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Police arrest suspected kidnappers who collected ₦10.3 million ransom
The police said the victim was released after his relatives paid a ransom of ₦10.3 million. The post Police arrest suspected kidnappers who collected ₦10.3 million ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PNC 2026: NCDMB, DMG affirm collaboration with Bayelsa govt, unveil new activities
This commitment was affirmed on Tuesday during a strategic engagement between officials of NCDMB and DMG Events with the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Peter Pereotubo Akpe, at the Government House in Yenagoa The post PNC 2026: NCDMB, DMG affirm collaboration with Bayelsa govt, unveil new activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria has reduced reliance on oil revenue – Tinubu
According to the president, his administration is reducing Nigeria's dependence on crude revenue while expanding non-oil sectors and using gas to support power and industrial development. The post Nigeria has reduced reliance on oil revenue Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Otti mourns Abia-born Squadron Leader Man-Ugwueje, commiserates with FG over plane crash
In a statement on Tuesday by Ferdinand Ekeoma, his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr Otti described Squadron Leader Man-Ugwueje's death and those of other military personnel aboard the Nigerian Air Force plane as painful and devastating. The post Otti mourns Abia-born Squadron Leader Man-Ugwueje, commiserates with FG over plane crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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What I'll do with my ₦90m cash prize — BBNaija season 11 winner Temi Nkem
She shared details in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES in Lagos on Tuesday. The post What I'll do with my ₦90m cash prize — BBNaija season 11 winner Temi Nkem appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police commissioner in Bayelsa orders crackdown on cult groups
The Commissioner of Police, Adewale Ajao, directed divisional police officers and tactical commanders to increase patrols in vulnerable areas, identify emerging threats and act promptly on credible intelligence concerning planned clashes, initiation ceremonies and recruitment activities. The post Police commissioner in Bayelsa orders crackdown on cult groups appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak
Despite supportive care, the patient died on the night of 5 October and was buried on Tuesday in line with Kenya's Ebola safe and dignified burial protocol. The post Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Late Akor Adams goal rescues Super Eagles
Nigeria looked set for another disappointing result after Russia established a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but the Super Eagles produced a spirited late comeback to rescue a draw. The post Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Late Akor Adams goal rescues Super Eagles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fake Professorship: Michael and Cecilia Ibru University suspends Anthony Kila
The university said the decision was taken in line with its commitment to "academic integrity, transparency, and the highest standards of institutional governance." The post Fake Professorship: Michael and Cecilia Ibru University suspends Anthony Kila appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Who is really a professor? The Kila case and the cost of unverified titles, By Sunday Ogunlana
When this newspaper reported last Saturday that the Pro-chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University has called himself a professor for years without ever being awarded the rank, the reaction online was shock that the claim had survived for so long. It should not have surprised anyone. A false title survives for exactly as long The post Who is really a professor? The Kila case and the cost of unverified titles, By Sunday Ogunlana appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PBAT Door-to-Door Movement mourns officers in crash, suspends campaign activities
The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and asks Almighty God to grant their families the fortitude to bear this loss. The post PBAT Door-to-Door Movement mourns officers in crash, suspends campaign activities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Akwa Ibom approves N50,000 'wardrobe allowance' for 20,000 teachers
Governor Eno said teachers must continue to appear neat and smart to inspire confidence among pupils and students in their various classrooms. The post Akwa Ibom approves N50,000 wardrobe allowance for 20,000 teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AI could reduce poverty, but poor Africans risk being left behind – World Bank
The financial institution said Nigeria's developer community has recorded rapid growth since the global AI boom, noting that the country's GitHub developer base has expanded tenfold since 2020. The post AI could reduce poverty, but poor Africans risk being left behind World Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Military Aircraft Crash: Ondo govt explains difficulty in rescue operation, recovering victims' bodies
A government official explained that the plane plunged right to bottom of the river and that because of the nature of the crash, local divers have yet to properly locate it. The post Military Aircraft Crash: Ondo govt explains difficulty in rescue operation, recovering victims bodies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-Taraba Gov Ishaku administration's officials used my bank accounts to receive, disburse funds – Witness
The prosecution witness said the former Taraba Governor Ishaku administration's officials gave him verbal instructions on how to disburse the funds. The post Ex-Taraba Gov Ishaku administration's officials used my bank accounts to receive, disburse funds Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FIFA knew DR Congo used ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals
The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025. The post FIFA knew DR Congo used ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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