The Chairman of the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has urged members of the board and management of the commission to uphold the highest standards of transparency,…

When a court convicts individuals for offences and sentences them to prison as punishment, it is expected that they immediately serve their time in jail. But in his case, as this PREMIUM TIMES investigation found, Bello Magaji, a former military…

The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), has described the death of former Nigerian Army spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Rabe, in bandits’ captivity as a national tragedy, urging renewed commitment…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.”…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday expressed concern over what he described as growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation…

One person was killed, and a school block was set ablaze when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. Kautikari is located about 20 kilometres from Chibok town, the…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Deji Ashiru, has highlighted a series of developmental projects and interventions undertaken by the agency over the last two years, saying the achievements reflect the Federal…

Some social media users have been circulating a video clip of an attack, which they suggested happened in Imo State on Thursday, 11 June 2026. “While we are here laughing on Facebook, terrorists have invaded somewhere in Imo State, leaving…

Nigerians living in Poland and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe have appealed to the Federal Government to strengthen and modernise passport and consular services in Warsaw to meet the growing needs of citizens residing in the region. The…

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, young Nigerians have expressed concerns over declining trust in democratic institutions, persistent barriers to women’s political participation and the need for stronger civic education. The concerns were raised…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the people of the state to renew efforts to revive the positive aspects of their traditions and culture in order to prevent them from going into extinction. Diri, represented by the…

For years, Rabe Abubakar, a Nigerian Army major-general, spoke from podiums and press briefings about jihadists, bandits and other terrorists wreaking havoc across the country. He amplified military operational gains, explained the setbacks, disputed allegations and reassured nervous civilians that…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over what it described as the company’s failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition and rebranding of…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released the names of successful applicants who took part in the November 2025 board and paramilitary recruitment Online Computer-Based Test (CBT). This is contained in a statement by the…

Governor Alex Otti says his administration remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote unity, cultural preservation and community development in the state. Otti disclosed this on Saturday in Aba during the ₦500 million launch and fundraising for the acquisition of…