The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers during patrol along the Auchi–Igarra Highway in Edo North, authorities said on Wednesday. In a statement by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, on Wednesday, the suspects were…

Following the recent incident of snake bites in the country, the Senate has called on governments at all levels to urgently address gaps in emergency healthcare delivery by mandating the availability of minimum stocks of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes…

The Senate, on Tuesday, began moves to amend the 1999 Constitution to increase the Federal Government’s share of revenue from the Federation Account, arguing that the existing formula no longer reflects the scale of responsibilities borne by the centre. The…

More than 10 residents have been killed after terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting several houses on fire and displacing scores of villagers. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening. Sahara…

A chieftaincy dispute rocking Umuogbo-Agu Autonomous Community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State has taken a dramatic turn following a fresh revelation that one of the central figures in the dispute, Mr. Obiora Simon Ngwu, was allegedly…

Stocks mostly rose Wednesday as investors brushed off another tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals continued their recovery on dip-buying following a two-day collapse. Oil prices also extended gains on a fresh pick-up in US-Iran tensions after an…

The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of schools across the state, citing security intelligence and the need to protect pupils, students and teachers. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced the decision on Tuesday while…

The United States military has officially acknowledged the presence of American troops in Nigeria, confirming that a limited contingent of US forces has been deployed to the country. This marks the first public confirmation of US boots on the ground…

The Federal Government says it will deduct ₦3.6tn from the Federation Account to cushion electricity subsidy costs, as NECO releases the 2025 SSCE External results with over 80 per cent scoring five credits and above. Bandit attacks in Katsina and…

The State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun Directorate, Adebiyi, Adefarasin Stephen, has called on the Osun populace to intensify efforts toward cancer prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care. The plea formed part of a statement…

More than 250 people have been killed in coordinated attacks launched by separatists across Pakistan’s Balochistan province since Saturday, a security official said on Wednesday, with fighting continuing as government forces pursue the militants. Pakistan has been battling a Baloch…

Newly released documents show an email correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and a certain David Stern about a potential business deal to trade in Nigerian oil. The document, obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, forms a part of a…

Witnesses scheduled to appear before the United States Congress on Wednesday have warned that Nigeria could face deeper religious tensions if ongoing violence and insecurity are not addressed, describing the country as a significant flashpoint in the global religious freedom…

Three ruling houses of Mobalufon in Ogun State — Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumoka) — have cautioned against interference by non-indigenes in the succession matters of the Moguniseja stool. In a statement dated January 26, 2026, and signed by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said operatives of the commission’s Kano Zonal Directorate apprehended the…