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She said the disbursement was under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund, covering 79 universities, 46 polytechnics and 41 colleges of education. The post Nigerian govt disburses N38.93 billion to 166 tertiary…
It said thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across most parts of the southern region later on Tuesday. The post NiMet forecasts Nigeria’s weather for next three days appeared first on Premium…
The appointment places Mr Keyamo at the head of a campaign directorate responsible for coordinating air travel and aviation logistics for nationwide campaign activities. The post 2027: Tinubu appoints Keyamo director of…
On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 – 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the…
The gathering was beyond a rented crowd; it was organic, massive, and emotional. A few photos from the event displayed that spectacularly: the excited trio waving so happily at their president who wound down the window…
Trump administration has been an ill-wind that has served the world poorly over the last 24 months. The post EDITORIAL: Why the US midterm elections matter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Lula’s victory now leaves Mexico and Brazil, Latin America’s two most populous nations, with left-wing leaders. The post President Lula da Silva of Brazil elected for fourth term appeared first on Premium Times…
Rivers United maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table despite suffering their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Bendel Insurance in Matchday 10. The post NPFL:…
Nigeria will face Mexico in the Round of 16 on Thursday at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, leading four African teams into the knockout stage The post U-17 WWC: Flamingos face Mexico as Africa’s last…
Dayo Israel, the national youth leader of the APC, deleted a post he earlier shared showing seven Toyota Prado SUVs presented to selected party youth leaders for election mobilisation after Nigerians criticised the…
Ahead of Nigeria’s general elections in January and February 2027, Africa Confidential warns that “turnout in the elections is likely to be even lower than the average 26.7% four years ago. Nigerian voters are among the…
…If major opposition figures (Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Adebayo, or a broader coalition platform) successfully present a single consolidated ticket, they would have aggregated core voting blocs across the South-East,…
Nigeria is treating the reported Ebola case discovered in Abuja with its usual levity. Authorities should remember that if you fail to cut the sapling of an Iroko tree while it is young and allow it to grow rotund in…
He said the NCDC had sent advisories to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), with further instructions expected to guide implementation in collaboration with…
Martha Kandawa-Schulz, Namibia’s Cartagena Protocol National Focal Point, died in Yerevan, Armenia, while participating in the ongoing United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17). The post CBD COP17: Namibian…
Nigerians expect the presidential candidates to come up with governance frameworks that would checkmate the unabashed looting of the country’s oil resources. The post EDITORIAL: Issues should dominate as campaigns…
The ancient wisdom of our forefathers we grew up to meet is that, no one delegates the very personal task of emptying one’s bowel to their closest acquaintance. Not even your child.
Last time, this column dressed the researcher for the street. It described the Visual Assimilation Protocol, the wardrobe of the worn and unremarkable, and the deep immersion through which a scholar-journalist or…
Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Traore, led the AES delegation, while Senegal’s Foreign Minister, Cheikh Niang, headed the ECOWAS team. The post Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali resume talks with ECOWAS after…
Mr Fatai, who identifies himself as Razaq Okoya’s first child, sought reconciliation without disclosing the cause of their estrangement. The post ‘Please forgive me’: Fatai Okoya begs billionaire father after 40 years…
The presidency dismissed Mr Makinde’s claim as false. The post Presidency disputes Makinde’s claim of N250 billion NLNG dividends per state appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The environmental group says Nigeria’s food security depends on protecting local seed varieties, supporting smallholder farmers and promoting agroecology. The post Protect indigenous seeds, farmers’ rights, HOMEF tells…
