Former Plateau Assembly Speaker Peter Azi dies at 57
Mr Azi was Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly between June 2015 and July 2018. The post Former Plateau Assembly Speaker Peter Azi dies at 57 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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World Cup, AFCON, Blord-VeryDarkMan feud top Nigerians’ Google searches in 2026
Google Trends data covering January to July shows Nigerians searched heavily for football, global conflicts, celebrity controversies, deaths and viral internet moments. The post World Cup, AFCON, Blord-VeryDarkMan feud top Nigerians’ Google searches in 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Gusau’s resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons’ World Cup miss
For a country that has traditionally expected its two senior national teams to be present at the biggest football tournaments, the double failure has become a major talking point. The post Gusau’s resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons’ World Cup miss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
#OsunDecides2026: Residents speak on election-day expectations, demand transparent, violence-free polls
Their responses reveal a state caught between fear and determination, as they are aware of the risks posed by the violence and yet remain unwilling to surrender their right to participate in choosing who governs Osun State. The post #OsunDecides2026: Residents speak on election-day expectations, dem
NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift
NAHCON urged all stakeholders to cooperate with the designated carriers to ensure a safe, seamless, and comfortable airlift operation for Nigerian pilgrims. The post NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 Hajj airlift appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EXCLUSIVE: What Nigerian delegates, African Group of Negotiators will demand at COP17
Nigeria and other African countries will push for a legally binding instrument on drought management and increased financing to tackle desertification, land degradation and drought at the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD
Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup for first time in over 30 years
The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday’s crucial play-off. The post Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup for first time in over 30 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Why we built Enugu International Hospital – Gov Mbah
The governor said the facility was part of his administration’s deliberate plan to position Enugu as a medical tourism destination. The post Why we built Enugu International Hospital – Gov Mbah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
OsunDecides2026: APM candidate withdraws from governorship race, endorses Adeleke
Mr Adewale's withdrawal comes less than two days before the 15 August governorship election, leaving voters with one fewer candidate. The post OsunDecides2026: APM candidate withdraws from governorship race, endorses Adeleke appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Suspected kidnapper arrested while buying AK-47 in Kwara
Police said N1.6 million had been paid for the weapon before his arrest on 3 August, and that the suspect planned to use the firearm to eventually form his own group. The post Suspected kidnapper arrested while buying AK-47 in Kwara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.