Sudan Cholera Outbreak Kills 120 -WHO
By Zainab Bakare A cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 120 lives and left more than 1,100 suspected cases since May, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak comes as Sudan continues to grapple with a devastating conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has severely weakened […]
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Former Science Minister Arrested
By Chinedu Echianu Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight. Premium Times while quoting authoritative airport sources confirmed the arrest, stating that Nnaji is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt […]
Shettima Arrives Jigawa for 2026 Investment Summit
By Zainab Bakare Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to participate in the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit holding from July 1 to July 2. Shettima was received at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport by Governor Umar Namadi, Deputy Governor Aminu Gumel, Kano State Deputy Governor Murtala Garo and […]
Tinubu Commissions 13km Kwali Road, Boosts Rural Connectivity
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the 13-kilometre Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road in Kwali Area Council, describing the project as a significant investment in rural development aimed at improving connectivity and unlocking economic opportunities for local communities. Represented at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday by Godswill Akpabio, the President said the road reflects his administration’s […]
FOSLA Chase Historic Double as NSFC Ends in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The inaugural National Schools Football Championship reaches a thrilling conclusion on Monday at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with FOSLA Academy aiming to complete a remarkable double in both the boys’ and girls’ categories. FOSLA Academy’s boys will face Brilliant Academy of Toro, […]
DavNotch to Boost Prize Money, Player Welfare
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Managing Director of DavNotch Nigeria Limited, Emmanuel Ocheli, has announced plans to significantly increase prize money and players’ incentives in future editions of the DavNotch National Open Tennis Championship, reaffirming the company’s commitment to raising the standard of tennis in Nigeria. Speaking at a news briefing ahead of the grand finale […]
Troops Foil ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 in Borno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of Sector 2, 135 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai have dismantled a suspected JAS/ISWAP terrorist roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles during a swift military operation. The operation was launched on Wednesday after troops stationed […]
ADC Backs State Police, Slams Tinubu’s ‘Rushed’ Reform Drive
By Zainab Bakare The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its support behind the creation of state police but criticised the Federal Government’s approach to the reform, describing the proposed constitutional amendment as a hurried response to Nigeria’s deepening security challenges rather than a carefully planned institutional overhaul. In a statement issued on Friday by […]
Nigerian Army to Recruit 28,000 Troops to boost Security
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has unveiled plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers in a significant expansion of its manpower aimed at strengthening the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, announced the initiative on Friday during a […]
Tinubu Launches Digital Health Office
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a new body designed to drive Nigeria’s digital health transformation and strengthen healthcare delivery through technology and data-driven innovation. The approval, announced in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and […]