The programme combines six months of classroom instruction with six months of structured on-the-job training, giving participants specialised knowledge and practical experience in subsea engineering The post NCDMB,…
Pat Utomi says Victor Attah has attained “immortality” through a development vision that outlived his tenure. The post Utomi says Akwa Ibom ex-governor Victor Attah has attained ‘immortality’ appeared first on Premium…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), where Mr Akanni is currently on sabbatical, also congratulated him on the recognition. The post LASU professor Tunde Akanni inducted as peace studies…
Delivering judgement on the appeal on Thursday, a three-member panel of judges unanimously upheld the award. The post Court of Appeal upholds N12m damages against EFCC over Ubani’s detention appeared first on Premium…
Mr Ajao said information and care responsibility must follow patients as they move between providers, warning that poor communication and weak referral processes could leave them unsure where to seek further treatment.…
Both films will compete against seven productions from across the continent The post AMAA 2026: Nigeria fields two contenders for Africa’s Best Film appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Tony Elumelu says Afrinvest’s repayment of an undocumented $1 million investment made after the 2008 financial crisis has reinforced his belief that trust, when honoured, can unlock business growth and encourage more…
A Nigerian inventor whose struggle to find a prosthetic matching his skin tone inspired a functional bionic arm earned a place on TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. The post Nigerian inventor’s bionic arm…
Nigeria described the incident as a dangerous escalation that violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and undermined efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The post Nigeria condemns fatal Houthi attack…
In the end, PREMIUM TIMES believes that the most important question regarding the financing of this scheme is not whether the finance ministry pays immediately. It is whether the policy creates a cost that someone must…
“Don’t use the ₦5,000, the ₦10,000, the wrapper or the rice they will give you and close the destiny of Abians for the next four years, because even prayer and fasting will not open it.” The post 2027: Nigerian governor…
NAN reports that out of the 241 candidates, 198 are males representing 82.2 per cent, while 43 are females, representing 17.8 per cent. The post 2027: 241 candidates jostle for 36 elective positions in Cross River…
Plateau United produced one of their most convincing performances of the campaign, scoring four goals without reply against Kano Pillars The post NPFL Roundup: Plateau United thrash Kano Pillars as Rangers cling to top…
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the fatalities included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. The post…
“As we speak now, they are supporting Operation Hadin Kai, and I have given instructions that they should extend that to Operation Fansan Yamma in the North-West and Operation Savannah Shield in the North-Central,” Mr…
A government official said no one was killed in the incident. The post Enugu govt condemns attack on NDC members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Today, 89 per cent of children in sub-Saharan Africa are in learning poverty, unable to read and understand a simple text by age ten. A girl who cannot read by ten falls behind, then drops out.
Mr Ogbuenyi said the proposed tournament could promote fitness among former players, provide an additional income source, and keep them in the public eye after retirement. The post Messi’s retirement: FCTA ex-spokesman…
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that, from the INEC final list, only eight political parties have candidates for the Cross River governorship election. The post 2027: ADC, NDC candidates not cleared for Cross River…
Mr Nnaji's clearance came despite his ongoing criminal trial over certificate forgery at the Federal High Court in Abuja The post 2027: Amid forgery trial, Uche Nnaji drops degree claim in INEC filing, opts for WAEC…
The traditional economics of digital publishing rested on a straightforward sequence: produce content, attract an audience, generate traffic and monetise attention. The post Beyond the Click: Building the African…
So, this isn’t a matter of African immigrants putting pressure on the facilities of a European country. Rather, it is the chickens of a broken system coming home to roost.
