Beyond politics: What defines a leader’s legacy?, By Akin Fadeyi
Premium Timesby Akin Fadeyi27d ago
This conversation should not be directed at philanthropists alone. Governors and local government chairmen should take a cue.
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top 54%Nwabali returns as Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini27d ago
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and retained the core of Nigeria’s senior team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and...
#EndSARS: Postmortem confirms journalist Pelumi Onifade died from gunshot wound
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo27d ago
A postmortem examination has confirmed that 20-year-old Pelumi Onifade, a journalist with Gboah TV, died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen while covering the #EndSARS protest in Lagos in October...
Shettima clarifies remarks on northern governors' support for President Tinubu in 2023
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu27d ago
The Office of the Vice President has clarified recent remarks by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding President Bola Tinubu’s backing from northern governors in 2023.
What shall we do about South Africa?, By Azu Ishiekwene
Premium Timesby Azu Ishiekwene27d ago
Anti-immigrant scapegoating may seem normal, especially among politicians in the post-Trump era. Still, I share the sentiment expressed on the back of the proverbial mammy wagon that often...
WHO urges safer care for people living with noncommunicable diseases
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi27d ago
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to strengthen patient safety in the care of people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Alawuba: Improvement in economic indicators point to Nigeria’s growth path
Premium Timesby Press Release27d ago
Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for...
Air Peace disputes NCAA August delay report, cites data discrepancies
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27d ago
Air Peace has disputed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) August flight disruption report, saying the regulator underreported its flight operations and failed to properly account for...
EFCC investigates suspect arrested with fake $212,200 in Kano
Premium Timesby Ndidiamaka Ede27d ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has commenced investigation into a suspect arrested in Kano with counterfeit United States currency totalling $212,200.
The misdirected narrative around Nigeria’s HIV response: Are we ready to change it?, By Adaeze Oreh
Premium Timesby Premium Times27d ago
We have spent decades learning how to treat HIV. In 2026, Nigeria must show that prevention can also be practical, visible and accessible.
Alleged Cocaine Trafficking: Court upholds 30-day extension of KC Luxury's detention
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo27d ago
The Federal High Court in Lagos has upheld the 30-day detention of Kazeem Michael Afolabi, popularly known as KC Luxury, over his alleged involvement in the trafficking of 184.5 kilogrammes of...
UN mission says US committed war crimes in Iran
Premium Timesby Beloved John27d ago
A UN fact-finding mission on Iran has found reasonable grounds to believe the United States was behind the military strikes on the Minab Elementary School in Southern Iran in February.
Kwara governor names 'political rival' coordinator for Hajj 2027
Premium Timesby Ezekiel Oyero27d ago
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Mashood Mustapha, as the leader of the state’s contingent to the 2027 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
What Dangote IPO signals – NGX Chairman
Premium Timesby Agency Report27d ago
Kwairanga, Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) signals Nigeria’s readiness to support large-scale capital raising...
FG moves to clear export grant backlog, reform EEG scheme
Premium Timesby Agency Report27d ago
The Federal Government has begun processes to clear the backlog of Export Expansion Grant (EEG) payments and reform the scheme for sustainability.
Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo27d ago
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Jessica Will, to 25 years in prison for importing 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria.
Oyo school kidnap survivor testifies on terrorists’ invasion as suspects’ trial begins
Premium Timesby Premium Times27d ago
One of the rescued victims of the May mass school kidnap in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, reliving the invasion of their...
Kogi renovates three PHCs in each LGA - Official
Premium Timesby Agency Report27d ago
The Chief Medical Director, Kogi Hospitals Management Board, Ayo Olayemi, says renovation of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state is improving healthcare delivery and patient safety.
NDA Admission: Group cautions against making recruitment religious contest
Premium Timesby Press Release27d ago
A group, Gospel Reggae Team Initiative (GRTI), has expressed concern over a statement attributed to the Abuja Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging religious imbalance in the...
Cross River, Okomu National Parks added to CITES elephant monitoring network
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Mojeed27d ago
Cross River National Park and Okomu National Park in Nigeria have been added to the Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) Programme of the Convention on International Trade in...