Where It All Happens
Victory Yinka-Banjo, a 17-year-old high school graduate, was offered more than $5 million dollars’ worth of scholarship money for an undergraduate program of study, according to admission documents and estimates … Read More
Some youths on Friday shut down the city of Makurdi, in protest against incessant killings of innocent citizens by Fulani herdsmen. The protesters comprise youths who are mostly students, tricyclists, … Read More
Despite a humongous debt profile, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed an additional $1.5 billion and €995 million external loan requests of President Muhammadu Buhari. The fresh loan is … Read More
The family of a woman, Joy Owoyele, is in grief after she died during a 14-day fasting in the Isheri Olofin area of Lagos State. gathered that Owoyele had sought … Read More
The President expresses his condolences to the families of our dear citizens who lost their loved ones in the recent spate of killings in Benue State. Furthermore, he states that … Read More
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report for the year 2020 was published on Wednesday, November 25, revealing the impacts of terrorism across the globe, including Nigeria. The GTI is published … Read More
A statement by the commander of the Amotekun in the state, Col. Olayinka said the operation was carried out while on their joint routine patrol in the early hours of … Read More
Nigerian investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo revealed on twitter that some communities in Niger State have allegedly bought six Honda motorcycles worth N500,000 for Boko Haram terrorists in the region in … Read More
Tension has rented atmosphere in Otan-Ile in Obokun local government area of Osun State as residents, mostly, youths on Wednesday took to the street to protest invasion of Fulani herdsmen … Read More
The House of Representatives on Wednesday inaugurated a 40-man committee to find a solution to the country’s security challenges. The Committee is set to hold a four-day security summit in … Read More
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the … Read More
Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Fr Ejike Mbaka, has called for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari over the high level of insecurity in the country.Mbaka … Read More
Seems like the Nigerian army force are the weak one to this peak after the Nigerian based terrorist flaunted the armoured cars and troops they captured from the Nigerian soldiers … Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the 2023 general elections in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu made the announcement on Wednesday during a … Read More
The British Government has told Nigerians that no partnership will resolve the security situation facing the country, describing the nation’s security challenges as massively complex. The British Government, through the … Read More
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sen. Bola Tinubu, says the APC is loved by Nigerians and has bright chances of ruling the country beyond 2023. Mr Tinubu stated … Read More
The Police Command in Ogun State, on Tuesday, announced the dismissal of three police officers for allegedly extorting N153,000 from one Sheriff Adedigba, a student of Lagos State University (LASU). … Read More
The Forum of Christian Bishops and Clergy Council have thrown their weight behind President Muhammadu Buhari on his stance on the allegations that have trailed the Minister of Communications and … Read More
The Nigerian Army condemns in the strongest term possible, the indiscriminate sharing on social media of graphic pictures of personnel who paid the supreme price in the cause of defending … Read More
Here is a footage showing suspected Boko Haram terrorist walking freely on the street in broad daylight in Geidam, a town in Yobe state.
Shiroro hosts one of Nigeria’s largest power stations and the overrun LGA is barely 200 kilometres from Nigeria’s capital Abuja.Boko Haram insurgents have taken over Shiroro Local Government Area of … Read More
Some unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked the Ibadan residence of Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho. According to the BBC Yoruba service, the attack occurred in the early … Read More
Unknown gunmen on Saturday night attacked military and police checkpoints along the Owerri-Port Harcourt Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State. According to report, the unknown gunmen, who launched … Read More
PREMIUM TIMES has obtained a pamphlet which was widely circulated in Giedam by the Boko Haram members when they attacked the town. The terror group urged people to join the … Read More
National leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, stressed the need for Nigerians to put away their differences and unite as one because there are … Read More
“I think there is a determination by some people to make security the narrative that would lead to the next elections in 2023. We are sad, we are not happy … Read More
Nigerian security forces carried out a joint operation in Imo State, less than three weeks after public assets were allegedly attacked by IPOB’s Eastern Security Network (ESN). ESN is the … Read More
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma‘s house at his hometown in Omuma, Oru East local government area of Imo state, on Saturday morning was attacked and set ablaze by suspected … Read More
On the 28th of April 2020, Mubarak Bala, a Nigerian humanist activist was arrested by the police for a post on social media. According to the government representatives, he was … Read More
** Things’ll soon turn around for better — Kumuyi tells Nigeria youths ** Buhari overrules DPR, restores ownership of four oil blocks to NNPC ** FG reviews passport processing time … Read More
His crime was that he was said to have distributed a Christian tract which Sheik Pantami had said blasphemed Islam and Prophet Mohammed. In the wake of the unnerving stories … Read More
Three students of the Greenfield University in Kaduna State who were abducted by bandits suspected to be kidnappers have been killed by their abductors. The students were among those that … Read More
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has donated a two-bedroom bungalow and N2 million to the 2020 overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Oladimeji Shotunde, an indigene … Read More
“Kick like a dying horse, shout yourself hoarse, curse, murmur like a ghost, hiss like a snake, President Buhari“Kick like a dying horse, shout yourself hoarse, curse, murmur like a … Read More
The senate has given the federal and state governments approval to borrow $1.5 billion and €995 million loans. The Senate President Ahmad Lawan-led parliament gave the approval at plenary on … Read More
