Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the State Civil Service. […]
Year: 2026
Apple Tries Again On AI, Turns To Google For Help
Washington: Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a […]
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) said on Tuesday that its ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before football’s global showpiece kicks […]
Military air strikes destroy ISWAP fighters’ vehicles, eliminate nine in Borno
Military air operations in northern Borno state have destroyed vehicles belonging to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and eliminated at least nine suspected […]
State, NUT disagree over alleged 4000 ghost workers
The Cross River State Government and the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have disagreed over the alleged existence of 4,000 ghost […]
EXCLUSIVE: ICPC launches manhunt for ex-Minister Uche Nnaji
PREMIUM TIMES exclusively reported in February that the ICPC began an investigation into Mr Nnaji’s forgery scandal, with insiders saying the former minister could be […]
A War Trump, Netanyahu Started Together Is Now Driving Them Apart
Jerusalem: Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the […]
UNN Debunks Terror Attack Rumours, Tightens Campus Security Measures
The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said it has become aware of a social media post currently circulating online alleging an impending […]
Trump Gets Cold Hometown Welcome At NBA Finals In New York
New York: US President Donald Trump was booed ahead of the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight […]
PRESS ADDRESS AFTER SWEARING –IN CEREMONY BY HONORABLE MINISTER OF POWER; JOSEPH OLASUNKANMI TEGBE
Let me begin by thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he has reposed in me with this appointment, and I reaffirm my […]
Delta Police Arrest Four Gun Running Suspects Linked To Effurun Incident
As a follow up on the case of unlawful possession of a berretta pistol recovered at a park in Effurun, Uvwie LGA on 1st May […]
Charlie Kirk's Death Prompted Usha Vance To Try For 4th Child, Says JD Vance
Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has revealed that the assassination of his ‘friend’ and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk motivated him and his wife, Usha […]
Ayra Starr earns UK Silver certification for ‘Bloody Samaritan’
Afrobeats star, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her single: “Bloody Samaritan.” The certification received by Ayra […]
Nigerians laments alleged network issues at INEC registration centre
Nigerians expresses frustration over delays at an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registration centre, alleging that persistent network problems have prevented many people from completing […]
EXECUTION OVER RHETORIC, HOW TEGBE IS RESETTING NIGERIA’S POWER SECTOR
When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for […]
Kidnapping Made By Trust
By Adekunle Owolabi, Esq It is doubtful whether politicians can learn from history, as over the centuries- they seem to have learnt nothing and forgot […]
The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has confirmed that four coaches of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service derailed on Monday.
The Corporation assured Nigerians its officials are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance. The agency said emergency response teams and relevant authorities had […]
Akwa Ibom Taekwondo Star Returns With Gold, Qualifies For International Competition
Akwa Ibom State’s growing reputation as a powerhouse of sporting excellence received another boost on Monday, June 8, 2026, as gold medal-winning taekwondo athlete, Uyama […]
Chaos in Lagos: 23-Year-Old Woman Stripped Naked and Beaten Over Alleged iPhone Theft
An incident that has sparked mixed reactions occurred in Lagos after a 23-year-old woman was allegedly apprehended and assaulted by a group of residents over […]
Enugwu-Agidi Signs Up For Maka Ọdimma Anyị – For Our Collective Good Movement
Maka Ọdimma Anyị! A people-first political movement primed to hold leaders accountable and ensure the delivery of progress to the people is gaining ground as […]