2027 Politics Watch: From Sokoto ultimatum to conflicting ₦50,000 relief terms, Saturday's roundup - Premium Times Nigeria
2027 Politics Watch: From Sokoto ultimatum to conflicting ₦50,000 relief terms, Saturday's roundup Premium Times Nigeria
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A tale of two emergencies: Why Nigeria does not need new science, By Adewale Adeyemo - Premium Times Nigeria
Nigeria trains excellent doctors and exports many of them. What it lacks is the chain that carries a collapsing person to one of them in time… That chain can be built. Stabilise first and bill later, through a funded federal scheme that reimburses hospitals that comply. Enforce S...
NDLEA arrests two Europe-based Nigerians with 200 wraps of cocaine - Premium Times Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Nigerians living in Europe after they allegedly swallowed 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46kg while attempting to board a flight from Abuja to Paris, France.
Mohbad’s family seeks delay in Liam’s DNA test, requests US lab details - Premium Times Nigeria
The family of late singer Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba has asked the authorities to postpone the tissue-based DNA test scheduled for 31 October at Mainland General Hospital/IDH, Yaba, Lagos, as part of efforts to establish the paternity of the singer’s son, Liam.
State Police: Nasarawa Assembly joins 11 other states to approve bill - Premium Times Nigeria
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved the constitution amendment bill seeking to establish state police, joining 11 other state legislatures that have endorsed the proposed reform.
2027: Four South-east governors ask Igbos to vote for Tinubu, give reasons - Premium Times Nigeria
Governors of Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states have urged the people not to be deceived by political distractions but to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The governors made the call on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (A...
Gidauniyar MacArthur ta kai ziyara CJID da PREMIUM TIMES, ta jaddada aniyarta ta ci gaba da tallafa wa aikin jarida a Najeriya - Premium Times Hausa
Gidauniyar MacArthur ta kai ziyara CJID da PREMIUM TIMES, ta jaddada aniyarta ta ci gaba da tallafa wa aikin jarida a Najeriya Premium Times Hausa
Plateau police arrest man over wife’s killing - Premium Times Nigeria
The police have arrested a 40-year-old man, Davou Dachung, over the alleged killing of his wife, Jessica Davou, in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Nigerian govt approves N70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers - Premium Times Nigeria
The federal government has approved a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public service workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, following a conciliation meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
TARABA: An maka shugaban shugaban ƙaramar hukuma a kotu saboda ƙoƙarin haramta wa ma’aikata goyon bayan wata jam’iyyar siyasa - Premium Times Hausa
TARABA: An maka shugaban shugaban ƙaramar hukuma a kotu saboda ƙoƙarin haramta wa ma’aikata goyon bayan wata jam’iyyar siyasa Premium Times Hausa
2027: ADC names Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate - Premium Times Nigeria
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election.
NDC appeals court ruling nullifying its registration, uploads Peter Obi's name on INEC's portal - Premium Times Nigeria
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an appeal against a court ruling that reversed an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party.
Over 30 suspected bandits’ bodies found after gun battle in Zamfara — Police - Premium Times Nigeria
The Zamfara State Police Command says more than 30 bodies suspected to be those of bandits were discovered in farmlands around Bukuyum town following a gun battle between security operatives and armed attackers.
Poor Network: Reps panel rejects ALTON’s representation, insists on telecom chiefs' appearance - Premium Times Nigeria
A plenary session of the House of Reps (PHOTO CREDIT: Hon. Akin Rotimi Jr.)
'Don't equate me with God, election is over, ' Nigerian governor warns supporters, political associates - Premium Times Nigeria
'Don't equate me with God, election is over, ' Nigerian governor warns supporters, political associates Premium Times Nigeria
Zulum rejects relocation of NNPC exploration equipment from Borno - Premium Times Nigeria
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has opposed plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to move oil exploration equipment out of the state, insisting Maiduguri is safer than Abuja and that there is no justification for relocating assets dedicated to the C...
Zamfara is evidence of transformational leadership under Gov Lawal, says EFCC Chairman - Premium Times Nigeria
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, affirmed the presence of transformational leadership in Zamfara State under Governor Dauda Lawal.
Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Kenya, halts visa issuance - Premium Times Nigeria
Health workers wearing protective equipment.