The umbrella body of Lagos State Council Chairmen, Conference 57, has endorsed the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, for governor ahead of the 2027 […]
Month: May 2026
Africa Water Vision 2063: OWORAC Cautions on Water Privatisation, Urges Community Participation in Implementation
The Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has raised concerns about Africa’s growing push towards water privatisation and the seeming exclusion of affected […]
Over 45 Pupils Abducted as Terrorists Attack three schools in Oyo
No fewer than 45 pupils were abducted during a Friday attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The terrorists, speaking […]
No Economy Can Prosper Without Strong Institutions —Obasa Tells Global Investors
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that no economy can attain enduring prosperity without strong institutions […]
Netizens react as singer Chike asks people to pity him amidst his alleged involvement in the Frank Edoho marriage palava
Singer, Chike, has appealed to Nigerians to pity his soul. His appeal comes after he was linked to the marriage palave between media personality, Frank […]
Federation Oil Earnings Slump by N78.7bn in March despite Rising Crude Prices
Federation oil earnings from NNPC’s Production Sharing Contract profit distribution fell by N78.71 billion in March 2026, despite a strong rally in global crude oil […]
Senate Condemns Abduction of Students in Borno and Oyo, Pushes for State Police
The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the recent abduction of students and teachers in Borno State and Oyo State, describing the incidents as a direct […]
APC Primaries: Reps members, Assembly speaker lose
Two serving members of the House of Representatives from Nasarawa State and the Speaker of the state House of Assembly have lost the All Progressives […]
ONDO: Suspected Thugs Storm APC NASS Primaries Venue, Temporarily Disrupt Results Announcement
Some persons suspected to be political thugs allegedly linked to a disqualified All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant in Ondo state, stormed […]
Two ex-Malaysian ministers to vacate parliament seats, join new party
Two prominent former Malaysian ministers said on Sunday (May 17) they would vacate their parliamentary seats and resign from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition […]
Lady, 35, Docked For Allegedly Stealing Kpomo Meat At Street Market
KINGSLEY EBERE A 35-year old lady, Busurat Adekoya, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing 781 kilograms of cow skin, popularly […]
PDP Fixes Date to Screen Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant for 2027 Election
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to face the screening committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday as the sole presidential aspirant under […]
General Alaya: Robust Local Defence Industry Critical to Operational Readiness of Armed Forces
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Director-General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Major General Ibrahim Alaya, has declared that a robust local defence industry […]
One k!lled as suspected armed herders attack Benue community
One person has been k!lled following an attack by suspected armed herders in Udei community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Troops of […]
PDP Faction Schedules Screening for Goodluck Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has scheduled to screen former president Goodluck Jonathan tomorrow, Tuesday, aMay 19, as the lone […]
2027: Ex-Reps deputy speaker withdraws from senatorial race, gives reason
Mr Nguroje says his withdrawal followed interventions by stakeholders seeking peace and unity within the party ahead of the general elections. A former Deputy Speaker […]
One reportedly shot dead in Kano as protesters block highway, burn LG secretariat over bandit attacks
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the demonstration erupted between noon and 1:00 p.m. at the border between Gwarzo Local Government Area in Kano State and Malumfashi […]
‘I Withdrew, Never Participated in APC primary’ – Cubana Chief Priest Denies defeat, Contradicts earlier video
Celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest has claimed that he voluntarily withdrew from the APC House of Representatives primary for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in […]
Inside Small UK Operations Room Handling Persian Gulf Ship Emergencies
The first call for ships under attack in the Persian Gulf is not made to London or Dubai but to a small operations centre in […]
Ex-Governor’s son loses APC House of Reps primaries
Vandefan Gemade, the son of Senator Barnabas Gemade, a former governor of Benue State, has lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]