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SPECIAL REPORT: Why young Nigerians are losing faith in elections

INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

INVESTIGATION: How criminals exploited Benue’s conflicts to traffic children, women

INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian

SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers

Akwa Ibom governor abandons assembly rehabilitation but pushes N248.83bn tourism projects

SPECIAL REPORT: In Jigawa communities, nutrition programmes offer hope amid child hunger
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Dolly Parton: Another candle in the wind, By Osmund Agbo

Queen Sarraounia: Hausa guerrilla warrior who took on barbaric France, By Owei Lakemfa

The long game: What will Tinubu leave behind (2)?, By Adeola Akinremi

Friday Sermon: Combatting lying and mischief-making, and the prohibition of hiding the truth, By Murtadha Gusau

The feasibility of a viable opposition coalition, By Jibrin Ibrahim

The judicial amazon: Justice Amina Adamu Augie, By Ifeanyi Igwebike Mbanefo
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Headline Stories

Despite withholding spending details, Eno says he’ll account for Akwa Ibom’s N2.943 trillion revenue

byEkemini Simon

September 4, 2026

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Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru.

2027: PDP responds to Nwifuru, says Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one party

September 4, 2026

The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. (PHOTO CREDIT: Equal Earth)

UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true size of Africa

September 4, 2026

INEC Ballot box used for votes

SPECIAL REPORT: Why young Nigerians are losing faith in elections

September 4, 2026

Nigerian map showing Enugu State

Five killed, 18 injured in fatal Enugu crash

September 4, 2026

Governor Umo Eno shaking hands with Hensek MD, Uwem Okoko

Top Akwa Ibom contractor-politician faces questions as activist demands contract details since 2015

September 4, 2026

Nigerien soldiers

Nigeria denies backing failed Niger coup

September 4, 2026

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Abia State University

University lifts suspension on lecturer who claimed tricyclists earn more than professors

September 5, 2026

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Plateau shuts schools over suspected diphtheria outbreak

September 5, 2026

JAMB releases 2026 UTME results of underage candidates

September 5, 2026

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Jos University Teaching Hospital’s psychiatric facility stretched as mental health cases rise

September 5, 2026

Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM)

VDM apologises to security agencies over ‘unknown gunmen’ remarks at NBA conference

September 5, 2026

2027; ADC unveils governorship candidates in 28 states

September 5, 2026

University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

Assault: Doctors call off strike at teaching hospital after apology, management intervention

September 4, 2026

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru.

2027: PDP responds to Nwifuru, says Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one party

September 4, 2026

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Finidi George (Credit: Finidi George on X)

Finidi eyes strong start as Rivers United begin Champions League campaign

September 5, 2026

uber

Uber’s exit from Nigeria has nothing to do with FAAN – Official

September 5, 2026

Uroko Valentina (Captain, Edo Queens) (Credit: Edo Queens Media)

CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens seek revenge against Ampem Darkoa in WAFU-B Final

September 5, 2026

Prominent Nigerians who joined former Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State at a memorial vigil Mass for his late mother [PHOTO CREDIT: Rt Hon Chibuike R Amaechi]

Peter Obi, Duke, others join Amaechi at late mother’s vigil Mass

September 4, 2026

Police operatives

Police arrest 699 suspects, recover 31 firearms in Ebonyi

September 4, 2026

INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, a professor, during a courtesy visit by JAMB Registrar, Segun Aina, and his management team.

INEC to support JAMB with biometric verification technology

September 4, 2026

Special Reports

INEC Ballot box used for votes

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Why young Nigerians are losing faith in elections

September 4, 2026

Gas flare at Heirs Energies facility at Umuechem

Headline Stories

INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

September 1, 2026

Children rescued from traffickers in Benue State.

