after arrest in US over fraud allegations appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ASERA holds consultation on draft regulation
…As ABSG commits to electricity market The Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA) has held a public consultation on read more ASERA holds consultation on draft regulation
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SSS releases Yobe man cleared of wrongdoing, gives him millions
Authorities in Yobe say the gesture reflected the commitment of the Director-General of the SSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to justice, compassion and rehabilitation. The post SSS releases Yobe man cleared of wrongdoing, gives him millions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oceans: African youths, groups, wage war against micro and nano plastics
Youths of Africa are said to mobilise to join in the war against harms from the ocean and other water read more Oceans: African youths, groups, wage war against micro and nano plastics
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Gbenga Hashim hails Justice Umar for nullifying INEC’s timetable
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
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63-yr-old Chinese grandma arrested as NDLEA busts drug trafficking network
By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63 year old Chinese grandma, Ting Hung Kiong following her attempt to smuggle large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis into Nigeria. The agency said the fe...
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BREAKING: Terrorists Storm Kwara Community, Kidnap Several Residents, Others Feared Dead
Terrorists attacked a community in Kwara, leading to several kidnappings and possible fatalities. The incident occurred on Saturday night with reports of sporadic gunfire during the assault.
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PDP to end zoning in Bayelsa East by 2031
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
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WARRI DELINEATION: Anxiety as Itsekiri, Ijaw/Urhobo sing discordant tunes on INEC report
Our position, on firm conviction, is that the exercise, as presently conducted, does not comply with provisions of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026 and INEC’s own guidelines for delineation of wards and polling units. The post WARRI DELINEAT...
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Nigeria’s First Lady seeks an end to child marriage and obstetric fistula
Nigeria's First Lady is advocating for the elimination of child marriage and obstetric fistula, a serious childbirth injury. Her efforts aim to improve maternal health and protect young girls in the country.
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Kaduna court jails ex-bank officials over N7.8m theft
A Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced two former officials of Access Bank Plc to prison for theft read more Kaduna court jails ex-bank officials over N7.8m theft
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