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…

The National Democratic Congress flagbearer, Peter Obi, has warned Nigerian youths against ethnic and religious divisions, urging them not to be used to promote narratives that undermine national unity. Obi stated this in a post on his X account on…

The Osun State Government has announced that the chairman of the ruling Accord party in the state, Asimiyu Ajibola, was shot on Wednesday night. “Suspected gunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of the Accord for Osogbo…

The Nigerian government has reacted to the feud between the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals which resulted in the death of an operative. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Wednesday, warned…

Nigeria has been listed among 60 economies targeted by the United States for allegedly failing to impose and effectively enforce bans on the importation of goods produced with forced labour, a move that could trigger new 12.5 per cent tariffs…

Members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly on Wednesday elected Salihu Dangoje as their new speaker, following the passing of the former speaker, Muhammad Usman, in April. Mr Dangoje, who represents the Sakaba Constituency, has been sworn into office.…

The Federal Government has approved the relocation of the Operational Headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to Kano State as part of efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness in addressing desertification, land degradation…

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. As recently as last month, FIFA’s official…

Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting residents from counterfeit, expired, substandard and unsafe products, saying efforts are being intensified to rid markets and distribution outlets of harmful goods. A statement by the Lagos state government said the…

The Federal Government has passed a vote of confidence on the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and commended the officers for their service to the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake,…

A security expert has said that while Nigeria has recorded some improvements in security in recent years, the country cannot be described as fully secure. Abdullahi Bokaji Adamu, a retired Army Captain and the Country Director of the International Human…

Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konaté, has admitted that personal tragedies contributed to a dip in his form during the 2025–26 season, as he reflected on a difficult campaign both on and off the pitch. The defender, who made 51 appearances, 49…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by power supply shortfalls caused by grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the…

The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has identified persistent market volatility as one of the biggest threats to the sustainable development of Africa’s cocoa sector, warning that fluctuating prices continue to undermine farmers’ livelihoods and slow investment…