Rochas Okorocha refutes report of arrest order against him
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu1d ago
Former Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has refuted a report that a Nigerian court recently issued an arrest warrant against him.
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top 39%Edo Assembly race: Men account for 90% of candidates
Premium Timesby Agency Report1d ago
Men account for more than 90 per cent of candidates seeking election to the Edo State House of Assembly, while women constitute less than 10 per cent, highlighting a significant gender imbalance in...
2027: INEC excludes Pantami, Adebutu, clears Chinda in final governorship candidates' list
Premium Timesby Qosim Suleiman1d ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in Gombe, Isa Pantami, and in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, from its final list of...
2027: PDP reacts to Adebutu's exclusion from governorship candidates' list
Premium Timesby Press Release1d ago
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has reacted to the omission of its candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, from the final list of candidates contesting the 6 February 2027 governorship...
EXPLAINER: Tinubu’s petrol relief plan, Atiku’s subsidy proposal — how they differ, who pays
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis1d ago
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has extended a discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) retail stations and proposed forward crude sales to domestic refineries and...
Abia 2027: The naysayers can rant but can’t erase, By Ferdinand Ekeoma
Premium Timesby Press Release1d ago
The photo you are seeing here was Isi Gate, Umuahia, before Governor Alex Otti assumed office. The same sorry spectacle greeted Abians at every other junction and corner.
VIDEO: Sporadic shootings as thugs attack NDC supporters in Enugu
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu1d ago
There was outrage on Saturday in Enugu State when some suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the state.
2027: Enugu teachers endorse Mbah, Tinubu for enhanced welfare, education funding
Premium Timesby Press Release1d ago
Thousands of teachers in both public and private schools in Enugu State have endorsed the Governor of the State, Peter Mbah, for a second term, citing improved teachers’ welfare, increased...
Pantami reacts after INEC omits his name from Gombe governorship candidates list
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu1d ago
The former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has reacted to the omission of his name on the list of Gombe governorship candidates released by the Independent National...
INEC excludes Ogun PDP’s Adebutu, running mate from final governorship candidates list
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole1d ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, and his running mate from its final list of...
UK migrant workers wear chains, sing Asa’s ‘Jailer’ to protest proposed visa reforms
Premium Timesby Mariam Ileyemi1d ago
Migrant workers in the United Kingdom wore chains and sang Nigerian singer Asa’s ‘Jailer’ during a protest against proposed changes to immigration rules that could make workers wait up to 15 years...
Military troops kill 36 terrorists, rescue 50 abductees, achieve other successes - DHQ
Premium Timesby Agency Report1d ago
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued no fewer than 50 abducted persons, killed 36 terrorists and arrested several suspected terrorists and collaborators during operations across the...
2027: Makinde promises four-year transitional Government of National Unity if elected president
Premium Timesby Sharon Eboesomi1d ago
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has promised to establish a four-year transitional Government of National Unity (GNU), if elected President in 2027.
Ondo govt, police commence investigations as Akure residents choke under recurring offensive odour
Premium Timesby Josiah Oluwole1d ago
Some residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, have cried out for help over a “mysterious” gaseous emission, accompanied by a pungent and poisonous odour, sporadically released into the air.
Regina Daniels reveals why she's celebrating her 25th birthday in wheelchair
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola1d ago
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has spoken about her prolonged health challenges, revealing that she has endured intense pain and struggled with mobility for months.
Nigerian govt speaks on Fitch's credit rating
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai1d ago
The Federal Government says Fitch Ratings’ decision to revise Nigeria’s credit rating outlook from Stable to Positive reflects progress in economic reforms, foreign exchange market adjustments and...
SEC warns Nigerians against investing with unregistered WayvePay
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu1d ago
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing through WayvePay, an online investment platform it said was not registered to solicit investments from the public...
2027: Fintiri's exit, Atiku, Ribadu's interests set stage for tight Adamawa governorship race
Premium Timesby Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu1d ago
The 2027 gubernatorial election in Adamawa State is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in the state’s history.
Movie Review: Beyond 10 million views, ‘My 30th Wedding’ offers little surprise
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai1d ago
From ‘Breaded Life (2021)’ to Big Love (2023) and now ‘My 30th Wedding’, Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson have become a familiar on-screen pair, repeatedly drawing audiences into romances built on...
Ayra Starr, Banky W, Okunnu, 20 other Nigerian celebs who’ve relocated abroad (Part 3)
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola1d ago
For Nigerian entertainers, relocating abroad has meant more than changing countries. While Ayra Starr continued her international music career and Banky W pursued further education and ministry...