The Police Command in Rivers State says it has rescued a kidnapped woman and apprehended a suspect during a raid on a kidnapper’s camp in the state. Blessing Agabe, the police spokesperson in Rivers, disclosed this in a statement on…

The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear “non-compliance” in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic republic. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not had…

Experts and development leaders have called on African governments to bridge the gap between policies and their implementation, particularly to ensure that interventions in health, education, and economic inclusion translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives. They made the call…

Super Eagles striker and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been left out of Galatasaray’s starting XI for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade. The Nigerian striker misses the match through injury, having suffered…

The federal government has called for stronger action to transform harmful gender norms that contribute to early pregnancy, violence, exclusion and poor health outcomes among adolescents in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, made…

After reading my intervention on last week’s incident on Arise Morning Show, a friend, who is one of the leaders of public relations practice in Nigeria sent me a message. “What’s your professional view about Rufai Oseni?” They had asked.…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and Brazilian great Ronaldinho as the most skilful players he shared a dressing room with during his playing career. Arteta made the revelation in a light-hearted interview with SportBible,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is making plans to establish voting centres for internally displaced persons in nine local government areas of Plateau State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Plateau State, Prof.…

The police in Cross River State have arrested a man and launched a manhunt for other suspects over the alleged sexual assault and unlawful confinement of a 15-year-old girl in Calabar. The police identified the arrested suspect as Felix Solomon,…

Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has expressed concern over the growing practice of citizens recording police officers with their phones, saying the trend has become “very, very demoralising” for members of the force. In a video shared by TV Platinum…

The leadership of the Nigerian Army has redeployed several top generals, including the person leading the war against Boko Haram terrorists in the North-east A Wednesday statement by army spokesperson Appolonia Anele said the deployments were approved by the Chief…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt for persons involved in the killing of an unidentified man who was allegedly beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Ikpe Ikot Akpan Village, along the Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road.…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has faulted the obstruction and blocking of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from entering Benue State by suspected political thugs. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that suspected political thugs disrupted Mr Obi’s visit to Benue State…

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has revealed that he once accepted money to pretend to have a physical disability during a staged church miracle service. Solade made the disclosure in an interview with Feel Right News TV, monitored by PUNCH…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it did not authorise a petition challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the 15 August governorship election in Osun State. Jungudo Mohammed, the national publicity secretary of the PDP loyal to the Minister…