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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

SPECIAL REPORT: As COP17 nears, Nigeria’s rangelands crisis deepens, threatening farmers, pastoral livelihoods
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Has Atiku cornered Tinubu on petrol subsidy?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Beyond the minimum wage: Nigeria’s real affordability problem, By Dipo Baruwa

Our women are back with demands, By Sam Akpe

Kashim Shettima has a story young Nigerians can learn from at 60, By Ismail Omipidan

Atiku’s inconsistent consistency, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

Tinubu and Atiku: Why the Jefferson case exposes the fallacy of treating civil forfeiture as a criminal conviction, By Kayode Oladele
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UPDATED: US court case on Tinubu’s past forfeiture is civil, not criminal matter – Presidency

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September 3, 2026

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Nigeria's 2027 elections and religious-induced sentiment

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

September 3, 2026

A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau) [PHOTO CREDIT: IG @yusufadamugagdl]

PFIPC Probe: Why we didn’t invite, interrogate Gbajabiamila – Reps panel chair

September 3, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom publishes Q2 budget report but fails to show where trillions went — BudgIT

September 2, 2026

Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru

2027: We’ll remove you from office if APC loses in your area, governor threatens council chairmen

September 2, 2026

Anthony Obodo

Police dismiss four officers over fatal shooting of motorist

September 2, 2026

Members of the Ad-hoc Committee probing PFIPC

PFIPC Probe: Reps panel releases interim report, uncovers 58 bank accounts linked to Adeyemi, clears Gbajabiamila

September 2, 2026

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Top News

Soludo giving Mr Nweke certificate of recognition

Why we recognised traditional ruler despite court order – Anambra govt

September 4, 2026

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

NHRC warns public over hacked official X account

September 4, 2026

Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa

Coup plot real, suspects now on trial, says Defence Minister

September 4, 2026

President Tinubu

Tinubu speaks on Africa’s new credit rating agency

September 3, 2026

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi. [PHOTO CREDIT: The Presidency]

ICC dismisses anonymous crimes against humanity petition against Nigeria, FG reacts

September 3, 2026

President Tinubu

UPDATED: US court case on Tinubu’s past forfeiture is civil, not criminal matter – Presidency

September 3, 2026

Buratai’s company, foreign partners seek to ‘modernise’ Nigerian Army’s hospitals

Buratai’s company, foreign partners seek to ‘modernise’ Nigerian Army’s hospitals

September 3, 2026

FTSE Russell

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

September 3, 2026

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Governor Dauda Lawal

Zamfara governor appoints new head of service

September 4, 2026

Comfort Erhabor Credit: Crystal Palace Women FC FACEBOOK

‘It feels really good’: Crystal Palace move excites Super Falcons goalkeeper Erhabor

September 4, 2026

Yobe State University Teaching Hospital

Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme

September 3, 2026

Stakeholders workshop on Industrial Livestock farming

Groups question JBS’ $2.5bn investment plans in Nigeria

September 3, 2026

Worshippers inside Glory Dome

71 nations attend Dunamis church ministers’ conference in Abuja

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

Special Reports

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

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

Headline Stories

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

August 20, 2026

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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

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Uba Sani increases traditional rulers’ salaries, okays security allowances for them

September 4, 2026

Governor Lawal with the Daily Times’ Outstanding Governor Award

Gov Lawal receives Outstanding Governor Award at Daily Times centenary anniversary

September 3, 2026

Amb. Lawrence Oloche, CEO ProTaxi

Nigeria’s e-hailing market gets new entrant as PromiseLand launches ProTaxi 1 October

September 3, 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

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Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubes

byMariam Ileyemi

August 28, 2026

Business

News Reports

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

Cutix Plc

Cutix Plc’s external auditors resign after six years with company

September 3, 2026

A Dangote Cement Truck

Dangote Cement sets date for London capital markets day ahead of LSE listing

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

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

Mr Fatodu with Abike Oshodi and her daughter, Tanimola (CREDIT: LSSC Media)

Lagos Sports Commission DG meets mother of young athlete over viral video

September 2, 2026

Mr Egube while addressing the press in Lagos (CREDIT: EKO2026 Media)

EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC

September 1, 2026

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore

Falana, Sowore condemn police’s tear-gas attack on Lagos pensioners

September 1, 2026

South South

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State (PHOTO CREDIT: @SimFubaraKSC)

After prolonged crisis, Fubara signs first budget as Rivers governor

September 3, 2026

Nyesom Wike (CREDIT: TheCable)

2027: If Tinubu loses, Atiku, Obi will come for my head — Wike

September 3, 2026

University-of-Uyo-Teaching-Hospital

Assault on doctor triggers fresh strike at teaching hospital, months after EFCC controversy

September 3, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno

Akwa Ibom publishes Q2 budget report but fails to show where trillions went — BudgIT

