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INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

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
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Nigeria’s Q2 2026 data narrative: A triumph of reforms or just recovery?, By Uddin Ifeanyi

EDITORIAL: Fuel subsidies: Sifting through the federation accounts

The collapse of a christian generation (1), By Ayo Akerele

Macro to micro… who will tell the president?, By Wole Olaoye

Bribes, bimbos, and babalawos: An undiplomatic memoir, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Amódemájá and Nigeria’s political paradise of lies, By Festus Adedayo
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EDITORIAL: Fuel subsidies: Sifting through the federation accounts

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Vivian Chilaka, the deceased nursing student

Police ‌‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‌‍‍‌‌‌detain new suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder

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Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma and former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan

Ex-Sierra Leone president returns home from Nigeria after treason case discontinued

September 6, 2026

Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani

Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action

September 6, 2026

Donor cuts, govt inaction negatively impact HIV patients in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (3)

Donor cuts, govt inaction negatively impact HIV patients in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (3)

September 6, 2026

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PT Health Watch: Common cancer risk factors that should not be ignored

September 5, 2026

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru.

2027: PDP responds to Nwifuru, says Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one party

September 4, 2026

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Police detain 6,240 suspects, rescue 211 kidnapped victims in Enugu in 17 months

September 7, 2026

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FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets begin title quest against Spain, Aduku demands victory

September 7, 2026

Vivian Chilaka, the deceased nursing student

Police ‌‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‌‍‍‌‌‌detain new suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder

September 7, 2026

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How Osimhen, Onuachu injury setbacks could affect Super Eagles’ AFCON plans

September 7, 2026

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US Open: Ogunsakin fights back to secure first Grand Slam main-draw victory

September 7, 2026

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CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Nigerian clubs record mixed results in preliminary round

September 6, 2026

Lawan Muhammad-Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel

Jigawa governor appoints new Emir of Gumel

September 6, 2026

A collage of Tuggar, Dogara, Ali Pate, and Muhammad Abubaka

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September 6, 2026

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Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil

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Nigerian Police

Police detain 10, recover illicit drugs in Delta

September 7, 2026

The suspects

Police arrest 29 suspects over murder, other allegations in Niger

September 7, 2026

Drones in the sky

Police warn against unauthorised drones in Plateau

September 7, 2026

Xabi Alonso

‘They are hard to beat’ — Alonso reacts as Arsenal overcome Chelsea

September 7, 2026

Nigerian woman who went missing after arriving Doha found safe

Nigerian woman who went missing after arriving Doha found safe

September 6, 2026

Special Reports

INEC Ballot box used for votes

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Why young Nigerians are losing faith in elections

September 4, 2026

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

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INVESTIGATION: The multi-million dollar Norwegian scam and the role of a Nigerian

August 23, 2026

Angwan Rukuba in Jos

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SPECIAL REPORT: How social media shapes reprisal violence in Plateau

August 22, 2026

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Investigation/Special Reports

SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up

August 21, 2026

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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and President Bola Tinubu

Akpabio Rallies Northern Support for Tinubu’s Reforms, Calls for Policy Continuity

September 6, 2026

Zacch Adedeji

Ultimate measure of success of tax reform is better taxpayer experience – Adedeji

September 5, 2026

Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited

Sunbeth Global Concepts redeems ₦25.1bn CP, demonstrating strong liquidity, investor confidence

September 5, 2026

Youths marching in support of government’s campaign against insecurity in Enugu

Enugu youths unite against terror, declare support for war on insecurity

September 4, 2026

Governor Dapo Abiodun

2027 Elections: Ogun govt pledges to ensure peaceful political environment

September 4, 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

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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

Saratu Jibo Yusuf, the Nigerian woman who became unreachable after arriving at Doha airport.

Uncertainty as Nigerian woman remains unreachable after arriving Doha airport

September 6, 2026

uber

Uber’s exit from Nigeria has nothing to do with FAAN – Official

September 5, 2026

Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery to launch $1.5 billion IPO mid-September – Report

September 4, 2026

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

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

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Banks grow earnings and income streams despite impact of 2025 provisions

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ANALYSIS: Is Lagos the New Silicon Valley of Africa?

October 26, 2025

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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

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde

Gov.‌‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠⁠‍‌‌‍‌ Makinde approves 32-seater, 18-seater buses for Shooting Stars

September 7, 2026

NDLEA intercepts 598kg cannabis-laced cookies, gummies at Tincan Port

NDLEA arrests convicted cocaine trafficker who changed name, resumed trafficking

September 6, 2026

(EFCC) has arraigned Ali Bala and Yusuf Umar Anka before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja

EFCC arraigns two over alleged £110,000, N500 million fraud in Lagos

September 4, 2026

Five jailed for seven years, ordered to repay N117.7m in restitution to company

Five jailed for seven years, ordered to repay N117.7m in restitution to company

September 4, 2026

South South

Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil

Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil

September 7, 2026

Nigerian Police

Police detain 10, recover illicit drugs in Delta

September 7, 2026

Donor cuts, govt inaction negatively impact HIV patients in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (3)

Donor cuts, govt inaction negatively impact HIV patients in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (3)

September 6, 2026

Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM)

VDM apologises to security agencies over ‘unknown gunmen’ remarks at NBA conference

September 5, 2026

South East

Police operatives

Police detain 6,240 suspects, rescue 211 kidnapped victims in Enugu in 17 months

September 7, 2026

Vivian Chilaka, the deceased nursing student

Police ‌‌‍‌‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‌‍‍‌‌‌detain new suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder

September 7, 2026

Abia State University

University lifts suspension on lecturer who claimed tricyclists earn more than professors

September 5, 2026

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru.

2027: PDP responds to Nwifuru, says Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one party

September 4, 2026

North West

Lawan Muhammad-Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel

Jigawa governor appoints new Emir of Gumel

September 6, 2026

Defections: Lone Kano NDC senator, former governor join APC

Defections: Lone Kano NDC senator, former governor join APC

September 6, 2026

Uba Sani

Gani Fawehinmi’s legal battles opened Nigeria’s political space – Uba Sani

September 6, 2026

campaign vehicles across Katsina for Tinubu

2027: Tompolo-backed group deploys campaign vehicles across Katsina for Tinubu

September 6, 2026

North East

A collage of Tuggar, Dogara, Ali Pate, and Muhammad Abubaka

2027: Imposition allegations, mass exits threaten APC’s hopes in Bauchi

September 6, 2026

Governor Agbu Kefas

Illegal Mining: Taraba govt sets up new task force

September 6, 2026

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

North Central

The suspects

Police arrest 29 suspects over murder, other allegations in Niger

September 7, 2026

Drones in the sky

Police warn against unauthorised drones in Plateau

September 7, 2026

Former Police Inspector-General (IGP), Mohammed Adamu.

SDP replaces Nasarawa governorship candidate

September 6, 2026

diphtheria

Plateau shuts schools over suspected diphtheria outbreak

September 5, 2026

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International

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Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani

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Sports

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National Agency for Food and Drugs Control (NAFDAC)

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Yobe State University Teaching Hospital

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World Health Organisation (WHO)

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Investigations

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