Features And Interviews

INVESTIGATION: How criminals exploited Benue’s conflicts to traffic children, women

August 25, 2026

A collage of ethical hacker and Warri Flyover Bridge

Headline Stories

INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian

August 23, 2026

Angwan Rukuba in Jos

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

August 22, 2026

An HIV/AIDS medicine product from Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano, a faith healer in Nigeria. (PHOTO CREDIT: Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano)

Investigation/Special Reports

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

August 21, 2026

Promoted Content

Youths marching in support of government’s campaign against insecurity in Enugu

Enugu youths unite against terror, declare support for war on insecurity

September 4, 2026

Governor Dapo Abiodun

2027 Elections: Ogun govt pledges to ensure peaceful political environment

September 4, 2026

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state

Zamfara appoints new Head of Civil Service

September 4, 2026

Globacom

Glo’s “Never Settle for Less” and the courage to choose more, By Arinze Anapugars

September 4, 2026

Governor Umar Namadi

Jigawa sets record straight on Q1 education spending, says N29bn spent, not zero

September 4, 2026

Features and Interviews

How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community

Features And Interviews

How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community

byMariya Shuaibu Suleiman

September 3, 2026

Nigeria's 2027 elections and religious-induced sentiment

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Nigerians confront politicians’ old tricks, rhetorics as 2027 campaigns begin

byAbubakar Ahmadu Maishanu

September 3, 2026

The Director General of the State Security Service, Oluwatosin Ajayi, speaks to PREMIUM TIMES on how he is reforming the SSS.

Features And Interviews

INTERVIEW: How we are reforming the SSS – DG, Oluwatosin Ajayi

byBeloved Johnand2 others

September 3, 2026

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Features And Interviews

Massive Promises, Empty Fields: The multi-billion-dollar unsuccessful Saudi project in Ethiopia

byKindalem Mesfin

August 31, 2026

Great Lakes map

Features And Interviews

Conflict and Climate: Double threat driving Great Lakes displacement

byTatien Nkeshimanaand1 others

August 31, 2026

Bouillon cubes

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubes

byMariam Ileyemi

August 28, 2026

Business

News Reports

uber

Uber’s exit from Nigeria has nothing to do with FAAN – Official

September 5, 2026

Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery to launch $1.5 billion IPO mid-September – Report

September 4, 2026

President Tinubu

Tinubu speaks on Africa’s new credit rating agency

September 3, 2026

Stakeholders workshop on Industrial Livestock farming

Groups question JBS’ $2.5bn investment plans in Nigeria

September 3, 2026

FTSE Russell

FTSE Russell admits Dangote Cement, FirstHoldCo, MTN Nigeria, others to Frontier Index Series

September 3, 2026

Financial Inclusion

The World Bank said economic activity in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to edge up from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 3.5 per cent in 2025

AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – Report

August 20, 2026

Sabina Mensah, deputy chief executive officer of the AfricaNenda Foundation

Financial Inclusion: Policy fragmentation, dollar dependence stall cross-border payments in Africa

Financial Inclusion

Nigeria’s tax reform may strain Financial Inclusion gains

February 8, 2026

Robert Ochola, CEO of the AfricaNenda Foundation

Instant payment transactions in Africa hit $1.9trn in 2024 — Report

November 16, 2025

The launch of the State of Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Financial Inclusion: Nigeria’s NIBSS emerges as the only African Payment system to reach matured inclusivity level

November 13, 2025

Analysis & Data

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CREDIT: CBN X handle)

Why some bank dividends are paused and what it means for investors

Logos of Zenith Bank, First HoldCo, Access Holdings Plc, UBA, FCMB Group, Stanbic IBTC, Wema Bank, Sterling Holdco, and Ecobank

Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

Lagos City (PHOTO CREDIT: Lagos Insider)

ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

October 26, 2025

A photo of Nigerians using their phones (Subscribers)

Nigeria’s digital payment boom faces rising cybersecurity threats

October 22, 2025

A towering six-meter sculpture—the thinker’s burden, designed by Benjamin Von Wong, to challenge negotiators in Geneva.

Recycle or Cut Production: The Politics of Plastics Economy

September 8, 2025

Regional

South West

(EFCC) has arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja

EFCC arraigns two over alleged £110,000, N500 million fraud in Lagos

September 4, 2026

Five jailed for seven years, ordered to repay N117.7m in restitution to company

Five jailed for seven years, ordered to repay N117.7m in restitution to company

September 4, 2026

Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Clement Adebooye.

