Seven die, two injured in auto crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·24 Aug 2026
Seven people were killed and two others injured after three vehicles collided in the early hours of Monday around Kara on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
CAFWCL Preview: Edo Queens begin qualifying quest in Burkina Faso
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·24 Aug 2026
Edo Queens will begin their quest for a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League on Monday when they face AS Garde Nationale of Niger in their opening Group B fixture of the 2026 WAFU B...
COP17: Finance, water, land top agenda as UN desertification talks enter final stretch in Mongolia
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·24 Aug 2026
The second and decisive week of the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, began on Monday, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking a sharp shift from...
UACN, Wema, NEM top stock pick this week
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun·24 Aug 2026
Nigerian stocks reported a further slide last week, strained by profit-taking in energy and bank stocks.
In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, others
Premium Timesby Beloved John·24 Aug 2026
At least 16 Nigerians working as medical professionals in the United Kingdom have either been suspended or struck off the medical register within the last 12 months, PREMIUM TIMES can report.
EKO 2026: NSC inspects facilities ahead of maiden National Intermediate Games
Premium Timesby Agency Report·24 Aug 2026
The National Sports Commission (NSC), alongside members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), has undertaken another round of inspections of facilities in...
Manipulating the price of consumer welfare, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Premium Timesby Ifeanyi Uddin·24 Aug 2026
After a fashion, an economy is like a latex balloon. Squeeze air out of a part of it, and it shows up in a new bulge elsewhere.
Amnesty demands rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger mosque attack
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·24 Aug 2026
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to ensure the safe rescue of worshippers abducted at a mosque during the Muslim Friday prayers in Kpenya, Dekara District, Borgu Local...
Gunmen kill two security operatives, seize rifles in Plateau
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·24 Aug 2026
Two security operatives were reportedly killed on Sunday after some gunmen attacked Tanjol and Tarai communities in Jol District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
2027: Kwankwaso knocks APC campaign council, says election choice between oppressors, oppressed
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu·24 Aug 2026
Former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the newly constituted All Progressives Congress (APC)...
EDITORIAL: Osun election, the rise of civic action, and 2027
Premium Timesby Premium Times·24 Aug 2026
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was re-elected for a second term in the 15 August governorship contest.
Ogun govt mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, hails his legacy of excellence
Premium Timesby Press Release·24 Aug 2026
The Ogun State Government has received with deep sadness the passing of veteran actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.
NCC and its erroneous implementation of Public Service Rules, By Steve Opeyemi
Premium Timesby Press Release·23 Aug 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has in recent past sent directors that have spent eight years in service packing because a government circular had made it a requirement since Yar’adua...
Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·23 Aug 2026
The Niger State Government has instructed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in the Kpenya community, Dekara District of Borgu Local...
Osun: Anatomy of victory, By Wole Olaoye
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·23 Aug 2026
Water can run uphill if there’s adequate propulsion; let no one see impossibility where potentialities are hiding in plain sight.
BBNaija Season 11: Cassi evicted as Abi emerges as most influential player
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·23 Aug 2026
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Cassi, has been evicted from the reality show after receiving 5.27 per cent of the votes in the fourth week of the reality show.
Woman dies as varsity registrar's car crashes
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·23 Aug 2026
A woman has died while two other persons are receiving treatment following a road crash along IET New Horizons Road in the Old Airport Quarters area of Minna, Niger State.
Article of Faith: The blind servants of God (2), By Femi Aribisala
Premium Timesby Premium Times·23 Aug 2026
Our final destination is to be exactly like Christ. I did not know how ignorant I was until I met the Lord. I did not know that people go to university to become even more ignorant.
Jide Kosoko announces Ogogo’s burial date as fans, colleagues mourn
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola·23 Aug 2026
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has announced that the remains of his colleague, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, will be buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday.
Popular throuple splits as Precious separates from Jeffrey, Chidinma
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola·23 Aug 2026
Jeffrey and Chidinma, members of the Nigerian relationship trio popularly known online as Feral Throuple, have announced their separation from their third partner, Precious, bringing their...
Your filters hide everything on this page. Adjust them in preferences.