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Foluke Daramola urges Nollywood colleagues to speak out about personal struggles, warning silence leads to suffering. Learn more about the call for opennes
Peter Obi attends Archbishop Akubeze’s funeral rites in Edo State. Watch the video of the presidential candidate’s arrival amidst a large crowd.
By Enitan Abdulatwab
For Adebanjo Oluolamide, graduating from Lagos State University, LASU with a 4.97 CGPA was the culmination of years of academic discipline, research and relentless focus.
The Aerospace Engineering graduate emerged as the overall best graduating student for the 2025/2026 academic session, earning First Class Honours and the highest graduating ...
Osun Senator Francis Fadahunsi leaves police headquarters after questioning regarding alleged inciting comments at a campaign rally ahead of the Osun gover
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the IMSU branch of ASUU declared a total and indefinite strike in the university on Monday over the failure of the Imo State Government to honour agreements it reached with the union.
Sanwo-Olu also highlighted other interventions supporting the food system, including the Produce for Lagos Programme and the N500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund, as well as training programmes that have equipped more than 125,800 farmers and fishermen with modern agricultural skills.
Former Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández has agreed to become the new head coach of the Netherlands national team.
Renowned football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Xavi has reached an agreement to take charge of the Dutch national team, with the deal signed on Wednesday.
The appointment would see Xavi return to management after his departure from ...
Bilateral trade between Nigeria and India rose to about $9 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year, up from $7.13 billion recorded in the previous financial year, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh, has disclosed. Singh made the disclosure at a media briefing in Abuja, where he said the growing trade volume reflected the
Ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election, an ex-lawmaker urges political actors and residents to promote peace and responsible conduct.
Dele Momodu states the Osun election is a direct contest between Governor Adeleke and President Tinubu, not the APC, as he backs Adeleke for re-election.
Adeleke’s campaign council petitions the Inspector-General of Police, demanding protection for Accord Party members after Senator Fadahunsi’s alleged ‘kill
The family said concerns about Tope’s condition became more serious in the days preceding her death.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has awarded scholarships to 18 Nigerian professionals and students under
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri
ABUJA— The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate suspension and arrest of the Senator for Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for allegedly inciting his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll in the state.
The Commission, in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary ...
OSOGBO — The Accord Party has appealed to the European Union (EU) to monitor the political situation in Osun State and use its diplomatic influence to promote a peaceful and credible governorship election scheduled for Saturday.
The party made the appeal in a letter dated August 12, 2026, and addressed to Gautier Migot, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS.
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Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils a new agric mechanisation policy and plans a 4,000-capacity tractor plant to boost food security and local production.
Thirty-three chairmanship and 351 councillorship candidates of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oyo State have approached the
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fixed 5:00 p.m. on the first business day after a transaction (T+1) as
read more SEC fixes 5pm T+1 settlement deadline for equities, commodities
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of treating the Osun governorship election as a do-or-die contest, alleging that its rhetoric suggests bloodshed could be the price for retaining political power.
The party said the increasingly combative tone around the election was dangerous, stressing that ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.
The party, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said it had received what it described as “credible reports” of moves to arrest the former Osun State ...
A 64-year-old grandfather, Abubakar Aliyu, has confessed to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Gombe. The case highlights the urgent need to address ch
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has partnered with India’s Rashtriya Raksha University to strengthen the psychological resilience, stress management
read more FRSC partners Indian university to boost psychological resilience of law enforcement officers
The Newspapers/Magazines Distributors’ Association of Nigeria (NDAN), Lagos Island Zone, has lost a pioneer member and founding figure, Babatunde Olabisi,
read more NDAN mourns as pioneer member, Babatunde Olabisi dies at 69
Nigeria and India are deepening their strategic partnership across trade, investment, defence, energy, healthcare, agriculture and technology, with bilateral trade
read more Nigeria-India trade hits $9bn as strategic partnership axpands across key sectors
Kalshi, the biggest prediction market, is in advanced talks to raise at least $750 million in a new financing round at a $40 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management are in talks to be co-lead investors, some of the people said. ...
The NSCDC Abia State Command has inaugurated its Safe School Committee and commissioned new operational vehicles, enhancing security efforts in the state.
Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe celebrate their triplet sons with a grand thanksgiving ceremony. Read more about the joyous event.
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned that voter apathy among young Nigerians is weakening the country’s democracy, urging youths to convert their numerical strength into electoral power by actively participating in elections and governance.
The warning came yesterday in Abuja at the party’s 2026 International Youth Day programme, where ...
…as Senate intensifies probe of NEITI audit report The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N115
read more EFCC recovers N115bn NDDC levies, clears 19 oil companies
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — Accord Party has appealed to the European Union, EU, to urgently deploy preventive diplomacy to ease mounting political tension in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, warning that international action after violence or electoral damage would come too late.
With the August 15 poll only days away, the party said the growing ...
