A “controversial” penalty deep into stoppage time marred what could have been a memorable day for the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday. The Oriental Derby between Rangers and Enyimba had dominated discussions all week long in the Nigerian football…
Super Eagles’ Coach, Finidi George, was full of enthusiasm, yesterday, as his team arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for today’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Nigeria will meet Benin Republic on matchday four of…
A months-long investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed how Meduret Resources Nigeria Limited illegally stored explosives in the property at Bodija, a dense residential and business district, and used the same property as the base for trading in the dangerous materials.…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe successfully destroyed two illegal refining sites situated along the banks of the Imo River. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet, stated in…
The Senate commenced activities last Tuesday by welcoming the Bauchi Central senator, Abdul Ningi, to the chamber after his suspension was lifted the previous week. Mr Ningi, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), entered the Red Chamber at 10:40…
The Committee of Youths on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), to align its minimum wage demand with governments’ ability to pay sustainably. Its Director-General, Mr Obinna Nwaka, made the call during a thanksgiving…
Tragedy struck the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board as two of its pilgrims died in Madina, Saudi Arabia, just 48 hours after their arrival. Executive Secretary of the Board, Abdulsalam Abdulƙadir, said in a statement on Sunday in Madina that…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a staff member of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Quadri Adeyinka, for committing a travel passport fraud. The ICPC arraigned Adeyinka before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of…
The operatives of the FCT Police command in collaboration with the special forces of Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army and DSS hunters, on Friday, stormed some identified kidnappers’ hideouts and arrested four suspects. FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, a…
Austria’s far-right FPOe party was leading the vote count in the country’s EU elections on Sunday, exit polls indicated. If confirmed, it would be the first time the group has topped a nationwide ballot in the Alpine country. The Freedom…