Nigerian Army declares 104 soldiers missing, says they ‘absconded,’ are ‘deserters’

On 5 June, insurgents suspected to be members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), launched an overnight attack on the soldiers at their base.

Herders kill 15 in Benue days after MACBAN chairman’s murder

Residents link the latest attack to the recent killing of the Benue MACBAN chairman, although security agencies have not established any connection.

Breaking: DSS Arrests Former Minister Uche Nnaji, Hands Him Over to ICPC

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday morning by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Akanu Ibiam Intern...

US Soy ready to help bridge Nigeria’s protein gap – Officials

As Nigeria grapples with rising food costs and a widening animal-protein gap, they say the solution lies not in competing with local farmers but in collaboration.

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn, says UN

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The...

Going the Extra Mile: When compassion becomes the real destination

For some drivers on the inDrive platform, helping riders goes far beyond reaching a destination

Oyo abduction: NUT suspends strike, directs teachers to resume work Thursday

By Adeola Badru The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike across public schools in Oyo State, directing teachers to resume work on Thursday, following ...

Insecurity: “God is our problem solver, not govt” – Pastor Kumuyi

The Osun-born cleric further maintained that Nigeria has hope.

120 dead in latest Sudan cholera outbreak – WHO

A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with another 1,102 suspected cases since May in isolated war zones, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. More ...

EXCLUSIVE: 36 students still missing after Borno school attack

PREMIUM TIMES has independently confirmed, through interviews with parents and a community-generated register, that 36 students remain missing following the attack on Gov...

State Police: Actress Clarion Chukwurah roots for vigilantes

The actress further blames the current economic crisis for driving millions of Nigerians into poverty.

No new insurgency group in Kebbi – Commissioner

Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, has dismissed reports of the emergence of a new insurgency group in the state, calling it “Sai ...

Just In: Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested at Abuja Airport Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over allegations of certificate forgery. Acco...

Injured Serena’s Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt

Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee injury in her first round singles defeat. Williams, p...

Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — Customs

…as Custom hands over N53.39bn worth of seized drugs, expired pharmaceuticals to NDLEA, NAFDAC By Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered an attempt t...

EXCLUSIVE: How Kidnappers Turned Abuja Border Communities Into Terror Zones Despite $460Million CCTV Project

Beyond the Books: The Lessons I Took Home from Dr. Jerry Oluranti’s Historic Launch

By Samuel Oluwamuyiwa Olaniyan (BigsamOAP) It is not every day that a community witnesses an event capable of inspiring a generation. The recent launch of three books by ...

“Having Multiple Income Streams Doesn’t Mean Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur”- Vee Iye

Nigerian media personality and former reality TV star Vee has weighed in on the growing conversation surrounding entrepreneurship in the country. Taking to her X account,...

How to Apply: FRSC opens 2026 recruitment portal, invites applications for positions

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise, with interested and qualified Nigerians invited to apply for vacanci...

2027: Senatorial Candidate Rallies PDP Members for Unity to Defeat APC 

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin   The Edo South senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election, Frank Osifo, has vowed to unif...

Party deregistration rulings endangering Nigeria’s multiparty democracy – IPAC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed concern over recurring court judgments ordering the deregistration of political parties, warning that they threaten ...

SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 110: Dosu Joseph On His Football Career

Born on June 19, 1973, Dosu Joseph is one of the talented goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. Dosu helped Julius Berger win the Nigerian FA Cup in November 1996, by ke...

International Criminal Court says Mali, Burkina, Niger withdrawals undermine justice

The executive body of the International Criminal Court Wednesday voiced concern over the recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, saying it undermined the glob...

Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit “Y.M.C.A.” became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spo...