EDITORIAL: UNGA2026 should not be another jamboree for Nigeria
Premium Timesby Premium Times31 Aug 2026
World leaders will converge on New York, United States, for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 8 September.
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top 65%Twenty-two years to destiny: The silent sacrifices that carved my journey to the nations, By Ayo Akerele
Premium Timesby Ayo Akerele30 Aug 2026
Continue to work hard on your business, career, and ministry. No matter how hard and bad your nation is, God’s word is not altered by human circumstances. If He has said it, you will see it.
Hello, God!, By Wole Olaoye
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele30 Aug 2026
‘Hello God’ echoes the way she had lived her life — searching for hope during difficult times. The millions of Nigerians who adore Dolly Parton will, no doubt, find her song a good companion as...
In Anambra State, the fox now guards the chicken coop, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Premium Timesby Premium Times30 Aug 2026
This week marks 24 years since Barnabas and Amaka Igwe were liquidated. It is possible that the current governor of Anambra State has lost the capacity to be affronted by the murder of a pregnant...
BBNaija S11: Sultex, Goddessa evicted from ‘Show Ya Sef’ house
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero30 Aug 2026
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house after five weeks in the reality television competition.
Tortoise and the $1bn rain that came after the harvest, By Festus Adedayo
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele30 Aug 2026
If you hopped onto a horse galloping in a race inside the Nigerian First Lady’s tummy, its hoof would not hit a single stumble. That was how unmistakable the air of triumph was in Abuja last week.
APC secretary Ajibola Basiru visits Gov. Adeleke, seeks cooperation to secure 1.5m votes for Tinubu
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero30 Aug 2026
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, visited he Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, with their discussions during the meeting touching on the...
Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing
Premium Timesby Beloved John30 Aug 2026
The death toll from the devastating floods near the Nepal-China border rose to over 800 on Sunday. Thousands of people are still missing as rescue officials race against time to locate survivors.
SSS to seek suspension of Sowore's cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed30 Aug 2026
The State Security Service (SSS, also known as DSS) said it is seeking the suspension of the ongoing cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC)...
Awoniyi reflects on Hull defeat as Osimhen, Lookman shine in Europe
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola30 Aug 2026
Taiwo Awoniyi has called for greater clinicality from Coventry City after their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City, as fellow Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman enjoyed...
Article of Faith: Holding captivity captive (1), By Femi Aribisala
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele30 Aug 2026
God is a masterclass tactician. The Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated for seven days. Every morning of the Feast, a priest goes to the Pool of Siloam and fills a golden vessel with water.
From Abuja to Hangzhou (2): Thrills, frills and the Chinese ‘smart life', By Max Amuchie
Premium Timesby Premium Times30 Aug 2026
The tour of Hangzhou was quite revealing and enriching. As I noted in the first part of this experience, we had 12 lectures. But it wasn’t just lectures.
Xenophobia: Nigeria urges AU to take stronger action against South Africa
Premium Timesby Press Release30 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents...
Illegal Tolls: Ogun cracks down on unapproved motorcycle associations
Premium Timesby Press Release30 Aug 2026
The Ogun State Government has commenced a crackdown on unapproved motorcycle operators’ associations operating across the state, warning them to immediately stop the illegal collection of revenues...
Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan30 Aug 2026
A pastor abducted alongside another cleric on the Jos-Bokkos road in Plateau State has been found dead, while four other people were reportedly killed in separate attacks in three local government...
Attempted Coup: Niger junta still in control, but situation remains tense
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed30 Aug 2026
On Saturday, Niger Republic came under an attack by mutineers who attempted to seize power from the junta led by Abdourahamane Tchiani.
NFVCB refers Linda Ikeji’s Apo Six film to SSS, suspends cinema release
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola30 Aug 2026
Nigerian media entrepreneur and blogger Linda Ikeji has confirmed that the release of her upcoming film, “The Night of June 7th”, in Nigerian cinemas has been suspended pending clearance from the...
Bella Okagbue serves Sheggz pre-action notice over alleged broken marriage promise, abuse
Premium Timesby adajiesther30 Aug 2026
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Bella Okagbue has taken legal steps against her former boyfriend, Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, over an alleged breach of promise to marry, domestic...
Minister challenges Atiku, says Nigeria’s land borders not closed
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu30 Aug 2026
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, saying the country’s borders are...
Filmhouse confirms machete attack at Lekki IMAX, strengthens security
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola30 Aug 2026
Filmhouse Group, an entertainment company that operates cinema and film exhibition outlets, has confirmed an attack at its IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State.