Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Lends Voice Against Violence Towards Women In Ghana
Rukayat Shittu, who represents the Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the region in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions. Nigeria’s youngest serving lawmaker, Rukayat Shittu, was among female legislators from across Africa…
Kogi University Expels Two Students Over Alleged Gay Practice
The management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, has expelled two students over their alleged involvement in gay practice, describing the action as a violation of the institution’s code of conduct. The decision was…
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…
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…
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…
Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade gave the 10-time African champions the…
Trump backs Tinubu’s counter-terrorism efforts, hails ‘decisive leadership’
United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, describing his approach as “decisive” while reaffirming Washington’s commitment to deepen security cooperation with Abuja. In a letter dated July 6, 2026, and…
Dangote returns to naira sales, raises ex-depot price to N1,215
Fresh pressure is building on Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market as Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira after a week-long suspension, but simultaneously raised its ex-depot price by N140 to N1,215 per litre,…