President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, on his birthday and lauded his courage, diligence, and commitment to the state’s development. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated with Governor Bago, his family, friends, and political associates on the special occasion, which...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire outbreak at Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Monday, was disclosed by the agency in a post on X (formerly Twitter). FAAN said its emergency response team was immediately deployed to...
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna In a bold and decisive operation successfully foiled a deadly ambush orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorist Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. Acting...
At just 25, Dr. Faisal Adamu Hamman has joined a rare class of young scientists shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Fresh from earning a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland, the Adamawa-born researcher is tackling one of the most urgent questions in modern...
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has commenced a discreet but far-reaching investigation into some highly placed judges in the country, including heads of courts, insiders at the council have told PREMIUM TIMES. The NJC is the constitutional body responsible for appointing, promoting and disciplining judicial officers in Nigeria. The...
Veteran actor Pete Edochie has drawn attention online after a video surfaced showing him criticising the practice of men kneeling to propose to women. The clip, which first appeared on Instagram on Monday, was uploaded by an account user identified as Marvy Ogun before it began spreading through reposts...
Music streaming on Spotify in Nigeria has grown by an average of 163.5 per cent in the last five years, highlighting the country’s rising influence in the global digital music space. In a statement released in Lagos and made available to NATIONAL ACCORD on Monday, the company said it...
Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has suspended the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy, pending further consultations with relevant stakeholders. The directive was issued by the Mandate Secretary of the Transportation Secretariat, Dr. Chinedum Elechi, in a letter addressed to the Managing Director...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other parties over the alleged unlawful invasion of his residence in Abuja. In the suit, El-Rufai is asking the court to declare...
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after it ruled against his sweeping tariff programme. He vowed to turn to other tariffs’ powers and licenses but gave no details. Trump said on Saturday he would raise a temporary tariff from 10 per...
U.S. forces have begun withdrawing from the Qasrak military base in Syria’s Hasakah governorate and redeploying toward Iraq, Syria TV reported on Monday, without providing further details. The move marks another step in the drawdown of U.S.-led coalition forces from parts of the country. Earlier, Syria’s interim authority said...
The trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja could not continue on Monday, February 23, 2026 due to the inability of the defence team to produce its witness in court. At Monday’s proceedings, the...
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno announced plans to boost rural water supply in an effort to strengthen hygiene and sanitation in all the 369 wards of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Eno, therefore directed the Ministry for Water Resources and Sanitation and the Akwa Ibom State Rural Water Supply...
President of the Africa Development Studies Centre, ADSC, Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi warmly congratulates the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, and the Federal Government of Nigeria under the...
Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in public procurement. Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, BPP, Zira Zakka Nagga, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed the speculation about his future and he did not mince words. After Al-Nassr’s 4-0 victory over Al-Hazem, the Portuguese star made it clear he is settled where he is. According to BBC Sport, Ronaldo said: “As I say many times, I belong to Saudi Arabia.”...
Lionel Messi is not facing any suspension. That became clear after Major League Soccer reviewed the video of him walking behind match officials following Inter Miami’s 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles FC. The footage showed Messi heading through a doorway in the tunnel area shortly after the final whistle....
Arsenal beat Tottenham 4–1 in a derby that shifted quickly after a tight first half. Tottenham went ahead first when Eberechi Eze finished from close range after Arsenal lost possession in a dangerous area. The finish was simple but effective. Spurs enjoyed a short spell of control after scoring...
University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), now Yakubu Gowon University’s Senate has approved the expulsion of 28 students and withdrew certificates of fifteen former students for various disciplinary offences. Acting Director Information Directorate of the University, Dr Habib Yakoob, said in a statement that the decision was taken at the 191st...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the hardship faced by candidates during the ongoing registration process of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), warning that students should not be punished for institutional shortcomings. In a post on his verified X handle,...