Adeleke under fire over ‘illegal’ extension of Osun varsity VC’s tenure

September 4, 2026

Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, Director-General National Youth Service Corps (PHOTO CREDIT: NYSC Website)

NYSC punishes 27 corps members in Osun

September 3, 2026

South South

Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM)

VDM apologises to security agencies over ‘unknown gunmen’ remarks at NBA conference

September 5, 2026

Prominent Nigerians who joined former Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State at a memorial vigil Mass for his late mother [PHOTO CREDIT: Rt Hon Chibuike R Amaechi]

Peter Obi, Duke, others join Amaechi at late mother’s vigil Mass

September 4, 2026

University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

Assault: Doctors call off strike at teaching hospital after apology, management intervention

September 4, 2026

Okrika Community members gather at the seaside after some community members died from inhaling toxic fumes

Environmentalist calls for probe into Okrika deaths, action on gas leaks

September 4, 2026

South East

Abia State University

University lifts suspension on lecturer who claimed tricyclists earn more than professors

September 5, 2026

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru.

2027: PDP responds to Nwifuru, says Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one party

September 4, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja

Court strikes out suit filed against APC candidate for Imo federal constituency

September 4, 2026

Police operatives

Police arrest 699 suspects, recover 31 firearms in Ebonyi

September 4, 2026

North West

Governor Dauda Lawal

Zamfara governor appoints new head of service

September 4, 2026

Sule Lamido University

Jigawa varsity issues two-week strike ultimatum

September 3, 2026

The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani,

JUST IN: Emir dies after 46 years on throne

September 3, 2026

How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community

How erosion havoc destroys homes, farmlands in Kano community

September 3, 2026

North East

Yobe State University Teaching Hospital

Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme

September 3, 2026

Senator Shehu Umar Buba [PHOTO CREDIT: Sen. Shehu Buba umar ]

Senator narrates relationship with man who accused him of promoting banditry

September 3, 2026

National Industrial Court

Court awards ₦108.5m to 18 workers over discrimination

September 1, 2026

Borno state on map used to illustrate the story

Terrorism: 57 primary schools shut, 80 students in captivity in Borno LGA – Official

August 31, 2026

North Central

diphtheria

Plateau shuts schools over suspected diphtheria outbreak

September 5, 2026

Jos-University-Teaching-Hospital

Jos University Teaching Hospital’s psychiatric facility stretched as mental health cases rise

September 5, 2026

Bandits

Bandits release Niger electoral commissioner 11 months after abduction

September 4, 2026

FG solar borehole packed up one month after completion

FG solar borehole packed up one month after completion – Nasarawa community

September 3, 2026

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Xenophobia: Nigeria urges AU to take stronger action against South Africa

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President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: X @aonanuga1956)

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International

Pastor Enoch Adeboye

Xenophobia: RCCG donates N352 million for repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa

September 4, 2026

The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. (PHOTO CREDIT: Equal Earth)

UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true size of Africa

September 4, 2026

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Faith Birol (PHOTO CREDIT: https://www.iea.org/news/iea-reappoints-fatih-birol-for-new-term-as-executive-director)

IEA says Nigeria’s energy investment could double in five years

September 4, 2026

President William Ruto of Kenya [PHOTO CREDIT: William Samoei Ruto]

Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small business

September 3, 2026

Technology and the contradictions of African peace and security, By Adeoye O. Akinola

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

September 2, 2026

Sports

Oluwaseun Ogunsakin (CREDIT: Nigeria Tennis Live on X)

Ogunsakin stuns top seed to qualify for US Open Junior Championships main draw

September 5, 2026

Finidi George (Credit: Finidi George on X)

Finidi eyes strong start as Rivers United begin Champions League campaign

September 5, 2026

Uroko Valentina (Captain, Edo Queens) (Credit: Edo Queens Media)

CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens seek revenge against Ampem Darkoa in WAFU-B Final

September 5, 2026

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Abia announces dates for tertiary education sports fiesta

September 4, 2026

D'Tigress (PHOTO CREDIT: D'Tigress Facebook Page)

FIBA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigress fall to Korea

September 4, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

John and his third wife, Vivian Fashanu

John Fashanu serves Vivian divorce papers as family dispute takes new turn

September 4, 2026

Adewale Ayuba (Photo Credit: Adewale Ayuba Facebook Page)

Adewale Ayuba to release new five-track album, ‘Arise’

September 3, 2026

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Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer speculations

September 1, 2026

“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the ordinary

“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the ordinary

August 31, 2026

Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house

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August 30, 2026

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Dolly Parton: Another candle in the wind, By Osmund Agbo

September 5, 2026

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Owei Lakemfa writes about Yeslem Beisat.and the Sahrawi struggle.

