An artificial intelligence expert and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Ogun State, Dr Biodun Ogundipe, has lamented the slow pace of development in the state nearly 50 years after its creation, attributing the situation to poor leadership, lack…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has unveiled an extensive traffic control and enforcement plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement across the state during the yuletide season. In a statement on Sunday, LASTMA announced that the measures were activated…

Popular Abuja-based Political Analyst, Public Affairs Commentator, Master of Ceremonies and writer, Enenche Enenche, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the goodwill Christmas message sent to him and his family, describing it as thoughtful and deeply…

The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced on Monday that the restriction will…

Two suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were arrested in Lagos State on Sunday, 21 December, PREMIUM TIMES can report. The suspects—Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge—were apprehended by operatives of the State Security Services (SSS). A security…

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that it will partially suspend visa issuance from January 1, 2026. This was confirmed in a post on its official X page on Monday night. Nigeria is one of 19 countries affected…

Galaxy Backbone has topped the latest Bureau of Public Service Reforms scorecard ranking of government agency websites, outpacing other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in online performance. The ranking places Galaxy Backbone first with a score of 49, followed by the…

When the buses rolled into the Government House in Minna on Monday, silence briefly settled over the compound. Then came tears, prayers and embraces. The remaining 130 schoolchildren and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, were finally home.…

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 1,200 personnel to enhance security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Hamidu Nyako, disclosed this to newsmen in…

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to hotels, restaurants, and event venues against unjustified price hikes and the cancellation of confirmed bookings during the ongoing Detty December festivities. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed this in…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling in a case that centres on the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The appeal stemmed from some decisions taken…

The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has ordered the adequate deployment of police personnel and operational assets to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration in the state. Elleman, in a statement signed by the…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦985.9bn into law, with the education sector receiving the largest allocation of 25 per cent of the total budget. The governor signed the budget on Monday at the…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service. The move is part of broader efforts to address the growing challenge of illicit drug use and its…

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said there is no terrorist group in his domain. The monarch warned against the spread of what he described as “untrue information” about the town. This was contained in a statement signed by…