Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate several completed projects across the FCT beginning Tuesday, June 9, as part of activities marking the President’s third anniversary in office. Speaking with journalists after conducting a final inspection of the project sites, Wike expressed satisfaction with the […]

Kebbi State Government has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in its civil service from 60 to 65 years in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The decision was taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The Commissioner for Establishment, […]  Kebbi govt extends retirement age for doctors, veterinarians to 65 years 

The Fertiliser and Agro-Allied Dealers Association (FADA), Plateau State chapter, has raised an alarm over the growing circulation of fake and adulterated fertilisers in markets across the state. FADA  warned  that the trend poses a serious threat to food production and farmers’ livelihoods. The association said the development came at a time when farmers are […]

Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has opened up on her role in Mo Abudu’s Blood Sisters 2, announcing that acting is not just something she does for fun.

Nasarawa State government has unveiled plans to establish mini dams to enable year-round farming and boost food production. The commissioner for Agriculture, Umar Tanko Tunga, disclosed this yesterday during a ministerial briefing organised by the state Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists […]

Vice President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Prof. Benjamin Pakol, has admonished the newly installed leaders of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) to eschew the pitfalls of modern religious authority. Pakol stated this in a sermon during the installation of ECWA new vice president, Rev. Madubuko Chidi Joseph and  also to mark […]

“My own generation, we carried placards, we demonstrated in front of South African assets. Sometimes we even got arrested for doing this. Nigeria is a serious frontline state, and Nigerians are not happy about how they have been treated.”

Stakeholders from Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have called for the release of 42 abducted schoolchildren, who have been in captivity for about three weeks. The appeal was led by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, during a meeting in Maiduguri on Monday. Askira said the victims, abducted […]  Borno stakeholders appeal for release of 42 abducted schoolchildren

​ Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Vice-Presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso cannot stay in any party he does not enjoy total control. Ahmad made this statement in a post on his verified X handle on Monday. He was reacting to the recent crisis in the […] Kwankwaso can’t stay in any party he doesn’t enjoy total control – Buhari’s ex-aide

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has extended the retirement age of medical and veterinary doctors in the state civil service. The retirement age, according to the governor, is now increased from 60 to 65 years while the length of service has been extended from 35 to 40 years. This was revealed by the commissioner […]

Nasarawa State government has commenced the bid-opening process for the construction of 30 new secondary schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. The ceremony, held in Lafia, was led by the state commissioner for Education, Dr John Mamman, who stated that the initiative aims to expand access to quality education, […]

Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the release of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were abducted over a year ago during a violent raid on the town. Speaking in Pulka yesterday, Governor Zulum confirmed that the latest release comprises 357 persons, while […]

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Rotary Club of Maiduguri has donated medical supplies and hygiene materials to Borno State government to boost its efforts against the ongoing cholera outbreak. The items handed over to the Ministry of Health were IV fluids, oral rehydration salts, water purification tablets, disinfectants, and protective gear for health workers. The donation, valued at over N1 […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has imposed drone flight restrictions around Hard Rock Stadium and the fan festival at Bayfront Park during the World Cup matches in Florida. FBI Miami and its law enforcement partners will be enforcing FAA-imposed Temporary Flight Restrictions, according to a statement issued on Monday. The announcement encouraged all operators of drones to frequently […] FBI bans drones during some World Cup matches in US

Kano State Police Command has arrested 345 suspected criminals and recovered 270 dangerous weapons during a three-day security operation conducted across the state’s 44 local government areas. The commissioner of police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this yesterday when he briefed journalists at the Command Headquarters, Bompai, Kano. Bakori said the operation, carried out between June […]

The European Union has announced restrictive measures against two Iranians and one entity for disrupting maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctions were approved on Monday under the extended legal framework targeting those involved in Iran’s actions impeding the freedom of movement in the Middle East. They affect the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy’s Hormozgan Provincial […] EU sanctions Iranians over maritime disruptions in Hormuz

