The Kano State Fire Service said an 18-year-old teenager, Yusif Malam-Gwani, drowned in an open water at Bachirawa, Kwanar Madugu, Ungogo Local Government Area. The director of the service, Sani Anas, disclosed this in a statement signed by its public…

The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, says the police were overwhelmed at the time terrorists carried out the violent and fatal attack on Woro community. Ejire-Adeyemi said this on Friday in an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’,…

As part of measures to sustain the fight against crude oil theft and other forms of criminality in Delta territorial waters, the new Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, Commodore Shehu Tasiu, has assured all that “all efforts would…

Some residents of the Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern about the growing piles of refuse along the Zuba-Gwagwalada expressway. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

Ebonyi State Government has issued a three-month ultimatum to ministries supervising ongoing projects across the state, directing them to ensure completion within the stipulated period or face sanctions. Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, the Commissioner for…

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of showing a lack of respect during the warm-up of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. The Chelsea head coach was seen angrily confronting members of Arsenal’s staff and…

Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has said that the hardened stance on Nigeria is gradually softening. Sani said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle. His remark is coming following the invitation…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr has been thrown into doubt after the Saudi Pro League publicly stressed that no player, regardless of stature, can influence decisions beyond their own club. The 41-year-old Portugal forward was left out of Al-Nassr’s squad…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begun an investigation into the certificate forgery scandal of a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, PREMIUM TIMES reports. A painstaking two-year investigation published by PREMIUM…

A security expert, Salihu Dantata, has said that those killed in the Kwara State incident are beyond the figures the government is giving. Dantata said this on Thursday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television.…

Japanese auto giant, Toyota, said on Friday it had hiked its profit and sales forecasts for the current fiscal year, as it battled the effects of US tariffs. Despite the “negative impact of US tariffs that newly arose this fiscal…

The January transfer window once again underlined a familiar truth: Nigerian footballers remain valuable currency in the global market. From blockbuster moves involving established Super Eagles stars to bold, career-shaping steps by emerging talents, the winter window delivered opportunity, ambition…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, has claimed that real-time electronic transmission of result has a major challenge. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Adaramodu said real-time electronic transmission of result involves strong network…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has convicted and sentenced a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, Roberts Orya, to 10 years’ imprisonment for bank fraud involving N2.4bn. Justice F. E. Messiri delivered the judgment on Thursday,…

A Delta State High Court in Ozoro has awarded a N310 million fine against the Nigeria Police Force and its officers for unlawful arrest, harassment and detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. Justice E. O. Odebala awarded N300 million as…