Traditional rulers, community leaders and residents of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for facilitating the establishment of a Nigerian Army battalion in Omu-Aran.
The stakeholders said the deployment would strengthen security in Kwara South and improve the protection of communities in the area. They ...
Rivers State Government denies renewed clash between Governor Fubara and lawmakers over the 2026 budget, stating it’s undergoing legislative procedures.
In Spain's Mallorca, visitors travelled from countries including the United States, Russia, Belgium and Germany to witness the Moon completely obscure the Sun. The island was among the locations expected to provide a particularly striking view of totality.
By Kingsley Omonobi
ABUJA — The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, has rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kogi State and arrested six suspected drug peddlers in Rivers State.
The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He ...
A rare solar eclipse is underway across the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, as the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking part of the Sun’s light.
The eclipse became visible in Edinburgh at about 6:28pm BST on Wednesday, with the phenomenon expected to reach its peak in the Scottish capital at around 7:06pm.
According to the BBC, observers at Calton Hill ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Niger State, Mohammed Kpautagi, has unveiled a former commissioner, Mamman Musa, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Musa served as a commissioner under the immediate past administration of former governor Abubakar Sani Bello. Kpautagi, who announced the choice of his running mate in Minna,
By Faith Odukomaiya
Efforts aimed at further enhancing road safety in Ogun State has received a boost following fresh collaborative engagement between the Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant and the State Sector Command for safer road use and general safety advocacy.
Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant reaffirmed its commitment to promoting safer roads and strengthening stakeholder ...
Today, standing prominently on that Kobape corridor is Prince Court Estate — a thriving residential community of completed and occupied homes, with its own electricity supply, shopping mall, health centre, ATM gallery and security post
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged plans to arrest its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it received “credible reports” of the planned arrest in the days leading to the August 15 poll.
By Enitan Abdultawab
American Cola has unveiled its newly renovated basketball court in Ilupeju, Lagos, as part of its efforts to support grassroots basketball and provide better facilities for young talents in the community.
The unveiling, held in partnership with the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, also featured the presentation of new jerseys to the ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) raises alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of the Osun governorship e
Apostle Joshua Aghasedo of Powerline Church has said the use of sex toys by married couples is not a sin, describing them as equipment that can support intimacy between spouses. Aghasedo made the remarks while speaking to his congregation in a video shared on the church’s YouTube handle on Tuesday. The clergyman compared sex toys
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) decries rising Osun election violence ahead of Saturday’s poll, urging police neutrality and an end to political killing
A rare solar eclipse is underway across the UK and Europe. Learn what causes a solar eclipse and how to safely view this celestial event.
The FCT Administration, in a statement issued on Wednesday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said the minister had also approved the creation of a dedicated division within the Department of Land Administration to handle the sale of Federal Government Houses in the territory.
Nigerian actor and content entrepreneur, Emmanuel Chinedum Okonkwo, popularly known as Mr Aloy, has said his Christian faith plays a major role in shaping his comedy and determining the kind of content he produces.
Mr Aloy, who is known for family-oriented comedy, social commentary and moral-themed content, said his Christian convictions influence the subjects he chooses to explore ...
President Donald Trump is facing a new lawsuit.Aaron Schwartz / AFPPresident Donald Trump was sued over the early access service for his Truth Social posts.The federal lawsuit slams the service as "profoundly corrupt" and unconstitutional.Trump Media's interim CEO said it has signed more than 10 customers paying up to $100,000 a month.President Donald Trump was sued Wednesday over a new service ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, chapter, on Wednesday, declared a total and comprehensive strike with immediate effect. Tagged, “No-Pay-No-Work”, the chairperson of the union, Comrade Terseer Abari, said that the decision to embark on the strike was taken at a congress held
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar
CALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has ordered the immediate suspension of an ongoing Clan and Village Creation exercise in the state, declaring that the process was neither authorised nor approved by his administration.
The directive was conveyed in a statement by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem ...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fixed 5:00 p.m. on the first business day after a transaction (T+1) as the settlement deadline for equities and commodities traded and settled through the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS), tightening compliance requirements under Nigeria’s new shorter settlement cycle. The Commission, in a circular issued Wednesday to capital
…Mushin hub records over N4bn transactions in three years
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, describing the facility as a key component of the state’s efforts to strengthen food security and reduce the cost of food for residents.
Speaking at the ...
Another unusual feature of the election is that the three leading candidates are all from the Osun West Senatorial District.
…Senate intensifies probe of 2021–2023 oil and gas audit
By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by some oil companies between 2021 and 2023.
The commission disclosed this on Wednesday before the Senate Committee on ...
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has expressed its desire to strike a strategic collaboration with the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEX), alluding to the significant value in strengthening institutional cooperation between both exchanges.
