18 Killed in Niger Land Clash
By Zainab Bakare At least 18 people have been killed in a deadly communal clash in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a long-running land dispute between two communities. The violence reached a tragic peak on Tuesday night when suspected attackers set a two-bedroom house ablaze in Angwan-Baago near Godoro village, trapping and […]
Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Security Foils Assault
By Zainab Bakare Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, have successfully repelled an overnight attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a fierce gun battle. The attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday when the armed men attempted to breach the institute’s security perimeter. […]
Russia Unleashes Massive Overnight Assault on Kyiv, Killing 13
By Zainab Bakare Russia launched one of its largest overnight aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30 in a barrage of missiles and drones that tore through residential neighbourhoods and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the attack, which came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of […]
FIFAWC: England, Belgium, USA Through To Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso England, Belgium and the United States booked their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FIFAWC) after three gripping Round of 32 encounters delivered late drama, remarkable comebacks and standout individual performances. England needed a captain’s intervention to avoid a stunning upset against DR Congo, recovering from […]
Tinubu to Send-Off Team Nigeria Ahead of 2026 Commonwealth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President Bola Tinubu will today officially bid farewell to Team Nigeria as the nation steps up preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The send-off ceremony, scheduled to hold at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes as they embark on their quest […]
NSC Unveils New Para Sports Boards to Drive RHINSE Agenda
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated newly elected boards for Nigeria’s Para Sports Federations, charging them to spearhead a new era of growth and align with the Commission’s Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE). The elections, widely described as free, fair and credible, produced new leadership across seven federations: […]
UN warns Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6bn
By Zainab Bakare The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could cost African economies up to $3.6 billion and push nearly one million more people into poverty. In a statement released on Tuesday, the UNDP says the outbreak is triggering a wider […]
Dangote Targets 2.1m Barrels Daily Refining Accross Africa
By Zainab Bakare Dangote Industries Limited has announced plans to increase its combined refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day across Nigeria and Kenya as part of its long-term expansion strategy in Africa. The company’s Group Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, disclosed the plan during a visit by officials of the […]
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 […]