National Broadcast Academy Approves Community Service Initiative by CDWAA 2.0 Cohort
The National Broadcast Academy (NBA), the training arm of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), has approved a community […]
INEC Records 69,376 Online Pre-Registrations in Seven Hours as Voter Registration Commences
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a response to the commencement of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR),
DEVCOMS Hosts CDWAA Scholarship Students from NBA for Intensive Journalism Career Session
The Development Communications (DevComs) Network, Surulere, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, hosted journalism students from the National Broadcast Academy
NBA Blasts Ibom Air Over Public Stripping of Passenger, Demands Apology & Free Legal Aid for Comfort Emmanson
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a scathing condemnation of Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON)
Fresh Clip Sheds Light on Controversial Ibom Air Incident
A newly surfaced video has shed light on the moments leading up to the arrest and remand of Ibom Air
Lagos Government Tells Residents in Lekki, Ikorodu, Ajegunle to Relocate Over Flood Threat
The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents living in flood-prone communities to urgently relocate to safer,
Young Nigerian Man Killed in London Stabbing
A 26-year-old Nigerian man, Ayowale Aledjana, was tragically stabbed to death at a residence in south-east London over the weekend.
Retired Soldiers Barricade Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Benefits in Abuja
A group of retired Nigerian Army personnel staged a protest in front of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja
Tinubu’s Government Gifts D’Tigress $100K, Flats, and National Honours After AfroBasket Victory
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been showered with national accolades and substantial rewards following their commanding performance at the
Obi’s Single-Term Promise Is Empty Talk — SPN Declares
The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) has dismissed Peter Obi’s recent promise to serve only a single four-year term if
Photonews: TASUED Officially Becomes Federal University of Education
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, has officially adopted its new status as a Federal University of Education. It
“I Vomited Blood for Six Months” — 9ice Reveals Ordeal That Led Him to Embrace African Spirituality
Veteran Nigerian musician Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has opened up about a terrifying spiritual experience that changed the
Nnamdi Kanu Sues Reno Omokri Over Alleged Defamation, Demands Retraction, Apology, and Damages
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has initiated a major legal action against
Peter Obi Considers Return to PDP
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, is reportedly engaged in ongoing talks with the
Tinubu Administration Reportedly Approves ₦712.26bn for Redevelopment of Lagos Airport Terminal
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive ₦712.26 billion contract for the complete redevelopment of Terminal One at
Photonews: 2Face Idibia Weds Hon. Natasha Osawaru in Stunning Traditional Ceremony
Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Face” Idibia, and Honourable Natasha Osawaru have officially tied the knot in a colourful traditional wedding
Leadership Crisis Rocks ADC as Deputy National Chairman Declares Himself Interim Leader
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into fresh turmoil following the declaration by its Deputy National Chairman, Hon.
Following #PoliceProtest Led by Sowore and Dan Bello, 29,137 Police Officers Reportedly Promoted
In response to the #PoliceProtest that shook Nigeria on July 21, 2025, the Nigerian government has announced the mass promotion
UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Strike Over Poor Welfare, Unmet Demands
Nurses at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have joined the nationwide strike action declared by the National Association
Evacuations in Multiple Nations as Powerful Tsunami Hits
A powerful tsunami has strucked Russia’s Far East on Wednesday after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific Ocean near
PurpleWorld’s Popoola Awarded Journalism Scholarship at National Broadcast Academy
Popoola Sulaimon, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PurpleWorld Media, has been awarded a prestigious journalism scholarship at the National Broadcast
Health Crisis: Rural Communities Struggle for Basic Healthcare, By Ibrahim Arafat Abiodun
Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing significant challenges, particularly in rural areas. Many medical facilities lack basic equipment, expensive medical bill,
Photonews: Drama in Ekiti as Fayose Wears PDP Cap to APC Endorsement Rally
There was mild drama in Ekiti State as former Governor Ayodele Fayose appeared at an All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsement
Bride stages own kidnap to repay N3.6m bridal shower loan
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman, Merit Eleh, for staging her own abduction in a bid
Lagos: Charley Boy bus stop renamed after Olamide Baddo
The outgoing Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Barrister David Kolade Alabi, has announced the renaming of several
OAU disowns viral dress code circular, describes it as fake
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has disowned a widely circulated memo on social media that outlines a
Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
The world of sports entertainment is in mourning as Terry Gene Bollea, better known by millions around the globe as
“Peter Obi owed doctors for 16 months as governor” — Viral comment from Italy-Based Igbo man trends
A viral video shared by a Nigerian man based in Italy has ignited widespread debate across social media platforms, after
Tinubu requests additional $347m loan for coastal highway, telecom infrastructure
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for an additional $347 million in foreign loans under the
Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo visits Onikan stadium for youth football tournament
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo made a special appearance at Onikan Stadium in Lagos for the ongoing Tosin Adarabioyo Youth Cup,
Four PDP senators defect to APC
Aniekan Bassey, Eking Sampson, Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi, four senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party
Senate approves Tinubu’s $21.19bn loan request
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s external borrowing plan amounting to $21.19 billion, alongside additional loans and
Registrar confirms mandatory attendance as NBA hosts opening ceremony for 2025 Batch B students
The National Broadcasting Academy (NBA), located at 1, Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Ikeja, Lagos, has officially announced the commencement of the
Babangida’s son did not reject appointment — PremiumTimes reveals in new report
PremiumTimes has made available a new report concerning Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, who was alleged
