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Breaking: Air Strike Kills Boko Haram Chief Judge, ISWAP Camp in Disarray

•Amir Abba-Gana Emerges ISWAP Factional Leader•25 high profile terrorist commanders killed since Jan.2020 The recently appointed Chief Judge of Boko Haram terrorists, Muhammad Shuwa, has...

Nigerian Govt not willing to end the spate of killings by Boko Haram insurgents and herdsmen – Catholic Bishops

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria on Wednesday said the Federal Government had not shown willingness to end the spate of killings by the...

Fredrick Nwabufo: Where is Babachir Lawal? Is he still on trial?

On December 14, 2016, the senate asked Babachir Lawal, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), to immediately resign from office. This followed...

Cross River Assembly approves 70 additional special advisers requested by Gov. Ayade

Cross River House of Assembly has granted Governor Ben Ayade’s request for the appointment of 70 more Special Advisers to assist in government functions. The...

South West Development Commission bill passes second reading

A bill for the establishment of South West Development Commission has scaled second reading at the House of Representatives. The Bill, sponsored by Olufemi...

Aggrieved soldier Open fire killing four of his colleagues in Borno – leaving two injured

An aggrieved soldier has opened fire on his colleagues at army super camp 15 in Malam Fatori, Borno state, killing four of them and...

Repentant Boko Haram members arrive Maiduguri in a military aircraft in the company of soldiers

Former Boko Haram members and their wives who recently surrendered to troops in Niger Republic have arrived Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. PremiumTimes is reporting...

Breaking: Supreme Court dismisses APC application for review of Bayelsa Judgement

The Supreme Court has dismissed the application by the APC seeking a review of its judgment on February 13 which removed its candidate, David...

In Kano, a 37-year- old woman who thought her sick husband was dead and decided to marry another man, has been arrested

A 37 years old woman, Hauwa Ali, who thought her sick husband was dead and decided to marry another man, has been arrested by...

United Kingdom says the Nigerian High Commission in London owes N3.3bn in parking tickets

The United Kingdom says the Nigerian  High Commission in  London owes £7.1m ((N3.3bn) in congestion charges and parking tickets. Giving a   breakdown on Tuesday, the...

Bolaji Samson: The Weakened Nigerian states and its federating units

Nigeria has been facing constitutional crisis since independence in 1960. The 1999 Constitution is also the reason for the call for secession, disintegration, restructuring...

Buhari’s refusal to continue with Jonathan’s Almajiri education program has worsen street begging in the North

Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has said the refusal of the Muhammadu Buhari administration to build on the successes recorded by the Goodluck Jonathan...

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Lazarus Angbazo: Beyond Roads and Power, Who Will Finance Human Capital Infrastructure for Africa’s Workforce?

By Lazarus Angbazo |  [email protected] Africa is entering one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure and industrial investment in its history. Governments are expanding power generation, transport networks, ports, industrial parks, and digital infrastructure, while African private sector leaders are making unprecedented long-term commitments to manufacturing and industrial...

Residents: Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self Storage Facility in Philadelphia

Finding the ideal self-storage unit can be challenging, especially in Philadelphia, where options abound. Many residents seek facilities that not only safeguard their belongings but also provide value and convenience. In this article, you'll learn the key factors to consider when selecting a self-storage facility in the...

“No Victor, No Vanquished” — Angbazo calls for unity after Nasarawa ADC Governorship Primary win

LAFIA — Retired General Nuhu Angbazo has emerged victorious from the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship primaries in Nasarawa State, calling on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and rally behind a common vision for the state's development. In a press statement issued shortly after his victory...

Lazarus Angbazo: The Countries that will lead the AI Economy are being decided right Now — By Their PowerGrids

Nigeria has enough installed generation to power a mid-sized country. The grid delivers less than half of it. Around the world, the race to build AI-ready power infrastructure is already underway — and the decisions African governments and investors make in the next eighteen months will determine...

Cheta Nwanze: Failed visa Marriages

by Cheta Nwanze The 1990 film Green Card told a relatively innocent story: a French immigrant and an American woman enter a marriage of convenience so he can stay in the US. They barely know each other. They hope never to see each other again after the deal...

Digital Marketing for Attorneys

In the competitive landscape of legal services, personal injury and medical malpractice attorneys are finding themselves overshadowed by competitors who dominate online visibility. The root of this issue lies in the digital presence that many firms lack. While traditional word-of-mouth referrals still hold value, the digital age...

Lazarus Angbazo: The global power industry is leaving Africa behind

 Dr. Lazarus AngbazoThe nascent AI revolution is not just driving electricity consumption and massive demand for additional capacity—it is reshaping how power is built, maintained, and delivered. For Africa, the real risk is no longer just insufficient capacity—it is also losing control and ability to manage the capacity it...

Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku: The first thing you feel when you land in Nigeria

By Bunmi Onabanjo-Kuku The first thing you feel when you land in a country is not its culture, not its cuisine, not its people. It is its airport. That threshold, the space between the jet bridge and the city beyond, tells you everything a nation believes about itself...

Dr. Lazarus Angbazo: Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure

How inflation, energy insecurity, power scarcity, and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping the risk-return case for African infrastructure By Dr. Lazarus Angbazo At a recent global infrastructure summit, the prevailing mood among institutional investors was unmistakable. Faced with surging capital requirements for energy transition, grid expansion, and digital infrastructure in Europe and...

Aliko Dangote to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering to raise $5 billion from investors

Nigeria’s biggest local investor, Aliko Dangote, is moving ahead with plans to launch what could become Africa’s largest initial public offering, as Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals prepares to raise up to $5 billion from investors. The share sale is expected to open as early as May, with...

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting

Criminal networks have turned Nigeria’s telecom towers into open-air warehouses for theft, looting 656 critical power assets across 14 states in 2025 alone and keeping up the pace in early 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) data showed the haul included 152 generators and 504 batteries stolen from...

Paul Yirenkyi: A call for Caution Needed, President Tinubu and the INEC-ADC Crisis

I have seen enough cycles of tension and resolution to recognise when restraint must prevail over confrontation. The current standoff between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one such moment. In early April 2026, INEC withdrew recognition of the Senator...