The commissioner of police in Taraba State, CP Moorkwap Sebastian Dongshal, has reached out to stakeholders in Karim-Lamido local government for stronger collaboration to tackle recurring communal conflicts in the area. During a working visit to the area, where he engaged traditional rulers, community leaders, leader of youth groups, alongside other security agencies in the […]

A security expert, Yahuza Getso, has advocated for the formal integration of vigilante groups and other community-based security outfits into Nigeria’s security framework. He said such groups possess vital local knowledge that could help tackle insecurity in rural communities. Getso made the call in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Kano. He said vigilantes should be […]

National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said that no matter what the Tinubu Government says, insecurity is getting worse in the country.  According to the ACF spokesman, there is now a level of desperation where Nigerians are gradually normalising self-help because the government would not be there to help them. He […] Insecurity getting worse under your watch – ACF to Tinubu

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has again slammed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said Atiku has no sympathy for victims of terrorism. He cited the incident of a Christian girl, Deborah Samuel, who was killed in Sokoto State over […] Atiku has no sympathy for victims of terrorism – Babachir Lawal

Global cereal production is projected to decline in the 2026/27 season after reaching a record high the previous year, according to the latest cereals supply and demand brief released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The United Nations agency forecasts world cereal output to fall by 2 percent year-on-year to 2.982 billion tonnes, largely […]

Israel’s continued attack on Lebanon had been a source of tension throughout the ceasefire. The post Iran, Israel halt attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has insisted that as bad as President Bola Tinubu’s administration is, it is a better choice than Atiku Abubakar. Lawal made this remark on Monday during a live appearance in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He said Tinubu would be an excellent […] 2027: Tinubu govt better than Atiku presidency – Babachir Lawal

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, for investing in the education sector through the establishment of an academy in Kaduna. The minister spoke when he commissioned the newly established Kaduna Christian Academy. The ceremony was performed by Gen. Musa, who […]

National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has said that it would be surprising to him if the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi performs as he did in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Arise News, Mohammed-Baba pointed out that many things had changed, including Peter Obi moving […] 2027: I’ll be surprised if Peter Obi performs as he did in 2023 – Mohammed-Baba

International agribusiness expert and financial strategist, Dr Yemisi Lucy Adepoju, has warned that a toxic combination of family dependencies, societal pressure and a lack of investment structures is trapping millions of African salary earners in a “prison of financial struggle.” At a book reading session for her new publication, “Broke After Payday? The Hidden Crisis […]

A bandit leader claimed security deployments halted his plans to release a retired general’s wife as Katsina authorities intensified rescue efforts.

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have commenced a three-day capacity-building programme for School-based Management Committee (SBMC) stakeholders from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen community participation in schools and boost enrolment. The training, which opened in Kano yesterday, focused on revised […]

The Induze Tech Foundation has successfully concluded the Tech Bridge Exhibition, a large-scale digital education and innovation program designed to prepare secondary school students with practical digital skills, innovation capacity, and entrepreneurship competencies for the future economy.

FIFA has confirmed that referee, Omar Artan from Somalia, will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup after he was denied entry into the United States. In a statement on Monday, the world football governing body explained that Artan will be unable to train or officiate, following the decision by US authorities. “FIFA is not involved […] 2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms African referee has been sent back home

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a suspected terrorist, arrested eight suspected bandits and recovered motorcycles, communication equipment and other items during separate operations across Zamfara State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, on June […] Zamfara: Troops kill terrorist, arrest eight suspects, recover motorcycles, military gear

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a man, Paul Oweleke, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly using a social media platform to incite Nigerians to support a military coup against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Oweleke was docked before Justice Akintoye Aluko on a two-count charge relating to […]

The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the country, saying Nigerians remain firmly behind the military in the fight to restore peace and security. In a press release yesterday, signed by the secretary of the group, Gambo […]

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