EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency built nationwide network, sought state funds, land, more
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·23 Aug 2026
On Friday, the Nigerian government flagged another “fake” agency, with President Bola Tinubu suspending three top officials identified as enablers and ordering the arrest of the frontrunner.
Call me Tony: A parable of corporate Nigeria, By Temitope Lakisokun
Premium Timesby Premium Times·23 Aug 2026
The awkwardness lies in the system itself: a borrowed convention that was designed to soften hierarchy but was never properly reconsidered as the generations changed… The lesson is not that young...
Hope for cancer patients as scientists report breakthrough in personalised cancer vaccines
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi·23 Aug 2026
Researchers in the United States have reported promising results from a personalised cancer vaccine designed to prevent melanoma from returning or spreading.
NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in fufu on boat bound for Cameroon
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·23 Aug 2026
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) allegedly found cocaine hidden inside a wrap of fufu on a boat heading from Akwa Ibom State...
NDLEA arrests 101-year-old woman for selling cannabis in Ogun
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·23 Aug 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 101-year-old woman for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State.
NDLEA seizes N4.4bn 'Thai Loud' at Lagos ports, uncovers new trafficking route
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·23 Aug 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1,490.5kg of cannabis, popularly known as Loud, worth more than N4.4 billion in two containers shipped from Thailand through the...
‘Some people are trying to profit from my father's illness’ — Ogogo's daughter alleges
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola·23 Aug 2026
Kira, daughter of veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, has alleged that some people are exploiting her father’s stage four cancer diagnosis for financial gain.
INTERVIEW: How Bajju Diaspora can transform development back home — Agwam Bajju II
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·23 Aug 2026
Since he emerged as the second paramount ruler of the Bajju Chiefdom in 2022, His Highness Luka Kogi Yabwat (Agwam Bajju II) has focused on strengthening the traditional institution, completing a...
CPPE backs FG reforms, urges shift from economic stability to productivity
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·23 Aug 2026
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has backed the Federal Government’s economic reform programme, saying the measures have produced measurable improvements in Nigeria’s...
From Nigeria to Asian Steppes — stories of survival, soil and hope in Mongolia
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·23 Aug 2026
I have always been fascinated by the nomadic lifestyles of people across Asia, particularly as portrayed in Chinese and Korean films—the varieties of their cattle, sheep and horses; the vast...
Soldiers kill suspected bandit, arrest two kidnappers in Benue
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·23 Aug 2026
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have killed a suspected bandit and arrested two suspected kidnappers in separate military operations in Benue State.
Inside newly uncovered fake federal agency
Premium Timesby adajiesther·23 Aug 2026
The National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office did not operate like a small private initiative.
Amorim backs Chukwueze to thrive in new AC Milan wing-back role
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·23 Aug 2026
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has backed Samuel Chukwueze to thrive in a new wing-back role, insisting the Nigerian possesses the mentality and character required to contribute defensively to his...
Police arrest two over death of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·23 Aug 2026
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of former world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, according to SABC News.
Abuja's Apo-Karshi Road to be completed in December, 16 years after commencement - Official
Premium Timesby Agency Report·23 Aug 2026
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the long-delayed Apo-Karshi road will finally be completed and handed over by November, putting an end to a 15-year wait for...
FCT Minister vows to impound commercial vehicles operating outside bus terminals
Premium Timesby Agency Report·23 Aug 2026
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared an aggressive crackdown on commercial vehicles operating outside designated bus and taxi terminals.
Ejuke ends Sevilla drought, vows to keep helping team after Athletic win
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·23 Aug 2026
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke marked his return to the Sevilla spotlight in style, scoring his first goal of the season in their impressive 3-1 victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés on...
INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·23 Aug 2026
or neighbours and shop owners around the building he lived in, an unpainted and unplastered storey building, David Erubure is a web developer and IT expert.
Calabar Mall Fire: Five arrested with stolen items – Police
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·22 Aug 2026
The police in Cross River State have arrested five suspects allegedly found with stolen items within the premises of the SPAR shopping mall in Calabar, where a fire outbreak destroyed properties on...
Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council is ‘rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects’ - ADC
Premium Timesby Sharon Eboesomi·22 Aug 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council, describing it as a “rehabilitation centre” for individuals linked...
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