Sacked police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter Tuesday in the death of African-American George Floyd in a case that roiled the United States for almost a … Read More
President of Chad, Idriss Deby, has died of injuries suffered on front line during his visit to soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgents, an army spokesman told the Agence France … Read More
A contingent of 144 police officers from Nigeria have arrived in Somalia to boost stabilization efforts in the country, the African Union mission said on Sunday, April 18. According to … Read More
Florèntino Pèrez: “They have said that it is for the rich and it is not true. It is to save football and based on solidarity”.“Someone has been interested to explain … Read More
WHAT IS IT?The European Super League (or the Super League) is a proposed league by Twelve founding members from England, Spain and Italy. These founding members in alphabetical order are: … Read More
By Mohammed Tijjani Two bandit doctors offering medical services to bandits in Kaduna state have been arrested by the police.The men, who were not identified were arrested in Buruku, Chikun … Read More
About 400 businessmen have been, reportedly, arrested for allegedly funding Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. For over a decade, there has not been a clear information on how Boko insurgents … Read More
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his ticket to return to his Maker has been bought but he was not set to board the aircraft yet. Obasanjo said this … Read More
José Mourinho’s been sacked today by Tottenham, confirmed. He’s leaving the club. Ryan Mason is set to take over until June together with Chris Powell, as per Telegraph. Tottenham board … Read More
The Big Six of English football including big Three from other top leagues in Europe have joined a new European Super League — scheduled to start ‘as soon as practicable’ … Read More
A fatal accident has occurred this afternoon involving an 18-seater bus that jumped into Owena river along Akure-Ondo road in Ondo state. According to SunshineTruth, the driver of the bus … Read More
Born and raised in Karofi town of Dutsinma local government area of Katsina state, Yazid Surajo who holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from Bayero University, Kano, now works … Read More
“I have never seen a generation where you force people to take vaccines. It is inhuman, it is immoral sir, I’m not a Lawyer but I don’t think it is … Read More
Members of ISWAP/Boko Haram have reportedly attacked the Kumuya military base in Yobe State, destroying heavy equipment during the operation. The terrorists struck on Saturday when some special forces of … Read More
Senate Committee Chairman on Army and Senator representing Borno South Senatorial district, Ali Ndume said politicians are behind terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. He said, it is … Read More
The leader of the All Progressive Congress Party and former Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has called on Igbos and Yorubas ethnic groups to join force … Read More
Isa Pantami, President Muhammadu Buhari’s communications minister, previously condemned the Nigerian Army’s incursion into Boko Haram strongholds, calling the rebels “our Muslim” brothers who did not deserve to be slaughtered … Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that states must repay all loan facility received as support from the apex bank, a punishment for accusing it of printing N60bn to … Read More
** Ramadan: I’m not behind distribution of rice in north, says Tinubu ** We can’t ‘continue’ with bad governance, PDP tells Buhari ** FG threatens to sanction expatriates over Train … Read More
“We are all happy whenever unbelievers are being killed,” Mr Pantami said. “But the Sharia does not allow us to kill them without a reason.”Isa Aliyu Pantami, President Muhammadu Buhari’s … Read More
Yoruba women in diaspora, under the aegis of Obinrin Oodua Agbaye, have visited the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, demanding self-determination for Yoruba. The women, said … Read More
** Buhari arrived Abuja at about 5 p.m. on Thursday. ** Fight against drug trafficking will block insurgency funding –FG ** FG cancels meeting with ASUP, JUSUN ** How NSCDC … Read More
The Ghana Football Association has announced the world football governing body, Fifa has approved a project team for plans to implement a VAR technology in the country. It is the … Read More
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on new Subscribers Identification Module (SIMs) card registration, The Nation has learnt.The effective date for implementation, the government said, is Monday, April 19, … Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria at the end of his medical check-up in London. The presidential jet, which conveyed the president from London, touched down at the Nnamdi … Read More
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Monday slumped before being revived during an official assignment in Sokoto.He was immediately surrounded by anxious aides and … Read More
Following her statement that Nigeria’s debt was at a sustainable limit, the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Thursday, advised the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, … Read More
** Be committed to Nigeria’s unity, peace, Osinbajo urges citizens ** Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu, others not forgotten – FG ** Zulum hopeful Chibok girls will be rescued 7 years … Read More
While Dangote is calling for the Company’s closure, French President Sends Business Invitation to BUA. French President, Emmanuel Macron, has invited the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsalmad Rabiu, to the … Read More
Microblogging site, Twitter, has explained why it chose Ghana over Nigeria, to set up its first African presence. Twitter Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Jack Dorsey, tweeted on Monday, that the … Read More
Governor Bello Matawal;e of Zamfara State has appointed 20 members of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as Special Assistants in the state. A statement issued on Tuesday … Read More
For days now, protesters have continued to picket the Nigerian Embassy in London and the Nigeria House where President Muhammadu Buhari has been observing his medical vacation, frustrating efforts of … Read More
.The embattled for governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha was arrested this evening by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at his Unity House private office in … Read More
The source, who spoke to SaharaReporters on Tuesday, said the arms smugglers were headed for Nigeria and would have penetrated through the North-East region but for the Nigerien security. A … Read More
In several photos and videos making the rounds, residents were seen with bags of rice with the inscription ‘JAGABA- Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’.