September 2, 2026

South East

Soludo giving Mr Nweke certificate of recognition

Why we recognised traditional ruler despite court order – Anambra govt

September 4, 2026

NDC

2027: NDC rejects INEC’s explanation, asks commission to explain source of Anambra candidates’ list

September 3, 2026

Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe and Producer of “Properties of the Gods”, Joseph Okechukwu and other crew members

Igbo traditional rulers, others seek an end to ‘Osu caste’ practice

September 2, 2026

Ikenga Ugochinyere [Photo Credit@The Guardian Nigeria News]

2027: Ex-Lawmaker rejects zoning claim, backs Ugochinyere for second term in Imo constituency

September 2, 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

FG solar borehole packed up one month after completion

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

September 3, 2026

University don calls for better credit system for women farmers

University don calls for better credit system for women farmers

September 3, 2026

Governor Caleb Mutfwang

Governor Mutfwang summons security meeting over Plateau attacks

September 3, 2026

Four Chinese nationals arrested over illegal mining in Niger

Four Chinese nationals arrested over illegal mining in Niger

September 3, 2026

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

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

President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: X @aonanuga1956)

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Osun State’s governor, Ademola Adeleke presents his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu

Adeleke meets with Tinubu, presents certificate of return to president

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike

UPDATED: Abuja Flood: Wike vows to demolish houses blocking water channels

NDLEA organises public destruction of illicit drugs by burning at Navy Town in Ojo, Lagos State.

UPDATED: NDLEA destroys N301 billion worth of illicit drugs in Lagos

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International

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

United States Department of Justice[PHOTO CREDIT: Financial Times]

Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor

September 1, 2026

United Nations General Assembly hall in New York (PHOTO CREDIT: media.un.org)

Countries obligated to consider repatriation for transatlantic slave trade – UN Committee

August 31, 2026

Ethiopian flag

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

August 31, 2026

Sports

Aruna gave his support to the Games during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in Alausa, Ikeja Credit: EKO 2026 Media

Quadri Aruna backs Eko 2026 to discover Nigeria’s next generation of talents

September 4, 2026

Comfort Erhabor Credit: Crystal Palace Women FC FACEBOOK

‘It feels really good’: Crystal Palace move excites Super Falcons goalkeeper Erhabor

September 4, 2026

Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua

Fury confirms Joshua showdown at Madison Square Garden

September 3, 2026

Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Credit: Edo Queens on X)

CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens thrash USFA to reach WAFU-B final

September 2, 2026

Mr Fatodu with Abike Oshodi and her daughter, Tanimola (CREDIT: LSSC Media)

Lagos Sports Commission DG meets mother of young athlete over viral video

September 2, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Adewale Ayuba (Photo Credit: Adewale Ayuba Facebook Page)

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

September 3, 2026

Nollywood actor, Baba Elesho (PHOTO CREDIT_ Facebook@Olufemi Adejonwo_)

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

BBNaija S11: Sultex, Goddessa evicted from ‘Show Ya Sef’ house

August 30, 2026

The Night of June 7th

NFVCB refers Linda Ikeji’s Apo Six film to SSS, suspends cinema release

August 30, 2026

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Azu Ishiekwene writes about Muhammadu Buhari and his legacy.

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Has Atiku cornered Tinubu on petrol subsidy?, By Azu Ishiekwene

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September 3, 2026

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Dipo Baruwa writes about incentivising private investments in the context of global competitiveness.

Beyond the minimum wage: Nigeria’s real affordability problem, By Dipo Baruwa

September 3, 2026

Sam Akpe writes about the need for a cohesive security approach in Nigeria.

Our women are back with demands, By Sam Akpe

September 3, 2026

Mr Ismail Omipidan, Spokesman to the Osun Governor

Kashim Shettima has a story young Nigerians can learn from at 60, By Ismail Omipidan

September 2, 2026

Zainab Suleiman Okino writes about Sule Lamido and his new biography.

Atiku’s inconsistent consistency, By Zainab Suleiman Okino

September 2, 2026

Tinubu and Atiku: Why the Jefferson case exposes the fallacy of treating civil forfeiture as a criminal conviction, By Kayode Oladele

Tinubu and Atiku: Why the Jefferson case exposes the fallacy of treating civil forfeiture as a criminal conviction, By Kayode Oladele

September 2, 2026

Editorial

Osun governorship election: Voting ongoing at a polling unit

EDITORIAL: Osun election, the rise of civic action, and 2027

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

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

A photo of Health workers used to illustrate a story I in Katsina

Katsina health workers to begin 7-day warning strike 8 Sept

September 2, 2026

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)

Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths

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

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

Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Yemisi Edun.

FCMB, stakeholders set out roadmap to move Nigeria’s health sector from survival to scale

August 10, 2026

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

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President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival to London [PHOTO CREDIT: @TheAsoVilla]

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Children waiting for treatment at a treatment centre in Ringim LGA.

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