An ABC News reporter ducked for cover as gunshots rang out near the White House on Saturday (23 May), when a gunman opened fire at […]
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North Carolina woman shot 2 lawyers outside court after hearing, police say
A tense courtroom hearing in North Carolina ended in violence when a woman allegedly opened fire on two attorneys representing the opposing side in her […]
Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint at White House
A 21-year-old Maryland resident with a history of mental health issues has been identified as the gunman who opened fire at a U.S. Secret Service […]
JUST IN: Rangers crowned NPFL champions after decisive win over Ikorodu City
The victory in Lagos confirmed Rangers as NPFL champions for the ninth time in the club’s history Rangers International FC have been crowned champions of […]
Gates Foundation commits $15 million to support Ebola response in DRC, Uganda
According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while another $5 million will support […]
Two men who allegedly raped and beheaded a female nursing student arrested
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the victim’s decapitated body was discovered on Thursday evening in her hostel room in the Umulogho Community within the Obowo […]
Tinubu wins primaries with over 10 million votes, floors sole challenger
Tinubu defeated his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, by wide margins across the country, with the businessman recording zero votes in several states. President Bola Tinubu […]
Nigerian Air Force redeploys troops to boost mental resilience, combat readiness – Official
The NAF noted that sustained deployments in conflict zones often place enormous psychological and physical demands on troops. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it […]
CPPE warns against unrestricted fuel imports
CPPE argued that Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel had contributed significantly to pressure on foreign reserves, exchange rate instability, fiscal leakages, and the collapse […]
BREAKING: Tinubu wins primaries with over 10 million votes, floors sole challenger
Tinubu defeated his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, by wide margins across the country, with the businessman recording zero votes in several states. President Bola Tinubu […]
Terrorists kill three, abduct 15 worshippers in Kwara
The incident occurred on Saturday around 10:30 pm, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Kwara Police command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. Terrorists invaded a […]
Army flags social media accounts created to impersonate senior officers
In a disclaimer issued on Saturday, the army said the impersonators were operating fraudulent Facebook accounts bearing the name of an officer. The Nigerian Army […]
Military refutes claims of unpaid allowances, says troops paid up to date
This was disclosed in a statement by Sani Uba, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east. The Nigerian Army […]
Traditional rulers hail emergence of Kwara Speaker as APC governorship candidate
The Etsu Patigi, Ibrahim Bologi II, in a statement issued on behalf of the traditional council, described the development as a milestone The Kwara North […]
EXCLUSIVE: Eight killed, market disrupted over Niger lawmaker’s gift
The violence erupted following a monetary donation on Sunday made by Sani Musa, the lawmaker representing the Niger East Senatorial District. At least eight villagers […]
Tinubu secures APC ticket after sweeping states in nationwide primary
President defeats sole challenger Stanley Osifo by wide margins, with several states recording near-total support in the APC direct primary. President Bola Tinubu has secured […]
NPFL Final Day LIVE UPDATES: Rangers, Rivers United battle for title as Enyimba fight for survival
Rangers International lead the standings with 65 points, just one ahead of Rivers United The stage is set for the grand climax of the 2025/2026 […]
NDLEA arrests 63-year-old Chinese national, seizes N2.19bn opiod consignment in separate operation
NDLEA operatives attached to the Terminal 2 arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International airport arrested Ms Kiong on 17 May after she arrived in […]
NCAA directs suspension of services to 11 airlines over unpaid charges
The NCAA directive affects major domestic operators over outstanding financial obligations owed to the regulator. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed its departments […]
Kano expands health insurance to inmates, HIV, hypertensive patients
Ms Aliyu-Mukhtar said the agency had enrolled more than 6,000 vulnerable hypertensive patients across the state to help them access medications and investigations they would […]