Terror groups across Africa are expanding, leveraging technology - US AFRICOM chief
Premium Timesby Pearl Matibe·24d ago
As the United States marks the 25th anniversary of the 11 September attacks, one of the most important lessons from Africa is that terrorist threats rarely begin with an attack on the United...
US imposes visa restrictions on South Africa over alleged anti-white discrimination
Premium Timesby Beloved John·24d ago
The US has imposed visa restrictions on some South African officials over their alleged involvement in “race-based discrimination” and “uncompensated land seizure.” “The South African government...
‘I'll stop campaigning if you prove I left debt,’ Peter Obi challenges Soludo
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·24d ago
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged Governor Charles Soludo’s administration to prove that he (Mr Obi) incurred debts when he exited...
Why deploying clerics to forests can end banditry - Gumi
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu·24d ago
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has reiterated his call for non-violent engagements, such as religious education, for ending banditry in Nigeria’s North-west and North-central regions.
How airlines’ handling of flight disruptions violates NCAA Part 19 — official
Premium Timesby adajiesther·24d ago
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised concerns over what it described as airlines’ growing disregard for passenger protection requirements under Part 19 of the Nigeria Civil...
2027: INEC cleans National Voter Register with NIN ahead of polls
Premium Timesby Agency Report·24d ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has systematically integrated National Identification Numbers (NIN) to audit, verify, and clean the national voter register to improve...
Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone targeting Mecca destroyed
Premium Timesby Beloved John·24d ago
Saudi Arabia has said that a drone launched by the Houthi rebel group towards Mecca was intercepted on Tuesday, although the Houthis denied targeting Mecca.
Strike: NANS suspends planned protest after governor promise to resolve issues in two weeks
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·24d ago
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has suspended a planned student protest in Akure, Ondo State, over the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at...
Fact-Check: Gov Sani’s claim that Kaduna hasn't taken loans since 2023 is misleading
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·24d ago
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says his administration has not borrowed a kobo since he assumed office in May 2023 and that the state pays ₦6.7 billion monthly from its Federation Account...
INTERVIEW: Ex-Super Eagles defender, Ben Iroha, speaks on NFF Presidency, Nigeria’s football crisis, life after football
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·24d ago
A delegation from FIFA and CAF has visited Nigeria as the country searches for a way out of the crisis confronting the administration of football.
Under Eno, Akwa Ibom's domestic debt drops by N116bn
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·24d ago
Akwa Ibom State has reduced its domestic debt stock by N116 billion since Governor Umo Eno assumed office in May 2023, moving from the seventh most indebted state in Nigeria to 15th as of March...
APC, ADC supporters clash in Kaduna
Premium Timesby Mohammed Lere·24d ago
Tension has risen in parts of Kaduna State following reported clashes between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC).
How Mikel, Okocha, Ndidi inspired Akinsanmiro’s Super Eagles journey
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·24d ago
Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has opened up on his long-awaited Nigeria debut, the football icons who shaped his career and his ambitions after joining Italian club Monza on loan.
Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Premium Timesby Agency Report·24d ago
Kenya will become the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships after winning the bid for the 2029 edition.
FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against England
Premium Timesby Agency Report·24d ago
Football coaches and a sports broadcaster have urged Nigeria’s Falconets to improve their finishing, defensive organisation and tactical discipline when they face England in the round of 16 of the...
HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery in Kaduna State
Premium Timesby Press Release·24d ago
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has hailed Governor Uba Sani over the recovery of more than 500,000 hectares of farmland previously controlled by bandits in Kaduna State.
Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its ports
Premium Timesby Beloved John·24d ago
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has said the country would not allow shipments that aid Israel’s military capabilities to pass through its ports.
ASUU declares indefinite strike at three Lagos universities
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·24d ago
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike at three Lagos State-owned universities over the state government’s failure to meet the union’s demands.
SPECIAL REPORT: Shut clinic deepens healthcare crisis in Benue IDP camp
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·24d ago
In April 2026, Anaor Saawuan laid her eight-month-old granddaughter on a thin mattress inside their makeshift shelter at the Anyiin Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Logo Local Government...
2027: PDP backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu’s re-election, says APC governors underperformed
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo·24d ago
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said there is nothing wrong with its member and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, remaining in the party while mobilising support...
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