Iran has declared European countries’ armies “terrorist groups”, its parliament speaker said Sunday, following the EU’s decision to apply the same designation to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Lawmakers wore the green uniform of the Guards in a display of…

Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said the country now possesses the capacity to deliver world-class defense and security solutions, commending indigenous innovation driven by the private sector. Air Marshal Aneke made the remarks on Saturday…

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the removal of traditional rulers in the Amasiri clan, Afikpo Local Government Area and directed that their staff of office be withdrawn. The governor also sacked the Commissioner for Tertiary Education from…

President Bola Tinubu welcomed the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday and declared that governors remain the party’s leaders in their respective states. Mr Tinubu made the declaration at the official reception of…

Christian leaders in Southern Kaduna have urged the state government, security agencies, and local communities to take proactive action to protect worship centres against the incessant attacks and abduction of worshippers in parts of the country. The Christian leaders also…

The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State, Muhammed Gambo, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity and progress, stating that “PDP is the solution to Nigeria’s challenges.” Gambo emphasised the party’s priorities as justice, fairness, and equity, praising Sen.…

Growing concerns are emerging across northern Nigeria over what many residents have described as the increasingly harsh enforcement of Hisbah laws, with allegations that some operatives of the Islamic moral police have exceeded their legal mandate. The Hisbah police was…

Seasoned psychiatrists have warned that the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko could trigger severe emotional distress, mental disorders, and suicidal thoughts among displaced residents. They explained that sudden displacement may expose vulnerable individuals to depression and other mental health…

Nigerian security agencies have concluded investigations into an alleged coup plot to violently overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with 40 suspects now identified in connection with the conspiracy, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. The suspects include senior military officers across…

Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State — Governor Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed that education remains a cornerstone of his administration’s developmental agenda, emphasizing continued investment in the sector as essential for securing the state’s future. The Governor made the statement during the 35th…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has dismissed reports suggesting that the National Leader of the party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, overreached himself in a purported negotiation for his defection to the All Progressives Congress. According to the NNPP, Kwankwaso never held any…

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to ensure they submit their yearly tax returns, emphasizing that compliance is mandatory for both individuals and employers. Oyedele made the call…

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, has yet to return to the country months after his Abuja residence was raided by operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency. It was reported that the raid was connected with investigations into the alleged…

Spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful, has reacted to the group’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s advise to residents of the South-East to ignore the Monday, February 2, 2026 sit-at-home declared by the group in solidarity with traders…

There is tension in Anambra State as traders and leaders of the Onitsha Main Market face a dilemma on Monday when the government will reopen trading activities. This is due to the threat issued by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra…