ANALYSIS: Why jihadist takeover of a Sahelian capital is unlikely

Some analysts are concerned about the potential for a Sahelian capital to fall under jihadist control – drawing parallels to the December 2024 capture of Damascus by the terror group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The post ANALYSIS: Why jihadist takeover of a Sahelian capital is unlikely appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police inspector shot dead by 10-year-old son

The police have confirmed the incident. The post Police inspector shot dead by 10-year-old son appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Israel asks Iranians to evacuate Tehran as war enters fifth day

The anchor fled the studio mid-broadcast as bombs struck near the headquarters of the country’s station. The post Israel asks Iranians to evacuate Tehran as war enters fifth day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Over 6,000 displaced in renewed Benue attacks, says NEMA

NEMA says more than 3,000 displaced persons including children and women were in urgent need of food, non-food items, potable water, and essential medical supplies. The post Over 6,000 displaced in renewed Benue attacks, says NEMA appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

EFCC arraigns Emefiele for stealing, unlawful acquisition of 753 housing units

Mr Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the charges and was subsequently granted bail. The post EFCC arraigns Emefiele for stealing, unlawful acquisition of 753 housing units appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Casualties rise in Israel, Iran as war continues

The war between both nations started on Friday when Israel launched an attack on Iran The post Casualties rise in Israel, Iran as war continues appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Midterm: Confusion at Nigerian Senate as Akpabio, Bamidele contradict themselves on number of bills passed

While Mr Akpabio said during the joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday to mark the 2025 Democracy Day that 96 out of 844 bills introduced in the Senate were passed in two years, Mr Bamidele said it passed 108 out of 983 bills during the period. The post Midterm: Confusion at Nigerian Senate as Akpabio, Bamidele contradict themselves on number of bills passed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

EDITORIAL: Reining in Abuja elite property tax evaders

Mr Wike’s action interrogates the systemic dysfunction of government’s bureaucracy that allows trillions of naira of public revenues to be lost, unrecovered or stolen. The post EDITORIAL: Reining in Abuja elite property tax evaders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Protests over fate of VP Shettima mar APC North-east zonal meeting

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni convened the meeting in Gombe ostensibly to review the party’s work in the region and map out strategies for the 2027 elections. The post Protests over fate of VP Shettima mar APC North-east zonal meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benue Massacre: Tinubu tasks security chiefs to end violence as Pope prays for victims

President Tinubu’s directive was disclosed in a statement signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The post Benue Massacre: Tinubu tasks security chiefs to end violence as Pope prays for victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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