Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor
Premium Timesby Beloved John1 Sept 2026
A Nigerian, Adebola Adekunle, indicted for the sextortion of a minor, has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face prosecution.
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top 11%What would make Sidi Ould Tah smile?, By Chinedu Moghalu
Premium Timesby Premium Times1 Sept 2026
One year is too soon to gauge satisfaction, but long enough to judge the direction. Tah has begun to connect capital mobilisation, risk-sharing, project preparation and internal reform.
Martins urges stronger competition for Osimhen, recalls Yakubu rivalry
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola1 Sept 2026
Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins believes the Super Eagles must create stronger competition for places in attack to reduce their dependence on Victor Osimhen.
EFCC sacks more than 40 staff over corruption, financial malpractice
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo1 Sept 2026
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 members of its personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice in the past two and a half years.
Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer speculations
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola1 Sept 2026
Veteran Yoruba actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale “Baba Elesho” Adeoye, has dismissed speculation that he is battling...
FG upgrades Plateau hospital to National Trauma Centre, deploys 15 ambulances
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero1 Sept 2026
The federal government has upgraded the Riyom General Hospital in Plateau State to a National Trauma Centre and deployed 15 ambulances to the state to strengthen emergency medical services.
Tinubu tasks North-central stakeholders on collective action against insecurity
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii1 Sept 2026
President Bola Tinubu has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s North-central region to adopt a collective approach to addressing insecurity, saying military operations alone cannot deliver lasting...
JNI debunks alleged plan to establish Hisbah in Plateau
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero1 Sept 2026
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State has dismissed reports that a Muslim organisation was planning to establish a Hisbah organisation in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
Benue, Plateau governors seek regional approach to North-central insecurity
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii1 Sept 2026
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and his Benue counterpart, Hyacinth Alia, have called for stronger regional cooperation and community-based security measures to address insecurity across...
‘‘They threatened to kill us’, rescued NYSC member recounts Kogi ordeal
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii1 Sept 2026
A rescued National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, David Ayodele, has recounted how kidnappers allegedly threatened to keep him and other abductees in a Kogi forest for one month and kill them.
CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticket
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola1 Sept 2026
Edo Queens will battle hosts USFA of Burkina Faso for a place in the final of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday.
“Everything is in our hands” — Ilechukwu turns focus to Champions League after Katsina draw
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola1 Sept 2026
Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has admitted that his side must improve significantly as they turn their attention to the CAF Champions League after beginning their Nigeria...
INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon1 Sept 2026
or decades, the orange glow from gas flares has lit up the skies of Umuechem in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State long after sunset.
Fake agencies and ghost workers saga, By Ehi Braimah
Premium Timesby Premium Times1 Sept 2026
The latest scandal involving fake government agencies and ghost workers should not be dismissed as another corruption story in Nigeria’s seemingly endless catalogue of public-sector abuses.
Ibom Air’s latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel’s administration
Premium Timesby Premium Times31 Aug 2026
The new Airbus A220-300 aircraft acquired by Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, is among the 10 ordered by the administration of former Governor Udom Emmanuel...
NIS to begin passport intervention in four UK cities
Premium Timesby Beloved John31 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom.
15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued in Kogi - Tinubu
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii31 Aug 2026
The 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped last Wednesday in Kogi State have been freed, President Bola Tinubu has announced.
Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill two
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu31 Aug 2026
Gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have killed two persons at separate locations in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing party's candidates with ‘unknown persons’
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu31 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of “systematically removing” the party’s nominated candidates for the 2027 general elections...
Umohette celebrates 20th career win, hails Anthony Joshua, Itauma
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini31 Aug 2026
Akwa Ibom-born boxer Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette has secured the 20th victory of his professional career after defeating former WBL heavyweight champion Fidel “Infierno” Munoz by...