Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into Ogun prison
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·31 Aug 2026
The Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has arrested a woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara...
Cross River silent as Ebonyi moves to tackle child marriage after PREMIUM TIMES investigation
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·31 Aug 2026
The Ebonyi State Government has ordered an “aggressive intensified campaign” against endemic child marriage incidence in Ebonyi State after a PREMIUM TIMES’ investigation.
Former sports minister Dalung praises Gov Otti’s leadership style, development drive
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·31 Aug 2026
Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has commended the Abia State Governor Alex Otti for accepting responsibility and apologising over the recent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities...
SSS justifies move to suspend Sowore's cyberstalking trial
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·31 Aug 2026
The State Security Service (SSS, also known as DSS) has explained why it is seeking to suspend the ongoing cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and presidential candidate...
Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche Igwe
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
The call to return the fuel subsidy has struck a chord, especially among the masses. It has received an overwhelming positive feedback from the Nigerian public.
Conflict and Climate: Double threat driving Great Lakes displacement
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·31 Aug 2026
Millions of people in the Great Lakes region have spent decades displaced by conflict, but climate change is adding a new layer to the crisis.
Beyond akara: Nigeria needs a bigger conversation around enterprise, By 'Lande Atere
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
…government must build the environment in which…businesses have a fighting chance. This is why those words — “we’ve encouraged Nigerians as best as we could” — stayed with me.
Ibom Air reacts to alleged monopoly at Akwa Ibom airport
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·31 Aug 2026
Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has denied allegations that it controls access to Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, or prevents other airlines from operating from the airport.
Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·31 Aug 2026
The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern over the political and security situation in neighbouring Niger following a foiled coup attempt, urging all parties to work towards restoring...
ASA 2026 convenes global coalition to accelerate Africa’s food power play
Premium Timesby Press Release·31 Aug 2026
Africa’s drive to transform from a net food importer into a global agricultural powerhouse takes center stage this September as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) returns for its ninth edition.
What to make of the new OMO market, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Premium Timesby Ifeanyi Uddin·31 Aug 2026
Far more consequential would be that on the back of its ability to raise funds relatively cheaply through security market issuances, government may by means of these windows absorb savings that...
Plateau bans illegal Hisba activities following operation of morality police in Jos North LGA
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·31 Aug 2026
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisba in parts of Jos North Local Government Area illegal and ordered security...
Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis·31 Aug 2026
The Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Katsina says its children’s ward is overwhelmed by an influx of suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases, while the number of infections and deaths from the...
Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·31 Aug 2026
Russia says it helped the military regime in Niger Republic repel a coup. In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its...
This time, let’s vote for football, By Hervé Verhoosel
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
The ballot will carry the name of one person. The choice, though, can carry much more: what football do we want in ten or twenty years?
Tehran says it struck US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
The Iranian army, on Monday, said it struck US bases in Jordan with explosive drones in retaliation for an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Securing Nigeria's economic re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu's re-election, By Dan Aibangbe
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has always been driven by a single-minded vision: a Nigeria where every citizen enjoys equal opportunity, economic security, and a high quality of life.
Two Nigerians arrested in South Africa for allegedly carrying drugs
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
Two Nigerians suspected of carrying drugs were arrested in South Africa last week and are expected to appear in court today.
Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, AXA Mansard top stock pick this week
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun·31 Aug 2026
After two successive weeks of loss, Nigerian stocks found resilience last week amid stronger buy pressure, helping market capitalisation appreciate by 0.8 per cent.
US bombs Iran's Larak Island
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
US missiles struck Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, the latest American attack in a war that has lasted over six months.
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