PREMIUM TIMES reported that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Tuesday approved an additional ₦115 million in monthly subventions for the university, bringing the state government’s total monthly funding to the institution from ₦161 million to ₦276 million. The post ESUT lecturers suspend strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Olurode dismissed suggestions that the defeat suffered by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent Osun governorship election amounted to a rejection of President Tinubu. The post Tinubu will win 2027 presidential election by landslide, says ex-INEC commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Head coach Moses Aduku said the players are physically and mentally prepared for the challenge in Poland. The post FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Falconets depart for Poland, target strong showing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

With the UK latest report, together with different verifiable and practical data already on ground from reputable organisations, it's obvious that Enugu enjoys the rare status of ‘the safest state’ in Nigeria The post UK Latest Travel Advisory: Mbah’s security investment positionong Enugu globally, By Chikwado Odo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Philips spoke in Abuja on Monday as organisers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards announced that the 12th edition of the awards ceremony will hold on 8 September The post Shina Philips backs Nigerian football to bounce back from recent setbacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The new share acquisition is another purchase by Mr Otedola in recent times, as the businessman has been increasing his investment in the financial institution since emerging as its largest shareholder in 2021. The post Otedola buys 95.7 million First HoldCo shares, moves stake up 27.7% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“God, they’ve buried my daddy.” The post UPDATED: Ogogo buried in Ilaro appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES reported on Friday that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission uncovered another “fake” agency, with President Bola Tinubu suspending three top officials identified as enablers and ordering the arrest of the frontrunner, George Nwabueze. The post How Anambra govt got involved in ‘fake’ federal agency – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governments, development banks, funds and businesses at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia have announced $1.3 billion in new and pipeline financing for land restoration and drought resilience across 23 countries, with rangelands emerging as a major investment priority. The post COP17 advances $1.3bn for land restoration, puts rangelands at centre appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

There is something reassuring about the ritual of political rivals gathering beneath the same roof and signing their names to a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric and violence, the symbolism matters. It says that political competition need not become warfare; that opponents […] The post Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, By Dakuku Peterside appeared first on Premium T...

The appeal was presented as the Cross River delegation joins governments, development partners, financial institutions and environmental organisations at COP17 to discuss land restoration, climate resilience and financing. The post Cross River gov’t seeks $25m international support for landslide, flood recovery at COP17 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Lagos State Government said Ogogo was not only an entertainer but also a custodian of Yoruba culture and a gifted storyteller who used his career to promote the heritage. The post Lagos govt mourns veteran actor Ogogo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Council of Legal Education approved an initial quota of 50 students for each university’s 100 Level intake. The post Law School approves five new Law faculties, places Atiba University under 10-year moratorium appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Having already conquered the WAFU B region in 2024, Edo Queens arrive with valuable experience of the competition and will be targeting another deep run as they seek to secure a place at the continental showpiece The post CAFWCL Preview: Edo Queens begin qualifying quest in Burkina Faso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Google said the price increase would not affect customers’ data, adding that subscribers would retain their existing storage capacity and all membership benefits. The post Google raises cloud storage subscription price by 51.72% in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu received in audience Ahmadu Saleh, the Chairman of Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited, at the State House in Abuja (ATTACHED). The post Tinubu congratulates Saleh Ahmadu, Bergmans, on $3.1bn AfCFTA customs deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers at a mosque in Kpenya, Niger State, amid escalating attacks and mass abductions in the Borgu-Kainji corridor. The post Amnesty demands rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger mosque attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Yet, all said, INEC deserves some commendation for its performance in this recent recorded election. The post EDITORIAL: Osun election, the rise of civic action, and 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Suspected terrorists reportedly attacked the Kpenya Mosque while Muslims were observing Juma’at prayers. The post Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle lost control, hitting a woman standing beside a commercial motorcyclist The post Woman dies as varsity registrar’s car crashes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the professor was physically assaulted and stripped on 15 August by some angry students over an alleged attempt to molest a female student sexually. The post University suspends professor stripped over attempted sexual assault appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) says Africa remains the largest regional beneficiary of its funding, receiving about 30 per cent of available resources. The post Africa largest beneficiary of GEF funding – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The government approved a one-off payment of ₦300 million as Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for academic staff of the university The post Uba Sani approves ₦300m for KASU-ASUU, sets up negotiation c’ttee to avert strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Oyo government said the decision to exclude Mr Makinde was politically motivated. The post Oyo govt accuses FG of intentionally excluding Makinde from federal road project launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The projects, according to the President, are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation networks, deepen economic integration and address critical infrastructure deficits across the South-West. The post Tinubu flags off reconstruction of Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road, approves Abeokuta–Ibadan dualisation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The committee, announced on Monday, is expected to receive and verify petitions, claims and supporting evidence from people affected by the violence and recommend appropriate relief for those found eligible. The post Osun constitutes committee to disburse N500m fund to election violence victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Habila's burial came weeks after a dispute over an autopsy on her body and outrage over controversies surrounding her death at Umahi's residence on 27 June. The post Woman who died at Umahi’s residence buried amid autopsy dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police said the joint security team killed the six gunmen when they raided a hideout of the suspected criminals in a forest in a community in the state. The post One operative, six gunmen killed during shootout in Anambra – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Following the incident, NRC recommended comprehensive inspections and safety audits of rolling stock, tracks, and railway infrastructure across its operational corridors before equipment is returned to service. The post Wheel defect, brake application might have caused Warri-Itakpe train derailment – NRC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Yayi, who financed Ogogo’s medical treatment during his stage-four cancer battle, says he remained hopeful the veteran actor would recover despite his deteriorating condition. The post ‘We did everything possible to save him’ — Yayi mourns Ogogo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The alleged killings are rooted from the prolonged disputes over who should control Osun’s motorparks. The post Osun police confirm shooting amid alleged killing of five over garage takeover in Ikire appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rabia Sa’id, a professor of physics at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), was appointed last year by the United Nations Secretary-General to a 21-member scientific panel studying the physical effects and societal impacts of nuclear war. The post INTERVIEW: How my role on UN panel on nuclear war effects can benefit Nigeria – Prof Rabia Sa’id appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Speaking to DAZN after the match, Chukwueze expressed his satisfaction with Milan’s winning start but insisted the focus had already shifted towards the challenges ahead The post ‘I’ll do it all season’ — Chukwueze embraces new Milan role after Torino win appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As the 17th session of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification enters its final week in Ulaanbaatar, ministers and global leaders will focus on finance, water, land, and food systems. The post COP17: Finance, water, land top agenda as UN desertification talks enter final stretch in Mongolia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The post UACN, Wema, NEM top stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The tour was led by the Head of Grassroots Development, Niyi Beyioku, with the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Development, Adeboye Adeyinka, representing the commission's Director General. The post EKO 2026: NSC inspects facilities ahead of maiden National Intermediate Games appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Two security operatives were reportedly killed and their rifles taken away after gunmen attacked communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Gunmen kill two security operatives, seize rifles in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As an Ilaro-born son of Ogun State, Ogogo remained a proud ambassador of his root The post Ogun govt mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, hails his legacy of excellence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Water can run uphill if there’s adequate propulsion; let no one see impossibility where potentialities are hiding in plain sight. Yes, a rose by any other name will still smell as sweet, but we all know that its timeless symmetry, vibrant colours, and cultural symbolism are contributory factors that make it the flower of choice. […] The post Osun: Anatomy of victory, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Our final destination is to be exactly like Christ. I did not know how ignorant I was until I met the Lord. I did not know that people go to university to become even more ignorant. God says: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” […] The post Article of Faith: The blind servants of God (2), By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The majority leader, who moved a motion for the former speaker’s impeachment, said the verbal resignation process “was unknown to parliamentary practices and did not conform to parliamentary procedures”. The post Edo ‌‌Assembly converts ex-speaker’s ‘resignation’ to impeachment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Tinubu appointed Edu to lead women's mobilisation for his 2027 campaign, reviving scrutiny of her 2024 suspension and EFCC investigation amid opposition criticism. The post Ex-minister sacked by Tinubu over corruption allegations appointed into president’s campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Ekiti government says the process that produced the new monarch was undertaken in compliance with the law, culture, customs and traditions of Oke Ako town. The post Excitement as Gov Oyebanji installs Ekiti community monarch after 25 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

