FG urged to embrace AI, invest in health research amid funding decline
Premium Timesby Agency Report·27 Aug 2026
The federal government has been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and increase domestic investment in health research to safeguard Nigeria’s public health system amid declining...
Abia at 35: Otti celebrates state anniversary, says Abia is ‘only just beginning’
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·27 Aug 2026
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday celebrated the state’s 35th anniversary, describing its journey as one of resilience while urging residents to work towards building a better future for...
Over 30% of solar systems in PHCs fail within three years — Health Minister
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele·27 Aug 2026
More than 30 per cent of solar systems installed in Nigerian Primary Health Centres (PHCs) become non-functional within three years of commissioning, the Minister of State for Health and Social...
Police arrest two suspected vandals, recover stolen items
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·27 Aug 2026
The police in Cross River State arrested two men for the alleged vandalism and theft of facilities belonging to Akamkpa Quarry Limited, also known as Sterling Global, in Akamkpa Local Government...
Police commissioner tasks journalists on effective crime, court reporting
Premium Timesby Agency Report·27 Aug 2026
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has charged journalists in the state to exercise thoroughness in their reporting of crime to avoid contempt.
Uba Sani approves ₦810m for 4,050 Kaduna vocational training graduates
Premium Timesby Press Release·27 Aug 2026
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved ₦200,000 for each of the 4,050 graduates of the Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development, amounting to ₦810 million, to...
CAFWCL Qualifiers: Edo Queens beat ASEC Mimosas, reach next round
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·27 Aug 2026
Nigeria Women’s Football League champions Edo Queens continued their impressive run in the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers after securing a deserved 3-1 victory over Ivorian...
Tinubu orders comprehensive football reform after Gusau’s resignation
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·27 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau and other members of the...
₦700,000 to find love? Pastor Okonkwo’s matchmaking platform sparks outrage
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola·27 Aug 2026
David’s Christian Centre (DCC) founder and lead pastor, Kingsley Okonkwo, has come under fire after launching “Mentor To Marry (MTM)”, a Christian matchmaking platform with a ₦700,000 package for...
Casino pages found on INEC website raise concerns over access to election body’s digital infrastructure
Premium Timesby Sharon Eboesomi·27 Aug 2026
The official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) hosted dozens of gambling and casino-related articles, raising questions about the security of the electoral body’s...
Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for all seasons, By Azu Ishiekwene
Premium Timesby Azu Ishiekwene·27 Aug 2026
Abubakar III has done more for inter-faith unity and understanding than any Muslim spiritual leader I’ve known for a long, long time.
UK court confirms rape, four other sexual offence charges against Poco Lee
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·27 Aug 2026
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape.
Gusau defends NFF record, reveals why he resigned
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·27 Aug 2026
Ibrahim Gusau has defended his administration’s record and explained his decision to resign as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), bringing his three-year, 11-month tenure to an...
How Remi Tinubu’s visit put Ogun’s governance gains in sharp focus, By Kayode Akinmade
Premium Timesby Press Release·27 Aug 2026
Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people.
Police intensify rescue operation for abducted Niger villagers
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·27 Aug 2026
Security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue Muslims worshippers abducted by suspected bandits in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Cocaine Allegations: Judge orders NDLEA to produce detained KC Luxury in court
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·27 Aug 2026
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce social media influencer and businessman, Kazeem Michael Afolabi, popularly known as KC...
Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom — Report
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·27 Aug 2026
About 7,825 people were kidnapped in the year between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, SBM Intelligence said in its recent report on the issue.
Eight killed, eight abducted in Zamfara highway attack as police report operations in Katsina, Kebbi
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis·27 Aug 2026
Eight travellers were killed and eight others abducted when armed men attacked motorists on the Gusau-Funtua highway in Zamfara State, the police said on Thursday.
NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over 'vote APC or relocate' threat
Premium Timesby Falmata Daniel·27 Aug 2026
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday called for the arrest of the Chairperson of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Shekwolo, for reportedly asking residents to vote for the All...
Alleged Cocaine Offences: Court grants 30-day extension of KC Luxury's detention
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·27 Aug 2026
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) a 30-day extension of the detention of social media influencer and businessman Afolabi Kazeem Michael...
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