The speaker said the minority caucus had reached a consensus on the lawmakers to occupy the vacant leadership positions. The House of Representatives has announced […]
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House of Reps votes on State Police bill (LIVE UPDATES)
The creation of state police is part of ongoing constitutional amendment proposals, seeking to formally introduce state and community policing structures. The House of Representatives […]
Keyamo flags Delta roadway aircraft landing as security breach, vows sanctions
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has described the controversial landing and unauthorised take-off of a private aircraft from a Delta roadway as a serious breach of […]
First batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. The first […]
BREAKING: First batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. The first […]
Troops uncover IPOB’s hidden cache of arms, ammunition, arrest suspects
The Nigerian Army said the arms hideout was discovered when its troops in collaboration with personnel of the State Security Service raided the area on […]
‘Nobody is doing NDC a favour,’ Dickson faults attacks by Peter Obi’s supporters
PREMIUM TIMES reports that some supporters of Mr Obi’s had recently criticised some NDC leaders for being allegedly hostile to the camp of the presidential […]
Five takeaways as Ronaldo’s Portugal edge Nigeria 2-1: Iwobi hits Century mark
For a Nigerian side still rebuilding after missing out on the 2026 World Cup, there were signs of progress, promise and areas that still demand […]
Presidency disowns self-styled “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council”
“The unsuspecting public is hereby advised to note that such an office does not exist under this administration and no appointment has been made in […]
World Cup 2026 Preview: Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé lead chase for football’s grandest prize
Some teams arrive chasing destiny, others seek redemption. A few hope to belong, and for a generation of football icons, this tournament represents one final […]
NCAA suspends operator’s permit after aircraft lands on roadway near Asaba
In a statement by its director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA said preliminary information showed the aircraft encountered difficulties during […]
Reps release final draft of constitution amendment bills, set for crucial vote on state police
The proposals, which emerged from months of consultations and public hearings across the country, seek to address issues related to security, electoral processes, judicial administration, […]
Private sector indispensable to strengthening cancer care in Nigeria – NICRAT DG
Mr Aliyu said public-private partnerships (PPP) were already improving radiotherapy services, adding that many operational cancer centres in the country currently function through collaborative arrangements. […]
How we spent N153m on Abuja liaison office – SEDC
SEDC provided the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Managing Director, Mark Okoye, after criticism from the Senate Committee on South East […]
Investigations into Warri-Itakpe train crash underway – Official
The ministry, alongside the Nigerian Railway Corporation, also expressed its regret over the disaster, while sympathising with the victims’ families. Investigations into the fatal train […]
How Nigerian terrorists use TikTok, exploit country’s digital governance gap
At the centre of this challenge is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the foundational systems that enable governments and citizens to interact securely and efficiently through […]
Iran-US war latest: American military targets Iran’s ‘surveillance capabilities’ in latest round of strikes
The US military has said it targeted Iran’s “surveillance capabilities”, among other military infrastructure, in its latest round of strikes. Central Command announced a second […]
ICE denied having a database of protesters it brands ‘domestic terrorists’ — but a letter to Congress suggests otherwise
For months, the Department of Homeland Security has been denying that it has a database of protesters and legal observers it accuses of being domestic […]
Trump saw 22 specialists in latest medical exam — nearly double his previous checkup
President Donald Trump saw 22 medical specialists as part of his annual medical exam last month, nearly doubling the number from his past check-ups and […]
California socialite and ex-Dodger must pay $22M in punitive damages over deaths of young brothers
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday ordered California socialite Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages to the parents of two young brothers […]