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EXCLUSIVE: How the coup to topple, kill Tinubu was uncovered and foiled

SPECIAL REPORT: Lack of press tags makes Nigeria’s National Assembly complex unsafe

Kano Under Siege: Banditry, gang violence displacing communities, claiming lives

INVESTIGATION: Under Eno, Akwa Ibom slips deeper into secrecy, violates fiscal law

Horror of Police Brutality: A Nigerian widow’s pain mirrors victims’ agonies

Left to Leak: Inaccessible healthcare leaves women in rural Niger with fistula

SPECIAL REPORT: How conflict is driving child malnutrition in Benue

How changing weather is reshaping life for a Nigerian fishing community (III)

INVESTIGATION: Poor oversight, regulatory failure expose Nigerians to slow death from battery recycling (2)
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Friday Sermon: All prominent personalities should give charity and sadaqah during Ramadan, By Murtadha Gusau

Machina Emirate celebrates Kole Shettima, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Woro was not an accident: How neglect turned Borgu into a killing field, By Hussaini Abdu

Ogun at 50: Still the gateway to Nigeria’s development, By Yusuph Olaniyonu

Can we quench the fire that might start in Mali?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria’s economic growth: Real output or statistical expansion?, By Dipo Baruwa
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February 6, 2026

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Mike Ozekhome

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Immigration Service says document Ozekhome gave British court is fake

February 6, 2026

The suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Police report indicts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over murder allegation against Akpabio

February 6, 2026

Nigerian troops

Inside Nigerian military’s strategy, successes against oil theft

February 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump

ANALYSIS: Trump’s Board of Peace would further marginalise sub-Saharan Africa

February 6, 2026

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji (PHOTO CREDIT: Uche Nnaji's Facebook Page)

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh trouble for Uche Nnaji as ICPC begins probe of ex-minister’s certificate forgery

February 6, 2026

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer

Nigerian court orders Britain to pay £420million to 21 coal miners killed by colonial administration

February 5, 2026

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Coach Aduku (right) with Captain Joy Igbokwe at Friday’s press conference Credit: NFF Media

“Every match is a final”, Aduku tells Falconets ahead of Senegal clash

February 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump

Global drugmakers agree to cut prices in exchange for US tariff exemptions

February 6, 2026

Striking doctors and health workers in Nigeria used to illustrate the story [Photo credit: Esabod]

Nigeria’s health workers suspend strike after 84 days

February 6, 2026

FUTA GATE

Nigerian university bans activities of Neolife, Faith Heroic Group

February 6, 2026

Ifunanya Nwaghene

Resident doctors caution against misinformation on snakebite treatment after Ifunanya’s death

February 6, 2026

Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Abubakar,

Courts cannot release banditry suspects outside established legal procedures – Katsina Chief Judge

February 6, 2026

Mike Ozekhome

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Immigration Service says document Ozekhome gave British court is fake

February 6, 2026

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

Appeal Court orders CBN, ABU to pay 110 sacked workers N2.5bn judgement proceeds, issues warning

February 6, 2026

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BUA Cement

BUA Cement kicks off POP plasterboard production at Port Harcourt plant

February 6, 2026

ADC secretariat in Edo state (CREDIT: Edopoliceng)

Hoodlums attack ADC secretariat, destroy party’s properties

February 6, 2026

A Well used to illustrate the story

Kano teenager drowns in open water

February 6, 2026

A refuse dump on Zuba -Gwagwalada road

Residents decry heaps of refuse on Zuba-Gwagwalada road

February 6, 2026

The selected players with the Ambassador for the project Miracle Usani Credit: LALIGA

Eight Nigerian youngsters earn Spain trip as LALIGA, EA Sports NEXT Gen Draft ends in Lagos

February 6, 2026

Kwara State University

KWASU confirms death of 400L student in auto crash

February 6, 2026

Special Reports

General Olufemi Oluyede and Director General of the SSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi

Headline Stories

EXCLUSIVE: How the coup to topple, kill Tinubu was uncovered and foiled

January 29, 2026

National Assembly complex

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Lack of press tags makes Nigeria’s National Assembly complex unsafe

