In the statement, the Director-General of the foundation, Joseph Onoja said the proposed Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2025, was imperative and critical to […]
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Police detain officer linked to death of three-month-old baby
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident stemmed from a dispute between a landlord and a tenant in which a police officer handling the matter mistakenly […]
Airtel Africa Plc announces change of London registered office address
“All other contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses, will remain the same. Stakeholders are requested to take note of this change and update […]
South-east residents face temporary blackout as electricity firm shuts vending platform
The election firm explained that the shutdown of the vending platform followed a major system upgrade of its facility. Some residents of Nigeria’s South-east are […]
Trump’s Iran war risks becoming a humiliating strategic failure, say analysts
Three months after launching an offensive against Iran, questions are mounting over whether Donald Trump, despite securing numerous tactical victories, is now losing the broader […]
‘The one toy I took from my war torn home’: Plight of the 400,000 children displaced by Israel’s war on Lebanon
Clutching a pack of Uno cards and a Little Mermaid colouring book, eight-year-old Nour* was forced to leave her home in southern Lebanon as Israeli […]
Pope Leo blasts ‘dizzying profits’ behind Italy’s toxic waste pollution and health crisis
Pope Leo has issued a stark condemnation of companies prioritising “dizzying” profits over environmental protection, during a visit to a region of Italy notorious for […]
Senegal’s President sacks PM, dissolves government after months of tension
Mr Sonko believed that President Faye was drifting away from the party’s original agenda and had previously threatened to pull PASTEF out of government and […]
Obowo Agog As Archbishop Onuoha Pays Visit To Eze Amb Adighiogu, Commends Highness Leadership
It was a great history and celebrations on Friday, 15th May 2026, as Archbishop David O.C. Onuoha of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province visited His Royal Highness […]
We’ve completed 414 road projects in three years — Otti
“We can confidently say that we have restored the pride of our people,” the governor said. Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration […]
Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers, recover rifles, stolen vehicle in Benue
The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in separate operations across the state. The police in Benue […]
Protest in Dublin over death of Congolese immigrant pinned down by security guards
Hundreds protested in Dublin demanding accountability after Congolese immigrant Yves Sakila died while being restrained by security guards outside a department store, in an incident […]
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Mrs Gabbard is the fourth Cabinet member to leave the Trump-led administration. The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has resigned. The intelligence chief […]
Akume seeks unity in Benue APC ahead of presidential primary
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has raised concerns over alleged diversion of electoral materials during recent primaries in the state, weeks […]
Decapitated body of nursing student discovered in hostel
The police say they are investigating the incident. The decapitated body of a female nursing student has been discovered in her hostel room in Umulogho, […]
Court stops APC from enforcing suspension of Akpabio’s spokesperson
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Eyiboh, who represented Eket/ Onna/ Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency between 2007 and 2011, was suspended for holding a political meeting […]
Onuachu fires Trabzonspor to Turkish Cup glory over Konyaspor
The victory marked a significant milestone in Onuachu’s season, especially after a brief dip in form Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu produced a defining cup […]
Wadada wins Nasarawa APC governorship primary
Senator defeats Mohammed Adamu, Liman, others in APC governorship contest. Senator Ahmed Wadada has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Kefas wins Taraba APC governorship ticket amid party crisis
“The time for contest is over, the time for unity begins now,” Governor Kefas says. Governor Agbu Kefas has emerged as the governorship candidate of […]
2027: Otu wins Cross River APC governorship primary
The Chairman of the Cross River APC Primary Election Committee, Samuel Yarnap, announced the result at the party state secretariat in Calabar on Friday. Governor […]