Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued seven kidnapped victims from a suspected kidnappers’ enclave during an operation in Ohimini LGA of Benue State. The post Security agents raid kidnappers’ enclave, rescue seven in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Usman Haruna says he received an SMS threatening him and his family. The post Kwara journalist raises alarm over alleged threat to kill him, family appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The Commissioner for Finance in the state, Izuchukwu Okafor, claimed during a podcast that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration was still repaying loans and other debts incurred by Mr Obi and other past governors of the state. The post ‘Prove it,’ Nigerians tackle Soludo over debt claims, attacks on Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Four suspected cattle rustlers were killed during a gun battle with security operatives in Lade, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, while 35 cows were recovered. The post Four suspected cattle rustlers killed, 35 cows recovered in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

An 80-year-old Missouri man who refused Marine Corps training during the Vietnam War pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $125,000 in disability-related veterans benefits by repeatedly lying about his wartime service.

Operating across the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Vanguard will be anchored by a 14-member Board of Trustees (BOT) chaired by former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. The post 2027: Shekarau, Shema, Geidam, Badaru, others form Tinubu’s reelection mobilisation group appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The AFRICOM deputy commander explains why focusing on intelligence, selective military action, African partnerships and defence economics are key as terrorist groups move across borders and adapt to pressure. The post Terror groups across Africa are expanding, leveraging technology – US AFRICOM chief appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

This is the latest attempt by the Trump-led administration to target the South African government over allegations that it is mistreating White citizens. The post US imposes visa restrictions on South Africa over alleged anti-white discrimination appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The Commissioner for Finance in the state, Izuchukwu Okafor, claimed during a podcast that Governor Charles Soludo’s administration was still repaying loans and other debts incurred by Mr Obi and other past governors of the state. The post ‘I’ll stop campaigning if you prove I left debt,’ Peter Obi challenges Soludo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Ahmad Gumi says soft-power dialogue, specifically religious education, is the key to resolving the banditry crisis in Nigeria’s North-west region. The post Why deploying clerics to forests can end banditry – Gumi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Mr Al-Maliki described the incident as an attempt to frighten worshippers and harm civilians. The post Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone targeting Mecca destroyed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Mr Babatunde said the governor promised to resolve all issues within two weeks. The post Strike: NANS suspends planned protest after governor promise to resolve issues in two weeks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani’s claim that he has borrowed “not one kobo” since taking office is at odds with state records showing ₦10.03bn in loan receipts under his administration, while FAAC data also challenge his ₦6.7bn monthly deduction claim. The post Fact-Check: How accurate is Gov Sani’s claim that Kaduna hasn’t taken new loans since he assumed office appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The veteran actor’s wife, Joke Silva, and son announced his death on Wednesday, ending years in which the family repeatedly debunked false reports of his passing. The post Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Akwa Ibom has cut its domestic debt by N116 billion under Governor Umo Eno, even as the state recorded N2.934 trillion in revenue and spent N56.73 billion servicing debt in 2024 and 2025. The post Under Eno, Akwa Ibom’s domestic debt drops by N116bn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

An Air Self-Defense Force spokesman said by phone that the surveillance drone was not on a training mission but declined to provide details about what it was doing when it went down.

Akinsanmiro revealed that representing the Super Eagles had been an ambition dating back to his days with Nigeria’s U15 team, making his senior debut a particularly special moment for him and his family The post How Mikel, Okocha, Ndidi inspired Akinsanmiro’s Super Eagles journey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The Air Force plans to develop a new weapon system and establish a career field dedicated to defending its bases from attack, the service’s top officer announced.

In mid-August, Malaysian authorities seized three containers bound for Israel at the country's Port of Tanjung Pelepas and have yet to release them. The post Malaysia says it won’t allow shipments supporting Israel’s military through its ports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .