Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for all seasons, By Azu Ishiekwene
Premium Timesby Azu Ishiekwene27 Aug 2026
Abubakar III has done more for inter-faith unity and understanding than any Muslim spiritual leader I’ve known for a long, long time.
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top 70%UK court confirms rape, four other sexual offence charges against Poco Lee
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27 Aug 2026
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape.
Gusau defends NFF record, reveals why he resigned
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27 Aug 2026
Ibrahim Gusau has defended his administration’s record and explained his decision to resign as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), bringing his three-year, 11-month tenure to an...
How Remi Tinubu’s visit put Ogun’s governance gains in sharp focus, By Kayode Akinmade
Premium Timesby Press Release27 Aug 2026
Government is ultimately judged not by the number of projects it announces or commissions, but by how effectively those projects improve the lives of the people.
Police intensify rescue operation for abducted Niger villagers
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27 Aug 2026
Security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue Muslims worshippers abducted by suspected bandits in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Cocaine Allegations: Judge orders NDLEA to produce detained KC Luxury in court
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo27 Aug 2026
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce social media influencer and businessman, Kazeem Michael Afolabi, popularly known as KC...
Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom — Report
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed27 Aug 2026
About 7,825 people were kidnapped in the year between July 2025 and June 2026, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, SBM Intelligence said in its recent report on the issue.
Eight killed, eight abducted in Zamfara highway attack as police report operations in Katsina, Kebbi
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis27 Aug 2026
Eight travellers were killed and eight others abducted when armed men attacked motorists on the Gusau-Funtua highway in Zamfara State, the police said on Thursday.
NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over 'vote APC or relocate' threat
Premium Timesby Falmata Daniel27 Aug 2026
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday called for the arrest of the Chairperson of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Shekwolo, for reportedly asking residents to vote for the All...
Alleged Cocaine Offences: Court grants 30-day extension of KC Luxury's detention
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo27 Aug 2026
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) a 30-day extension of the detention of social media influencer and businessman Afolabi Kazeem Michael...
UNCCD Deputy Secretary speaks on key issues shaping COP17 negotiations in Mongolia
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed27 Aug 2026
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Andrea Meza, on Wednesday briefed journalists on key issues and developments shaping the ongoing...
Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo’s intervention
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27 Aug 2026
Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), following an intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development...
Police invite VDM to provide evidence after alleging officers aid kidnappers
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed27 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has invited an activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence for his allegation that police officers at checkpoints share...
Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to reduce gas flaring and ensure Nigeria derives greater economic benefits from its gas resources.
JUST IN: Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini27 Aug 2026
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed his resignation from office, bringing his four-year tenure to an end amid mounting pressure over the state of...
Jigawa at 35: How Umar Namadi is transforming ‘The New World’ State, By Ahmad Danyaro
Premium Timesby Press Release27 Aug 2026
On 27th August, 1991, Jigawa State code named ‘The New World’ was created out of the old Kano State. Today, 27th August 2027, marks Jigawa’s 35th anniversary of creation.
Elders becoming more visible in drug trade in Nigeria, other West African countries
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai27 Aug 2026
Adults aged 50 and over are becoming more visible in West African drug operations, although data availability and official understandings of this phenomenon vary across states.
Fuel subsidy: Let's debate the real solution to Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis, By John Okiyi Kalu
Premium Timesby Premium Times27 Aug 2026
Government does not have to keep petrol artificially cheap forever. It needs to make transport, electricity, food production and household incomes progressively less dependent on cheap petrol… That...
Xenophobia: Ghana rejects MTN’s donation for affected Ghanaians
Premium Timesby Beloved John27 Aug 2026
Ghana has declined a donation offer of GH¢20 million (N2.4 billion) from MTN to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Jigawa at 35: Gov Namadi reaffirms commitment to peace, sustainable dev’t
Premium Timesby Press Release27 Aug 2026
As Jigawa State marks the 35th anniversary of its creation, Governor Umar Namadi has reiterated his administration’s commitment to preserving peace, strengthening justice and expanding sustainable...