The police have confirmed the arrest of the operatives who allegedly extorted N3 million from a Nigerian man in Bayelsa State, South-south Nigeria. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how some police operatives allegedly extorted money from the man, Kelechi Isaac,…
Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, a book by Nigerian author and retired lawyer Dele Farotimi, has moved to the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list in global politics. The book’s sudden popularity followed Mr. Farotimi’s arrest earlier this week on the orders of prominent lawyer and businessman Afe Babalola. The book, published in July…
PRESIDENT TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIA’S ARMED FORCES AT TICAD 9; JAPANESE PM PLEDGES $5.5 BILLION SUPPORT FOR AFRICA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Yokohama, Japan, lauded the Nigerian armed forces for their successes in the war against insurgency and criminality while emphasising his administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of insecurity through strengthening…
Twenty-two people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. Confirming the incident, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the director general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) in a statement on Friday, November 29, said the boat was heading to Katcha…
The Federal Government has said that only eight universities have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. The Minister said the Federal Government only recognised three institutions in Togo and…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website on Sunday, the approval, which took place on March 28, 2025, marks a significant step in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges through expanded access to…
No fewer than 35 Muslims heading to Saminaka in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State for a Maulud celebration died in a tragic motor accident. The victims of the accident were in a chartered J5 bus, which collided head-on with another vehicle near Samunaka. Although authorities were yet to officially comment on the incident,…
Honourable Olumuyiwa Ogunyemi, a politician from Akoko North East local government in Ondo State, whose actions have raised significant concerns, is not a figure of integrity as he often presents himself to be. His history is marked by deceit and betrayal, especially towards those who consider him a close ally. One must question why he…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the controversial local government election currently taking place across the state. The buildup to the Saturday election was marked by rising tension between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Trouble began after a recent Court of Appeal judgment…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has appointed new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), new Corps Commanders and a new Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency. The newly appointed GOCs are Major General OT Olatoye from Nigerian…
