Anthony Joshua Stages Stunning Comeback to Knock Out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout in a thrilling bout held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The former two-time world heavyweight champion endured a difficult start after Prenga nearly stunned him…
1,429 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic – Report
At least 1,429 Nigerians were repatriated from Niger Republic in May 2026, the latest data from the Mixed Migration Centre show. This is as the West African country continues to serve as a major transit corridor for citizens attempting the…
Lagos introduces compulsory building insurance to boost safety
The Lagos State Government has introduced the Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme to enforce compulsory building insurance and protect lives and property. The government said the scheme was introduced because growth without safety is not progress. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented…
Dangote: MRS filling stations shut for seven days amid fuel price hike
Dangote Refinery’s partner, MRS filling stations, have been shut for at least seven days amid the recent fuel price hike.Checks by DAILY POST showed that MRS filling stations in Abuja and its environs have been without Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…
Egyptian pharmaceutical firm to build major manufacturing plant in Abia
Mr Muhamed said the company was seeking a partnership with Abia State Government to establish the facility as part of its expansion strategy in Africa. He said the proposed plant would position Nigeria as a hub for advanced pharmaceutical…
Peter Obi reacts to Enugu Air runway incident in Benin
The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the relevant aviation authorities to investigate the runway excursion incident involving an Enugu Air aircraft in Benin City, Edo State. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that an Enugu…
I left public eye to build my brands — Tayo Sobola
Actress, Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, has said she deliberately stays away from the public eye because she values her peace and prefers to maintain her personal space. Sobola made this known in an interview with Saturday Beats,…
Obasanjo to Osoba: ‘I didn’t deceive AD leaders in 2003’
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, faulted claims made by former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy, AD, during the political realignments leading to the 2003 general elections, insisting that he neither…
FG targets 500,000 young entrepreneurs with YOUTHCRED
The Federal Government has announced that the newly launched YOUTHCRED for Entrepreneurs initiative is set to empower more than 500,000 young entrepreneurs countrywide. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday…
Nigeria arrested suspected terrorists returning from Hajj. But several questions are unanswered
The atmosphere inside the international arrivals terminal at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina was one of celebration. Families stood behind security barriers waiting to embrace relatives returning from Saudi Arabia after completing the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Airport…