Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning that the victims are enduring severe hardship in captivity. Mr Falana, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made…

The African Democratic Congress has delivered an assessment of the state of the nation, declaring that democracy has failed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians in the government of President Bola Tinubu. In an open letter issued by the…

The National Leader of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has admitted that the NDC witnessed some irregularities during the party’s recent primary elections. Mr Dickson spoke on Wednesday night when he appeared as a guest on Prime…

Afrobeats singer and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, on Friday criticised the Federal Government over worsening insecurity and economic hardship, urging Nigerians to use the democratic process to express their dissatisfaction with governance. Falz spoke while addressing demonstrators…

Tension rose a June 12 protest on Friday under the Ikeja Bridge as supporters and counter-protesters occupied the same venue, forcing police intervention to prevent a breakdown of order during Democracy Day commemorations. The protest was part of a nationwide…

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…