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Oyo Abduction: Alaseyori apologises over 'the president is working' remarks

Nigeria, June 3 -- Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has apologised to Nigerians who took offence at her remarks concerning the kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that... Read More


Over 60 people injured in Kuwait as Iran retaliates against US strikes

Nigeria, June 3 -- The ceasefire between the US and Iran now hangs in the balance as both countries exchange strikes, increasing tension in the region. On Wednesday morning, Iran launched missiles at... Read More


Three MPs defect to PRP, ADC

Nigeria, June 3 -- Three MPs of the House of Representatives on Wednesday defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Cong... Read More


Dangote refinery can supply Jet Fuel Globally - Official

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, David Bird, says the 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery has a substantial surplus of jet fuel and is well-position... Read More


20 million to benefit from China's connectivity support to Nigeria

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced a new connectivity support initiative from China. Tijani said the China Industrial Bank ... Read More


Gunmen kidnap former minister Adelabu's sister, twin children in Ibadan

Nigeria, June 3 -- Armed gunmen at the early hour of Wednesday abducted Busayo John-Paul, a 43-year-old younger sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspi... Read More


Ojude Oba: Alibaba raises culture questions as woman in viral smoking video clarifies

Nigeria, June 3 -- What began as a fleeting moment at the 2026 Ojude Oba festival has evolved into one of the event's most heated post-festival conversations. At the centre of the debate is a woman w... Read More


Xenophobia: Five Mozambicans killed in South Africa

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Mozambique government says at least five Mozambiquans were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa last weekend as the violence against black immigrants in South Africa per... Read More


BREAKING: Court convicts four defendants over roles in Owo church attack, acquits one

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday convicted four men over their involvement in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. About 40 worship... Read More


Court convicts four defendants over roles in Owo church attack, acquits one

Nigeria, June 3 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday convicted four men over their involvement in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. About 40 worship... Read More