When Yoweri Museveni seized power in Uganda in 1986, he declared that “the problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.” Now 81, the former rebel leader is seeking a seventh term in office on Thursday, after nearly four decades at the…
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is set to pass a bill that seeks to criminalise sexual relationships with married men in the state. According to a post made by Obiavel Albert Abigo, a lawyer, on his Facebook page on Monday, the proposed bill, sponsored by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Inyang, makes it…
Military strikes conducted by the US in December 2025 killed 155 Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoro, a report by The New Humanitarian has claimed. The publication also claimed that the attacks left 200 additional Lakurawa fighters missing in the week following the operation. The strikes, carried out in collaboration with Nigerian authorities, are believed to have…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the continued detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were remanded after a protest against kidnapping and insecurity in Edo State. In a statement issued by its National Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Ajasa, NANS described the detention as unacceptable and disturbing, stressing that students…
A controversial incident at a public event on Monday has sparked talks among netizens who question the supremacy of Oyo traditional institutions following a “snub” involving the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade I, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja (Arusa I), at the 2026 inter-faith gathering held on Monday. The event took…
Students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, were among 52 persons remanded in prisons at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre for malicious damage and armed robbery by the Benin High Court. The presiding Judge, Justice William Aziegbemi, who gave the verdict on Monday, said he lacked jurisdiction and asked counsel representing the defendants to…
Two lawmakers of the Rivers state house of assembly have appealed to their colleagues to halt the ongoing impeachment process against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, and Ngozi Odu, his deputy. Speaking at a press conference on Monday in Rivers, Sylvanus Nwankwo, the house minority leader who represents Omuma state constituency, asked the parliament…
Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set new records with her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, emerging as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker after the film earned ₦2.1 billion at the box office. The milestone makes it the first West African film to cross the ₦2 billion mark, while also breaking box office records in…
The Nigerian Army High Command has debunked the misleading report by an online media alleging that the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu raised an alarm over rising cases of pipeline vandalism during his recent visit to 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is finalising plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Yobe and Borno states, PREMIUM TIMES can report. A confidential security assessment sighted by PREMIUM TIMES indicates that the terrorists intend to deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles…
