The police have destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to have been planted by bandits on a major route in Zamfara State. In a statement issued on Saturday, the police public relations officer, Yazid Abubakar, said the IED was…

The Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday declared a nationwide Black Sunday in honour of victims of insecurity across the country, describing the situation as a national tragedy that has left countless families devastated by violence, terrorism, kidnapping and banditry.…

The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia has entered its 10th day, with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) reporting steady progress in the operation. As of Saturday, 17,347 pilgrims had been transported from Saudi Arabia back…

AC Milan are edging closer to appointing a new head coach, with Rúben Amorim reportedly prepared to accept all conditions discussed with the club as negotiations enter their final stages. The Portuguese manager is understood to be fully on board…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the worsening insecurity in the country is being sponsored by enemies of President Bola Tinubu who do not want Nigeria’s democracy to succeed. Mr Akpabio made the remarks in Abuja…

A total of 15,281 candidates took the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination for admission to Federal and State Technical Colleges across Nigeria on Saturday. This figure, however, indicated a sharp drop in the number of admission seekers to technical colleges,…

The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), on Saturday said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine were making it difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity.…

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has hailed the performances of Nigerian athletes at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, describing their achievements as a powerful signal of what lies ahead for the country’s…

Peak 4-5-6 Growing Up Milk used this year’s Children’s Day celebrations to unveil refreshed product packaging and engage consumers through events held in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. According to a statement, the brand organised activities that brought together children…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a member of the House, Yaya Tongo, describing his passing as shocking and a painful loss to the parliament and the nation. Mr…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West (Zone D), has sympathised with victims of the recent building collapse in Lekki, Lagos State, and called for an investigation into the incident. The student body also demanded accountability from all those found…

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has called on all Nigerians, including the Nigeria Bar Association and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), to demand for a forensically-tracked mandatory public stress test of INEC’s technology, not…

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has criticised a protest staged by former workers of the defunct Assurance Bank Plc at its Lagos State office, describing their demands as contrary to Federal Government guidelines. The ex-workers staged a demonstration on Wednesday,…

President Bola Tinubu has indicated that terrorists who kidnapped ex-military spokesperson Rabe Abubakar demanded the release of their arrested colleagues as a condition to free the retired army general. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Mr Abubakar died on Saturday while in…

The premiere of the movie, Iwe Ala: An Ojude Oba Story, which held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Filmhouse Cinema, Lekki, Lagos State, brought together lovers of Yoruba culture, storytelling, and cinematic excellence for a night of glamour and…