Benue Killings: Tinubu orders Benue, Nasarawa to constitute peace committee

The President directed the governments of Benue and Nasarawa states to constitute the committee to find lasting solutions to the crisis The post Benue Killings: Tinubu orders Benue, Nasarawa to constitute peace committee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Israel-Iran War (Day 6): Explosions rock Tehran, Tel Aviv, others

The conflict between Israel and Iran has now entered the sixth day, and casualties have continued to increase. The post Israel-Iran War (Day 6): Explosions rock Tehran, Tel Aviv, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerians have highest trust in media globally – Report

The research said Nigerians’ trust in the news has increased significantly since 2021. The post Nigerians have highest trust in media globally – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

If Nigeria wins, West Africa wins, outgoing AFRICOM Commander speaks on Insecurity

“African countries… they’re not asking us to pull them up. They’re already there. They want us to respect their sovereignty. Treat them as equal partners. And that’s what we have been doing,” the US General said. The post If Nigeria wins, West Africa wins, outgoing AFRICOM Commander speaks on Insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Senate panel queries RSIEC chairman-nominee’s indigeneship status

The RSIEC chairman-nominee, Michael Odey, hails from Cross River State as the Sole Administrator of the state, Ibok-Ete Ibas. The post Senate panel queries RSIEC chairman-nominee’s indigeneship status appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria’s current Lassa fever fatality rate worse than 2024 – NCDC

As of epidemiological week 23 in 2025, a total of 143 deaths have been reported, with a CFR of 18.9 per cent- higher than the 17.8 per cent CFR recorded for the same period in 2024 The post Nigeria’s current Lassa fever fatality rate worse than 2024 – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Israel-Iran War: Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’, threatens Ayatollah Khamenei

Mr Trump called for an “unconditional surrender” from Iran, while describing Iran’s supreme leader as an easy target. The post Israel-Iran War: Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’, threatens Ayatollah Khamenei appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Technology disruptions, reduced donor funding threaten Nigerian media’s sustainability – Report

The report said a sharp decline in donor funding has affected Nigerian media outlets that depend on these grants to sustain their operations. The post Technology disruptions, reduced donor funding threaten Nigerian media’s sustainability – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Credicorp: Nigerians to access up to N2 million in interest-free consumer credit

“The idea is that rather than you paying out of pocket to buy a N2 million car or laptop, you can now pay N100,000 monthly for 20 months.” The post Credicorp: Nigerians to access up to N2 million in interest-free consumer credit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tension in APC as party chief insists Shettima VP endorsement is Illegal

Mr Salihu further clarified that top APC stakeholders from the region at the meeting, including Governor Buni of Yobe, Governor Yahaya of Gombe, also endorsed solely the ticket of President Tinubu without Shettima. The post Tension in APC as party chief insists Shettima VP endorsement is Illegal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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