The Lagos State Government has mourned the death of veteran actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo. The state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in a statement issued on Sunday, and posted on the X page…

The Chairman of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Hashimu Dantudu, has said the security situation in the area is improving significantly following the deployment of armoured vehicles procured by the state government. Dantudu stated this on Sunday…

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that there were shootings around the Naira and Kobo Garage in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, amid reports that five people were allegedly killed during a dispute over control of the motorpark. According…

UEFA has set September 2 as the deadline for clubs to submit their List A squads for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, with clubs allowed to register a maximum of 25 players. According to UEFA on its website on…

The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Oluwadamola Sol-Nuyi, has rejected Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s advice to young workers struggling with high rents to consider living with their parents, relatives or sharing accommodation. In a statement shared…

Sokoto State Government has donated over N100m and 408 bags of assorted food items to families affected by bandit attacks and the recent boat accident in Wurno and Goronyo Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention was disclosed on…

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved five universities to begin offering Law from the 2026/2027 academic session. But it also placed Atiba University, Oyo State, under a 10-year moratorium after finding that the institution breached its regulatory requirements.…

Multinational technology corporation Google has increased its cloud storage subscription for the Standard plan by approximately 51.72 per cent, with the new price range effective 22 September. Google One, a cloud storage service offered by Google LLC, provides users with…

Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place. An emotional atmosphere enveloped the venue as family members, friends, colleagues and…

At least 16 Nigerians working as medical professionals in the United Kingdom have either been suspended or struck off the medical register within the last 12 months, PREMIUM TIMES can report. They were sanctioned for crimes ranging from rape to…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her birthday with a message of gratitude to God and a renewed commitment to impacting lives. Akindele, in a post on her social media pages on Monday, thanked God for what she…

Two security operatives were reportedly killed on Sunday after some gunmen attacked Tanjol and Tarai communities in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m., with the attackers reportedly seizing the…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The party made the clarification in a statement signed by its state chairman,…

Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to ensure the safe rescue of worshippers abducted at a mosque during the Muslim Friday prayers in Kpenya, Dekara District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The rights organisation said in a…

A football debut is supposed to be the start of something special. But for some of the game’s biggest names, their first appearances were memorable for all the wrong reasons. From red cards and costly mistakes to humiliating substitutions, here…