Delivering in Despair: How displacement fuels maternal health catastrophe in Benue

Nigeria is rated the world’s most dangerous nation in which to give birth. According to the most recent UN estimates for the country, compiled from 2023 figures, one in 100 women dies in labour or in the following days. The post Delivering in Despair: How displacement fuels maternal health catastrophe in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Lassa Fever: Death toll rises to 172 as Ondo state records highest cases

Cumulatively, Nigeria has recorded 924 confirmed cases and 172 deaths across 21 states and 106 local government areas since the start of 2025. The post Lassa Fever: Death toll rises to 172 as Ondo state records highest cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu inaugurates Amupitan, charges new INEC chair to ensure electoral integrity

“It is important that our elections are free, fair, and credible. We must consistently improve our electoral process, addressing the challenges of yesterday and innovating for today and tomorrow. The post Tinubu inaugurates Amupitan, charges new INEC chair to ensure electoral integrity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Amupitan assumes duty as INEC chair after inauguration by Tinubu

Mr Amupitan pledged to ensure free, fair, and credible elections across the country during his tenure. The post Amupitan assumes duty as INEC chair after inauguration by Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Northern PDP leaders endorse ex-minister as consensus candidate for national chairman

The leaders from the 19 northern states and the FCT met in Abuja on Thursday. The post Northern PDP leaders endorse ex-minister as consensus candidate for national chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Court refuses to hear Kanu’s objection, orders him to open or waive defence Friday

The judge said the issues raised by Mr Kanu in objection to his terrorism trial were previously decided. The post Court refuses to hear Kanu’s objection, orders him to open or waive defence Friday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian military confirms fierce battles, says terrorists used armed drones, RPGs

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) ambushed military positions in Dikwa and Mada. The post Nigerian military confirms fierce battles, says terrorists used armed drones, RPGs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

‘Dangote’ truck crushes many to death in Ondo

The truck was reportedly heading from Ikare to Akungba but had a brake failure and overran the barricade erected at the AAUA main gate before colliding with pedestrians. The post ‘Dangote’ truck crushes many to death in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nnamdi Kanu sacks legal team, revives objection against terrorism trial

Mr Kanu’s decision to disengage the lawyers who took over his defence just this year sparked a surprise, coming barely 24 hours after he met with the defence team preparatory to Thursday’s proceedings. The post Nnamdi Kanu sacks legal team, revives objection against terrorism trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Military, ISWAP terrorists clash in Borno

Security sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the clashes occurred in the early hours of Thursday, as terrorists engaged security forces in Mafa and suffered heavy losses in Dikwa. The post Military, ISWAP terrorists clash in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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NGF, federal stakeholders, Woodhall Capital explore funding frameworks for state-led infrastructure – Organisers