Similarities between Benin and Opobo, By Eric Teniola
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Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State now has a new King. He is King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja, Jeki VI.
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top 50%Abiodun approves J4-Gao Road, sets November for Deep Sea port ground breaking
Premium Timesby Press Release33m ago
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of the J4-Gao Road in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area as part of measures to open up the axis and provide critical...
NSC reshuffles sports federations’ secretaries
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reshuffled the General Secretaries of some national sports federations as part of efforts to strengthen their administration and improve operations.
Fuel subsidy would cost Nigeria over N20trn yearly — Minister
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed40m ago
The Federal Government has rejected calls for the return of petrol subsidy, warning that subsidising fuel could cost the country more than N20 trillion annually and ultimately make petrol more...
OK Movement makes U-turn on campaign council, blames APC for crisis
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu50m ago
The OK Movement has acknowledged that its recently disowned presidential campaign council (PCC) was created without adherence to due process.
Police in Akwa Ibom arrest two over alleged machete attacks, robberies
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon50m ago
The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has arrested two men over alleged machete attacks and robberies targeting women in Uyo.
Everyone has a plan for Africa; but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? (1), By Dipo Baruwa
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So why does it often appear that Africa has no plan? Why does everyone else appear able to impose or advance their own agendas on the continent?
Leadership and storytelling in election season, By Azu Ishiekwene
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On the economy, we tell the story of renewal and hard times. As elections draw near, we hear official accounts of macroeconomic progress.
Military Plane Crash: Air Chief sets up probe panel, assures adequate support for bereaved families
Premium Timesby Josiah Oluwole2h ago
The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, an air marshal, says he has directed the constitution of a panel to investigate the recent crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft at Igbokoda in Ilaje...
Nigerian Photographer Bolaji Alonge’s Photos Featured in New Fela Kuti ‘Zombie’ Vinyl
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero2h ago
Nigerian photographer Bolaji Alonge’s photographs of the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos have been featured in a new limited-edition vinyl release of Fela Kuti’s Zombie.
Customs seize three live pangolins in suspected wildlife-trafficking operation in Ogun
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole3h ago
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted three live pangolins allegedly being smuggled through Ogun State, in the latest seizure highlighting the illegal trade of one of the world’s most...
Lagos records 1,324 fire, building-collapse, other emergency incidents in nine months
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo3h ago
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it responded to 1,324 emergency incidents between January and September, with fire calls accounting for 1,135 of the cases.
Court reserves ruling on Taraba APC chairmanship primary dispute
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole3h ago
The Federal High Court in Jalingo, Taraba State, has reserved ruling in a suit challenging the exclusion of Abdulhadi Haruna Lau from the All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmanship primary.
Outrage over video showing FRSC officers allegedly beating motorist in Nasarawa
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole3h ago
A video showing officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) repeatedly hitting and kicking a man during a roadside encounter in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has triggered outrage online.
Eight soldiers reported dead as troops foil terror attack in Borno
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed4h ago
At least eight soldiers have reportedly been killed while repelling an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno...
Nigerian govt to set up funding agency to boost research, innovation
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu4h ago
The federal government had begun efforts to set up a National Research and Innovation Development Fund to boost research and scientific innovation in the country.
Supreme Court Judgement: Parties that violate membership register rule won’t field candidates – INEC
Premium Timesby Qosim Suleiman4h ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said political parties that violated the statutory requirement on membership registers will not be allowed to field candidates in the 2027...
NPFL: Sporting Lagos Coach Buter fined N.5m over referee comments after Ikorodu City Derby
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola4h ago
Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 and cautioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following an inquest into comments he made about refereeing after the...
9.5m children received no routine vaccine in 57 countries in 2025 - Gavi
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi4h ago
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says 9.5 million children in 57 supported countries received no routine vaccine in 2025, despite gains in global immunisation.
JUST IN: Moove exits Nigerian Market
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Moove, a global mobility company, on Thursday announced that it will conclude its operations in Nigeria, six years after the company was founded in Lagos.