The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has dismissed claims that it’s leadership has issued an “urgent call to arms”, allegedly warning that every Igbo man from age 18 must get a gun because “a war is coming in days”. Reports emanated in the…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 is still ongoing and that there’s still room for adjustments. Mr Akpabio stated this in Abuja on Saturday at the launch of a book titled ‘The Burden…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong caution to Nigeria’s political class, particularly second-term governors and senior office holders, warning that divine consequences await anyone who sides with “betrayers.” Wike delivered the warning on…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has warned political office holders against supporting individuals he described as betrayers, saying such actions would attract similar treatment in return. Wike spoke on Saturday in Port Harcourt during the commissioning…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday carried out a mock accreditation and voting exercise across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as part of preparations for the Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The exercise was designed…

Arsenal recorded a 3-0 victory over Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, making it four wins in a row in all competitions and extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points. The match…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the performance of its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during a mock accreditation exercise held across designated polling units in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday. Speaking during a…

The Adamawa State Government has officially opened for public use a cottage hospital it built in one of the largest local government areas in the state, Fufore. The cottage hospital is located in the local government headquarters, Fufore, a town…

The Nigerian Air Force has announced plans to properly account for and retrieve service weapons from retired personnel, in line with the provisions of the Firearms Act. According to the service, the move is part of ongoing efforts to address…

Mustapha Inuwa, the former Secretary to the Katsina State Government and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the state government of overseeing a security framework that has degenerated into widespread abuse. ​Mr Inuwa served in the…

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Tsamiya land border in Kebbi State for trans-border trade, subject to strict security and compliance measures. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the approval on Saturday during an interactive session…

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday conducted a mock accreditation and voting exercise across the Federal Capital Territory as part of preparations for the Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. Addressing Supervisory Presiding Officer trainees during a…

Gunmen have shot dead the President-General of Ogidi Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ikwuka Okoye. The attackers also killed his yet-to-be identified relative who was with the president-general during the attack. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Governor Adeleke described the call as a politically motivated move aimed at creating instability rather than addressing any genuine security…

Spanish giants Barcelona confirmed their withdrawal from the failed breakaway European Super League project on Saturday, leaving Real Madrid as the only club still involved. “Barcelona hereby announces that today it has formally notified the European Super League Company and…