The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is working towards establishing a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ottawa, Canada, expected to commence operations in 2027. The post JAMB plans UTME centre in Canada for Nigerians from 2027 appeared fi...
The increase followed the conclusion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which attracted 10,772,421 new registrants nationwide. The post JUST IN: Nigeria’s registered voters rise to 103 million – INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
… Calls for priority funding of education, infrastructure Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called for improved welfare, working conditions and professional dignity for Nigerian teachers. Obi made the call...
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that its ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-confirms-crashed-military-aircraft-in-ondo/...
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday said Nigeria’s National Register of Voters had risen to over 103 million following the completion of the three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise and final biometric cleanup. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, di...
By Sekinat Osundiji Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said he would rather support President Bola Tinubu than former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, arguing that an Atiku presidency could lead to a “chaotic” crash. Lawal made the remarks dur...
Promises functional constituency office, infrastructure tracking By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi South Senatorial candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rt. Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie, has unveiled his legislative agenda for the 2027 election, promising to establis...
The singer presents himself as both the beneficiary and prisoner of his own routine. The post BNXN’s 16 is quiet reflection on the cost of success appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Super Eagles will be without seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue affected the squad. Captain Wilfred Ndidi is among the players ruled out, while several others were prevented from tra...
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed sympathy to the Chief of the Air Staff, the Nigerian Air Force and families of personnel and passengers aboard the aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The ...
By Dickson Omobola Following the crash of an ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has offered to provide flight data and cockpit voice recovery and readout support to the Nigerian Air Force. NSIB, which said investigation of the...
Tinubu pledges support for female candidates By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja Women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have pledged to mobilise women across the country for the 2027 general elections, urging members to translate the Federal Government’s reform agenda into...
The Ogun State Police Command has presented cheques totalling N37.9 million to families and next-of-kin of deceased police officers in the state. The presentation was made under the Nigeria Police Force Group Life Assurance Scheme of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji ...
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has expressed sadness over the reported crash of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft that allegedly claimed the lives of 25 passengers and seven crew members. Sani disclosed this in a post on his X handle while describing the incident as a tragic an...
Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has lamented the worsening cost of living, which is making it harder for Nigerian teachers to support their families and carry out their vital work. In a statement on Monday by hi...
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A trending video making the rounds online has sparked reactions after Warkal, a New Democratic Congress, NDC, aspirant for the Gwale State House of Assembly and former Air Force officer, was seen displaying a weapon at a rally. Nigerians described the display as a warning in resp...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Monday, insisted that it’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson has no secret or open deal with “the ruinous and diabolical” All Progressives Congress, APC, administration. NDC insisted that Dickson is not a front for the APC, adding that the ...
ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will track illegal campaign spending and sanction political parties, candidates and agents involved in violence, hate speech and vote-buying ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amu...
The Taraba State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called on the state government to appoint qualified and experienced teachers as permanent secretaries in the state civil service. The state chairman of the union, Nathan Solomon, made the call on Monday in Jaling...
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has arrested 62 people during an enforcement operation aimed at curbing street begging in the Ajah and Lekki areas of the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a pos...
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Federal Government has completed 10 radiodiagnostic centres and three cancer centres across Nigeria as part of efforts to transform the country’s healthcare system, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, ha...
The Nigeria Revenue Service has sealed the headquarters of Kaduna Electric over alleged outstanding statutory tax liabilities, according to an official not Read More: https://punchng.com/nrs-seals-kaduna-electric-headquarters-over-unpaid-taxes/...
When President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua departed the shores of Nigeria for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia on November 23, 2009, I served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of the National Life newspaper. The publication was owned by then Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, national leader o...
The court dismissed the murder convict's claim of self-defence. The post Court sentences man to death by hanging for murder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
…As Secretary bags Minna emirate’s title By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, has appealed to traditional rulers to intervene and restrain politicians from engaging in violence, hostility and mudslinging ...
A non-profit organisation, Concert for Change Foundation, has set a N500 million target for this year’s Green Worship benefit concert to support vulnerable children and charities catering for children living with disabilities across Nigeria. The foundation announced the target at...
The Federal Government says it has established 10 radio-diagnostic centres across Nigeria and plans to establish a multi-specialty hospital in each of the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare. The post FG completes 10 diag...
By Adeola Badru Suspected bandits have allegedly kidnapped 18 students from Oyo State travelling from Sokoto State to their hometowns in Oke-Ogun, after attacking their chartered bus and killing the driver, sources familiar with the incident have said. The students, who were trav...
Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), in partnership with Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has commissioned 50 two-bedroom detached, energy-efficient homes for the spouses of Nigeria’s fallen...
The Lagos State Police Command has identified the officers captured in a viral video allegedly collecting N20,000 from a man before releasing his motorcycle. The Command said the officers are personnel attached to the Makinde Divisional Headquarters and have been directed to repo...
