Is judicial adjudication in electoral matters new in Nigeria?, By Fola Aiyegbusi
Premium Timesby Premium Times·28 Aug 2026
Recently, a former head-of state and president at two different times in our contemporary political history made public statements in the media about why the courts should not be the decider in...
Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new case
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele·28 Aug 2026
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have announced the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak after the country completed 42...
German authorities monitor airport malaria outbreak after two deaths
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi·28 Aug 2026
German health authorities have urged calm after two workers at Frankfurt Airport died from malaria in a rare outbreak linked to the country’s biggest airport.
11 NYSC members rescued after Kogi abduction
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·28 Aug 2026
The Kogi State Police Command says it has rescued 11 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of the...
UTME applications data intensifies concerns over state of education in northern Nigeria
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis·28 Aug 2026
An observation shared on social media on application data for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has intensified concerns about the state of education in Nigeria’s...
IGP Disu: Changing the narrative, By Tunji Wusu
Premium Timesby Premium Times·28 Aug 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, recently welcomed the brave officers of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Intervention Squad who, alongside the military, the State Security...
ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubes
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi·28 Aug 2026
There is a renewed push by nutrition and health experts to make the fortification of seasoning cubes mandatory to tackle Nigeria’s micronutrient deficiencies.
Police arrest four suspects over killing of two during Osun motor park mayhem
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·28 Aug 2026
The Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspected political thugs in connection with the killing of two persons during a violent confrontation at the Naira and Kobo area of Ikire, Irewole...
D’Tigers face South Sudan test as World Cup pressure mounts after Cameroon defeat
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·28 Aug 2026
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have little time to dwell on their disappointing start to the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers as they return to action against South Sudan...
Police rescue kidnapped Kwara traditional ruler, two others
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·28 Aug 2026
The Kwara State Police Command says it has rescued the Onigbesi of Igbesi, Oba Moses Omotayo, and two other victims from suspected kidnappers in the state.
FG reports health gains, urges NMA to lead fight against quackery
Premium Timesby Oluwakemi Adelagun·28 Aug 2026
The federal government has urged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to strengthen professional accountability and take a leading role in the fight against quackery in the health sector.
Federal govt launches alcohol policy, targets harmful use, illicit trade
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele·28 Aug 2026
The federal government has launched a five-year national alcohol policy aimed at reducing alcohol related harm while promoting responsible industry practices and protecting government revenue.
2027: Uba Sani predicts Tinubu victory in Kaduna
Premium Timesby Mohammed Lere·28 Aug 2026
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure between 70 and 80 per cent of Kaduna State votes in the 2027 presidential election.
15 NYSC members reportedly abducted in Kogi while returning from camp
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii·28 Aug 2026
Fifteen National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have reportedly been abducted by gunmen in the Ofu/Itobe–Onicha-Igo axis of Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
INTERVIEW: COP17: Cross River lawmaker calls for stronger laws to protect Nigeria’s land, wildlife
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·28 Aug 2026
In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES on the sidelines of the ongoing 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Mongolia, Martins Archadu, a lawmaker...
COP17: Cross River woos investors, partners to tackle land degradation
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed·28 Aug 2026
Cross River State government delegates at the ongoing 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Mongolia say they are...
NFF suspends elections, sacks league boards amid football reforms
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini·28 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended all processes leading to its 27 September elective congress and removed the leadership of the country’s major domestic leagues as part of interim...
Conference League: Arokodare strikes twice as Ajax beat Sion to reach League phase
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·28 Aug 2026
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare continued his explosive start to life at AFC Ajax, scoring twice as the Dutch giants defeated FC Sion 5-3 at the Johan Cruijff Arena to secure their place in the...
FTSE Russell to reclassify Nigeria into Frontier Market status
Premium Timesby Premium Times·28 Aug 2026
FTSE Russell has confirmed, in a market notice published on Thursday, that Nigeria’s reclassification from Unclassified to Frontier Market status will proceed effective from the open of trading on...
Opposition lawmakers ask Tinubu to deploy overwhelming force against terrorists, release El-Rufai
Premium Timesby Sharon Eboesomi·28 Aug 2026
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate and decisive action to end the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, killings and...
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