Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, By Dakuku Peterside
Premium Timesby Dakuku Peterside·24 Aug 2026
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 Omosola·24 Aug 2026
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 Popoola·24 Aug 2026
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 Mojeed·24 Aug 2026
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 Oyero·24 Aug 2026
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 Ogunrinde·24 Aug 2026
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 Maishanu·24 Aug 2026
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 Idowu·24 Aug 2026
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 Agbo·24 Aug 2026
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 Popoola·24 Aug 2026
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 Jonathan·24 Aug 2026
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 Popoola·24 Aug 2026
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 Mojeed·24 Aug 2026
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 Adamolekun·24 Aug 2026
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 John·24 Aug 2026
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.
EKO 2026: NSC inspects facilities ahead of maiden National Intermediate Games
Premium Timesby Agency Report·24 Aug 2026
The National Sports Commission (NSC), alongside members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), has undertaken another round of inspections of facilities in...
Manipulating the price of consumer welfare, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Premium Timesby Ifeanyi Uddin·24 Aug 2026
After a fashion, an economy is like a latex balloon. Squeeze air out of a part of it, and it shows up in a new bulge elsewhere.
Amnesty demands rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger mosque attack
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·24 Aug 2026
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to ensure the safe rescue of worshippers abducted at a mosque during the Muslim Friday prayers in Kpenya, Dekara District, Borgu Local...
Gunmen kill two security operatives, seize rifles in Plateau
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·24 Aug 2026
Two security operatives were reportedly killed on Sunday after some gunmen attacked Tanjol and Tarai communities in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
2027: Kwankwaso knocks APC campaign council, says election choice between oppressors, oppressed
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu·24 Aug 2026
Former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the newly constituted All Progressives Congress (APC)...
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