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President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigerians should expect measurable reductions in transportation costs starting October 1. He cited savings of over N3.5 billion in transport costs for commuters in Kaduna during the first year of operation of CNG-powered buses. The President's statement suggests that the adoption of compressed natural ...
The Federal Fire Service in Gombe successfully saved property worth N20 million from a fire outbreak at the Gombe Media Corporation staff quarters. No casualties were recorded in the incident. The fire service's prompt response prevented further loss.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed several businesses along Ago Palace Way due to persistent illegal waste dumping. Additionally, 11 individuals were arrested for unauthorized waste disposal on Lagos Island. The enforcement actions are part of efforts to curb indiscriminate dumping and enforce environmental regulations in Lagos State.
Gunmen attacked a vegetable market in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Friday at about 8:45 p.m. The assailants opened fire randomly on traders who were closing for the day, killing five people and injuring many others. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents ...
Minister of State for Works Bello Muhammad Goronyo has directed the concessionaire to complete remedial works on the Suleja-Minna corridor within 48 hours to restore traffic flow. He gave the directive during an inspection of the road, expressing concern over the hardship faced by motorists and commuters due to persistent ...
The United States has issued a new warning to its citizens in the Middle East. Americans in the region are advised to watch for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the region.
Normalcy has returned to Niger State following protests over the death of 37 artisan miners in NSCDC detention, as the new state commandant, A. S. Kabara, assumed duty. Shops in Tunga market and Top Medical Junction have reopened, and residents are going about their businesses. A 12-hour curfew was strictly ...
Eyewitnesses and community sources have disputed earlier reports of over 20 deaths in the Mayo Kam mining pit collapse in Bali LGA, Taraba State, putting the death toll at four with one person rescued alive. A rescuer, Umar Ali, said only five miners were trapped when the pit caved in ...
The Federal Government has stated that the suspended and detained Niger State commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, and 20 other officers under investigation for the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody will learn their fate after an independent investigation concludes ...
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that a mother and her three children died in a fire at Okochiri community in Okirika Local Government Area on Friday. Police spokesperson Blessing Agabe stated that others sustained injuries and property worth thousands of naira was destroyed. An investigation is ongoing to ...
US President Donald Trump returned to the White House a day early from Camp David amid rising Middle East tensions. The return followed a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh. The article was published by Punch.
In Niger State, Nigeria, 37 illegal miners died within 24 hours of being taken into custody by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Most of the deceased were between 14 and 18 years old, and one victim was seven years old. The NSCDC commandant in Niger State initially ...
Tension has gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis following the stabbing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa shortly after he conducted Jumu'at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area. The alleged attacker was killed in mob action, and the state government has ordered the closure of the mosque as ...
Anger has mounted over the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The Federal Government suspended 20 officers and constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the incident, following a directive by President Bola ...
Hope Behind Bars Africa has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. In a statement signed by its communication associate, Ogechi Ogwuma, the ...
Former military president General Ibrahim Babangida has denied ownership of the gold mining sites where 37 artisan gold miners were arrested and later died. The clarification followed an online publication alleging that the site belonged to him. A statement signed by Dr. David Adeniran of his media office said Babangida ...
Sustained military operations have disrupted terrorists' logistics networks across Nigeria, resulting in the arrest of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) experts in the North and South East theatres. Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Michael Onoja, providing updates on operations conducted between September 11 and 17, 2026, said troops killed ...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed reports alleging the diversion of 5,000 hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, calling the claims baseless and unfounded. The commission was reacting to a report published by a national daily under the headline 'Hajj 2027: Private Operators Demand Probe of Diverted ...
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a high flood risk alert for 15 states from September 19 to September 25, 2026. The alert, designated NFA-2026-262, is based on forecasts of rising river levels and increased risk of riverine flooding. The affected states are Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue ...
The Federal Government has set up a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who were detained by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The development followed President Bola Tinubu's directive for a full and transparent investigation. The Northern ...
The United Kingdom has advised households to stockpile food and drinking water as part of preparations for severe national disruption, including the possibility of war, cyberattacks, and extreme weather. The advice is part of a national resilience campaign, and the UK government has begun updating its contingency planning document, known ...
