…in Ofu local government of Kogi state around 6pm, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The officer reportedly d!ed in Osogbo, capital of Osun state, after a brief illness. The abductors have reportedly reached the family, demanding N450m for the victims to regain their freedom Kogi state sector Commander of FRSC, Lawal Fagge, co…

Boko Haram uses AI to make bombs and plot operations A new report by The New York Times has revealed that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek, to improve bomb-making techniques and enhance their…

…honest. Painful truth is better than comforting fiction. Then there is Globacom. Glo’s reported reduction was the most dramatic, and because of that, it deserves the most careful interpretation. The temptation is to say that Glo “lost” tens of millions of customers. But that language may be misleading. If a line has no…

…Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter and come up with a report within 30 days. Some of the civil society organizations and lawyers wanted Tinubu to suspend Gbajabiamila from office to engender unfettered investigation of the allegations. “If he (Gbajabiamiala) was placed on suspension, ICPC can…

…States’ last-16 defeat to Belgium. The decision raised questions, particularly after reports emerged that United States President Donald Trump and senior White House officials had lobbied FIFA over the punishment. FIFA official declines comment on Balogun’s suspended red card – Getty image BBC sports editor Dan Roan ap…

…effectively over, diplomatic efforts are continuing behind the scenes.Iranian media reported that a Qatari delegation visited Tehran on Friday, July 10, in an attempt to revive negotiations, while Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, insisted Tehran had honoured its commitments under a memorandum of understanding s…

…we build a city we can all be proud of,” the governor added. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu ordered the demolition of shanties and makeshift structures on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving occupants a 72-hour ultimatum to vacate the corridor ahead of the enforcement exercise. The gove…

…of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters following actionable intelligence reports. “The suspect is known to be habitually robbing unsuspecting members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol, thereby instilling fear in his victims and dispossessing them of their belongings. “During h…

…on SDGs and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, while responding to a BusinessDay report titled “Despite N13bn Investments, Pipe-Borne Water Still Luxury in Ogun Capital,” published on 3 July 2026. According to the statement, while acknowledging that some residents of Abeokuta still experience irregular water supp…

…Kelce at Madison Square Garden this month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday.Mamdani told reporters that the billionaire pop singer covered the bill for this month's star-studded extravaganza, when asked if Swift would pay back the city for police overtime related to the ceremony. "Taylor Swift has paid already the cost…

…been invited for questioning by the EFCC and FBI over a romance scam,” he said. “This report is entirely untrue, malicious, and lacks any factual basis. “Unfortunately, this is not the first time my name, image, and identity have been used by unknown individuals operating fake social media accounts to deceive unsuspect…

…and its surroundings before posting the footage on TikTok. “In another video, she reportedly alleged that some people who built houses in the Abere-sise area had not been seen for a prolonged period and called on the Commissioner of Police and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the matter,” the statement sa…

…the commissioner warned. According to the government, “The Ministry has received reports that some public and private schools across the state are still imposing unauthorized graduation fees on pupils and students in non-terminal classes”, and therefore directed that no public or private school shall collect graduation…

…in diphtheria cases in parts of the state, with children accounting for the majority of reported infections.In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry said it has intensified efforts to contain the outbreak and urged parents, caregivers, schools and community leaders to take immediate steps to protect children,…

…A statement from the police says that on July 5, one Mrs. Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the Police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been k!dnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons. Following the report, the Command says it immediately c…

…to supporters and the media at Spotify Camp Nou on July 16. The Germany international is reportedly set to earn a fixed net salary of €6 million per season under his new contract. Barcelona believe Adeyemi’s pace and attacking qualities will strengthen Hansi Flick’s squad as the club prepares for the new campaign.

GistReel Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly stepped into his club’s efforts to sign Nigerian-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, with the Super Eagles forward said to have personally contacted the player to encourage him to move to Turkey. According to Score Nigeria, quoting Turkish outlet Fanatik, Osi…

…reactions on social media after expressing disappointment over the food his children reportedly brought home from their school’s graduation party despite paying ₦12,000 for the celebration. According to the man, the payment covered two children attending the event. However, he claimed they returned home with only two p…

…wife and their 14-year-old son to the UK. However, about five years later, the teenager reportedly began talking back to his mother and refusing to obey her. She claimed the situation escalated when the boy allegedly shouted at his mother during a disciplinary session and addressed her by her full name instead of showi…

…over, while mediators have been trying to salvage diplomacy, with Iranian media reporting that a delegation from Qatar travelled to Iran on Friday. “Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message. He became Iran’s supreme leader after his father Ali K…

…World Cup Watch Party on Friday, Romano said the phrase first appeared after weeks of reporting on a transfer that had dragged on before finally being completed. “Many people think maybe I had a plan for that, like, ‘Let’s find a catchphrase to make sure people remember my news.’ But that was not the case,” he said. Ac…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has dismissed reports that it plans to replace any of its candidates who emerged from the party’s recent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello, made this known on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent N…

…Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the sealing was announced by the state’s ministry of health in a statement made available to journalists in Calabar on Saturday. Stephen Agbor of the Department of Medical and Dental Service (DMDS), and Dan Abubakar signe…

From unfinished homes to shop compartments, this report explores how unequal living conditions influence early childhood development and deepen inequalities among children in a community in Abuja. The post How poverty affects childhood development in Nigerian capital appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…that claimed the life of his bouncer on July 5. Shortly after the accident occurred, reports were rife on social media that the show promoter was in a coma and had his legs amputated. However, a video shared online last night showed him in a celebratory mood with Fuji musician Malaika and other friends. He was standing…