How Anambra govt got involved in ‘fake’ federal agency - Official
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu30m ago
The Anambra State Government has detailed how the state government got involved with the recently uncovered fake federal agency in Nigeria.
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top 8%One operative, six gunmen killed during shootout in Anambra – Police
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu43m ago
At least one security operative and six gunmen were killed in Anambra State during a deadly gun battle between a joint team of security operatives and a terror group in the state.
President Tinubu mourns veteran actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan
Premium Timesby Jayne Augoye54m ago
President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his death as a major loss to Nigeria’s creative industry.
COP17 advances $1.3bn for land restoration, puts rangelands at centre
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed1h ago
Governments, development banks, investment funds and businesses attending the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) have announced...
Wheel defect, brake application might have caused Warri-Itakpe train derailment - NRC
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu1h ago
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that a possible sudden wheel or bogie defect, along with the manner of brake application, may have contributed to the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe...
Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, By Dakuku Peterside
Premium Timesby Dakuku Peterside2h ago
There is something reassuring about the ritual of political rivals gathering beneath the same roof and signing their names to a common promise of peace.
‘We did everything possible to save him’ — Yayi mourns Ogogo
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola2h ago
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Ogun State, Solomon “Yayi” Adeola, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, recalling the efforts made to save him during his...
Transfers: Super Eagles' Terem Moffi joins German club Hamburger SV
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola2h ago
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has completed his move to German Bundesliga side Hamburger SV, with the club confirming the signing of the 27-year-old Nigerian on Monday.
Cross River gov’t seeks $25m international support for landslide, flood recovery at COP17
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed4h ago
The Cross River State Government has taken its July–August 2026 landslide and flood disasters to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia...
Osun police confirm shooting amid alleged killing of five over garage takeover in Ikire
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero4h ago
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...
Lagos govt mourns veteran actor Ogogo
Premium Timesby Folashade Ogunrinde5h ago
The Lagos State Government has mourned the death of veteran actor and cultural icon, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo.
INTERVIEW: How my role on UN panel on nuclear war effects can benefit Nigeria - Prof Rabia Sa'id
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu5h ago
Rabia Sa’id, a professor of physics at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), was appointed last year by the United Nations Secretary-General to a 21-member scientific panel studying the physical effects...
Fidelity Bank gets extension to publish H1 2026 audited results
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu5h ago
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a potential delay in the publication of its audited financial statements for the half-year ended 30 June, after securing an extension from the Nigerian Exchange...
Law School approves five new Law faculties, places Atiba University under 10-year moratorium
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo6h ago
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved five universities to begin offering Law from the 2026/2027 academic session.
'I’ll do it all season’ — Chukwueze embraces new Milan role after Torino win
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola6h ago
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze made an impressive start to the new Serie A campaign, helping the Rossoneri secure a 2-1 away victory over Torino on Sunday night.
Seven die, two injured in auto crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan6h ago
Seven people were killed and two others injured after three vehicles collided in the early hours of Monday around Kara on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
CAFWCL Preview: Edo Queens begin qualifying quest in Burkina Faso
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola6h ago
Edo Queens will begin their quest for a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League on Monday when they face AS Garde Nationale of Niger in their opening Group B fixture of the 2026 WAFU B...
COP17: Finance, water, land top agenda as UN desertification talks enter final stretch in Mongolia
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed7h ago
The second and decisive week of the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, began on Monday, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking a sharp shift from...
UACN, Wema, NEM top stock pick this week
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun7h ago
Nigerian stocks reported a further slide last week, strained by profit-taking in energy and bank stocks.
In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, others
Premium Timesby Beloved John8h ago
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.