January 24, 2026

Kano Flyover

Headline Stories

Kano Under Siege: Banditry, gang violence displacing communities, claiming lives

January 22, 2026

Governor Umo Eno (Eno X page)

Headline Stories

INVESTIGATION: Under Eno, Akwa Ibom slips deeper into secrecy, violates fiscal law

January 18, 2026

Mr John Chukwuemeka Anozie

Headline Stories

Horror of Police Brutality: A Nigerian widow’s pain mirrors victims’ agonies

January 6, 2026

illustration of a woman leaking urine. Photo Credit_ Raise Foundation_

Headline Stories

Left to Leak: Inaccessible healthcare leaves women in rural Niger with fistula

December 13, 2025

Promoted Content

Our reforms are attracting investments — Governor Sani

Our reforms are attracting investments — Governor Sani

February 6, 2026

First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu

A Strategic Divine Honour: President Trump’s glowing tribute to Mrs Oluremi Tinubu strengthens Renewed Hope, By Ijeomah Arodiogbu

February 6, 2026

NCDMB pledges enduring support for APPO, Africa Energy Bank

NCDMB pledges enduring support for APPO, Africa Energy Bank

February 6, 2026

L-R: Mr Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lafarge Africa Plc; Professor Akin Oyebode, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at Ekiti State University (EKSU); Fatima Murtala Muhammed, daugther of the late Gen Murtala Muhammed; Dr Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, CEO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF); Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Professor of Political Science and former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs; Professor Prof Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA); and Professor Liasu Adele Jinadu, Adjunct Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Lagos, during MMF's Strategic Policy Workshop organised in partnership with the NIIA, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of Gen Murtala Muhammed.

Murtala Muhammed 50th Anniversary Policy Workshop – African leaders urged to resist foreign dictatorship

February 5, 2026

Governor Dapo at the Ogun State @50 colourful cultural carnival

Ogun marks 50th anniversary with colourful cultural carnival in Abeokuta

February 5, 2026

Features and Interviews

Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Abubakar,

Features And Interviews

Courts cannot release banditry suspects outside established legal procedures – Katsina Chief Judge

byOgalah Dunamis

February 6, 2026

Nigerian troops

Features And Interviews

Inside Nigerian military’s strategy, successes against oil theft

bySumaila Ogbajeand1 others

February 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Trump’s Board of Peace would further marginalise sub-Saharan Africa

byPeter Fabricius

February 6, 2026

Ademola Lookman (Credit: Athletico Madrid)

Features And Interviews

January Transfer Window: Top 12 moves by Nigerian players

byGbemidepo Popoola

February 5, 2026

Terrorists

Features And Interviews

US missile strikes were a constrained choice for Nigeria

byTaiwo Adebayo

February 5, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other African leaders, witness the inauguration of the newly elected President of Gabon, Brice Nguema. AU

Features And Interviews

African Elections: Will AU remain chronicler rather than referee?

byZenge Simakoloyi

February 4, 2026

Business

News Reports

Gov Okpebholo presenting a gift to NNPC’s Executive Vice-President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazia, when the company visited Edo recently

Edo, NNPC partner to establish 10,000-bpd condensate refinery

February 6, 2026

BUA Cement

BUA Cement kicks off POP plasterboard production at Port Harcourt plant

February 6, 2026

NIES 2026: How NNPC plans to stabilise fuel supply, unlock Africa’s gas potential — Official

February 5, 2026

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari

How Nigeria’s Gas master plan will be executed — Ojulari

February 5, 2026

Discussants of the panel session themed “Capitalising Africa’s Global Upstream Momentum at NIES 2026 in Abuja

NIES 2026: Nigeria’s Upstream investors discuss challenges, opportunities in operations

February 4, 2026

Financial Inclusion

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

Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 report

Payment Systems: Central bankers, regulators, converge on Eswatini for SIIPS launch

November 12, 2025

L-R: Munir Bello - Nigeria Country Lead, Inclusive Financial Systems at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Angela Wambugu - Director, Advisory Services Africa at Women's World Banking, Uche Uzoebo - Chief Executive Officer, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited, Dr Nurudeen Zauro - Technical Advisor to the President on Economic & Financial Inclusion, Elizabeth Gathai - Regional Head, Africa at Women's World Banking, Dr Stephen Ambore - Policy Director, Africa, Women's World Banking.