Hails South-South governors for infrastructure, human development Congratulates Nigeria, Tinubu on 66th Independence Anniversary By Henry Umoru ABUJA — As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the Sou...
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, on Monday, vowed never to negotiate with bandits in the state. Lawal said Nigerians are empowering bandits when they pay ransom for their kidnapped relatives. Speaking during a media chat in Gusau, the state capital, the governor said the ba...
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has explained that the agency does not regulate fresh produce such as oranges sold directly in markets. The NAFDAC DG made this known while speaki...
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before taking investment decisions. The post Zenith, Fidson, NEM top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Kelechi Iheanacho has spoken about his return to the Super Eagles and his enduring passion for representing Nigeria ahead of the international friendly against Russia, DAILY POST reports. The striker had been left out of recent Super Eagles squads following a difficult spell at c...
The Lagos State Police Command is investigating officers from its Makinde Division after a video showed them allegedly extorting ₦20,000 from a dispatch ri Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-officers-caught-on-hidden-camera-extorting-lagos-dispatch-rider/...
India is investigating a surge in soybean imports declared as originating in Niger, amid suspicions that some of the cargoes may have come... The post India probes Niger soybean imports over suspected Nigerian origin appeared first on Nairametrics ....
NNPC Limited’s group revenue fell sharply by N10.56 trillion in 2025, largely driven by a steep 77.6 per cent decline in petroleum products revenue, according to its 2025 audited financial report. The post NNPC revenue plunges by N10.6trn in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times N...
The Federal Government has confirmed that a total of 32 people were on board the military aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the minster of aviation and aerospace development , Festus Keyamo, on Monday. According ...
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says fuel subsidy removal helped raise $500m to reconstruct the Lagos airport and other aviation infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/subsidy-removal-funded-500m-lagos-airport-rebuild-keyamo/...
PREMIUM TIMES reported the crash on Monday morning, with the Nigerian Air Force saying the aircraft was travelling on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The post 32 people on board crashed Nigerian military aircraft – Aviation Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ...
He said the Air Force has activated an immediate search and rescue operation following the crash. The post Crashed aircraft travelling from Benin to Lagos – NAF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A military aircraft with tail number NGR 931 has crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State, after disappearing from radar while... The post Military aircraft crashes near Naval Base in Ondo, 32 on board appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Ogun State, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has pledged improved welfare and better working conditions for teachers in the state. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, made the pledge on Monday in a message to mark the 2026 World Teac...
The Adamawa State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has urged the state government to post newly employed teachers to their respective places of birth where they also reside. The union made the appeal on Monday at a ceremony in Yola to mark World Teachers’ Day, argui...
The SSS said the terror kingpin was planning massive, coordinated terrorist attacks in some southern states before he was killed. The post Nigerian forces kill terrorist leader in operation aided by UK appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has confirmed that an aircraft belonging to the force crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State in the early hours of Monday. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft was on a “routine mission” when the inci...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, Niger State, to condole with Governor Umaru Bago, the people of the state, and the families of those who lost their lives while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defen...
Many people are feared to have lost their lives as a military aircraft with tail number NGR 931, en route Lagos from Benin, crashed in the Igbokoda axis of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday. The Ondo State Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who conf...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has demanded accountability over the deaths of 37 people in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. Shettima also announced the federal government’s donation of N250 million to the families of the victims....
Nigeria rose four places to eighth in the 2026 Bloomberg Economics Investment Risk-O-Meter, overtaking Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia as. The post Nigeria rises four places to 8th in Bloomberg’s most investable markets ranking appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Neither Brazilian candidate won 50 per cent or more as required by the constitution despite getting 97 per cent of the total votes counted in Sunday's election. The post Brazil’s presidential election goes to runoff appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The former youth development minister says the NYSC should be suspended for a year to allow for its reorganisation amid insecurity. The post ADC spokesperson proposes one-year NYSC suspension over insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Monday it has activated an immediate search and rescue operation following an ATR-42 aircraft accident in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday. A statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the management of Madonna University to reconsider the expulsion of some nursing students over their involvement in a trending social media video recorded within a hospital environment. In a statement signed by ...
Nigeria’s Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, DMO, has opened subscription for its October 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bonds. In a statement on its X account, the DMO said the offer, which opened on Monday, October 5, 2026, comprises two-year an...
The identity of the helicopter and the people on board have yet to be ascertained as of the time of this report. The post UPDATED: Nigerian military aircraft crashes in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Kebbi State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has dismissed a viral video alleging poor education funding and inadequate remuneration of teachers in the state. The state NUT Chairman, Zaki Sarki, said in a statement on Monday that the video was old, edited and do...
ADC accuses the administration of Governor Babagana Zulum of plotting to deploy security agencies and state regulatory bodies against its leadership The post 2027: ADC, Borno govt trade words over alleged political intimidation, security threats appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he appreciated the President’s support for Ogun State projects. Adeola, who is seeking the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, in a post on Facebook ...
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