….Orientation programme extended to six weeks ….Deployment to security-challenged states to be guided by risk assessment ....Corps members to receive specialised training aligned with academic background, career paths By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA - President Bola Tinubu has announced that, as part of the newly approved…

…spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the victim was abducted in the early hours of June 23, 2026, after armed hoodlums invaded her residence in Owo. Jimoh said the assailants also stole her Toyota Matrix vehicle with registration number WWW-434-AG. "At about 2:50 a.m., the Divisional Police Officer of B Division, Owo, rece…

The party said the name of its vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would be uploaded after the completion of the required documentation, while the submission of candidates for other elective positions was also ongoing.

…of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the 2026 BECE, which commenced on Monday, June 29, would continue uninterrupted except for the affected papers. “This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard the lives of candidates, examination personnel and othe…

Governor Abiodun's recent commissioning of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State's healthcare system-one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions

…being kept, according to the national weather agency Aemet. The first six months of 2026 were the hottest in Spain since the start of records, with temperatures 1.6C above normal levels on average, Aemet said in a post on X on Wednesday. "The seven warmest first semesters... have occurred over the past 10 years", the A…

…a $13 million adjusted operating loss to an $11 million profit in the year ended March 2026. Revenue rose 18% to $1 billion, while the value of goods sold on its platform (gross merchandise value) hit $2 billion. The irony: Takealot’s best result has come amid intensified e-commerce competition. Amazon, which expanded…

…to Kenya with an exclusive Road to Moonshot mixer, as part of preparations for Moonshot 2026, its flagship technology conference scheduled for October in Lagos. The evening mixer comes as Nairobi strengthens its position as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs, with Kenya attracting a growing share of venture capita…

Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years. The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after wave of attacks.…

…of his personal fortune, which rose from `$2.3 billion to $6.5 billion between 2024 and 2026, according to Forbes. The former real estate developer is regularly accused of conflicts of interest, in particular for having invested in the crypto-currency industry while as president taking several measures to deregulate th…

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.

…collected a total of N801.16bn from electricity consumers between January and April 2026 despite persistent power outages and supply constraints across the country, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown. The commercial performance factsheets released by the regulator showed that th…

…of ISIS's second-in-command, Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, in the Lake Chad area on 16th May 2026. The Federal Government and the Nigerian military had falsely claimed to have killed Al-Manuki in 2024. Following the US action, the Presidency was forced to admit that the "Al-Manuki" they allegedly killed was a "mistaken identity…

…businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the Tech Derby Conference 2026, held during East Midlands Tech Week, where participants examined how AI is creating new commercial opportunities while raising fresh questions around regulation, accountability, and public trust. Tech Derby Chief Executive Akinday…

…hunger and micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions across the country. At the 2026 first Bi-Annual National Fortification Alliance (NFA) Technical Committee Meeting in Lagos, stakeholders said the push for between 70 and 100 per cent fortification compliance for staple foods such as flour, sugar, vegetable oil an…

…Sweden’s English head coach Graham Potter and teammates greet fans after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between France and Sweden at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 30, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Deschamps will step down at the end of the competition after…

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the online racist abuse directed at Netherlands players following their painful elimination

Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim's payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.

Its Gino World Jollof Festival campaign featuring Hilda Baci also earned it multiple award nominations.

…in Abuja, at the first Nigerian Air Force Safety Review Board (SRB) meeting for the year 2026. The CAS 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 so…

The username feature is the latest in a series of privacy-focused additions WhatsApp has introduced to enhance user privacy.

The new season addresses identity, healing, grief and other issues affecting young adults.

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"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.

Between 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35.