…activities for the second quarter on Wednesday in Abuja. 10. Scores of people were reportedly killed in an early morning attack on Sai Community in Mbajir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. According to sources from the affected community, the assailants invaded the community at about 2 a.m…

…Command has yet to issue a statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report. Efforts are ongoing to obtain the command's reaction.

…commission, with the party’s national leadership attributing the sweeping changes to the report of the Primary Election Appeal Committee. Nineteen House of Representatives candidates who had emerged victorious in the party’s primary elections held in May were equally dropped and replaced in the final lists. The states…

…deposit-taking fintechs and microfinance banks (MFBs) to publish their annual financial reports, arguing that institutions entrusted with public funds should be subject to greater transparency.

…2:50 a.m., the Divisional Police Officer of B Division, Owo, received a distress call reporting that a gang of armed men had forcefully broken into the residence of Mrs. Oladele and abducted her at gunpoint. "The assailants also made away with her Toyota Matrix vehicle, bearing registration number WWW-434-AG," the stat…

…to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, but cybercriminals are scaling just as quickly. Interpol reported that cybercrime has cost the continent over $3 billion since 2019. South Africa alone recorded nearly 18,000 ransomware detections in 2025, the highest in Africa. Mastercard also noted that the country accounts for 29% of…

US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his cryptocurrency activities in 2025, according to documents released on Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics. A 1978 law requires the president and vice president of the United States to declare their income as well as their assets. Accord…

PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.

…was 83.32 per cent, while collection efficiency improved slightly to 80.66 per cent. The reports also showed that significant volumes of electricity supplied to the distribution companies were not billed during the four months, reflecting continued metering gaps and commercial losses in the sector. Among the utilities,…

…presents another serious, painful realitySeveral public schools within the community are reportedly in a state of disrepair, with leaking roofs, cracked walls and learning environments many parents consider unsuitable for children. While acknowledging the state government's Smart School initiative, residents argue that…

…Boko Haram, Lakurawa, Mahmuda, Ansaru, and others. However, in spite of routine reports of battlefield victories by our troops, the jihadist forces are steadily spreading throughout the country like a biblical plague, and in a manner that seriously suggests unwillingness or inability of the Federal Government to stop t…

…He added that the alliance's bi-annual meetings allow industries to review compliance reports openly and improve product standards without punitive measures. Also speaking, Director of Food and Drug Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Olufobi Yusuf Adeola, said food fortification remains…

…said they did not deserve the treatment they received.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 269 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 10.48 a.m. on Tuesday aboard an Air Peace flight that departed Johannesburg. The returnees were evacuated under the Federal Government's…

More than 50 Nigerian companies have commenced the adoption of global sustainability reporting standards ahead of the country's 2028 mandatory implementation deadline, as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria says transparency has become the new currency for investment, competitiveness and access to finance. This…

…explained that the purpose of the SRB meeting extended beyond reviewing statistics and reports. According to him, it is to critically analyse underlying trends, identify systemic deficiencies, and develop practical solutions to prevent future mishaps. He added that the gathering offered an essential opportunity to crit…

"The clarity provided by this committee will serve as a solid foundation for the critical conversations we must continue to have as a people," Governor Mutfwang said.

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

The clarification follows widespread reports that Mr Rabiu, one of Africa's wealthiest businessmen, had offered approximately $1.1 million to acquire a controlling stake in the four-time Nigerian champions

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…groups," he said. The police spokesperson urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies. He advised the public to contact the nearest police station or the command's emergency line, 0803 477 3600. Okoye called for continued cooperation through credible information to support e…

…itself requires regulatory approval, while pricing transparency, audited financial reporting, and regular regulatory disclosures are all mandatory. After receiving approval to operate as a national MFB in January, Kuda, a Nigerian neobank, said it planned to open more experience centres to support customers and strengt…

…movement, stay away from protest venues and remain vigilant following intelligence reports of planned demonstrations targeting foreign nationals. The federal government has also said it is working closely with South African authorities to ensure the safety of Nigerians while continuing the evacuation of those who wish…

…They are measurable, and they are compounding. According to a Travel and Tour World report in October 2025, it estimates Nigeria's tourism sector could inject $5bn into the economy over five years and contribute nearly N12.3tn to GDP by 2032. The success of Lagos's 2024 "Detty December" festival season, which generated…

…the ruling. He said, "The Independent National Electoral Commission is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier order concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. "However, as of this m…

…state. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media office, Atiku described the reported attempt to deregister the opposition party through judicial means as evidence of what he called the administration's determination to weaken political opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The statement was signed by the…