A police officer attached to the Hotoro Division in Kano has been killed during a clash between rival thugs, just weeks before his scheduled retirement, […]
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Court Adjourns Fraud Trial Against Ex-AMCON Boss Ahmed Kuru
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, adjourned further hearing in the alleged ₦76 billion […]
NAF bombs terrorist hideouts in Adamawa, Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its counterterrorism campaign in the North-East, launching coordinated air strikes on suspected terrorist enclaves in Adamawa and Borno […]
EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested Saleh Mamman, a former minister of power who was recently convicted. Ola Olukoyede, chairman […]
Abia Police Unveil Special Squad Against Violent Crimes
The Abia State police command has inaugurated a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen professional, accountable and intelligence-led policing […]
NDC Screens Peter Obi For 2027 Presidential Election, Dismisses Report Of Consensus Candidate
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday screened former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries. Obi arrived at the […]
How Nestoil’s Bad Debts Hindered UBA, Access, First Banks
The failure of three banks to declare dividends for shareholders in their 2025 full year financials has been blamed on bad loans, with Nestoil Limited, […]
African Championships: Favour Ashe opens up on ‘ordeal’ in Ghana
Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men’s 100m final, he still helped Nigeria salvage success by winning silver in the men’s 4x100m relay […]
Rema joins Anitta, Lisa on FIFA World Cup song ‘GOALS’
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that FIFA selected Rema to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup. Nigerian singer Divine “Rema” Ikubor has […]
2027: His Comeback Will Shake APC, Opposition Camps — ADC Reacts as PDP Clears Jonathan
The interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki on Tuesday screened 12 governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections, […]
Hull vs Middlesbrough: Semi Ajayi set for Wembley showdown after EFL spy drama
For Semi Ajayi, Saturday’s showdown presents an opportunity to cap off a remarkable season with promotion to the English Premier League Super Eagles defender Semi […]
“NYSC Son Allegedly Stabs Father Adimike Godwin To Death In Abuja” — Police Detain Five Suspects As EDAN Secures Deceased’s Shops, Warehouses
A 53-year-old businessman, Mr. Adimike Godwin, has allegedly been killed by his son, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Friday night […]
Dangote unveils 10,000-hectare deep seaport project in Ogun
Dangote Industries Limited has begun early-stage work on a proposed 10,000-hectare deep seaport project in the Olokola free trade zone, Ogun state, as part of […]
APC announces winners of Reps, Senate primaries in Plateau
Stella Oketete, Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee for the state, declared the winners on Tuesday night in Jos. The All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
“My Alarm Still Rings For School, But My Children Are Gone” — Rivers Mother Demands Justice After Learner Driver Allegedly Kills Her Three Children While Teaching Girlfriend To Drive
A grieving mother identified as Mrs Amarachi Promise Esomonu has cried out for justice after her three children aged 10, four, and three were allegedly […]
“APC Senate Primaries In Crisis” — Presidential Villa, Governors Clash Over Results As NWC Considers Overriding Outcomes, Defecting Senators Lose Tickets
A full-blown internal crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the conduct of senatorial primaries across the country, as the Presidential Villa […]
“Oyo Attacks Not Evidence Of South-West Terror Network” — DHQ Says Old Oyo Park Operations Weakened Criminal Groups
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said recent attacks in Oyo State were isolated criminal incidents and not evidence of an established terrorist network in the […]
Selective buying pushes NGX market value up by N917bn
The Nigerian stock market recorded a modest rebound on Tuesday as selective buying in key equities lifted overall market performance on the Nigerian exchange limited. […]
Peter Obi Reacts to Reports of Goodluck Jonathan’s Possible Presidential Bid
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday dismissed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan could pose a threat to his 2027 presidential ambition. Obi […]
“Six Months After Abduction” — Father Of Missing UNIUYO Student Cries Out, Says Son Not Released Despite ₦500,000 Ransom Paid Into Moniepoint Account
Six months after the abduction of a student of the University of Uyo, the father of the victim, Aniefiok Asian, has raised fresh alarm over […]