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The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has begun clearing bushes and desilting drainage channels along the Owo–Ikare–Arigidi–Ekiti State border road in Ondo State. The intervention, under FERMA's Routine and Preventive Maintenance Works Programme, aims to improve road safety, ease motorists' visibility, and reduce hiding places for criminals. The work covers ...
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) dismissed a $2.35 billion claim by Sunrise Power Transition Company and its owner, Leno Adesanya, regarding the Mambila Hydro Electric Power Project. The tribunal also rejected a $400 million settlement claim and ordered Sunrise and Adesanya to reimburse Nigeria approximately $11.82 million in legal ...
Dozens of men arrested for illegal mining were found dead in a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) facility in Minna, Niger State. By Friday, the death toll reached 37, with minors reportedly among the deceased, and several others are critically ill. The NSCDC's Niger State Commandant initially attributed ...
The article assesses Governor Uba Sani's efforts to address the out-of-school children crisis in Kaduna State. It highlights that education has received the largest share of the state's budget for three consecutive years: 25 per cent in 2024, 26.14 per cent in 2025, and 25 per cent of the N985.9 ...
The article discusses the deployment of U.S. space control weapons in Earth's orbit, as announced by U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on September 14, 2026. It notes that no details were provided on the nature or timing of ...
The federal government has warned that a seven-day high flood will hit Imo, Cross River, Lagos, and 12 other states, urging residents in affected areas to relocate. The Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NiHSA), Mr. Umar Mohammed, disclosed this in a National Flood Advisory, stating that the ...
The Oyo State Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security agencies have strengthened security measures across the state following a recent alert over an alleged plan by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) to attack public institutions. The state police command said it had ...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has rejected allegations of diversion of 5,000 Hajj slots for the 2027 pilgrimage, describing the claims as unfounded and urging stakeholders to distinguish between verifiable facts and speculation. The commission was reacting to a report published by THISDAY Newspaper titled 'Hajj 2027: Private ...
The Academy of Medical Sciences has linked the rising diphtheria cases in Nigeria to low immunity. According to the academy, eight states account for 98% of over 10,000 cases. The statement highlights the need for improved immunity to curb the spread of the disease.
Civil society organisations are demanding the arrest and prosecution of the owner of a mining site in Niger State. The site is where 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody. The CSOs are calling for the owner's identity to be revealed.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, hosted the Chief Executive Officer of Emiralty Africa, Idris Bello, and other leading digital creators and media executives at Lagos House, Marina, on Friday. The engagement brought together dignitaries including Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, and members of Lagos' digital media and ...
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 47 suspects allegedly armed with guns and cutlasses during the Disina State Constituency bye-election held on Saturday. According to police authorities, the arrests were made in connection with the bye-election. The suspects were taken into custody as investigations continue. The police did not ...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations that it diverted 5,000 Hajj slots, describing the claims as completely unfounded and diversionary. In a statement, NAHCON denied any wrongdoing and said the allegations were baseless. The commission did not provide additional details on the matter. The denial comes ...
Police in Rivers State have launched an investigation into the killing of Kamadioye Krama, a father of four. Krama was shot dead by gunmen in Abua/Odual Local Government Area. The police are working to apprehend the perpetrators.
Nigeria has experienced recurrent outbreaks of diphtheria, a severe and highly contagious vaccine-preventable bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Outbreaks occurred in 2011, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with recent flare-ups and fatalities reported in Plateau, Niger, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kano states, as well as heightened surveillance in Lagos and Benue ...
The Oyo State Police Command has denied prosecuting a student over an N8,000 debt before his suicide. However, a charge sheet obtained by Punch contradicts the police account. The document indicates that a case was filed against the student in connection with the debt. The discrepancy has raised questions about ...
Public health experts have warned against treating diphtheria at home. They explained that the bacteria produces a toxin that can damage the heart, kidneys, and nerves. The epidemiologists stressed the importance of seeking proper medical care for the disease.