The minister is said to be a very close confidant of the late Mohammed Yusuf, the assassinated leader of Boko Haram with whom he shared jihadist doctrines. The minister of … Read More
At a security meeting in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Sunday, the governors announced the establishment of EBUBE AGU, which will have its headquarters in Enugu State. Governors of the … Read More
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Yola , Revd . Fr . Stephen Mamza , has explained that he faced opposition when he revealed his intention to build a mosque … Read More
A former US ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has revealed the reason the United States Government will not support Nigeria in its war against terrorism and banditry.Speaking on Friday at … Read More
A former US ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has revealed the reason the United States Government will not support Nigeria in its war against terrorism and banditry.Speaking on Friday at … Read More
** Buhari appoints Oyegun Chairman UI Governing Council **Osinbajo inaugurates ESP’s solar power programme in Jigawa ** I won’t pay ransom even if my son is kidnapped, says El-rufai **Amaechi … Read More
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of kaduna state has made a shocking disclosure as reported by Sahara reporters news that he won’t pay any ransom to bandits if his son ever gets … Read More
The immediate past Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdul-Rahman Dambazau (rtd), on Friday said the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are extremist groups like … Read More
According to report, the Presidency is set to extend the stay of President Muhammadu Buhari who has being in the United Kingdom since 30th of March. This development is linked … Read More
The rapper dies at the age of 50 leaving behind fifteen children.The rapper died on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 50. The news of his death was … Read More
Buhari is currently in London where he would be spending two weeks to enable him to undergo a medical checkup.The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, says the protests against … Read More
No fewer than 10 troops of Nigerian Army and one military police officer have been found dead in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State.The development generated tension in the … Read More
Ifa priest and Iconic writer, Oloye Yemi Elebuibon has stated that the adherents of the African traditional religions will push for a bill that will protect the rights of their … Read More
A major war has been raging in the Nigeria sugar industry for some time now and the bubbles seemed to have burst with Dangote’s decision to petition the Federal Government … Read More
To everyone following the situation of tyranny unleashed on dissenting Nigerians and in this particular case, the #Kogi2 whom Kogi and Buhari regimes have continued to subject to illegal and … Read More
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, of Kano State, has said he feels sorry for Nigerians as security challenges facing the country continues to grow, saying no one is safe anymore, not … Read More
The operation, which involved deployment of military helicopters using missile launchers, left scores of unarmed civilians dead and property said to worth billions of naira destroyed. At least 50 unarmed … Read More
By Opeyemi Damilare After her husband sent her packing and her family members refused to take her back, the woman who drew a big tattoo of Tinubu’s face on her … Read More
When interviewed by BBC, a white lady who is a British citizen condemned Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari trip to United Kingdom for medical treatmentShe revealed that she joined Nigerians in … Read More
UNILAG Professor Wins ₦958 Million Grant From Bill Gates Foundation.A Nigerian professor, Bosede Afolabi, has made the country proud by winning the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant. The University … Read More
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, says Nigeria is where it is today because of its leadership style that puts family and friends, acquaintances over merit, ability and capability to deliver. … Read More
He said :Our dear city of Owerri had its peace and tranquillity shattered by heavily armed hoodlums who blasted open the doors of the correctional facility, facilitating the escape of … Read More
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced the commencement of an indefinite strike. Anderson Ezeibe, President of the union, announced this at a press briefing … Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari’s official driver, Sa’idu Afaka, is dead. He died today after a prolonged illness. Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant on New Media to the President announced this on his … Read More
Gunmen on Tuesday razed the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area Divisional Police Headquarters in Imo State. This development came just a day after unknown gunmen attacked Owerri Correctional Centre and … Read More
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu has suspended new expensive internet data packages by telecos, saying they should be reviewed. She has warned the Tanzania Revenue Authority against harassing traders and closing … Read More
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