Nasarawa’s approval brings to 12 the number of state assemblies that have endorsed the proposed amendment The post State Police: Nasarawa Assembly joins 11 other states to approve bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

On October 21, armed pirates attacked a German-owned cargo vessel off the coast of Port Harcourt, and kidnapped six crew members in a daring raid that has heightened concerns over insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of, saw the heavily armed gunmen board the vessel approximately 40 […] The post October 21 in Nigerian History: Armed Pirates Attack Foreign Ship, Kidnap Six Germans in Rivers appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ahead of the 2027 general election, some stakeholders in Rivers State are demanding that election result collation centres be relocated from the secretariat of local government councils to Police Stations. They allege that agents of opposition political parties have been intimidated and denied access to council secretariats during the collation of election results. They further […]

Emissions remain at record levels. And national climate plans and current policies fall dangerously short, pointing to 2.6C to 2.8C of warming. The post World On Track For 2.6C Warming This Century — UN appeared first on Channels Television.

About 9,000 Nigerians develop end-stage kidney failure every month, a neurosurgeon, Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, has said, warning that the rising burden of kidney disease requires urgent attention to prevention and early detection. Ugwuanyi, Chief Medical Director of Wellington Hospital, Abuja, raised the concern during a press conference to mark the hospital’s 15th anniversary, where he […]

The lawmakers unanimously approved the bill on Tuesday after it was presented to the Speaker, John Bonzena, and laid before the House by the Majority Leader, Jethro Zikengyu, for consideration The post Taraba Assembly approves state police bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State for the 2027 election, Engr. Alhaji Mustapha Gubio, has reaffirmed his commitment to unity, inclusiveness and peaceful coexistence among residents of the state, irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds. Gubio stated this yesterday while commissioning the new secretariat of the Ohanaeze APC Support Group, Borno State […]

By Gabi Hibbatullah, Abuja The Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish a comprehensive protocol for managing election results ahead of the 2027 general elections, including the use of AI in processing and verifying results. The forum said the guidelines should cover the capture of physical […]

Professor Udenta O. Udenta, a pro-democracy activist and founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), has proposed establishing a Sovereign Commission for Democratic Sustainability and National Stability to address Nigeria’s political tensions and prevent elections from triggering national crises. Udenta argued that the challenge ahead of the 2027 general election goes beyond who […]

Nigerian companies are increasingly turning to the capital market to finance their operations, raising more than N1.3 trillion through commercial papers in the first nine months of 2026 as bank lending rates above 30 per cent intensify pressure on working capital and business profitability. The shift highlights the growing difficulty businesses face in accessing affordable […]

Brent crude oil rose above $111 per barrel on Tuesday before retreating to around $109, as the International Energy Agency warned that global energy markets might not return to normal in 2027 amid persistent Middle East tensions. The post Brent Tops $111 As IEA Warns Oil Crisis Could Persist Into 2027 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

LA28: Nigeria Begins Early Olympic Preparations as Olopade, Gumel Attend Los Angeles Meeting Nigeria has joined representatives of other nations and Olympic stakeholders in Los Angeles, United States, for a pre-Games meeting ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The Nigerian delegation comprised the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, and the President […]

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS  Puerto Rico U-17 women’s head coach Andres Mirabelli has expressed disappointment with his team’s performance against Nigeria, Prompt News Online reports. The North Americans fell 2-0 to Nigeria in their second game at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Tuesday night. It was Puerto Rico’s second [...]

The federal government has defended its enforcement of mining regulations following renewed scrutiny of the revocation of licences linked to Basin Mining Limited and Range Mining Ltd, companies associated with mining promoter Steve Davis and the Jupiter business interests. Kehinde Bamigbetan, special adviser on Media to the minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made […]

The Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) has raised the alarm over the growing collapse of small businesses across the country, warning that mounting operating costs, rising debt obligations and multiple taxes and levies imposed by state and local governments are pushing entrepreneurs out of business. The association warned that the crisis poses […]

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command,  Bode Ojajuni,  commended the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for its prompt response and professionalism. The post Police Uncover International Visa Fraud In Ogun, Rescue 11 Ghanaians appeared first on Channels Television.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says Nigeria could have faced inflation of up to 1,000 percent without the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The post Oyedele Claims Nigeria Faced 1,000 Percent Inflation Without Tinubu’s Reforms appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

Investors in the Nigerian stock market gained N411 billion in market value yesterday as renewed buying interest lifted equities, reversing losses recorded in the previous trading session. The market capitalisation of listed equities rose by N411 billion to close at N159.668 trillion, while the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index appreciated by 0.26 per cent […]