A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku Peterside
Premium Timesby Dakuku Peterside31 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton has never governed a state, controlled a public budget, or commanded the machinery of government.
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top 47%APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship seats
Premium Timesby Agency Report31 Aug 2026
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has won all 21 chairmanship and 326 councillorship seats in the 29 August Local Government elections held in Anambra State.
"The Bako of Zereshé": Building a world beyond the ordinary
Premium Timesby Premium Times31 Aug 2026
Dexter Loko has crafted an Afro-inspired work that is as intellectually engaging as it is entertaining, inviting readers to reflect on themes of identity, courage, and the burdens of power.
Terrorism: 76 primary schools shut, 80 students remain in captivity in Borno LGA - Official
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis31 Aug 2026
Only 56 of the 113 primary schools are functioning in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, where about 80 students abducted during attacks on their schools in May and June remain in...
Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero31 Aug 2026
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero31 Aug 2026
Former Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of abandoning the ideals on which it was founded.
EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — Olukoyede
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo31 Aug 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered N1.23 trillion and $684.48 million in proceeds of crime between October 2023 and July 2026, the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has...
Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon31 Aug 2026
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Ita Enang, has criticised the Chairperson of the Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Ubong Nkutt, over the poor condition of roads in his community...
Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta - Fair Finance Coalition
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon31 Aug 2026
Financial institutions must take greater responsibility for the environmental and human rights consequences of businesses they finance, civil society groups have said, as communities in Nigeria’s...
JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from international football
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini31 Aug 2026
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football barely one month after his country’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Why our fares for Uyo routes are high – Ibom Air
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo31 Aug 2026
The Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Air, has explained the differences in its ticket prices, saying fares on its Uyo routes are influenced by strong passenger demand and reduced flight...
Retired judge challenges media to scrutinise judiciary, expose wrongdoing
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon31 Aug 2026
A retired judge of the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Ifiok Ukanna, has called on journalists to scrutinise judicial decisions, expose wrongdoing in the justice system and hold the judiciary...
Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade - UN Committee
Premium Timesby Beloved John31 Aug 2026
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the harms caused by the transatlantic slave trade.
Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero31 Aug 2026
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the federal government to end petrol importation and ensure that the 450,000 barrels of crude oil reportedly allocated...
How and why crash games became the fastest-growing casino category
Premium Timesby Press Release31 Aug 2026
When Evolution, the Swedish company that supplies live casino games to much of the online industry, announced its third crash-style title late in 2025, its chief product officer, Todd Haushalter...
Super Eagles' Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury layoff
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola31 Aug 2026
Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is facing around two months on the sidelines after medical tests confirmed an adductor injury to his right leg, suffered during Porto’s 3-0 victory over Académico...
2026 FY: PZ Cussons records N260.46b revenue as profit after tax grows by 349%
Premium Timesby Press Release31 Aug 2026
Lagos, Nigeria. The Board of Directors of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, a leading manufacturer of personal healthcare products and consumer goods, recorded N260.46 billion in revenue for the 2026...
PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pause
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun31 Aug 2026
PZ Cussons Nigeria is ending a three-year lull in dividend payment to distribute N9.9 billion to shareholders as its retained earnings swung back to positive for the first time since taking a hit...
OPay debunks viral claim of September shutdown, urges customers to disregard post
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu31 Aug 2026
Nigeria’s leading mobile money operator, OPay, has debunked a report claiming it will take a long, indefinite break starting 1 September, noting that its operations will continue.
New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole31 Aug 2026
A new survey by Campus Reporter has found low voter readiness among Nigerian university students ahead of the 2027 general elections, with more than half of respondents not registered to vote.