Group seeks financial inclusion for women in Nigeria

August 29, 2025

From left, Olajumoke Daramola, Specialist, Advisory Services Africa, Ngozi Ndefo- Associate Advisory Services, Africa, Angela Wambugu- Director, Advisory services Africa, and Jenn

Group advocates smart lending to empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria

February 14, 2025

Analysis & Data

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

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

An AI generated image to illustrate a story

Nigeria’s economy stabilises. But Nigerians are still hungry

August 19, 2025

Wale Tinubu, chairman Oando Clean Energy

Oando Achieves 63% production growth, posts ₦1.72 trillion revenue half year 2025

Regional

South West

Governor Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state and Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi

Amotekun shooting victim dies while Ondo govt denies him court-ordered N30m compensation

February 6, 2026

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos state

Lagos govt unveils programme for collecting used cooking oil from residents

February 5, 2026

Oyo govt inducts 3,933 newly recruited health workers

Oyo govt inducts 3,933 newly recruited health workers

February 5, 2026

Junk Food (PHOTO CREDIT: apollo247)

CAPPA seeks stricter regulation of sugar-heavy, ultra-processed food ads

February 5, 2026

South South

Troops of the Nigerian Army

Troops smash kidnappers’ camps, apprehend 13 suspects

February 6, 2026

Gov Okpebholo presenting a gift to NNPC’s Executive Vice-President, Downstream, Mumuni Dagazia, when the company visited Edo recently

Edo, NNPC partner to establish 10,000-bpd condensate refinery

February 6, 2026

The suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Police report indicts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over murder allegation against Akpabio

February 6, 2026

ADC secretariat in Edo state (CREDIT: Edopoliceng)

Hoodlums attack ADC secretariat, destroy party’s properties

February 6, 2026

South East

Some of the stranded passengers at the airport

Flight operations disrupted as workers protest concessions of Enugu Airport

February 6, 2026

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji (PHOTO CREDIT: Uche Nnaji's Facebook Page)

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh trouble for Uche Nnaji as ICPC begins probe of ex-minister’s certificate forgery

February 6, 2026

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer

Nigerian court orders Britain to pay £420million to 21 coal miners killed by colonial administration

February 5, 2026

Nigerian troops

Army assures Onitsha market traders of security

February 5, 2026

North West

Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Abubakar,

Courts cannot release banditry suspects outside established legal procedures – Katsina Chief Judge

February 6, 2026

A Well used to illustrate the story

Kano teenager drowns in open water

February 6, 2026

Former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma (CREDIT: thisdaylive)

EFCC arraigns former vice chancellor on N19.7million contract kickback, bribery charges

February 5, 2026

A collage of Governor Yusuf and Mr Kwankwaso

Governor Yusuf, Kwankwaso test popularity in separate Kano market visits

February 5, 2026

North East

ARMY: Nigerian Soldiers (Army) on duty. [PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian]

Troops destroy ISWAP detention facilities in North-east, free over 70 captives

February 4, 2026

Nigerian Army fighting Boko Haram

Troops kill another terror commander, 10 insurgents in Borno

February 1, 2026

North East Development Commission (NEDC)

Parliamentary group defends NEDC, dismisses N246.77bn salary claim

February 1, 2026

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas with Vice President, Kashim Shettima representing President Tinubu at the defection ceremony

Governors are APC leaders in states, Tinubu says, hails Taraba governor’s defection

February 1, 2026

North Central

House of Reps (PHOTO CREDIT: @HouseNGR,https://twitter.com/HouseNGR/status/1790694422616650178/photo/4 )

Reps summon FCT Area councils’ officials over alleged N100bn financial irregularities

February 6, 2026

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq [Photo Credit: Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq]

US mission in Nigeria condemns Kwara attack

February 6, 2026

A refuse dump on Zuba -Gwagwalada road

Residents decry heaps of refuse on Zuba-Gwagwalada road

February 6, 2026

Simeon Olanipekun in his current state after being released.

