Bayo Adedeji is the Group Chief Executive Officer of an online tour operator, in Nigeria and Africa, WAKANOW. The highly-successful entrepreneur, in this interview with Segun Kasali, talks about life as a child, his dreams and his initial hurdles on relocating abroad. COULD you please describe your American experience,…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian lifestyle influencer and dance enthusiast Ntumobe Chisom, popularly known as Cheesohm, has announced the next edition of her “Dance with Cheesohm” initiative following the success of a recent Afrobeats dance class held in Lekki, Lagos. The previous session, which took place at Alpha Fitness Stud…

…the atmosphere as the leadership, clergy, members of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Nigeria and Overseas, family members, friends and Christian faithful gathered to pay their final respects to the church's immediate past President, Pastor Abraham Olukunle Akinosun. For days, the burial ceremonies became more than moment…

The federal government's action followed renewed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, prompting concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission.

The Kebbi State Police Command has neutralised a suspected kidnap kingpin, identified as Jiji Mujugu, and arrested another gang member during an operation in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state. The Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. According to…

…The Deputy Inspector-General of Police also highlighted the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force towards embracing modern crime-fighting technologies, including artificial intelligence, drones and other innovative security solutions, to enhance intelligence gathering, surveillance, investigation and proactive policin…

By Preter Egwuatu Industrial &Medical Gases (IMG) Nigeria Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025, doubling shareholders' equity to N11.84 billion and paying a cash dividend of N365.5 million, amounting to 50 kobo per share, despite a challenging business environment marked by inflationary pressures, rising o…

…of other journalists who had come to cover the proceedings. The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the state has since condemned the incident. The Secretary of the Council, Nsikak Esenowo, in a statement, described the act as an assault on the principles of open justice, transparency and press free…

The Nigerian Institute of Building, Abia State chapter, has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of professional standards and building regulations following the collapse of two buildings in Osisioma Local Government Area of Abia State. The buildings, which were at an advanced stage of completion, collapsed at New Je…

…Federal Constituency bye-election as peaceful and hitch-free. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Zango stated this while speaking with newsmen at Warawa, headquarters of Warawa Local Government Area, shortly after monitoring the ongoing election exercise. The resident electoral commissioner described the exe…

…training skilled manpower to address the shortage of professionals in both fields within Nigeria's healthcare sector," she said. She noted that other undergraduate programmes approved by the NUC were Bachelor of Science degrees in International Relations; Intelligence and Security Studies; Bachelor of Education in Prim…

…an unvarnished, high-stakes confrontation directed squarely at the political class over Nigeria's worsening insecurity and economic hardship. The production on Ole is intentionally minimal and steady, serving as a dark, heavy canvas that ensures Falz's razor-sharp lyricism remains the absolute center of gravity. The be…

The incident reportedly took place on Saturday along the Isa-Bargaja road as troops advanced towards the community following a distress call from residents after an overnight attack by armed men.

The Anambra State Government has urged construction industry stakeholders to prioritise professionalism, citing the dangers of unqualified practitioners.

…Caucus of the House of Representatives, on Saturday, vowed to continue speaking for Nigerians. The caucus’ position was contained in a statement issued by its spokesman, Hon. Victor Ogene, in which the opposition parties frowned at the reaction of the House spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, to the legitimate concerns raised…

…Crimes Commission. His voice carried the moral urgency of a man who genuinely believed Nigeria could still be rescued through the disciplined application of law. "Let us speak the […]

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Weir speaks about tracing his Nigerian roots, obtaining Nigerian citizenship, and also about the recent innovations by FIFA

The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election in Kano State was conducted peacefully on Saturday, with a notable voter turnout and

Speaking with PT Health Watch to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, medical and maternal health experts identified critical gaps across Nigeria's healthcare system, including inadequate newborn screening, poor access to treatment, weak primary healthcare services and persistent misconceptions about the disease.

…Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, pledged their support for the initiative, while calling for a structured engagement system to strengthen coordination across transport corridors. The state government, in a statement, reiterated its commitment to add…

…the prayers were organised to address the persistent insecurity in the ancient city and Nigeria in general. The indigenes said the interfaith prayers became necessary in view of the challenges facing the ancient city and the country at large. The programme, which was held on Saturday as part of activities marking the 4…

…Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has formally flagged off the expanded Nigeria-East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, in a move to lower export logistics costs and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). A key highlight…

…factors. The first is profit-taking following an extraordinary rally that saw the Nigerian stock market gain more than 60% year-to-date at its peak. After months of strong price appreciation, particularly in stocks that delivered triple-digit returns, many investors appear to be locking in gains. The market is also con…

…revealed disturbing levels of stress and mental health challenges among personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, with nearly one in five officers suffering psychological distress and more than half experiencing sleep-related problems. A Consultant Psychiatrist at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof. Bibil…

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting healthcare initiatives and humanitarian activities aimed at improving the well-being of Nigerians. Emekah, who is also the Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force…