IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·30 Aug 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Niger State residents and families of the people abducted in Borgu Local Government Area that the police are working with other security...
EXCLUSIVE: Fake Agency Scandal: How Adeyemi allegedly funded PFIPC - ICPC
Premium Timesby Kabir Yusuf·30 Aug 2026
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that the Director General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC)...
Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·30 Aug 2026
The police in Anambra State say they have arrested a suspected drug dealer, Chinedu Nwankwo, while he was allegedly conveying illicit drugs to criminals in different communities of the state.
Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu International Marathon
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·30 Aug 2026
Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, winning the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories.
Police detain officer over alleged shooting that killed motorist
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·29 Aug 2026
The police in Rivers State have detained an officer and members of his team following the alleged shooting of a motorist, Anthony Obodo, during an altercation in the state.
Tinubu orders NDDC to reconstruct Warri-Sapele-Benin road - Official
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·29 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to commence the reconstruction of the Warri-Sapele-Benin section of the East-West Road in Delta State.
Osun APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji concedes defeat, congratulates Adeleke
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·29 Aug 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has finally congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for second term.
OpenAI to end Cursor deal with SpaceX over contract, safety concerns
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu·29 Aug 2026
OpenAI has notified SpaceX of its intention to terminate its contract to provide OpenAI models to Cursor, citing concerns over compliance with its terms of service.
Moody’s upgrades Nigeria’s outlook to “positive” on stronger external buffers
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun·29 Aug 2026
Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has revised its outlook for Nigeria upwards to “positive” from stable in response to the country’s improved external position, especially its foreign exchange...
PREVIEW: NPFL returns with higher stakes as 3SC win opener, Rangers eye title defence
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·29 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Premier Football League returned on Friday for the 2026/27 season with more at stake than the usual battle for the title, continental places and survival.
ONSA issues security alert, calls for continued vigilance
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·29 Aug 2026
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has called for “continued vigilance and appropriate precautionary measures in relation to potential security concerns in certain locations.” This...
Niger govt says situation 'calm' after soldiers' mutiny
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu·29 Aug 2026
The military government says it remains in control in Niger Republic after gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of the capital, Niamey, on Saturday morning.
Adeleke orders probe into Osun killings, seeks inquiry into police role
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai·29 Aug 2026
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered a Coroner Inquest and Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings and violence that occurred at the Naira and Kobo Junction, a motor park area in...
Dalung demands breakdown of Plateau govt’s N10.1bn travel spending
Premium Timesby Premium Times·29 Aug 2026
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has asked the Plateau State Government to publish a detailed breakdown of the N10.1 billion it reportedly spent on travel and transport in the...
Itauma vs Hrgović: Unbeaten British-Nigerian boxer battles for IBF Heavyweight World Title
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·29 Aug 2026
British-Nigerian heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his young professional career on Saturday when he takes on Croatia’s Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight...
FG deploys task force to respond to diphtheria outbreaks in Kano, Katsina
Premium Timesby Oluwakemi Adelagun·29 Aug 2026
The federal government has deployed an emergency multi-agency task force to strengthen surveillance, close immunisation gaps and expand access to treatment following diphtheria outbreaks in Kano...
El-Rufai's sons at war as Bashir attacks Bello publicly
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu·29 Aug 2026
A rift has erupted within the family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as son Bashir launched social media attacks against elder brother Bello, a sitting member of the House of...
Dolly Parton gave us a coat of many colours, By Owei Lakemfa
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·29 Aug 2026
Parton was a beautiful storyteller, writer and composer with ten Grammy Awards from fifty-five nominations. Her songs transcend generations and will transcend more.
The insult that led to the creation of Osun State, By Temitope Lakisokun
Premium Timesby Premium Times·29 Aug 2026
Oshun Division was created in 1951, the same year in which the Egbe Omo Oduduwa gave birth to the Action Group.
Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo·29 Aug 2026
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued two Colombian women who were allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos.
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