What to make of the new OMO market, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Premium Timesby Ifeanyi Uddin·31 Aug 2026
Far more consequential would be that on the back of its ability to raise funds relatively cheaply through security market issuances, government may by means of these windows absorb savings that...
Plateau bans illegal Hisba activities following operation of morality police in Jos North LGA
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan·31 Aug 2026
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisba in parts of Jos North Local Government Area illegal and ordered security...
Diphtheria: Katsina hospital overwhelmed as officials silent on case, death figures
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis·31 Aug 2026
The Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Katsina says its children’s ward is overwhelmed by an influx of suspected and confirmed diphtheria cases, while the number of infections and deaths from the...
Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·31 Aug 2026
Russia says it helped the military regime in Niger Republic repel a coup. In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its...
This time, let’s vote for football, By Hervé Verhoosel
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
The ballot will carry the name of one person. The choice, though, can carry much more: what football do we want in ten or twenty years?
Tehran says it struck US bases in Jordan, UAE after attack on Larak Island
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
The Iranian army, on Monday, said it struck US bases in Jordan with explosive drones in retaliation for an American strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Securing Nigeria's economic re-birth: The Imperative of Bola Tinubu's re-election, By Dan Aibangbe
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
President Bola Tinubu has always been driven by a single-minded vision: a Nigeria where every citizen enjoys equal opportunity, economic security, and a high quality of life.
Two Nigerians arrested in South Africa for allegedly carrying drugs
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
Two Nigerians suspected of carrying drugs were arrested in South Africa last week and are expected to appear in court today.
Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, AXA Mansard top stock pick this week
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun·31 Aug 2026
After two successive weeks of loss, Nigerian stocks found resilience last week amid stronger buy pressure, helping market capitalisation appreciate by 0.8 per cent.
US bombs Iran's Larak Island
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
US missiles struck Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, the latest American attack in a war that has lasted over six months.
EDITORIAL: UNGA2026 should not be another jamboree for Nigeria
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
World leaders will converge on New York, United States, for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 8 September.
Twenty-two years to destiny: The silent sacrifices that carved my journey to the nations, By Ayo Akerele
Premium Timesby Ayo Akerele·30 Aug 2026
Continue to work hard on your business, career, and ministry. No matter how hard and bad your nation is, God’s word is not altered by human circumstances. If He has said it, you will see it.
Hello, God!, By Wole Olaoye
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·30 Aug 2026
‘Hello God’ echoes the way she had lived her life — searching for hope during difficult times. The millions of Nigerians who adore Dolly Parton will, no doubt, find her song a good companion as...
In Anambra State, the fox now guards the chicken coop, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Premium Timesby Premium Times·30 Aug 2026
This week marks 24 years since Barnabas and Amaka Igwe were liquidated. It is possible that the current governor of Anambra State has lost the capacity to be affronted by the murder of a pregnant...
BBNaija S11: Sultex, Goddessa evicted from ‘Show Ya Sef’ house
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·30 Aug 2026
Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house after five weeks in the reality television competition.
Tortoise and the $1bn rain that came after the harvest, By Festus Adedayo
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele·30 Aug 2026
If you hopped onto a horse galloping in a race inside the Nigerian First Lady’s tummy, its hoof would not hit a single stumble. That was how unmistakable the air of triumph was in Abuja last week.
APC secretary Ajibola Basiru visits Gov. Adeleke, seeks cooperation to secure 1.5m votes for Tinubu
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·30 Aug 2026
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, visited he Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, with their discussions during the meeting touching on the...
Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing
Premium Timesby Beloved John·30 Aug 2026
The death toll from the devastating floods near the Nepal-China border rose to over 800 on Sunday. Thousands of people are still missing as rescue officials race against time to locate survivors.
SSS to seek suspension of Sowore's cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·30 Aug 2026
The State Security Service (SSS, also known as DSS) said it is seeking the suspension of the ongoing cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC)...
Awoniyi reflects on Hull defeat as Osimhen, Lookman shine in Europe
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·30 Aug 2026
Taiwo Awoniyi has called for greater clinicality from Coventry City after their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City, as fellow Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman enjoyed...
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