In the government’s announcement, petrol will henceforth be on offer at N1,350 per litre at designated NNPCL stations. The post 30-day fuel: Alálùpàídà and his devil’s water, By Festus Adebayo appeared first on Premium…
“The increasing clampdown on peaceful dissent in Borno State is disturbing,” Amnesty said. The post Amnesty raises alarm over arrests, alleged crackdown on dissent in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
King’s College (KC), Lagos, set up in 1909 by the colonial government, is one of the heritage institutions in the country. The post EDITORIAL: King’s College concession: Mirroring government’s bad decisions appeared…
Mbah also assured of the readiness of all the facilities ahead of the Games slated for 27th November to 11th December 2026. The post National Sports Festival: Mbah inspects facilities, reassures of world-class games…
The police said the suspect wanted to become the leader of the “Aro Bagger” confraternity and believed killing his rival member would help him achieve it The post Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspected cultists…
More than 24 hours after PREMIUM TIMES raised questions over Anthony Kila’s professorship, Michael and Cecilia Ibru University has finally spoken on what must happen before it can respond. The post Vice Chancellor…
The latest incident adds to Cross River’s recent fire emergencies, with the state fire service reporting 17 incidents between January and September, causing an estimated N2.5 billion in property losses and six injuries.…
After 10 weeks of competition, Temi Nkem polled 25.87 per cent of the total votes from viewers in Nigeria and across Africa. The post Temi Nkem wins Big Brother Naija Season 11 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Rangers beat Abia Warriors to consolidate their position at the summit, while unbeaten Rivers United maintain their run The post NPFL: Rangers stay top as Rivers United, Enyimba claim crucial wins appeared first on…
Nigeria will be without several key players for Tuesday’s friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and travel documentation issues reduced Éric Chelle’s squad to 18 players. The post Super Eagles lose…
The submission places the Nigerian film in contention for consideration but does not constitute an Academy Award nomination. The post Oscars 2027: Nigeria submits Dear Ajayi for international feature category appeared…
The Osun State Government said it had taken steps to challenge both the bank accounts restriction and the underlying arbitration award. The post Osun govt seeks reversal of court order restricting state’s bank…
Ayuba’s endorsement adds to the growing support for Mr Tinubu among entertainers. The post 2027: Adewale Ayuba backs Tinubu’s re-election, gives reason appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Kila has long been presented as a professor and “Jean Monnet professor” in television and newspaper interviews. The post Nigerians react as PREMIUM TIMES exposes fake professor who regularly features on TV appeared…
After more than 70 days of “Show Ya Sef”, the housemates have done everything they can. Tonight, the public has the final say.
Akor Adams says the Super Eagles have taken responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau and are working to correct their mistakes as they seek to rediscover their best form against Russia. The post ‘We are…
The real promise of Africapitalism lies not simply in the success of one Tony Elumelu entrepreneur, but in the possibility that thousands of entrepreneurs can become creators of value, employers of labour, innovators…
The CBN evidently has its work cut out for it. It makes sense, therefore that it should aim to realign its benchmark rate with the market.
The couple got married, turning a new chapter in their beautiful love story, on Saturday at Dalemo community in Ogun State. The post PREMIUM TIMES journalist Yakubu Muhammed weds his better half Nafisat Cisse in style…
President Tinubu acknowledged Mr Oyedepo’s remarkable contributions to the moral and spiritual development of individuals and communities, particularly his consistent emphasis on integrity, discipline, diligence,…
Ultimately, the Nigerian state failed them and nudged them towards their untimely graves, with the failure of governance at all levels. The post EDITORIAL: Miners’ mysterious deaths: A demand for justice appeared first…
Ultimately, God will judge both the leaders and the followers independently. You must intentionally separate yourself from the practices of Hophni and Phinehas.
The Circular, in pointing out the monitoring role of SEC over regulated entities transitioning to mandatory reporting and compliance role with the implementation timeline, as part of its oversight of financial…
Blue finance must become the preferred option for capital mobilisation as Nigeria seeks to diversify away from oil dependence. The extensive mangroves and coastal ecosystems in the Niger Delta offer entry points into…
There is…an urgent need for the United Nations to establish an AI watchdog (much like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to provide transparency and build trust by setting the ground rules and…
Abubakar Malami visited impunity on the office of Attorney-General of the Federation; indignity upon Nigeria; and infamy upon himself. There is more than enough in the decision of the arbitration tribunal to bring him…
Clearly, while Governor Mbah’s ambition is to position Enugu as a gateway to the world through Enugu Air, the Douala route already represents a practical step in that direction. The post As Enugu Air begins regional…
The editors who were in Enugu for the 2026 All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC), attended by over 300 editors, senior media executives and veterans, bared their minds at the weekend during an interactive session with…
My first encounter with Nasir El-Rufai was in year 2000 at the Akodo Resort, a popular Lagos beachfront getaway along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Ibeju-Lekki. As Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises…
Nigeria turns 66 on 1 October. Sixty-six years is long enough for a country to have made mistakes, wasted opportunities, surprised itself and started over more than once.
