CPPE urges NMDPRA to tie petrol imports to verified supply gaps
Premium Timesby adajiesther·30 Aug 2026
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to tie petroleum-product import approvals to...
FG urges early cancer detection, says delayed diagnosis complicates treatment
Premium Timesby Agency Report·30 Aug 2026
The federal government has underscored the importance of early cancer detection, saying the stage at which the disease is diagnosed determines the treatment approach and chances of cure.
NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn ‘Jihadi drug’, opioids at Lagos airport
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·30 Aug 2026
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 47,200 pills of Captagon, a synthetic amphetamine popularly dubbed the ‘Jihadi drug’, and more than 3.9 million opioid tablets worth...
EnergyNet bets on Nigeria's reforms with global investors' platform
Premium Timesby adajiesther·30 Aug 2026
As a way of repositioning Nigeria as a preferred destination for global capital, a United Kingdom-based investment facilitation company, EnergyNet, is set to host the maiden Nigeria NOW!
Niger 2027: At least 10 APC lawmakers may defect to PDP
Premium Timesby adajiesther·30 Aug 2026
There are indications that at least 10 members of the Niger State House of Assembly may defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) this week, sources...
VP Shettima arrives Angola For AU Extraordinary Summit
Premium Timesby Press Release·30 Aug 2026
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the...
Two dead after machete attack at Lagos cinema
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·30 Aug 2026
Two people have been confirmed dead after a machete-wielding man attacked two security guards at the car park of Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX in Lekki, Lagos, in the early hours of Saturday.
Police probe deaths of two men allegedly attacked by mob
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·30 Aug 2026
The Cross River State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the deaths of two unidentified men allegedly attacked by a mob over suspected robbery in Calabar South.
Ex-IGP disagrees as INEC lists Angbazo as Nasarawa SDP governorship candidate
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·30 Aug 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Musa Angbazo as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election.
Four soldiers injured in repelled terror attack on Borno military base
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·30 Aug 2026
Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have repelled a terror attack on a military base in Kukawa, Borno State, with four soldiers injured and about 26 terrorists...
IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·30 Aug 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Niger State residents and families of the people abducted in Borgu Local Government Area that the police are working with other security...
EXCLUSIVE: Fake Agency Scandal: How Adeyemi allegedly funded PFIPC - ICPC
Premium Timesby Kabir Yusuf·30 Aug 2026
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that the Director General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC)...
Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·30 Aug 2026
The police in Anambra State say they have arrested a suspected drug dealer, Chinedu Nwankwo, while he was allegedly conveying illicit drugs to criminals in different communities of the state.
Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu International Marathon
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·30 Aug 2026
Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories.
Police detain officer over alleged shooting that killed motorist
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·29 Aug 2026
The police in Rivers State have detained an officer and members of his team following the alleged shooting of a motorist, Anthony Obodo, during an altercation in the state.
Tinubu orders NDDC to reconstruct Warri-Sapele-Benin road - Official
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·29 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to commence the reconstruction of the Warri-Sapele-Benin section of the East-West Road in Delta State.
Osun APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji concedes defeat, congratulates Adeleke
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·29 Aug 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has finally congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for second term.
OpenAI to end Cursor deal with SpaceX over contract, safety concerns
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu·29 Aug 2026
OpenAI has notified SpaceX of its intention to terminate its contract to provide OpenAI models to Cursor, citing concerns over compliance with its terms of service.
Moody’s upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to “positive” on stronger external buffers
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun·29 Aug 2026
Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has revised its outlook for Nigeria upwards to “positive” from stable in response to the country’s improved external position, especially its foreign exchange...
PREVIEW: NPFL returns with higher stakes as 3SC win opener, Rangers eye title defence
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·29 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Premier Football League returned on Friday for the 2026/27 season with more at stake than the usual battle for the title, continental places and survival.
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