…commitment to excellence," the minister had said in the statement. Sharing her testimony before the congregation weekend, Okundaye said her parents encouraged her to enrol for ICAN's accounting technicians scheme, ATS, examinations instead of waiting until she was old enough for university admission. She said: "I am 16…

…not become distracted by titles or positions. "What should matter more to you is the testimony of a changed life and the desire to make more impact in God's vineyard, not the title. As humans, we are rarely satisfied with titles; the quest is always there to acquire one after another. What is truly important is your te…

…worse, and motorists will continue to suffer unnecessarily," another commuter, Sulaimon Lawal, said. The state Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, could not be reached for comments as calls made to her telephone line on Sunday were not responded to. A text message sent to him had yet to be replied to as of the time…

…2025, we conducted public hearings in all geo-political zones, and the participants unanimously demanded and overwhelmingly approved the creation of state police. At other levels of consultation, nearly all stakeholders embraced this initiative in the light of the stark realities we are facing today. Second, the Nigeri…

…outfits, which have featured designs inspired by Japanese fashion, including a kimono-style cloak, a bomber jacket with a flowing train and other custom-made ensembles. Speaking after the match, Osaka said her victory on Centre Court held special significance. "For me, this court is so special. This is the first match…

…the suspect identified himself as Kalu Ojo from Abriba in Abia State, claimed Mbaise in Imo State as his maternal home, and said he lived near the National War Museum in Umuahia. Witnesses said his conflicting statements raised suspicions about his true identity. The suspect was subsequently handed over to officers at…

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI - The Imo State Police Command has impounded more than 25 vehicles found with covered, obscured or missing registration plate numbers as part of an enforcement campaign aimed at improving public safety and tackling crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing j…

…effect on July 1, 2026, following the retirement of former directors, Akinwumi Godson Fanimokun and Taofeeq Oluwatoyin Salman. The company also announced the appointment of Tajudeen Omoshola Shobayo as Vice Chairman, succeeding Fanimokun, who retired after eight years on the board. "The Board has approved the appointme…

The Imo State Police Command has dismissed allegations of an attack on a student hostel by suspected herdsmen, describing the report as entirely false. The command's spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this on Sunday following reports circulating on Facebook about the alleged attack. The report had alleged that mo…

…- Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the reconstitution of the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) to accommodate prominent former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who recently defected to the Accord in the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The development was announced…

…of the First Lady is simply a shorthand expression for whoever currently holds matrimonial, alias "other room", chores. It is a domestic location publicly identified. It is certainly not a real office. The First Lady is not, and cannot be, elected by anyone, and she has no executive authority to appropriate, disburse,…

…to save him. I did not have money to take him to the hospital," she recounted in a testimony shared with journalists by MSF. Still grieving, Sheriff added, "I can't stand losing another child to malaria." Her experience mirrors that of countless internally displaced families where poverty, conflict and poor access to h…

…player from the Philippines to reach a singles Grand Slam quarter-final since Felicisimo Ampon at the 1953 French Open. She had enjoyed raucous support from her Filipino fans on the outside courts at the All England Club in the first two rounds, but again impressed in a far less partisan atmosphere on Centre Court agai…

…the incident destroyed multimillion naira property and herbs. Some of the victims, Fatimoh Adebimpe (the market youth leader); Kafaya Lucky and Kehinde Moronfade lamented that the cause of the fire incident was still unknown as no single food vendor was in the market. The youth leader, Adebimpe, who said she had been i…

…of Nigeria (NAN), Maria also said that Moses was in the habit of abandoning their matrimonial home for weeks once he receives his monthly salary. She further stated that the respondent does not pay the rent and has abandoned his responsibilites as father and husband. "The respondent in 2020 showed some symptoms of ment…

…transactions. *The panel must also investigate the mysterious death of Mr. Babatunde Tanimola and the assassination attempts on Prince Adeyemi, with a view to uncovering the full truth and bringing perpetrators to justice. *The Chief of Staff should be compelled to produce all official documents signed since assuming o…

Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership. Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving "African In…

…the court declined the request after it was informed that his lead counsel, Jimoh Mumini (SAN), was indisposed. The criminal charge arose from a social media post Saraki made on April 17, 2026, in response to an earlier statement issued by the Kwara State Government. The state government alleged that the post amounted…

…for the party's success. "We particularly call on all victorious candidates to be magnanimous in victory by extending hands of fellowship to fellow aspirants, their supporters and every segment of our great party. Lasting political success is built not on exclusion but on inclusion, consultation, mutual respect and sha…

…(Gombe Central); Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East); and Osita Izunaso, who stepped aside for Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. The APC's latest review, however, benefited only a handful of those who had sought redress, leaving the political future of many other serving lawmakers uncertain as the party concludes its nomination…

A former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to…

…According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the command's 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 2:5…

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.

By Egufe Yafugborhi For 72 hours, progress froze on Imoniyamen Street. What was meant to be a celebratory kickoff for a long-awaited Delta State government road contract in Iwhrekpokpor, an Ughelli North suburb, turned into a standoff between community leadership and the project contractor. At the centre of it is the a…

The police command in Imo has rescued a kidnap victim from a forest bordering the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala areas of the Owerri West Local Government Area. The command's public relations officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate…