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Oyo Abduction: One of attacked school remains closed as new academic session begins state-wide

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Oyo State, one of the schools attacked during the May abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, has remained ... Read More


VIDEO: 14-year-old girl suffers severe burns while in aunt's care

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- A 14-year-old girl from Akwa Ibom State has suffered severe burns while in the care of her aunt in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. Chidiebube Okeoma, a journalist... Read More


Advancing food security through ONSA AgriShield Initiative, By Chido Onumah

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Government is strengthening the connection between national security and food security through the AgriShield Initiative, led by the National Counter Terrorism Centre ... Read More


CBN cuts interest rate to 23%

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut the benchmark interest rate to 23 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso disclosed the committee's decision at the conclusion of the ban... Read More


WHO, CJID begin development of Africa's first road safety media guidelines

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have begun developing Africa's first road safety media guidelines, aimed at imp... Read More


Ibrahim Shehu Shema at 69: A legacy of service, By Oluwabusola Olawale

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Today, 22 September, Dr Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, FNIM, former governor of Katsina State, will mark his 69th birthday. Known for his modesty, Shema consistently avoids discussions... Read More


AI-generated fake results, deepfakes could fuel 2027 election misinformation

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The growing use of artificial intelligence to create fake election results, deepfake videos and manipulated audio could make it harder for Nigerians to distinguish genuine informa... Read More


2027: Eno, other Akwa Ibom governorship candidates billed for NUJ-led debate

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Governor Umo Eno and other governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom State have indicated their willingness to participate in an election debate being organised by the state council of... Read More


Couple, three children die as head tank falls on building in Enugu

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- At least six people, including a couple and their three children, were killed in Enugu State on Friday when a head tank fell on their building. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gather... Read More


Osun Assembly backs Adeleke's order to establish motor park management system

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Osun State House of Assembly has begun moves to establish a legal framework for managing motor parks and garages across the state amid recurring disputes over control of the f... Read More