Why our fares for Uyo routes are high – Ibom Air
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·31 Aug 2026
The Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Air, has explained the differences in its ticket prices, saying fares on its Uyo routes are influenced by strong passenger demand and reduced flight...
Retired judge challenges media to scrutinise judiciary, expose wrongdoing
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·31 Aug 2026
A retired judge of the Akwa Ibom State High Court, Ifiok Ukanna, has called on journalists to scrutinise judicial decisions, expose wrongdoing in the justice system and hold the judiciary...
Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade - UN Committee
Premium Timesby Beloved John·31 Aug 2026
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the harms caused by the transatlantic slave trade.
Falana urges Nigerian govt to ban petrol importation
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero·31 Aug 2026
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the federal government to end petrol importation and ensure that the 450,000 barrels of crude oil reportedly allocated...
How and why crash games became the fastest-growing casino category
Premium Timesby Press Release·31 Aug 2026
When Evolution, the Swedish company that supplies live casino games to much of the online industry, announced its third crash-style title late in 2025, its chief product officer, Todd Haushalter...
Super Eagles' Zaidu Sanusi faces two-month injury layoff
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola·31 Aug 2026
Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is facing around two months on the sidelines after medical tests confirmed an adductor injury to his right leg, suffered during Porto’s 3-0 victory over Académico...
2026 FY: PZ Cussons records N260.46b revenue as profit after tax grows by 349%
Premium Timesby Press Release·31 Aug 2026
Lagos, Nigeria. The Board of Directors of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, a leading manufacturer of personal healthcare products and consumer goods, recorded N260.46 billion in revenue for the 2026...
PZ Cussons Nigeria to pay shareholders N9.9 billion dividend after four-year pause
Premium Timesby Ronald Adamolekun·31 Aug 2026
PZ Cussons Nigeria is ending a three-year lull in dividend payment to distribute N9.9 billion to shareholders as its retained earnings swung back to positive for the first time since taking a hit...
OPay debunks viral claim of September shutdown, urges customers to disregard post
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu·31 Aug 2026
Nigeria’s leading mobile money operator, OPay, has debunked a report claiming it will take a long, indefinite break starting 1 September, noting that its operations will continue.
New survey shows voter apathy may continue among Nigerian undergraduates in 2027
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·31 Aug 2026
A new survey by Campus Reporter has found low voter readiness among Nigerian university students ahead of the 2027 general elections, with more than half of respondents not registered to vote.
Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into Ogun prison
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·31 Aug 2026
The Ogun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has arrested a woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara...
Cross River silent as Ebonyi moves to tackle child marriage after PREMIUM TIMES investigation
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu·31 Aug 2026
The Ebonyi State Government has ordered an “aggressive intensified campaign” against endemic child marriage incidence in Ebonyi State after a PREMIUM TIMES’ investigation.
Former sports minister Dalung praises Gov Otti’s leadership style, development drive
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·31 Aug 2026
Former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has commended the Abia State Governor Alex Otti for accepting responsibility and apologising over the recent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities...
SSS justifies move to suspend Sowore's cyberstalking trial
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·31 Aug 2026
The State Security Service (SSS, also known as DSS) has explained why it is seeking to suspend the ongoing cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and presidential candidate...
Political echoes of the fuel subsidy removal debates in Nigeria, By Uche Igwe
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
The call to return the fuel subsidy has struck a chord, especially among the masses. It has received an overwhelming positive feedback from the Nigerian public.
Conflict and Climate: Double threat driving Great Lakes displacement
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole·31 Aug 2026
Millions of people in the Great Lakes region have spent decades displaced by conflict, but climate change is adding a new layer to the crisis.
Beyond akara: Nigeria needs a bigger conversation around enterprise, By 'Lande Atere
Premium Timesby Premium Times·31 Aug 2026
…government must build the environment in which…businesses have a fighting chance. This is why those words — “we’ve encouraged Nigerians as best as we could” — stayed with me.
Ibom Air reacts to alleged monopoly at Akwa Ibom airport
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo·31 Aug 2026
Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has denied allegations that it controls access to Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, or prevents other airlines from operating from the airport.
Nigeria expresses concerns over failed coup in Niger, calls for return to constitutional order
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed·31 Aug 2026
The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern over the political and security situation in neighbouring Niger following a foiled coup attempt, urging all parties to work towards restoring...
ASA 2026 convenes global coalition to accelerate Africa’s food power play
Premium Timesby Press Release·31 Aug 2026
Africa’s drive to transform from a net food importer into a global agricultural powerhouse takes center stage this September as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) returns for its ninth edition.
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