Speaking in New York, at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, held during the ongoing United Nations General Assembly engagements (UNGA), where he participated in a fireside chat, Group Managing Director and Chief…
The contest for the presidency of Nigeria in the election on 11 August 1979 was between five candidates. Nnamdi Azikiwe of the Nigerian Peoples Party was born on 16 November 1904.
Enyimba's difficult start continued at home as they were beaten 1-0 by Inter Lagos on Sunday. The post NPFL Roundup: Enyimba sink to the bottom as Kano Pillars thrash Doma United appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The agreement, announced recently in Paris and Madrid, will see the two organisations share intelligence, coordinate enforcement strategies and accelerate action against illegal distribution networks operating across…
Ancient Yoruba says, he who seeks to purchase only the fresh head and limbs of a tortoise will end up buying the whole creature — “Ẹni t’ó ńwá orí ahun láti rí; t’ó ńwá ẹsè ahun láti rà, onít’òhún á ra odidi…
For this 90th birthday reflection, I call you, my late father, ‘Rogba, not as a sign of disrespect but as a term of endearment and a conscious effort to humanise you, apart from being my Superhero and the light of…
“Just as he did with the PDP in the past, using lackeys from Kano and Edo states, the same script is being played all over again; this time in the APC.” The post 2027: Group rejects Wike’s reason for promoting…
The Makinde-Daura Campaign Council Organisation says the meetings will be strictly issue-based and citizen-driven, focusing mainly on national stability and the well-being of all Nigerians The post 2027: Makinde,…
The process for the 2027 election has officially commenced with the announcement of the start of the electioneering campaign for various offices. Unofficially, that process had been underway since the end of the 2023…
Mr Tinubu urged INEC to build on the progress recorded in the by-elections and address identified shortcomings ahead of future polls. The post Tinubu hails by-election winners in four states appeared first on Premium…
"The OK Movement will not compromise its standards. The OK Movement will not surrender its independence.
The Stable Outlook reflects S&P’s expectation that LECON Finance will remain a core subsidiary of BOI and receive support when needed. The post LECON Finance Receives ‘B/Stable/B’ Ratings from S&P Global…
The Group Managing Director highlighted numerous collaboration opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, energy, technology and the creative industries. The post Alawuba seeks to deepen Nigeria-Brazil trade,…
The Senate president said his wife underwent a failed surgery and was declared 98 per cent dead while in a coma. The post My wife miraculously woke up after six months in coma – Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times…
PREMIUM TIMES’ review of the tribunal’s award showed that many Nigerian politicians and individuals who held public offices were named as associates or officials who had dealings with Mr Adesanya. The post EXCLUSIVE:…
The trio were evicted during Sunday’s live show on Day 56 of the reality television competition, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu The post Triple eviction rocks BBNaija Season 11 as Bells, Yusuf, Chisom exit appeared first…
Not tackling the menace to its roots will take FIFA’s enquiry and a subsequently constituted NFF board to nowhere. The post EDITORIAL: FIFA’s enquiry and fixing Nigeria’s football appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria…
Police said that although there was no prior notice for security cover, operatives were “promptly” deployed to both scenes upon receipt of the reports to prevent further breaches and track down the attackers. The post…
The projects, approved at the weekend, further reinforced the administration’s drive to expand infrastructure, strengthen healthcare delivery, support businesses and provide the energy required to sustain Ogun’s rapidly…
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the police in Anambra State arrested Mrs Onyeanusia on Friday in connection with the incident. The post ‘How I made $700 from posting my 8-year-old daughter’s pornographic video’…
How to Build the Bridge of Prayer into the Next Generation Pastors must teach prayer intentionally and consistently. Churches must create active prayer meetings.