Queen Sarraounia: Hausa guerrilla warrior who took on barbaric France, By Owei Lakemfa

September 5, 2026

Why silence from Tinubu on Adeniyi and Gbajabiamila carries risk, By Adeola Akinremi

The long game: What will Tinubu leave behind (2)?, By Adeola Akinremi

September 5, 2026

Friday Sermon: Nyesom Wike, AM Yarima and the display of bravery, courage and self-respect!, By Murtadha Gusau

Friday Sermon: Combatting lying and mischief-making, and the prohibition of hiding the truth, By Murtadha Gusau

September 4, 2026

Professor Jibrin Ibrahim asks who is afraid of the ADC coalition.

The feasibility of a viable opposition coalition, By Jibrin Ibrahim

September 4, 2026

The judicial amazon: Justice Amina Adamu Augie, By Ifeanyi Igwebike Mbanefo

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Editorial

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August 24, 2026

Prof Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB registrar.

EDITORIAL: Ishaq Oloyede’s remarkable leadership at JAMB

August 17, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. [PHOTO CREDIT: Ehud Kaduna]

EDITORIAL: Unpacking the CBN’s purported expenditure efficiency

August 13, 2026

Tinubu signing (PHOTO CREDIT: @officialABAT)

EDITORIAL: Purging the 2026 budget of its frivolities and graft bazaar

August 10, 2026

National Judicial Council (NJC)

EDITORIAL: When will the NJC be ready to punish criminal judges?

School pupils used to illustrate the story

EDITORIAL: Reconsidering the rash dismantling of Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 system

Health

News Reports

Illustration of a Nigerian doctor (PHOTO CREDIT: Pexels)

NARD demands prosecution over alleged assault of doctor at Abuja hospital

September 4, 2026

National Agency for Food and Drugs Control (NAFDAC)

NAFDAC warns against four medicines recalled in Pakistan

September 4, 2026

Yobe State University Teaching Hospital

Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme

September 3, 2026

World Health Organisation (WHO)

WHO restricts Ervebo use in Bundibugyo outbreak

September 2, 2026

Investigations

Agbinpa Primary Healthcare Centre in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State

INVESTIGATION: Despite billions of naira spent in the health sector, challenges remain in Osun’s rural PHCs

September 2, 2026

An HIV/AIDS medicine product from Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano, a faith healer in Nigeria. (PHOTO CREDIT: Sarkin Lakanin Jihar Kano)

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

August 21, 2026

Kangire PHC

SPECIAL REPORT: In Jigawa communities, nutrition programmes offer hope amid child hunger

August 17, 2026

Screenshots of the five websites investigated

INVESTIGATION: Social media, anonymous websites drive Nigeria’s poorly regulated weight-loss injection market

Health Specials

Image: A man sits to eat after working late at a desk. He looks visibly uncomfortable with a hand pressed against his chest. (Photo credit: AI tool)

PT Health Watch: Frequent heartburn may signal more serious condition, expert warns

August 29, 2026

A pregnant woman

PT Health Watch: Sex during pregnancy is usually safe, but some risks remain – Expert

August 22, 2026

Available family planning commodities at Omi Eran Primary Health Centre, Osun State. Credit: Fawaz Adebisi

SPECIAL REPORT: Before they could finish school, Nigeria’s health system made them mothers

August 20, 2026

CHILD ON GLASSES

PT Health Watch: Why parents should not overlook children’s vision problems

August 15, 2026

Features

Jos-University-Teaching-Hospital

Jos University Teaching Hospital’s psychiatric facility stretched as mental health cases rise

September 5, 2026

Governor Dikko Radda inaugurating the committee

Katsina Survey: 88% of households consume 1–3 food varieties daily, 61% of recent births occurred at home

August 26, 2026

Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom

Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (2)

August 20, 2026

Pelumi Akinboade, Senior Executive Officer and Insurance Nurse

HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance

August 19, 2026

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President Muhammadu Buhari

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