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BREAKINGThe piece by columnist and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja, entitled “Why Should We Celebrate Daily Times @ 100, FRCN @ 75?”, published on September 5, was an angry one. And Oloja had many good reasons to be angry. Daily Times, Nigeria’s newspaper of record,…
BREAKINGOUR government, especially the one in office now, is fond of reeling out data, particularly data from multilateral institutions and global rating agencies to justify their performance in office. As you may know, government officials have been throwing macro-economic data at us to show that they…
BREAKINGNigeria must begin to confront boat mishaps as a national public-safety crisis. The latest tragedy at Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where 65 people reportedly died, is too grim a reminder of the price Nigerians pay for regulatory failure and government neglect. The…
BREAKINGBy BANJI OJEWALE When the train of the nondenominational Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) stopped over in Ota, Ogun State, for a five-day programme in late August 2026, it was more than a historic homecoming for its convener, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi. He recalled old ties with Ogun: he had…
BREAKINGHowever, the apex bank, while sharing an image of the document on X, said: “This content is FAKE. Let the public be guided.” The post CBN disowns purported $46 billion grant approval appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGBy Nwabueze Okonkwo Nigeria’s first lady and wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has identified Ndigbo as very nice set of people worthy of partnering with in all it’s ramifications. Mrs. Tinubu who made the observation at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State capital…
BREAKINGThe Nigerian Army says troops have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, intercepted 300 rounds of ammunition and neutralised a suspected kidnapper in separate operations nationwide. The military operational update made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday covered significant…
BREAKING“The Anambra Police Command did not collect ₦600,000 to secure Miss Jennifer Nwosu’s release. Her arrest and subsequent release were connected to the ongoing investigation into the murder case.” The post Anambra: Police deny collecting ₦600,000 to free murder suspect appeared first on Premium Times…
BREAKINGIt comes after years of brewing diplomatic row over a range of issues. The post Algeria severs ties with UAE appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe university hailed Mbah’s investment in education and his philosophy that education is fundamentally the cornerstone of human progress, the bedrock upon which the future stands, which resonates strongly with the institution The post University of East London confers honorary doctorate on Gov…
BREAKINGThe meeting brought together representatives of regulators, banks, insurance companies, fintech companies, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), technology firms and other stakeholders to work out the JFIC framework. The post NFIU, patners seek financial intelligence sharing collaboration…
BREAKING“The recently released "BudgIT 2026 State of States Report", placed Abia among Nigeria’s top-performing states across fiscal performance, health, education, infrastructure, and governance. The numbers are not just impressive. They are historic.” The post Abia’s Positive Ranking: How fiscal…
BREAKINGMr Kainuwa said the mandate of the committee is to enforce regulatory compliance and shut down any institution failing to meet established legal standards. The post Jigawa sets up task force to crack down on substandard private health institutions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe match, scheduled for 8 November at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, will form part of the CANEX WKND 2026 programme and bring together football icons from Nigeria, Africa and beyond The post Amokachi, Adepoju lead legends as Afreximbank, TopTier unveil initiative to celebrate Nigeria’s golden generation…
BREAKINGHe said the achievements of his administration over the past seven years had provided a strong platform for the APC to seek the continued confidence of the people of Ogun State. The post Ogun APC fully ready for 2027 elections — Abiodun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGPresident Tinubu also disclosed that the Federal Government was working to complete the outstanding cash rewards for the Super Falcons The post Tinubu confirms payment of $100,000 reward to D’Tigress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGOsoba’s death attracted significant public attention, with conflicting accounts emerging over the circumstances surrounding her final hours. The post Nollywood star Tope Osoba buried in Ogun (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe report, titled “Expanding Reach, Readiness and Resilience: Data-Driven Health Systems Across Africa,” indicates that the vaccination figure was part of a broader set of interventions implemented during the first half of 2026. The post 23 million children vaccinated against polio, other diseases…
BREAKINGThe police said six suspects were arrested over alleged robbery and burglary, including a case involving stolen property valued at N49.15 million, while two others were rescued from a mob attack. The post Police arrest suspects over theft of mobile phones, accessories valued at N49m appeared first…
BREAKINGThe police urged victims of similar crimes to approach the police with relevant information or documentation that could assist in recovering their property. The post Police arrest suspected ‘serial burglar,’ recover ₦21 million photographic equipment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
BREAKINGThe suspects were arrested in separate operations targeting cultism, drug activities, extortion, and vehicle theft. The police recovered firearms, ammunition, suspected illicit drugs, and a stolen Toyota Camry. The post Police raid ‘drug spot’, arrest suspects, recover guns in Delta appeared first…
BREAKINGBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has fulfilled the full package of presidential rewards promised to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with each player receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 and each official $50,000, completing a package that also includes three-bedroom…
BREAKINGBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, of hallucinating and wallowing in a political fantasy land over his claims that he won the 2023 presidential election. Reacting to the victory claims by the 2023…