Pharmacists have warned that crushing modified-release tablets can destroy their slow-release mechanism. This can lead to overdose, toxic effects, and treatment failure. The experts advise patients to follow prescribed instructions for taking medication.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the consumption of herbal drinks sold at motor parks. According to the agency, these drinks may contain poisonous substances that can lead to organ failure. NAFDAC advised the public to avoid such ...
Nigeria is facing a public health and economic crisis due to counterfeit products. NAFDAC has warned of a growing local trade in fake medicines, food, and other goods. The agency is calling for action to stop the trade.
Police in Delta State have arrested a suspect after intercepting a vehicle conveying military camouflage uniforms, boots, and suspected illicit drugs. The interception occurred during a routine stop, according to police reports. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations proceed. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the incident.
The Nigeria Police Force arraigned two women before a court in Lagos on charges of cyberstalking Access Bank. The prosecuting counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku from the Directorate of Legal Services of the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon Ikoyi, Lagos, alleged that the women conspired to transmit a false publication claiming that ...
The family of Olatunde Ojelabi has accused the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) of negligence, alleging that he died after a six-hour delay in receiving treatment. The family is demanding answers and accountability from the hospital.
Former Nigerian presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan attended the 70th birthday celebration of Chidi Anyaegbu, founder of Chisco Group, in Lagos. The event also featured entertainer Charly Boy. During the celebration, Anyaegbu donated buses to Ikoyi Prison.
President Bola Tinubu's trip to Paris resulted in a major legal victory for Nigeria over the Mambilla project. The trip also included tributes to the late Olu Jacobs and Peter. The article reflects on these events.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has presented insurance cheques totalling N37.89 million to 48 families of fallen heroes. The cheques were presented to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty. The event took place at the command headquarters in ...
Police in Anambra State have arrested a man in possession of a pump-action gun and 11 cartridges. The suspect was apprehended on September 18 by operatives of the command's Tactical Team, led by Ezekiel Imoh. The arrest was confirmed by Ikenga, a police spokesperson.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a warning to visa applicants about scams that promise guaranteed immigration results through fake visa lotteries. The warning advises applicants to be cautious of such fraudulent schemes. The IRCC emphasises that there is no legitimate visa lottery program. Applicants are urged to ...
A Premium Times investigation has found that compensation disputes are swirling around the N117.5 billion Medical City project in Akwa Ibom State. Several affected families have rejected compensation payments, saying they are insufficient to relocate and rebuild their homes. The Akwa Ibom government has remained silent on the matter. The ...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has constituted a team to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The NBA is seeking to uncover the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has recounted how his wife, Unoma, survived a six-month coma after an operation went wrong in Germany. He shared the story of her miraculous recovery.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for a thorough, independent, transparent, and credible investigation into the deaths of 37 persons arrested on suspicion of illegal mining and held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State. The NBA also urged authorities to ...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bauchi State Council has elected new leadership. Isa Garba Gadau of Bauchi State Television, who was the immediate past Secretary of the Council, now heads the new executive. The election took place during the council's meeting.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has signed the Education and Skills Trust Fund Bill into law. The law creates a new funding window for education and skills development in the state.
Senator Abdurrahman Kawu-Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District and proprietor of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila (AUSU), has explained that he established a world-class university in his rural community to curb rural-urban migration. He said the institution aims to bring quality higher education and economic opportunities closer to young people in rural ...
The Nigerian Army has charged 45 young soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to uphold discipline and professionalism. The charge was given after their graduation ceremony.
Troops have arrested 47 suspects as part of operations against criminal activities nationwide. In Anambra State, two suspected IPOB/ESN members were arrested at Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area. The arrests followed intelligence linking the suspects to the group's activities.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has rejected allegations that it diverted 5,000 slots allocated for the 2027 Hajj. In a statement, the commission described the claims as unfounded and driven by commercial interests. NAHCON said the allegations were intended to distract from the failure of some operators to ...
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for justice following the deaths of 37 miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The party is demanding an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. It also urged that ...
The Oyo State Police Command has rejected claims that a suspect was detained over an N8,000 debt. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the narrative was false and misleading. According to the police, the suspect collected N23,000 in cash from a female PoS operator with the intention ...