Governor Uba Sani said that they endorsed the president because of his giant strides ‘’in the areas of education, infrastructural development, healthcare and in the area of agriculture.’’ The post Why Northern Women…
Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom’s outcry only served to draw attention to the inequity and iniquities of the system we operate as a nation. While some retired senior civil servants are unable to maintain one car after…
When I wrote in April about “Beyond oil: Niger Delta attracts investments for economic growth and development,” the central argument was straightforward: Niger Delta must begin to look beyond crude oil and deliberately…
With Abi and Araga now out of the competition, 14 housemates remain in the race for the grand prize. The post Abi, Araga evicted from BBNaija Season 11 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Nigeria suffered mixed fortunes in the CAF inter-club competitions on Sunday, with Rivers United and Shooting Stars eliminated. At the same time, El-Kanemi Warriors advanced to the second preliminary round of the…
The tribunal will resume sitting on Monday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The post Ekiti Poll: Gov Oyebanji raises issues of violation of Electoral Act against SDP, AA petitions at tribunal appeared first on Premium…
The new role places Mr Gwarzo at the centre of efforts to strengthen the cultural identity of Hausa communities in Europe and maintain links between Hausa-speaking communities in Nigeria and elsewhere. The post Hausa…
The voting season is brief. It is the season for the security agencies, thugs, and lower-level staff of INEC to make hay.
A day later, according to another report from Nyerwe in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, attackers reportedly killed a herder and 18 cattle. The post Herders, cattle killed in Plateau attacks — Community leaders…
The remains of the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest at his family residence in Yola South, Adamawa State. The post Former PDP chair Bamanga Tukur…
Laudable for its attempt at improving the transparency around public finances, the finance ministry’s accounting, sadly, fails to balance a few ledgers. The post EDITORIAL: Fuel subsidies: Sifting through the federation…
Mr Koroma fled to Nigeria in January 2024 after a high court in Sierra Leone allowed him to travel on medical grounds despite being charged with treason The post Ex-Sierra Leone president returns home from Nigeria after…
“When all that generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation arose after them who did not know the Lord nor the work which He had done for Israel” (Judges 2:10). History is full of transitions.
When pounded yam has lumps, you re-pound the yam to achieve the required consistency. Away from all the contrived obfuscations of contemporary economic analysis, we ought to be able to honestly re-evaluate where we are…
Lilian’s story is a three-decade long reel of the kind of interminable coincidence that is not unusual in Nigerian public life. In 1983, the civilian administration of President Shehu Shagari recruited over 300 new…
The NSC boss added that the foundation being laid should ensure the Intermediate Games evolve into a national sporting platform beyond the inaugural edition The post Eko 2026 to showcase Nigeria’s sporting potential —…
El-Kanemi Warriors produced the most convincing result among the Nigerian clubs, defeating Guinea-Bissau’s UDIB 3-0 in Ikenne on Sunday The post CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Nigerian clubs record mixed results in…
In 1969, legendary Yoruba Sakara music lord, Yusuff Olatunji, serenaded and celebrated the sterling qualities of the Seriki of Egbaland, Chief Abdul-Wahab Amódemájá, who held an Egba high-ranking military-derived civil…
I have struggled with the inconceivability of writing about Dotun Oladipo in the past tense. Even now, the words do not sit comfortably with me.
Mr Lawan succeeds his late father, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, who passed away on Thursday, 3 September after a 46-year reign on the throne. The post Jigawa governor appoints new Emir of Gumel appeared first on Premium Times…
Saratu Jibo Yusuf’s brother confirmed she had been found after her family raised concerns over her whereabouts following her arrival in Doha. The post Nigerian woman who went missing after arriving Doha found safe…
An internal crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has deepened, with prominent chieftains, former governorship contenders, and legislative aspirants resigning from the party ahead of the 2027…
The answer of the finger of God. The accusers of the woman caught in adultery were foolish, in addition to their ignorance.
The agency noted that a search of his residence at 6 Yemishola Street, Ejigbo, Lagos, produced phone chargers similar to those used to conceal the cocaine. The post NDLEA arrests convicted cocaine trafficker who changed…
According to the family, this was Ms Yusuf’s first trip outside Nigeria. She had no friends in Qatar whom the family could immediately contact.