Soludo's wife reacts to Peter Obi's godfather claims
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu17d ago
Nonye Soludo, wife of Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, has refuted claims by Peter Obi that he and his wife are godparents to Mr Soludo’s children.
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top 42%How Peter Obi saved over $150 million in Anambra coffers - Alex Otti
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu17d ago
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has restated that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, saved $155 million in the coffers of Anambra State Government...
Twenty-five years in the shadow of 9/11, By Osmund Agbo
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele17d ago
As thick fumes of smoke billowed over Manila’s skyline on that fateful day in January 1995, no one knew exactly what was cooking inside Room 604 of the Doña Josefa Apartments, or what the recipe...
Nigeria’s 44 minerals must create jobs, not export poverty, Says Wunti
Premium Timesby Press Release17d ago
The Chief Executive Officer of World Energy Council Nigeria, Bala Wunti, has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the country’s 44 critical minerals are developed into factories, jobs and...
Xenophobia: 105 more Nigerians repatriated from South Africa
Premium Timesby Beloved John17d ago
Another group of Nigerians from South Africa has arrived in the country as xenophobic attacks on black foreigners persist, and an uneasy quiescence increasingly defines Nigeria-South Africa...
UNGA: World leaders call for sustained investment to prepare for future pandemics
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi17d ago
World leaders have called for sustained, more equitable investment in pandemic prevention and preparedness, warning that progress made since COVID-19 will need continued action to protect countries...
Ose Oyamendan’s MKO Documentary set for October premiere
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola17d ago
Nigerian-American filmmaker Ose Oyamendan’s documentary, MKO, which chronicles the life and legacy of late Nigerian businessman and politician Moshood “MKO” Abiola, will debut in cinemas nationwide...
REVIEW: Brief appearance, big impact: RMD steals show in Netflix's ‘A Different World’
Premium Timesby adajiesther17d ago
Veteran Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has made a special appearance in Netflix’s newly released sequel series, A Different World, extending his screen career into another major...
2027: Shehu Sani urges Atiku, other northerners to respect rotation, allow South complete eight years
Premium Timesby adajiesther17d ago
Former Kaduna Central Shehu Sani has warned that an Atiku Abubakar victory in the 2027 presidential election would end Nigeria’s informal rotational presidency arrangement and could trigger...
El-Rufai paying for 'misdeeds' while in power – Shehu Sani
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu17d ago
Former Kaduna Central District senator, Shehu Sani, says detained former Governor Nasir El-Rufai is paying for his alleged misdeeds and irresponsibility while in office.
Six takeaways from Nigeria vs Madagascar as Super Eagles fight back for victory
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola17d ago
Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo was far more revealing than the scoreline suggested.
SPECIAL REPORT: In Kaduna, community peacebuilding offers way to stop disputes from becoming violent
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan17d ago
When two young people began arguing during a community activity in Kaduna, Mistura Hussain did not immediately try to determine who was right.
AFCON Qualifiers: Chelle reflects on Madagascar win, warns Eagles ahead of Guinea-Bissau clash
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini17d ago
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has explained how he changed his team’s formation to overcome Madagascar’s compact defence in Nigeria’s 2-1 comeback win in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Osinachi Ohale retires from Super Falcons after 16 years
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola17d ago
Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has brought the curtain down on her international career, announcing her retirement from football at the age of 34 after 16 years of representing Nigeria.
AI, rote learning, and a new pedagogy, By Temitope Sodipo
Premium Timesby Premium Times17d ago
The value of education may therefore lie less in the job it qualifies us to do than in the lens through which it teaches us to see and solve problems.
The global race for critical minerals, and Nigeria’s criminalisation of artisanal miners, By Adeola Akinremi
Premium Timesby Premium Times17d ago
Nigeria needs a policy shift from raid-and-detention enforcement of artisanal miners. The government should not focus on providing licences to the “big men” alone, just as it continues to do with...
AfCFTA, African IP Summit to push intellectual property as driver of continental trade
Premium Timesby Beloved John17d ago
Government officials and policymakers from across Africa will be gathering in Kenya in November to discuss how intellectual property can support Africa’s trade and economic transformation.
Police begin disciplinary action against inspector over anti-Peter Obi viral video
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo17d ago
The Lagos State Police Command has identified an inspector featured in a viral video and commenced disciplinary action over remarks he made while travelling in a public transport vehicle.
FCT senator insists Wike obtaining loans without NASS approval
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo17d ago
The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, of obtaining loans without the National Assembly’s approval, as required by...
El-Rufai’s ex-chief of staff dumps ADC, vows to deliver Zaria, Lere, others to APC
Premium Timesby Mohammed Lere17d ago
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s staunch ally and ex-Chief of Staff, Bashir Sa’idu, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), promising...