Kingsley Ehiaguina, the assistant director, Host Community Development and Affairs at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said 163 host community development trusts had […]
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Pastor found dead inside church
A pastor was found dead inside his church in Akwa Ibom. Police are yet to confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident, amid widespread social media […]
Pollution: HOMEF rejects court dismissal of suit against Shell
The Federal High Court’s dismissal of Ekpetiama Kingdom’s landmark pollution suit against Shell has been condemned by HOMEF, urging an appeal that could reshape Nigeria’s […]
Obasanjo rejects Osoba’s alleged deceit claim, defends 2003 political decisions
In a letter on Thursday addressed to Mr Osoba, Mr Obasanjo described Mr Osoba’s article, “How Obasanjo Deceived Us in 2003,” as inaccurate, insisting he […]
N500m Land Fraud Trial: Abuja realtor couldn’t produce title document for plots she sold – Witness
The witness said the defendants produced no deed of assignment, power of attorney or other authorisation empowering them to sell the properties. A prosecution witness […]
Tax ombud, experts seek fairer, transparent tax system to boost compliance
Mr Nwabueze said the OTO aims to promote voluntary tax compliance while rebuilding confidence in taxpayers and revenue institutions. The Office of the Tax Ombud […]
Peter Obi reacts to Enugu Air runway incident in Benin
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that an Enugu Air Embraer E170, operating Flight 4264 from Lagos, veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on […]
Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state police
“The conversation should no longer be about whether Nigeria needs state police but how to make it operational,” Governor Hyacinth Alia said during a security […]
US-Saudi sign nuclear deal, then Trump introduces new condition
The Abraham Accord is a series of agreements brokered under Mr Trump’s first administration, which led several Arab countries to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel. […]
Benin Airport runway closure disrupts airline operations as United Nigeria, Air Peace suspend flights
United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday’s Enugu Air runway excursion. […]
Kano Governor appoints former anti-corruption chief to lead drug war, explains why
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed confidence in the newly inaugurated Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, being headed by the […]
Energy expert urges commercial review of $27 billion African Atlantic Gas Pipeline
Mr Kunle said Nigeria must prioritise domestic gas utilisation over ambitious regional export projects until critical questions about gas supply, financing and market demand are […]
Phillips Consulting launches the 2026 State Performance Index (pSPI)
The index provides benchmark for measuring governance, performance and development across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Nigeria’s leading business and management consulting […]
Premium Times to bring rare, intriguing details of 2025 alleged coup plot against Tinubu administration
The special PREMIUM TIMES series draws on official investigation records, bringing to light rare, intriguing and shocking details of the alleged 2025 failed coup plot […]
Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran after two weeks of consecutive strikes
President Donald Trump also said he is considering a “massive attack” on Iran, which would leave the country devastated. There appears to be no respite […]
Top El-Rufai ally quits Kaduna ADC days after party’s reconciliation
A resignation letter seen by PREMIUM TIMES shows that Mr Bello formally quit the ADC on 21 July. A few days after the African Democratic […]
BUA Cement records N16.57bn foreign exchange gains
Finance income also increased sharply to N18.73 billion, supported by higher interest earned on cash balances. BUA Cement recorded a net foreign exchange gain of […]
Tinubu’s aide emerges ADVAN President as association elects new exco at AGM
“This is not simply a mandate to occupy office. It is a responsibility to strengthen ADVAN as the leading voice of advertisers and marketing professionals […]
NSIB begins investigation into Enugu Air runway excursion in Benin
The bureau says it would release a preliminary report within 30 days in line with regulatory requirements, while a final report containing its findings and […]
Tinubu asks governors to consolidate administration’s economic reforms, says Nigeria in golden era
“The economy is already stabilised. To many of the governors here present, I want to say thank you very much, and I want to charge […]