For many women in Kano, the risks associated with childbirth begin long before labour. Cultural beliefs, religious misconceptions, financial hardship, delayed antenatal care and reliance on traditional remedies can prevent pregnant women from reaching health facilities when they need care.…

Top dignitaries from Nigeria’s political sphere were present at the church service dedicated to Anthony, the husband of Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The service, which was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David,…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned that anyone who attempts to disrupt Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State will face decisive action, as security agencies intensify preparations ahead of the poll. It similary warned against vandalism…

The factional Accord Party’s presidential candidate and National Chairman, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has disclosed that the party has stepped down its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke and stated its support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji.…

The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abiodun Adeniyi, says he has faced incessant personal financial demands since assuming office. Mr Adeniyi disclosed this in a Facebook post on Thursday, recounting some of the demands he said began arriving after he became…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 18 suspected criminals, including a fake soldier allegedly involved in car snatching, and recovered 47 firearms from different parts of the state in the last two months. The command also said it recovered…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, arrived in Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday, with heavy security convoys and party supporters, ahead of Saturday’s election. Mr Oyebamiji’s arrival witnessed by PREMIUM TIMES at the…

A member of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, has urged party members and supporters in Osun State to ensure the victory of the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, while warning against violence, division and…

Edo State’s domestic debt has risen sharply under Governor Monday Okpebholo, climbing from N113 billion at the end of 2024 to N172.37 billion by March 2026 and moving the state from 12th to sixth among Nigeria’s most indebted states, according…

The Oyo State government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has conducted the year 2026 mandatory confirmation examination for officers on Grade Levels 1 to 6.‎‎The exercise recorded the participation of over 4,500 candidates across various cadres.‎‎The Commissioner for…

The police in Anambra State say they have uncovered an alleged plot by four men to murder a Nigerian man and then take over his landed properties in the state. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesman in the state, disclosed this…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged plot to murder a businessman and unlawfully take over his landed properties in Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The male suspects, identified as Obiora Nwankwo,…

The Plateau State Executive Council has approved the establishment of a Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction as part of efforts to improve the coordination of government interventions for vulnerable residents and people affected by emergencies. The decision was…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assented to the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, establishing a stronger legal and regulatory framework for electricity generation, transmission and distribution across the state. The new law establishes the State…

A senior magistrate’s court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced a 25-year-old man, Bala Aliyu, to 13 years’ imprisonment for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Samira Wambai of Minna Senior Magistrate’s Court No. 9 also ordered the convict to pay…