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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Anthony Ehilebo, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 Presidential Campaign, has dismissed the APC’s claim that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke are no match for President Bola Tinu...
By Evelyn Usman The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters against electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, vowing to arrest, investigate and prosecute anyone found culpable. Fatai...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned Nigerians that unauthorised access to private accounts, online impersonation, cyberbullying, spreading false information, sharing intimate images without consent and facilitating financial fraud ca...
The institution will train specialist nurses in midwifery, paediatric care, emergency medicine and other fields to address personnel shortages, the state government says. The post Kaduna establishes post-basic nursing college in Rigasa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerian Army troops have destroyed Lakurawa terrorists’ camps in Waria Forest, Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists in a firefight Read More: https://punchng.com/army-destroys-lakurawa-camps-in-sokoto-kills-terrorists/...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that it will work with relevant authorities to address environmental concerns arising from the recent aircraft crash in the area. The assurance followed reports of an offensive odour a...
The Nigeria Police Command in Benue State has denied media reports alleging that it ordered the withdrawal of Mobile Police personnel from Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Orchia Aondogwu, the...
The Nigerian Air Force says search and recovery operations are ongoing for its crashed aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, amid residents’ environmental conc Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-search-and-recovery-operations-still-ongoing-naf/...
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, seeking an investigation into its environmental impact, public health safeguar...
The police also reported the killing of a suspected kidnapper in Kebbi and the detention of an officer following a fatal shooting in Ogun State. The post Police arrest 24 suspected cultists, rescue abducted teenager in operations across 10 states appeared first on Premium Times N...
NAFDAC had announced a seizure of counterfeit products worth more than N2 billion and arrested two suspects during a raid on the trade fair complex. The post Lagos Trade Fair Complex condemns counterfeit drinks production after NAFDAC raid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the pregnant girlfriend of Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury after being involved in a three-vehicle road accident in Istanbul, Turkey. The 26-year-old model was involved in the collision on Tuesday, October 13, while eight months pre...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted Malabu Oil and Gas Limited, other companies, and AA Oil Chairman Aliyu Abubakar in two separate alleged money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The post Court dischar...
The prosecution presented the video recording which captured the police interrogation sessions of the 11 defendants facing charges in the case. The post Judge watches suspects’ confession video recording in Arise TV journalist murder case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigeria Police Force has detailed how motorists can renew expired tinted glass permits online through the official POSSAP portal for public convenience Read More: https://punchng.com/how-motorists-can-renew-expired-tinted-glass-permits-online-police/...
The Ogun State Police Command has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission of adequate security for its personnel and materials for the 2027 p Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-police-assure-inec-of-security/...
The announcement comes two years after the release of Adedamola, Fireboy’s fourth studio album. The post Fireboy unveils 13-track ‘ZUKO!’ album tracklist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again sparked reactions after referring to himself as a governor during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign council on Wednesday. The event took place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The...
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters to shun violence and intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ojajuni stated this on Wednesday during a strategic visit to the Independent National Electoral ...
The NSIB and Nigerian Navy are continuing a round-the-clock underwater search for the crashed NAF ATR 42-500 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-nsib-navy-divers-continue-underwater-search-for-crashed-naf-aircraft/...
N143 million was disbursed to 76 traders and business operators verified as genuine victims of the twin disasters to enable them to rebuild and restart their commercial activities. The post Sokoto disburses N143 million to victims of fire incidents appeared first on Premium Times...
The police say a commercial motorcyclist was beheaded and his motorcycle stolen The post Police arrest six suspects over murder, kidnapping in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Police are searching for a truck driver and his motor boy over the death of a Kwara State Polytechnic student. The post Police hunt truck crew over death of Kwara Polytechnic student appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that it will engage relevant environmental and public health authorities to address concerns over an offensive odour and the possible environmental impact of an aircraft accident in the area. The NAF said...
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered more components from its aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as search operations continue at the site. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-naf-recovers-more-aircraft-components/...
A banker and seven others have been arraigned by the Police Special Fraud Unit before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N710m proof-of-funds fr Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-banker-seven-others-arraigned-for-alleged-n710m-fraud/...
By John Alechenu, Abuja The management of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB) has vowed zero tolerance for the production and distribution of counterfeit goods within its facility, following the arrest of two persons allegedly linked to the illeg...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has acknowledged the concerns expressed by residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, particularly reports of an offensive odour and fears of possible environmental impact following the aircraft accident. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Dire...
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued five Congolese nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking after they were allegedly lured into Nigeria with promises of better economic opportunities. The victims were rescued at Bollarz Hotel in the Araromi area of Ibadan duri...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it acknowledged the concerns expressed by residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, particularly reports of an offensive odour and fears of possible environmental impact following the aircraft accident. In a statement by the NAF Director of Public Relat...