NGX Group Chairman, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, unfolded this Wednesday when he engaged officials of the ...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday warned that it will be a great disservice for Nigerians to vote for another presidential candidate after enduring the programmes and policies of the Tinubu administration, only for another President to reverse them. Speaker Tajudeen gave the charge in Abuja while addressing the
Osun Speaker Adewale Egbedun petitions Inspector General of Police over alleged death threats from APC Reps candidate Francis Eniade, calling for swift inv
A Kwara community in Omu-Aran welcomes a new army battalion, an intervention expected to boost Kwara security and stability in the region.
The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability, and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned a Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, as part of efforts by his administration to strengthen the state’s food supply chain and improve access to affordable and safe food. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke on Wednesday at the commissioning, said the facility was part of the state’s broader Food
Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesWendy's stock is surging on a report that activist Nelson Peltz is eyeing a takeover bid.The stock was briefly halted for volatility on Wednesday. The stock has been in the crosshairs of meme-stock traders earlier this year.The move: Wendy's stock jumped as much as 17% on Wednesday, helping shares eke out a year to date gain. The latest momentum ...
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched the FMYD Youth Opportunities Content Challenge to enable young Nigerians to use their creativity and social media platforms to help others discover government-backed opportunities. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, announced the initiative on Wednesday while commemorating the 2026 International Youth Day, themed ...
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt
The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay in the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
The government described the reports as false and misleading, saying the budget proposal was undergoing the normal legislative process ...
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) failed to sit on Wednesday as scheduled, raising fresh questions over the next phase of the probe.
The committee had adjourned its previous investigative hearing to August 12 for the continuation of proceedings ...
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have renewed their interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as they look to boost their
read more Saudi giants Al-Hilal target Victor Osimhen in fresh summer transfer push
Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for tech companies or research labs. In 2026, it has become part of everyday life-including sports betting. Whether you’re reading match predictions, comparing odds, or looking for betting insights on platforms like Bethap, there’s a good chance that AI has already played a role somewhere in the process. But what exactly has changed, and ...
People line up outside a convenience store to buy solar eclipse glasses in Aldgate, London.Georgia HennessyEast London's Aldgate neighborhood, a mix of dull high-rise offices, fried chicken shops, and apartments, isn't the buzziest part of town. Not until Wednesday afternoon.On the main street, hundreds of people had gathered in a line outside an unassuming store. Teenagers filmed the crowd on ...
By Nkiruka Nnorom
The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, paving the way for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to continue enjoying duty-free access to the US market until December 2028.
The extension, passed with 90 votes in favour and 6 against, comes as a major relief for African exporters as the ...
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has arrested a suspected terrorist logistics courier and recovered approximately 21,000 rounds of 7.62
read more Troops foil terrorist arms supply, arrests suspect with 21,000 ammunition rounds
*Individuals, corporates, non-bank institutions now eligible
* Lifts tenored repo suspension
*Removes FX, govt securities restrictions on Discount Window access
By Babajide Komolafe
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday reversed its seven-year restriction on local investors’ participation in Open Market Operations, OMO, opening the market to individuals ...
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected illicit drug dealers operating in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. They also recovered hard drugs worth N6.2 million and N598,400 cash in the process. The clampdown on the suspects is in furtherance of the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan
Nigerian military reports a 213% increase in terrorist surrenders in the North East within a week, signaling success in Operation HADIN KAI.
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun State has reiterated that it is not withdrawing from the Saturday governorship election nor working with any other party.
A statement issued by the ADC’s spokesperson in the State, Abosede Oluwaseun, on Wednesday, urged the electorate to disregard misinformation in the public that its candidate, Dr ...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed restrictions that prevented banks from accessing its Standing Lending Facility (SLF), also
read more CBN lifts FX, bond restrictions on banks accessing discount window
As Nigeria steps up its domestic financial overhauls and structural transformations, the prospect of deepening bilateral economic ties with the
read more Business leaders see Nigeria attracting more UAE investment as reforms strengthen
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for stronger safety standards, regulation and emergency-response capacity as Nigeria accelerates the
read more FRSC calls for stronger safety standards as Nigeria embraces EVs, CNG vehicles
The Kwara State Police Command has penetrated the support structure of a kidnapping syndicate operating around the Obudu/Woru axis of the Ilorin East Local Government Area, culminating in the arrest of one Muhamodu Sanni, while allegedly attempting to cash out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. In a statement by the Police Public Relations
By 9 August, the strike became so severe that the residents of Beau telegraphed high ranking colonial officials in Lagos and Enugu, that the: “Labour situation Victoria division seriously deteriorating. Intimidation against loyal workers and assaults on Europeans increasing. Probable that more Police will be required and request 80 be ordered stand by in case
Jorge Messi died in Rosario, Argentina, on August 7, 2026, after a period of ill health. He played a significant role in his son’s life and career, serving as his father, representative and adviser from Messi’s early days in Argentina through his rise to global football stardom.