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Ibrahim Shehu Shema at 69: A legacy of service, By Oluwabusola Olawale

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Today, 22 September, Dr Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, FNIM, former governor of Katsina State, will mark his 69th birthday. Known for his modesty, Shema consistently avoids discussions... Read More


AI-generated fake results, deepfakes could fuel 2027 election misinformation

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The growing use of artificial intelligence to create fake election results, deepfake videos and manipulated audio could make it harder for Nigerians to distinguish genuine informa... Read More


2027: Eno, other Akwa Ibom governorship candidates billed for NUJ-led debate

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Governor Umo Eno and other governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom State have indicated their willingness to participate in an election debate being organised by the state council of... Read More


Couple, three children die as head tank falls on building in Enugu

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- At least six people, including a couple and their three children, were killed in Enugu State on Friday when a head tank fell on their building. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gather... Read More


Osun Assembly backs Adeleke's order to establish motor park management system

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Osun State House of Assembly has begun moves to establish a legal framework for managing motor parks and garages across the state amid recurring disputes over control of the f... Read More


AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: 20 players arrive as Super Eagles begin preparations

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Super Eagles have opened camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, with 20 players already on the ground ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures agai... Read More


Ondo govt, varsity unions reach agreement to end wage dispute

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Ondo State Government and state university unions have agreed to adopt the pay structure and allowances of federal universities. The agreement followed a series of meetings b... Read More


Why is Karl Von Batten hiding under his bed?, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Ikemefuna Okeke, Karl Von Batten, Karl Marx, George Edward, Karl ME Okeke or whichever of your numerous names you choose to call yourself this week, consider the following. You s... Read More


Makinde challenges Tinubu to account for election promise to fix Nigeria's electricity

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who is the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for his campaign promise o... Read More


Police arrest three suspects over fresh cross-state car theft in Oyo

Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected car thieves and recovered a stolen Hyundai Sonata car in Ibadan, the state capital, weeks after the command announced the... Read More