The Airport Police Command has arraigned a 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, over allegations of impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted areas at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMA, Lagos, following a social media post in which he allegedly offered a military ...
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside, saying Nigeria needs relief from the current administration. Adebayo made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday in reactio...
Lagos State Government has announced plans to begin the controlled demolition of the distressed Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to prevent potential threats to lives and property. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Ma...
A 28-year-old Nigerian, Adebayo Maoli, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and indecent acts in Toronto, Canada, police have confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-arrested-in-canada-over-alleged-sexual-assault/...
Pig farmers in Ogun State have lost over N5bn to an African Swine Fever outbreak, prompting the state government to alert federal authorities for support. Read More: https://punchng.com/swine-fever-ogun-alerts-fg-as-farmers-lose-n5bn/...
The planned demolition follows a fire that gutted the building on Martins Street on 24 December 2025, killing 12 people, according to an earlier report by PREMIUM TIMES. The post Lagos govt announces demolition of fire-damaged GNI building appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
The Lagos State Government is set to begin the controlled demolition of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, 10 months after a fire. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-demolish-gni-building-10-months-after-fire/...
The project forms part of FHFL’s ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by developing innovative housing solutions for low- and middle-income earners and priority groups. The post FHFL, Nigeria Police Trust Fund break ground on 257-unit affordable housing estate in ...
The Inspector General of Police has tasked parents on security as 96-year-old retired DCP, Stella Okuyiga, unveiled her book on Nigeria’s first policewomen Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-tasks-parents-on-security-as-96-year-old-ex-policewoman-unveils-book/...
Following a fatal NAF aircraft crash in Ondo State, the Chief of the Air Staff has ordered stricter flight safety oversight across the Nigerian Air Force. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-crash-naf-chief-orders-stricter-flight-safety-checks/...
LASTMA has warned residents, traders and food vendors against consuming or selling the recovered oil that spilled from the tanker. The post Tanker crash spills 33,000 litres of groundnut oil in Lagos, LASTMA warns against consumption appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The arrests come amid other reported kidnapping incidents and police operations against suspected criminals in the oil-rich state. The post Police arrest suspected kidnapper, cultist, recover firearm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The police said the suspects allegedly disguised their vehicle as a commercial taxi to lure unsuspecting passengers along the Benin-Agbor highway. The post Police arrest suspected one-chance robbers after woman is pushed from moving vehicle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
The police say the suspects were arrested during operations across Yenagoa, where rival cult groups have engaged in attacks and reprisals. The post Police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover guns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness has told an Abuja High Court that former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika allegedly forced ministry officials to accept his German friend for a contract linked to the proposed Air Nigeria project. Christopher Odofin, the 12t...
….Tasks Umahi to prioritise abandoned projects, rejects move to halt new road construction By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to undertake emergency repa...
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has assured Nigerians that police officers will demonstrate professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. He said the police would learn from previous elections and use the lessons to improve their performance durin...
…Residents scoop spilled groundnut oil By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Traffic gridlock has disrupted movement on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a lone tanker crash near Abiola Garden, inward Toll Gate, Lagos, on Wednesday. The tanker, which was conveying 33,000 litres of gro...
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seekin...
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the immediate fumigation of the river at Igbokoda following complaints of offensive odour and concerns about possible pollution after last week’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. The directive was disclos...
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the police will demonstrate professionalism in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig/...
Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians arrested during a cybercrime crackdown, with authorities alleging that the individuals had been trafficked to the country and forced to work in cybercrime operations. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam G...
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured Nigerians that police would ensure professionalism during the forthcoming general election. Disu stated that the conduct of police personnel before, during and after the electi...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — A major disaster was averted on Wednesday after a truck conveying 33,000 litres of ethanol fell off the Second Rainbow Bridge in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Age...
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered additional components from its ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, during ongoing operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-recovers-more-components-from-ondo-crash-site/...
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, has insisted that journalists have the legal right to publish election results, stressing that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, alone has the exclusive authority to formally declare the out...
The Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this on Tuesday at the Inspector-General of Police's conference in Abuja The post Plateau police arrest suspects, recover locally made guns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested an Indian national and two Nigerians over the alleged assault of two drivers in Ibadan. The command made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available to DAILY POST on Wednesda...
A Nigerian man has been arrested in Canada after allegedly exposing himself to three victims in separate incidents aboard Toronto’s public transit system. The suspect, identified as Adebayo Maoli, 28, of Toronto, is facing one count of sexual assault and two counts of indecent ac...
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has extended its condolences to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the families of those who lost their lives in the NAF 931 aircraft crash, following a condolence visit by the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Of...
