The Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Benjamin Omale, has reaffirmed the support of the people of the state and the party for the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia. Omale also expressed the commitment…

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the “General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering.” The Nigerian leader announced this during his Friday morning broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day.…

The modern football transfer market has reached unprecedented financial heights, with clubs increasingly willing to spend well over £100 million to secure the world’s top talent. However, a review of the largest failed transfer attempts in football history shows that…

The reforms pursued by the current administration since its inauguration have restored stability and credibility to economic management, President Bola Tinubu said Friday. “Federation revenues have risen, providing states and local governments with more resources for infrastructure, education, healthcare, and…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the promotion of 374 officers serving in the Kwara State Police Command as part of efforts to reward diligence, professionalism and dedicated service within the Nigeria Police Force. The promotion, which forms…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the recent abductions of schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states had cast a shadow over Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day celebrations, declaring that his administration would show “no mercy” to terrorists, kidnappers and other violent…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday acknowledged that this year’s Democracy Day celebrations were overshadowed by the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno states, even as he reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to secure their safe return and strengthen…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved a cash grant of N1 million each for all Imo indigenes evacuated from South Africa, while telecommunications company MTN announced a support package of N100,000 and N50,000 worth of airtime for every…

South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created. Until the 80th-minute mark it seemed that the Czechs would punish…

A Nigerian returnee from South Africa, Milly Abuh, has recounted how persistent discrimination against her family, particularly her children, forced her to return to Nigeria after spending 22 years in the country. Ms Abuh spoke to PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has called on bandits operating in forests across the North-West to lay down their arms and embrace peace, assuring them that the government remains willing to support those who genuinely repent and reintegrate into society.…

The National Assembly on Thursday took a significant step in the quest for the establishment of State Police as both the Senate and House of Representatives demonstrated sufficient eagerness to amend the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over an alleged attempt to fraudulently obtain N10 billion from Fidelity Bank Plc through forged documents and false representations. The defendants,…

The private sector is stepping up efforts to promote ethical leadership and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians, with a growing focus on embedding values such as integrity, accountability and social responsibility into the education system. The push was on display…

Leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency have called on protesters occupying oil and gas facilities and blocking waterways in the area to withdraw following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu immediately. The…