Kwara ruler freed after one month in captivity, family paid N32 million ransom

February 6, 2026

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Tinubu’s reforms now global reference point — World Bank Official

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: X @NigAffairs)

Tinubu’s reforms now global reference point — World Bank Official

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President Recep Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye and President Bola Tinubu (PHOTO CREDIT: @aonanuga1956)

Nigeria, Turkiye sign nine agreements, target $5 billion trade volume

Shell reports falling profit amid oil price slump

Shell CEO lauds Tinubu for boosting Nigeria’s investment climate

US Department of State, Washington D.C.

US, Nigeria hold working group meeting to address religious violence

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International

Bill Gates

Bill Gates says he regrets “every minute” spent with Epstein

February 5, 2026

Russian President Vladmir Putin. [CREDIT: Twitter handle of the Russian government]

Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat move

February 5, 2026

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at her State House inauguration in Windhoek, Namibia, on March 21, 2025. Security officers threatened to arrest Jemima Beukes and escorted her out of State House for asking Nandi-Ndaitwah a question. (Photo: Reuters/Stringer)

Namibian journalist ‘shaken’ by arrest threat for asking president a question

February 4, 2026

Jeffery Epstein (CREDIT: heute.at)

UPDATED: Epstein’s partner proposed Okonjo-Iweala, Emir Sanusi, others for private dinner with Epstein

February 4, 2026

Muammar Gaddafi

Gaddafi’s son killed

February 4, 2026

Sports

Coach Aduku (right) with Captain Joy Igbokwe at Friday’s press conference Credit: NFF Media

“Every match is a final”, Aduku tells Falconets ahead of Senegal clash

February 6, 2026

Babajide Akeredolu is the incoming president of the Federation (PHOTO CREDIT: NSC MEDIA)

NSC confirms establishment of Nigerian Federation of American Football

February 6, 2026

Nigerian athletes are also set to benefit significantly Credit: Lagos Marathon Media

10km runners to earn big as Lagos City Marathon unveils prize breakdown

February 6, 2026

Tochukwu Nnadi [Credit: Marseille on X]

“Naija no dey carry last” — Taye Taiwo welcomes Tochukwu Nnadi to Marseille

February 6, 2026

The facilities in Benin City are wearing a new look Credit: NDG Media

NDDC completes facilities upgrade in Benin for 2nd Niger Delta Games

February 6, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Mandy Brown Ojugbana

‘Taxi Driver’ made me famous at 16 – Mandy Brown-Ojugbana

February 6, 2026

Adams Oshiomhole has reacted to a viral video showing a man resembling him massaging a woman’s feet aboard a private jet

‘Video wasn’t AI, but okay, believe your Senator’ – South African model tells Nigerians

February 6, 2026

Queen of Africa Organisers at the briefing of the inaugural reality show

Organisers unveil ‘Queen of Africa’ reality tv show, stake $50,000 star prize

February 6, 2026

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie and Mercy Johnson

‘I’m sorry, you’re not a witch’ – Angela Okorie apologises to Mercy Johnson

February 5, 2026

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji isn’t my enemy; our fans fueled our alleged feud for decades – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

February 5, 2026

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Friday Sermon: All prominent personalities should give charity and sadaqah during Ramadan, By Murtadha Gusau

byMurtadha Gusau

February 6, 2026

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds,...

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

Machina Emirate celebrates Kole Shettima, By Jibrin Ibrahim

February 6, 2026

Hussaini Abdul writes about the future of aid in Africa.

Woro was not an accident: How neglect turned Borgu into a killing field, By Hussaini Abdu

February 6, 2026

Yusuph Olaniyonu writes about Saraki at 62.

