The Federal Government has warned that climate change poses a growing threat to food security, livelihoods and national security, urging Nigerians to embrace climate action and sustainable practices to mitigate its impact. The Director of the Department of Climate Change…

As political tensions continued to rise ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, singer David “Davido” Adeleke, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC). The “Unavailable” hitmaker’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election in the forthcoming August governorship poll…

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi, has countered government officials’ warning against the politicisation of the nation’s security crisis. Amadi, who was reacting to the recent surge in attacks and abductions by terrorists across the…

The Edo State Government on Thursday said that it will commence training for newly recruited forest guards on June 5. The Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Festus Ebea, in a statement released noted that the training would take place…

A fresh controversy over the leadership of the opposition caucus in the House of Representatives erupted on Thursday after deputy spokesperson of the House Philip Agbese denied endorsing Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of minority leader and accused an unnamed…

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja, describing it as a false alarm that caused unnecessary panic within the community. In a…

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of active participation in partisan politics while in office. The probe followed the adoption of…

The Nigerian Navy has handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the State Security Service (SSS) in Calabar, Cross River State, following ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within the Calabar waterways. According to a statement by…

Islamic clerics under the auspices of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land have enjoined security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the lives and properties of all Nigerians irrespective of their sex, age, tribe or religion.  The…

Former Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, Dr Olawale Fasanya, has revealed that many people considered him “mad” when he voluntarily left a lucrative position at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund for a significantly lower-paying…

Two suspected child traffickers have been arrested after residents and security operatives foiled the attempted abduction of three children in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening on the Ekparakwa–Ekpene Ukpa Road…

Activist, Omoyele Sowore, says the military lacks the right to stop protesters from gaining access to the Presidential Villa. Sowore made the claim on Thursday during a peaceful protest in Abuja. The demonstration was meant to draw the attention of the authorities…

The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Bakori, has urged officers and men of the Criminal Investigation Department to shun corruption, uphold professionalism and adhere strictly to the rule of law in the discharge of their duties. Bakori gave…

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social media that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been rescued. When contacted by PREMIUM TIMES…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Mr. Paul Ibe, has urged the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies to invite Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, to disclose the identities of those responsible for the abduction of students and…