The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives carrying out a forensic investigation into the challenges affecting the downstream and midstream petroleum sectors has commenced a probe into allegations of importation of contaminated Premium Motor Spirit, also known as fuel, ...

The Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the State House of Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceedings on Governor Godwin Obaseki, for allegedly threatening to burn down the country. The State chairman of the party, Emperor Jarret ...

The National Association of Resident Doctors, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, has commenced a five-day warning strike over the non-payment of salaries owed to some members. The branch association’s Vice President, Dr. Ashiru Mikail made this known during a news conference ...

During the graduation ceremony at Adeleke University, founder Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of renowned musician Davido, made a remarkable announcement He pledged to offer immediate employment opportunities at his company, Pacific Energy, to all students who graduated with a first-class ...

The Katsina State Government has introduced an Islamic Iddah period law to enable female civil servants in the state to stay home for four months and ten days in case they lose their husbands. Islamically, the Iddah period is for ...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the insecurity bedevilling the North West region of the country was being made worse by criminal elements involved in illegal mining, banditry, and cattle rustling, among others. He added that ...

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday, said the fight against his impeachment was to protect the office of the deputy governor in the country which has been ridiculed since the return of democracy in 1999 He ...

The Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested one Hashiru Baku – the mastermind behind the murder of late Brigadier General Harold Udokwere. Udokwere, who was the National Chairman, Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, was murdered by armed ...

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old, Gbadegeshin Olakunle, for allegedly def!ling and s3xually grooming a minor at Kings Avenue, Ojodu Abiodun, in the Ifo Local Government Area of the state Punch Metro gathered from a police source, who was ...

The Federal Government has announced plans to commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles within the next 90 days, signaling an end to the era of buying fuel at high prices (N750-N1000 per liter) Michael Oluwagbemi, CEO of the ...

Sabinus, a popular comedian, and Akpi, also known as Speed Darlington, a musician, had a brief exchange on Instagram Sabinus commented on one of Akpi’s stage performance videos, saying “This week we go hear am”. Akpi responded to Sabinus’ comment, ...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will testify on July 30 in a preliminary corruption inquiry into his wife Begona Gomez’s business ties, a Madrid court said Monday, an issue that caused him to consider resigning three months ago. The investigation ...

The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Bennett Igweh, has urged residents of Abuja to abstain from the nationwide protest Some organisations and individuals had vowed to embark on a countrywide demonstration on August 1, over economic hardship. In ...

Aston Villa has confirmed the signing of Amadou Onana from Everton for a £50 million transfer fee, with the Belgian midfielder committing to a contract until 2029. Onana, 22, is highly regarded and was sought after by various clubs in ...

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that his friend who earlier warned him against investing in Nigeria is now taunting him for ignoring his advice. Dangote disclosed this in an interview with Premium Times on Sunday just as ...

  President Bola Tinubu has named Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), according to a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser. Professor Obafunwa will succeed Professor ...

Renowned skitmaker, Brain Jotter, finally meets veteran musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, after using the singer’s 2010 hit song, “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche”, in one of his viral skits The song’s resurgence in popularity led to a outpouring of ...

Nasty Blaq, a popular skit maker, has announced that he and his wife are expecting their first child together. The couple shared a heartwarming photoshoot capturing the joyous moment, with Nasty Blaq’s wife cradling her baby bump. In the caption, ...

Actress Ini Edo has responded calmly after rumors surfaced alleging she was involved with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The rumors began when popular Instagram page Gistlovers posted photos claiming to show Akpabio’s alleged mistresses, including Ini Edo, hair vendor Wanneka, ...

Police PRO , Benjamin Hundeyin, slams singer, Ayo Maff over drug related lyrics Lagos Police PRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has criticized upcoming singer Ayo Maff over the lyrics of his latest song, “Last Week”. The police command deemed the lyrics ...

Social media was set abuzz after influencer Saidaboj called out reality TV star Soma for allegedly disrespecting his girlfriend, Angel. The controversy stemmed from a viral photo where Soma posed behind his colleague Ilebaye, who was dressed in a bikini. ...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the arrest of Amadu Garba, a 48-year-old physically challenged man who was found in possession of six bags of cannabis weighing approximately 67 kg at his residence in Yawuri town, Kebbi State. The ...

In a shocking turn of events, the US President has announced that he will not be seeking re-election, paving the way for a new Democratic candidate to face off against Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November election. The President, ...

In a statement issued the same day President Joe Biden made his historic announcement to end his bid for reelection, former President Barack Obama commended Biden’s choice to end his campaign, saying he selflessly put the nation’s interests ahead of his own. “Joe ...

Shortly after US President Joe Biden announced he would not run for a second term, his Republican opponent Donald Trump said that “crooked Biden wasn’t fit to run” for president and that Vice President Kamala Harris will be “easier to defeat” in November’s election. “All ...