Ogun at 50: Still the gateway to Nigeria’s development, By Yusuph Olaniyonu

February 6, 2026

Azu Ishiekwene writes about Muhammadu Buhari and his legacy.

Can we quench the fire that might start in Mali?, By Azu Ishiekwene

February 5, 2026

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

Nigeria’s economic growth: Real output or statistical expansion?, By Dipo Baruwa

February 5, 2026

Editorial

File Photo: President Bola Tinubu Laying wreath at Armed Forces Remembrance Day [PHOTO CREDIT: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu]

EDITORIAL: Beyond the 15 January Symbolism — What Nigeria Owes Its Armed Forces

January 26, 2026

President Donald Trump and President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela

EDITORIAL: Maduro’s Kidnap: Saving the world order from Trump’s abuses

January 12, 2026

Nigerians on the street

EDITORIAL: 2026: Confronting challenges, building hope

January 5, 2026

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force [PHOTO: X @PoliceNG]

EDITORIAL: Arresting defiance to Tinubu’s police withdrawal order

December 22, 2025

President Bola Tinubu with other ECOWAS leaders

EDITORIAL: Benin: Arresting the contagion of coups in West Africa

December 15, 2025

National Assembly complex

EDITORIAL: More seats for women in parliament; an overdue idea

December 8, 2025

Health

News Reports

US President Donald Trump

Global drugmakers agree to cut prices in exchange for US tariff exemptions

February 6, 2026

Striking doctors and health workers in Nigeria used to illustrate the story [Photo credit: Esabod]

Nigeria’s health workers suspend strike after 84 days

February 6, 2026

Ifunanya Nwaghene

Resident doctors caution against misinformation on snakebite treatment after Ifunanya’s death

February 6, 2026

Lassa fever: Rats used to illustrate the story

West Africa launches roadmap to boost access to Lassa fever vaccines

February 5, 2026

Investigations

Samuel Akpan tapping raffia palm

Palm Wine Scarcity (2): Declining number of tappers contributes to shortage, rising costs

December 14, 2025

illustration of a woman leaking urine. Photo Credit_ Raise Foundation_

Left to Leak: Inaccessible healthcare leaves women in rural Niger with fistula

December 13, 2025

Nurse thread cannulas into twig-thin arm (1)

Life on the Line: Inside Katsina’s child malnutrition crisis

December 4, 2025

Kwadabe

How Jigawa’s underfunded rural health system fuels infant, maternal mortality

November 27, 2025

Health Specials

Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, professionally known as Nanyah-music (PHOTO CREDIT: Ifunanya Nwangene on Instagram)

Nanyah’s Snakebite Tragedy: Grief, Medical Facts and dangers of unverified journalism

February 4, 2026

Ceiling of Tsaure PHC (PHOTO CREDIT: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman)

PREMIUM TIMES’ 2025 investigations identify the gaps, failures in Nigeria’s health sector

January 25, 2026

Oral-Polio-Immunization

Confronting Stigma of Polio: A Nigerian survivor’s experience

January 24, 2026

Victoria Nwanne, Founder, Stuttering Awareness Foundation

INTERVIEW: People who stutter are invisible in Nigeria’s disability system – Advocate

January 23, 2026

Features

A man staring into a picture in demonstration of forgetfulness (PHOTO CREDIT: Gemini AI Generated)

YOUR HEALTH: How to manage forgetfulness or dementia, By Dr Nkechi Obianozie

January 23, 2026

Food supplements for malnourished children at Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi.

Why hundreds of children die of malnutrition in Kebbi

January 23, 2026

Secretary of the Lagos State Council of JOHESU, Adegboyega Kabiawu

INTERVIEW: Why Lagos health workers remain on strike after two months – JOHESU

January 20, 2026

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, Muhammad Pate

PHC reforms, disease outbreaks, other events that shaped Nigeria’s health sector in 2025

December 31, 2025

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

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

November 12, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine vials [PHOTO CREDIT: BioWorld]

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October 2, 2021

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.

INFOGRAPHICS: Despite govt actions, 4,000 children died from malnutrition in Jigawa

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