Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board Read more…
Army probes leaked DSS memo warning of Adamawa, Borno attacks
The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into the leakage of a classified Department of State Services intelligence report warning of planned attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents and bandits in parts of Adamawa and Borno states. Findings by The PUNCH revealed Read more…
2027: Peter Obi Unhappy Over Leadership Crisis In OK Movement — Kwankwaso’s Aide
The spokesperson to former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ladipo Johnson, has disclosed that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is unhappy over the leadership crisis currently rocking the OK Movement. Johnson made the Read more…
UPDATED: Tinubu tackles governors, says they’re building needless flyovers
They [governors] are taking four to five times their money. Nobody is borrowing money to pay salaries now,” the president added. President Bola Tinubu has criticised state governors for prioritising the construction of flyovers over more pressing infrastructure needs, despite what Read more…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo suspends election of principal officers in Lagos
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has suspended the election of its principal officers in Lagos, pending the resolution of ongoing legal disputes. In a statement made available to journalists by the Coordinator, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Southwest Zone, Chief Everest Read more…
Okonjo-Iweala recounts how Nigeria won historic Paris Club debt relief
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has recounted how a carefully executed public communication strategy played a decisive role in helping Nigeria secure its historic Paris Club debt relief during the administration of former President Olusegun Read more…
ASTRC Commends Soludo for Proposed Befitting Secretariat, Royal Village, Annual Retreat for Traditional Rulers
By Uzo Ugwunze The Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council ASTRC has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the promise to provide a befitting secretariat, allocate land for the Proposed Royal Village and fund annual retreats for Ndi- Igwe Anambra State. The Read more…
NDC House of Assembly Candidate for Anambra West Commends Nwokike For Empowering Youths
..as Over 400 Persons Benefit From Uduakommiri Uchebuaku Concepts Raffle Draw By Uzo Ugwunze It was jubilation and funfair at 3- 3 Junction Park Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area, Anambra State as over 400 persons benefited from Uduakommiri Uchebuaku Read more…
US bombs Iran after Trump vows to ‘beat the f***ing s**t out of them’
The White House promised harsh retaliation for the attempted “surprise” missile attack on American forces The US has launched a “powerful” bombing raid against Iran after US President Donald Trump warned that it was “our turn to hit them,” following Tehran’s ballistic missile attack Read more…
PFIPC scandal: HoS admits mistakes as Reps uncover irregular approvals
Fresh details emerged on Wednesday in the House of Representatives’ investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, admitted that her office failed to carry out Read more…
EXCLUSIVE: Alleged 2025 coup leader paid millions to Islamic clerics for spiritual backing
This is another part of a PREMIUM TIMES exclusive series on the failed coup against President Tinubu revealing how the alleged mastermind paid millions of naira to seek spiritual backing for the plot. For months, Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian Army Read more…
FRSC recover suspected stolen car in Anambra
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS5.3 Anambra Sector Command, has recovered a suspected stolen Toyota Corolla found during routine vehicle documentation and verification at the Anambra National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Desk Office in Awka. SRC Read more…
Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board Read more…
2027: Peter Obi Unhappy Over Leadership Crisis In OK Movement — Kwankwaso’s Aide
The spokesperson to former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ladipo Johnson, has disclosed that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is unhappy over the leadership crisis currently rocking the OK Movement. Johnson made the Read more…
ASTRC Commends Soludo for Proposed Befitting Secretariat, Royal Village, Annual Retreat for Traditional Rulers
By Uzo Ugwunze The Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council ASTRC has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the promise to provide a befitting secretariat, allocate land for the Proposed Royal Village and fund annual retreats for Ndi- Igwe Anambra State. The Read more…
NDC House of Assembly Candidate for Anambra West Commends Nwokike For Empowering Youths
..as Over 400 Persons Benefit From Uduakommiri Uchebuaku Concepts Raffle Draw By Uzo Ugwunze It was jubilation and funfair at 3- 3 Junction Park Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area, Anambra State as over 400 persons benefited from Uduakommiri Uchebuaku Read more…
World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours
Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Read more…
Professor Victor Madubuko adds another feather of milestone as NFF appoints him to the board of Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Leagues Board
Professor Victor Madubuko who has distinguish himself in every endeavor he sets his mind on, has shown that a sport like beach soccer should not be an exception. He has not only attracted the right personnel to Anambra Beach Soccer, Read more…
2026World Cup: African Fans support Mexico against the South Africa
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The xenophobic unofficial policy driven by some South African citizens against fellow African residents has resulted in African countries fans rooting for Mexico to win. Many of these fans who had made different caricatures on Facebook Read more…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title. They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac. The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr Read more…
UPDATED: Tinubu tackles governors, says they’re building needless flyovers
They [governors] are taking four to five times their money. Nobody is borrowing money to pay salaries now,” the president added. President Bola Tinubu has criticised state governors for prioritising the construction of flyovers over more pressing infrastructure needs, despite what Read more…
Okonjo-Iweala recounts how Nigeria won historic Paris Club debt relief
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has recounted how a carefully executed public communication strategy played a decisive role in helping Nigeria secure its historic Paris Club debt relief during the administration of former President Olusegun Read more…
PFIPC scandal: HoS admits mistakes as Reps uncover irregular approvals
Fresh details emerged on Wednesday in the House of Representatives’ investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, admitted that her office failed to carry out Read more…
Catholic Bishops raise concern over the State of the Nation
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria have raised serious concern over the state of the Nation. The concern was contained in a n address delivered during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on Wednesday by the Catholic Read more…
PUBLIC NOTICE/DISCLAIMER: NCCIMA ceases relationship with Mr Ibekwe
This is to inform the general public that Mr. Obiora Ibekwe , who was the DG of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) is no longer an employee of Nnewi Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture Read more…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced Read more…
2027: Aspirants laud Soludo’s option A4 for APGA primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, aspirants to the various political positions under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for adopting the Option A4 system of voting in the party’s Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…