“Something must kill a man” - Pete Edochie mourns Olu Jacobs, praises Joke Silva for six-year care
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·14d ago
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has paid an emotional tribute to his late colleague, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, describing him as a peaceful and humorous man who...
Supreme Court restores Electoral Act provisions voided by appeal court
Premium Timesby Ndidiamaka Ede·14d ago
The Supreme Court on Thursday restored four provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 earlier voided by the Court of Appeal following a challenge by the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
CSOs demand disclosure of JBS $2.5bn Nigeria deal, warn of livestock expansion risks
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·14d ago
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has demanded the immediate disclosure of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian government and JBS, the world’s largest...
Nigeria, US sign framework to attract investment into $700bn mineral resources
Premium Timesby Folashade Ogunrinde·14d ago
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework aimed at attracting American investment into Nigeria’s estimated $700 billion mineral resources.
NUJ Lagos unveils 2026 Media Games logo, holds football draws
Premium Timesby Press Release·14d ago
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, on Thursday unveiled the logo for its 2026 Media Games and conducted the draws for the five-a-side football competition.
Property owner arrested after death of couple, children in Enugu
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·14d ago
The police in Enugu State have arrested the owner of the building from where a concrete water tank reservoir fell and killed a couple and their children in the state.
Former head of Anglican Church visits Plateau attack victims, says ‘no easy answers’ to killings
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·14d ago
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has visited communities affected by deadly attacks in Plateau State, telling grieving families that there are “no easy answers” to the violence.
Nigeria, West Africa can emerge as global oil pricing hub — S&P Global
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·14d ago
The Executive Director, Strategy and Benchmarks at S&P Global Energy, Joel Hanley, has said Nigeria and the wider West African region have the potential to become a major pricing hub for petroleum...
Plateau Assembly begins consideration of State Police Bill, demands urgent actions on insecurity
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·14d ago
The Plateau State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of a Bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police Services.
Nasarawa police foil alleged kidnap, arrest four suspects
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·14d ago
The police have foiled an alleged plan to kidnap a man in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Five Madagascar players that can shock the Super Eagles
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·14d ago
Nigeria will begin its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, with the Super Eagles expected to start the...
Ondo deploys AI system to manage civil servants' payroll, pension, personnel records
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·14d ago
The Ondo State Government has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered digital system to manage civil servants’ personnel records, payroll, retirement and pension processes, as the state moves...
Moghalu rejects Atiku’s nomination into campaign council
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo·14d ago
Kingsley Moghalu, a former presidential candidate, has rejected his nomination into the presidential campaign council of Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the 2027...
Akwa Ibom Labour Party governorship candidate, wife welcome new baby girl
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·14d ago
Labour Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Michael Bush, and his wife, Jaunty, have welcomed a new baby girl.
Super Eagles ready for win against Madagascar, Chelle assures Nigerians
Premium Timesby Agency Report·14d ago
Eric Chelle, Head Coach of the Super Eagles, has assured Nigerians that his players are focused on securing the three points against Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier...
Eight years on, OPay keeps Nigerian businesses moving
Premium Timesby Press Release·14d ago
From helping graduates build livelihoods to making payments easier for major businesses, OPay’s eight-year journey is reflected in the everyday stories of Nigerians who rely on its solutions.
Peter Obi counters Anambra’s debt claims, details what he left as governor
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·14d ago
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has refuted the claim by the Anambra State Government that he left $123.7 million debt when he exited office as...
Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UNGA
Premium Timesby Beloved John·14d ago
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the podium to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, the chamber was almost empty.
Nigeria's address at 81st United Nations General Assembly (FULL TEXT)
Premium Timesby Press Release·14d ago
Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, I extend my warmest congratulations to you, Mr.
NDLEA arrests two over Nigerian-Mexican meth lab in Enugu
Premium Timesby Folashade Ogunrinde·14d ago
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Nigerians over an alleged Nigerian-Mexican cartel operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State.
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