“I am the Buhari in us, not just the man but the meaning,” he told the crowd rhythmically, describing the former president. The post How 9-year-old Muhammadu Buhari stole the show at Garba Shehu’s book launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The 20-member committee comprises of lawyers, academics, traditional rulers, and public service veterans. The post Katsina unveils committee for constitution review appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Liverpool are interested in signing the Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike during the summer transfer window. According to a report from Fichajes, they are ready to accelerate their move to…

On Monday, 7th July, 2025, I visited Apo Mechanic village in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. It was my first in over five years. It was also the first time in years that I went there. My mission was simple but financially difficult and I believe every car owner can testify. It was to sample […]

Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice When the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development inaugurated the Mining Marshals (MM) in 2024, it did so with an urgent mission: to sanitize Nigeria’s chaotic…

Last week, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made another passionate appeal to the National Assembly to pass the unexplained wealth bill. For over a year now, he has been begging our lawmakers to criminalise unexplained wealth, and frankly, I don’t blame him. I am 100 percent in support of the bill. We have too many overnight […]

The ambush, at around 7 p.m., occurred shortly before the daily road closure – a security measure recently implemented by the Zamfara State Government to curb attacks on commuters. The post Bandits kill seven, abduct many in Zamfara road ambush appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Just when the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) thought the 2027 general elections, especially for the presidency, was already a walk over for it, there came the formal adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the national opposition coalition bent on wrestling power from ruling party and President Bola Tinubu. For the opposition coalition, […]

"Probe reports gather dust, and audit findings are rarely followed by prosecution or restitution," the centre said. The post Centre urges lawmakers, govt. to act on audit, probe reports, prosecute culpable officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Barcelona are aware that exits are needed if they are to return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule, and thus, be able to register new signings. Ansu Fati has already departed,…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Voting commenced early Saturday at the polling unit of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, located at Ward E3, St. Stevens Nursery and Primary School, Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island, even as the surrounding streets remained largely deserted. Electoral officers from the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) arrived at the polling […] The post Street deserted as voting commences at Sanwo-Olu’s polling unit, Adeniji Adele appeared first on Vanguard News.

When others like me beg at bus stops, I walk into the Governor’s Office. Those are the searing words of Habeeb Soliu Babaoloye, a man who, despite losing his sight as a teenager, refused to lose his vision for a meaningful life. His story is centered around how he defied blindness to find purpose. Instead […]

Tricia McLaughlin, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokeswoman, said the man who died was never in custody. The post Worker dies after US immigration raid on California farm appeared first on Vanguard News.

She watched helplessly as flames reduced her life to rubble . The home she built with her late husband, Engineer Nicolas Unaz, the memories they made, the dreams they once shared , all devoured in minutes. Gloria Unaz, a grieving widow and once-proud Lagos landlady, now stands in the ruins of her only shelter, with […]

A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has sentenced four men to death for the 2001 murder of taxi driver Mr. Olarenwaju Ajayi. Justice Patience Diri of High Court 2, Onopa, delivered the verdict on Thursday in Suit No. YHC/21C/202, involving the State versus Sunday Essien, Opena Akpabio, Odogha Ebi, and Clifford Michael. The court [...]

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Friday night suspended key officials of the State Reformatory Centre, Babbar Ruga, after the report of the committee mandated to investigate the allegations of torture and mishandling of an inmate, Usman Musa. This was contained in a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari. The […] Torture allegation: Katsina Gov, Radda suspends reformatory officials

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta has sentenced two men, Mustakeem Balogun and Soliudeen Majekodunmi, to death by hanging for the brutal murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo, while a third accomplice, Lukmon Abdulgafar, was handed a life sentence. Delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora found the three men guilty of the [...]