Amnesty International reported that at least 149 people, including children and babies, died between January and May 2016 at Giwa Barracks detention facility in Maiduguri, Borno State. The deaths were attributed to disease, hunger, dehydration, severe overcrowding, and gunshot wounds. The report highlighted the deplorable conditions at the military detention ...
Eyewitnesses and community sources have confirmed that four miners died and one was rescued alive in the mining pit collapse at Mayo Kam in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. Contrary to earlier reports of over 20 feared dead, only five miners were trapped when the pit collapsed. The ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared that roads leading to campuses are part of education infrastructure. The association made this known in a statement, emphasising the importance of accessible roads to educational institutions. NANS's position highlights the need for infrastructure development that supports education. The statement was ...
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has accepted appointment to the Federal Government's independent committee investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. In a statement, Adeyanju said he accepted the role to ensure victims' interests are represented and circumstances of the deaths are established ...
The Kogi State Police Command has presented Group Life Assurance cheques totaling ₦18,186,438.25 to the families and dependants of deceased officers. The cheques were handed over to the beneficiaries as part of the Nigeria Police Force's welfare scheme. The presentation took place in Kogi State, where the police command reiterated ...
Kano-based TikTok user Khadija Muhammad, known as 'Yar Lele', has been remanded in a correctional facility after being arraigned over an alleged defamatory and insulting statement. She was brought before the Upper Sharia Court in Kano Municipal, where police filed charges. The prosecution alleged that Khadija referred to politician MD ...
Isma'il Ishaq Magaji, a 400-level student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, was killed by a stray bullet during a land dispute in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Sulaiman, expressed condolences and described the incident as a painful loss. The university appealed ...
The Media for Social Change Foundation has expressed concern over the increasing number of fatalities in Nigeria's mining sector. The foundation called for urgent reforms to address safety issues and prevent further loss of life. It highlighted the need for improved regulations and enforcement in the mining industry.
The Anambra State Attorney-General has said about 180 criminal cases relating to land disputes are being reviewed. The review is aimed at ending the criminalisation of civil matters in the state. The development was reported by Punch.
Three Nigerians have been charged in the United States over alleged illegal voting and false citizenship claims. One of the accused, Okafor, a Nigerian citizen and lawful permanent resident in Massachusetts, had previously been arrested for allegedly registering and voting in the 2022 midterm election and the 2024 presidential primary ...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Minna Branch, has called for a prompt, thorough, transparent, and independent investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in Minna. The association made the call at the weekend. The NBA emphasized the need for a comprehensive probe into the incident.
Police in the state intercepted a vehicle carrying suspected drugs and military camouflage. The Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, said the command would sustain intelligence-led operations against kidnapping, cultism and the proliferation of illegal firearms across the state. The interception was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, paid a condolence visit to Niger State following the death of 37 people. He pledged that a thorough investigation would be conducted. The visit was in response to the tragic incident.
Five Nigerians have been conferred with honorary designations as Ambassadors of Humanitarian Affairs and Goodwill Ambassadors at a high-level global executive roundtable held on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The honourees include Kunle Yusuff, Director-General of the Civil Society Organizations ...
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 119,850 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers State. An official said the discovery came days after the Federal High Court in Uyo convicted nine crude oil thieves who had been arrested during a Nigerian Navy-led operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The operation forms ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected calls for the return of the petrol subsidy regime, stating that Nigeria must accelerate the development of cheaper energy alternatives, including compressed natural gas (CNG), to reduce transportation costs. Tinubu made this known on Saturday while giving an update on the National Affordable CNG ...
An evening recap of top stories includes President Tinubu's insistence that transport costs will drop from October 1, Jehovah's Witnesses adjusting their blood transfusion policy, and a probe into NSCDC deaths. The recap provides a summary of these and other major news items. The full article is available on Punch ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Lagos State University (LASU) has declared an indefinite strike over the state government's failure to implement the 2025 ASUU/FGN Agreement. The strike, which began four days ago, was unanimously agreed upon by all three Lagos State-owned universities: LASU, LASUED, and LASUSTECH. In ...