Babangida’s son rejects Tinubu’s appointment
Muhammed Babangida, son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has formally declined his appointment as Chairman of
Ogun governor renames Tai Solarin university after late Awujale Oba Sikiru Adetona
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially renamed Tai Solarin College of Education as the Oba Sikiru Adetona College
Local government chairman wears military uniform, joins troops in fight against bandits, terrorists
The Chairman of Rijau Local Government Area in Niger State, Hon. Danladi K. Uganda, has joined Nigerian Army troops on
Sowore fires back as police attempt to undermine #PoliceProtest over pensions, welfare
In its Sunday statement, the Nigeria Police Force claimed it had no intention of stopping the protest, describing it as
Obidients urge Atiku to step aside for Peter Obi in 2027
The Obidients Movement, a pro-Peter Obi support group, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to forgo his 2027
“I can’t wait to have a family” — Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has opened up about his desire to start a family, a dream he says he’s
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ passes away after 20 years in coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known across Saudi Arabia as the “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at
“I blocked everyone in Nollywood for 10 years to protect my marriage” – Opeyemi Aiyeola
Veteran Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has shed light on why she distanced herself from the Nigerian film industry for over
Tinubu Appoints Babangida’s Son, Muhammad, Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, Others as Chairmen and Heads of Government Agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped
President Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University in honour of predecessor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, in honour
The Same Old Lies in New Language: How the Nigerian Government Uses Aquaculture as a Tool to Milk the Poor, By Ufezime Nelson Ubi
Once again, the Nigerian federal government is speaking in big grammar and grand declarations, this time through the Minister of
“Peter Obi’s claim on SABMiller being Anambra’s top taxpayer is false” — State Revenue Boss
The Anambra State Government has dismissed as inaccurate the recent claim by former Governor Peter Obi that SABMiller (Intafact Beverages
Peter Obi supporter accused of COS scam and fund diversion in UK Nigerian community
A prominent supporter of Peter Obi in the United Kingdom, Mr. Benjamin Kuti, widely known as the Oluomo of Derby,
Longtime ‘American Idol’ Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and Husband Killed in Los Angeles Home, Suspect in Custody
Robin Kaye, the music supervisor celebrated for her decades-long contribution to American Idol, has been tragically killed alongside her husband,
Adekunle Gold rewards first class graduates with ₦250,000 each
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has set social media abuzz after he announced a ₦250,000 cash reward to high-performing graduates
“No university including UI is too big to be named after Buhari, if Tinubu decides” — Adeola Soetan sarcastically supports renaming UI after former president’s death
Nigerian social critic and former student leader, Adeola Soetan, has declared that “no university including UI is too big to
A Mandate Without the People—Why the Lagos Local Government Elections Must Be Declared Null and Void, By Popoola Sulaimon Olakunle
Lagos State remains Nigeria’s economic epicenter, a megacity with over 10 million registered voters, vibrant demographics, and a deeply engaged
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President Tinubu, Yusuf Buhari, Seyi Tinubu receive late president Muhammadu Buhari’s body at Katsina airport
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CDSR condemns suspension of two student activists by University of Ibadan, demands immediate reinstatement
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Adeleke slams Aregbesola over 2026 election remarks — vows Osun won’t return to “dark days”
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has fired back at former Governor Rauf Aregbesola over his recent comments concerning the
Awujale of Ijebuland Laid to Rest in Ijebu Ode Amidst Dignified Traditional Rites
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was laid to rest on Monday at his private
BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday,
APC agents caught on camera bribing electoral officials during Lagos LG polls
Agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were caught red-handed bribing electoral officials in the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area
Lagos LG Poll: Berger on Lockdown as Police Block Roads, Stranding Commuters
Movement came to a standstill early Saturday morning at the Berger axis of Lagos as police and other security personnel
Ganduje, Who Resigned as APC Chairman Over Health Issues, Appointed Chairman of Nigerian Airports Authority
Barely days after his resignation as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has landed a
Lagos State Police command imposes total vehicular restriction for July 12 LG elections
The Lagos State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement across the state ahead of the Local
EFCC Arraigns Five Family Members for Stealing
Five members of Obiakor family have rearranged for allegedly stealing the sum of N242.391 million before a Lagos Special Offences
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, Dies at 90
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90, just two
Arsenal sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in €65 mllion deal
Arsenal Football Club have officially completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for a reported fee
Nigeria football Icon, Peter Rufai, passes away
Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 AFCON champion, Peter Rufai.
Labour party gives Peter Obi 48-Hour ultimatum to resign over coalition move says “desperate politicians cannot birth a new Nigeria”
The Labour Party (LP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding that he resign
15 killed in Sokoto village attack by suspected lakurawa militants
At least 15 people have been killed in a deadly attack on Kwalajiya village in Tangaza Local Government Area of
David Mark will lead us to Aso Rock – ADC pioneer chairman declares at coalition launch
The founder and pioneer chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that former Senate President, David
Sowore turns down coalition call from Deji Adeyanju, says his loyalty is to oppressed Nigerians, not ‘thieving politicians’
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has firmly rejected calls to
Suspected thief found hiding in bank ceiling after alleged overnight attempt to hack systems
There was commotion at an FCMB branch in Lagos after a suspected thief was discovered hiding in the bank’s ceiling,
Men are not built to be with one woman sexually – Tuface Idibia
Veteran Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2Baba, has stirred fresh controversy with his remarks on