NHIA highlighted some of the agency’s recent milestones, including the increase in enrolment from 16.8 million in 2023 to over 20 million Nigerians in 2025 The post Health minister inaugurates NHIA governing council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As daylight fades and the hum of city life begins to quiet, another kind of movement stirs in Nigeria’s motor parks. In places like Jibowu in Lagos, Utako in Abuja, and Upper Iweka in Onitsha, the night belongs not to sleep, but to motion. Passengers clutch their bags with quiet resolve, drivers rev up aging […]

Former Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has predicted that Chelsea can pull an upset against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. The two Europeans teams will be seeking to win the first expanded version of the competition in New Jersey. PSG qualified with an emphatic 4-0 drubbing of Real Madrid in […] Club World Cup 2025: Mikel Obi predicts PSG vs Chelsea final

A leadership dispute in Amankanu Ohofia, Oduma, Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, is heightening fears of violence as the tussle over who becomes the next traditional ruler threatens to destabilize the community. The Indivisible Umuolo Family, one of the nine founding kindreds of the community, has expressed alarm over what it called a [...]

The director-general said that Jigawa ranks highest among the 11 frontline states in terms of Great Green Wall activities and international donor engagement The post Jigawa to host 2025 Green World Day celebration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As voters geared up to exercise their civic duty in Saturday’s Local Government Elections, several streets across Lagos State remained largely deserted due to the delayed arrival of electoral officers at polling units. The post Lagos LG Polls: Streets deserted as voting yet to commence appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least four teams have already confirmed their places at the 2029 Club World Cup. They are Paris Saint-Germain, Al Ahli, Cruz Azul and Pyramids. The final of the 2025 edition will be played between Chelsea and PSG this Sunday, the first of the expanded format that had 32 teams. The Club World Cup was previously […] Club World Cup: 4 teams qualify for 2029 tournament

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area in response to recent violent incidents that have threatened peace in the area. The announcement was made on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, in a statement issued in Yola. According to the statement, the curfew [...]

Entrepreneurs and small business owners who attended the latest edition of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Business Series have been urged to prioritise value alignment when forging partnerships to ensure sustainable growth and progress. The event, which held at the Bank’s head office on Marina, Lagos, and themed “Stronger Together: Building Powerful Businesses through […]

Movement at the Berger axis of Lagos came to a standstill on Saturday morning as security operatives blocked access routes into the state ahead of the 2025 local government elections. At about 7:32 a.m., a Punch correspondent observed long queues of vehicles and stranded commuters after a combined team of police officers and Federal Road [...]

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced its plan to engage at least 21,000 unskilled Nigerians in the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). Director general of the Directorate, Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a one-day strategic implementation of RHEI second phase meeting involving all state coordinators, […]

At least 22 people have been arrested following a violent clash involving illegal miners in the M.I. Wushishi Estate area of Minna, Niger State that left several injured. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Niger State Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, said officers from the Maitumbi Division responded swiftly after receiving reports about the unrest. […] 22 arrested after violent clash among illegal miners in Niger

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited has recorded a net surplus of N156.4 million for the 2024 financial year. The 2024 net surplus has a significant increase of N14.56 million compared to the 2023 surplus of N141.8 million. Speaking at the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, titled, “Sustainable […]

Nigeria, endowed with over 209 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, stands at a pivotal juncture in its quest to leverage this resource for national development. While the southern regions—particularly the Niger Delta—have long been the epicenter of oil and gas activity, the strategic expansion of gas utilisation to Northern Nigeria is gaining momentum. […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will inaugurate its screening and appeal committees on Monday, July 14, 2025, ahead of the upcoming legislative bye-elections. This was contained in a statement shared on the APC official X handle on Saturday. According to the update, the inauguration of committee chairmen and secretaries will take […] Bye Elections: APC fixes date for screening committee inauguration

The Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has recommended criminal prosecution against auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe for her role in the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Delivering her ruling on Friday, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi concluded the inquest that began on September 29, 2023, with testimony from 19 witnesses. She found that [...]

The Senator Representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has notified the Senate of her plans to resume legislative duties in line with the judgment of the Federal High Court that she…

Four years after the passing of iconic Nigerian singer Olanrewaju Fasasi, widely known as Sound Sultan, his team has paid a heartfelt tribute to honour his legacy, describing him as a powerful voice for change and a unifier through music. In a commemorative message shared on Instagram on Friday, July 11, the late artist was [...]

 Theresa Emegwara, widely known as TesGlam, is set to embark on an ambitious quest to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Continuous Makeup Application by an Individual. This…