There are leaders who enter a room determined to be heard, and there are leaders whose presence settles the room before they have spoken. His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, belongs to the latter tradition. His authority has never depended on noise. It rests on composure, judgement and the difficult […] The post Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III at 70: The authority of restraint, By Samuel Aruwan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The former police commissioner in Osun, Mr Gotan, was initially redeployed from election duties amid concerns over his alleged partisanship. The post Osun gets new police commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Freedom Online, according to a statement by its Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, is focusing on how to tackle insecurity during the lecture “because it has become a monster, threatening to consume the nation-state called Nigeria." The post Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections, insecurity at 7th Freedom Online lecture appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Tinubu’s birth records and academic history have been a subject of controversy before his election in 2023. It resurfaced recently ahead of the 2027 election. The post Peter Obi speaks on Tinubu, Atiku’s academic records at 2027 campaign flag-off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Tinubu says Ogogo’s decades-long career helped shape the Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian cinema. The post President Tinubu mourns veteran actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

After the recession in the 2010s, piracy is showing an alarming relapse. According to the UN, the number of such incidents has increased by 40% over the past year The post Maritime safety in East Africa, By The Stronghold appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian striker will wear the No. 9 shirt at his new club as he begins another chapter in a career that has already taken him across several European leagues. The post Transfers: Super Eagles’ Terem Moffi joins German club Hamburger SV appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“While responsible personal financial management is important, telling hardworking Lagosians who cannot afford housing to simply move back to their parents or share accommodation is not a housing policy,” he said. The post Lagos Housing Crisis: AAC candidate rejects Hamzat’s advice to young workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Fidelity Bank said the extension became necessary because the audit of its H1 2026 financial statements is still being finalised. The post Fidelity Bank gets extension to publish H1 2026 audited results appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The latest incident comes as the expressway continues to carry heavy traffic between Lagos and several parts of southwestern Nigeria. The post Seven die, two injured in auto crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

His remains arrived in his hometown, Ilaro, late on Sunday. The post Ogogo’s burial underway in Ilaro (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Although the majority of the cases handled by the UK tribunal did not involve Nigerians, the tribunal heard at least one case involving a Nigerian each month during this period, except in January. The post In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

After a fashion, an economy is like a latex balloon. Squeeze air out of a part of it, and it shows up in a new bulge elsewhere. Without blowing up the balloon, the air it contains remains unchanged irrespective of any shape one attempts to force on it. When a government raises taxes for example, […] The post Manipulating the price of consumer welfare, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Former Governor of Kano State and vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the newly constituted All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election. The post 2027: Kwankwaso knocks APC campaign council, says election choice between oppressors, oppressed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The NCC needs to get its house in order, otherwise documents signed by those who breached the 35 year rule, and continue working illegally might be challenged. The NCC might find itself to blame for those breaches The post NCC and its erroneous implementation of Public Service Rules, By Steve Opeyemi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

His exit makes him the fourth housemate to be evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” season. The post BBNaija Season 11: Cassi evicted as Abi emerges as most influential player appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday between Lanle and Shaba Woro communities The post Nine die in crash on Bida-Kutigi-Mokwa road appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.