The Kano State Police Command on Thursday arrested a suspect for circulating audio and video clips capable of inciting public disorder and creating fear among residents. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the suspect was apprehended during a sting operation and is currently being interrogated. “The Command views the inflammatory statement seriously, and […] Police arrest suspect over circulation of inflammatory audio, video in Kano

The presidential front-runner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has outlined the reasons why more than half of Nigeria’s population lives below the poverty line, despite the country’s wealth of natural and human resources. While receiving the leadership of the Association of [...]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent N100 increase in its petrol ex-depot price was driven by rising global crude oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The post Dangote Refinery explains N100 petrol price increase amid crude price surge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Ondo State government has reiterated that the disputed Eba Island belongs to the state, declaring it will firmly defend its “territorial integrity” against any competing claims. The state Attorney-General The post Eba Island belongs to Ondo, we’ll defend territorial integrity, says Ajulo appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Frontline human rights activist Aisha Yesufu, on Thursday, declared that President Bola Tinubu has already lost the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu explained that Tinubu is looking for state governors to make him appear as if he has power. She made the remarks while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Yesufu said: “Bola Tinubu has already […] Tinubu has already lost 2027 presidential election – Aisha Yesufu

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has announced the release of her highly anticipated album, ‘Hope’, set to drop on April 24, 2026. The 14-track project, dedicated to her late mother The post Angélique Kidjo announces new album ‘Hope’, features Davido, Ayra Starr appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The governing All Progressive Congress (APC), has appointed the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, to spearhead the re-election campaign of the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi. The election…

Empowering the girl child today is critical to building tomorrow’s leaders and stronger societies, Ardova Plc (AP) said on Thursday as it hosted a debate competition for public secondary school The post IWD: Investing in girl child builds stronger societies, says AP appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Authorities also maintained the travel advisory for Kuwait at Level 3-Reconsider Travel, urging U.S. citizens to carefully review the latest security guidance and country information available on the State Department’s official travel website.

The House Committee on Public Accounts expressed concern over the status of the project, noting that despite the substantial payment made, the contractor had not been seen on site since October 2023. The post Reps Query National Library Over Alleged Abandonment Of ₦365m Project In Taraba appeared first on Channels Television.

Middle East Crisis: Dangote Refinery Vows Following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted global refining operations and reduced output from several refineries, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has…

… Commends Ibikunle for providing good leadership that restores peace, unity, and dignity to the party A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan has congratulated the newly elected chairman of the party in the state, HE Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo and his executive members, just as he commended [...]

According to multiple media reports, Trump was upset with Noem's testimony at a Senate hearing this week where she said the president had approved a $220 million DHS advertising campaign in which she featured prominently. The post Trump sacks homeland security chief Kristi Noem appeared first on Vanguard News.

United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to play a role in selecting the next supreme leader of Iran after the death of Ali Khamenei.

A brace from Samuel Wisdom and a penalty from former Enyimba forward Chijioke Mbaoma were all the home side needed to leapfrog to the top of the NPFL standings, with two games in hand The post “I can’t believe we scored three goals!” – Finidi, ecstatic as Rivers United go top of NPFL appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, is set to step down from his position on Friday, March 6, 2026, bringing to an end his tenure... The post Nigeria police move to replace Hundeyin as force spokesman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s migration sector have said the country has made substantial progress in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) since the 2022 International Migration The post Nigeria has made substantial progress in GCM implementation after 2022 IMRF – Stakeholders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The US-Israel war on Iran is being decided in boardrooms and bunkers in Washington and Tel Aviv. But the bill will be paid at filling stations in Abuja, market stalls in Onitsha, and bread queues in Kano. I am Nigerian. I know exactly what this war is about to do to us. Let me begin […] The post When the pump price goes up in Tehran, we bleed in Lagos, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a two-day pre-retirement training for its retiring officers, emphasizing that retirement is not an end, but a “redirection of a…

The comments came in an interview with Axios on Thursday as Iran remains in political turmoil following the death of its Supreme Leader. The post I must approve Iran’s next leader – Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has said the UK is doing everything it can to calm the situation in Iran, which is very different from US President Donald Trump, who wants to change the regime. Trump had already said it’s “too late” for Iran’s leaders to talk. Starmer explained his decision […] War: Best thing is negotiation with Iran — Starmer defends UK stance

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka's shocking confession about not knowing Celine Dion during a studio session with Tems has fans buzzing online over his candid take on music.

Coalition of Niger Delta Youth Leaders have officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term, highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects in the region as proof of the administration’s commitment…

Tragedy struck at Onuebonyi Junction in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as a devastating fire outbreak claimed the life of a four-year-old boy, identified as Osinachi, and left four others hospitalized. The incident, which occurred in an Abakaliki suburb, was reportedly triggered by a cooking gas explosion in one of the shops at the busy junction. An […] Fire razes five shops in Ebonyi, four-year-old dies, four hospitalized

She had sued the Liberian government at the ECOWAS Court over alleged rights violations. The post World Bank Funds: Liberia anti-graft agency clears fishery agency’s head of fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

She had sued the Liberian government at the ECOWAS Court over alleged rights violations. The post World Bank Funds:Liberia anti-graft agency clears fishery agency’s chairperson of fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A top-ranking member of the party’s statutory Board of Trustees said the party in collaboration with the NLC was “giving life to dormant plans to increase our numerical strength.” The post Labour Party intensifies membership drive, to recruit, train polling agents appeared first on Vanguard News.

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has described the forthcoming 2027 general elections as a war. Yesufu made this statement on Thursday during a live interview programme on Channels Television, monitored by DAILY POST. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria is preparing for general elections in 2027. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement further said that the […] 2027: We’re going into war – Aisha Yesufu

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to safeguarding vital oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta. He stated this during a strategic operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to commission critical infrastructure projects and […] NAF reaffirms commitment to protect Niger Delta assets

The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council's approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria. The post PhD won’t replace medical fellowship – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

His remarks imply a willingness to work with someone from within Iran rather than seek to topple the government, which has been a sworn enemy of the United States since 1979. The post ‘I Have To Be Involved,’ Trump Demands Role In Choosing Next Iran Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

Mr Trump also declared that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the assassinated Khamenei, who is considered a likely successor, was an unacceptable choice to him. The post US/Israel-Iran War: Trump wants to be involved in selection of next Iranian leader appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Christiana Nwaogu and Ngozi Ibe, Abuja Religious leaders across Nigeria have stepped into the growing national debate on artificial intelligence, warning that without strong ethical safeguards and regulatory frameworks, the rapidly expanding technology could undermine human dignity, social stability and the country’s cultural values. The warning came during a symposium organised by the Nigeria […]

Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, has made a fresh legal move amid his detention dilemma. N15.6 billion is demanded as saga continued.

Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, said the command has arrested a suspect allegedly circulating audio and video clips for inciting public disorder and creating tension and fear in the state. The post Police arrest suspect for inciting public disorder in Kano – CP appeared first on Vanguard News.

The future of banking in Nigeria will be defined by institutions capable of bridging the gap between numbers and narratives, volatility and vision. FSDH’s research is not only reinforcing its own market position but also contributing to national economic development. The commitment remains clear: to keep transforming insight into impact — for clients, markets, and […] The post From insight to impact: How research is powering FSDH’s market leadership, By Hakeem Muhammed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.