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Two Ansaru leaders pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges, including terrorism, terrorism financing, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, and fabricating improvised explosive devices. The charges cover a range of offenses linked to terrorism and criminal activities.

The article discusses Nigeria's potential reconsideration of dismantling its 6-3-3-4 education system, emphasizing the need for thorough societal debate before overhauling public education.

Nigeria's withdrawal of the Amendment Bill on State Police has prompted a comprehensive review to address newly identified issues in the proposed law. The review aims to align the framework with Nigeria's existing security architecture.

A Nigerian court sentenced an ally of a notorious bandit to 20 years in prison for two counts. The judge imposed 20 years for each count without an option of paying a fine.

A court rejected a request to compel a PREMIUM TIMES reporter to disclose sources related to a port ownership report. The ruling confirmed that journalists can protect their sources unless those sources are directly linked to the case.

President Tinubu states that Buhari's transition from military ruler to civilian democrat marked him as a significant figure in Nigeria's history, a year after his death.

Suspected gunmen killed nine family members, including an infant, in a late-night attack on two communities in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Nigeria's police confirmed eight people were killed in a suspected terrorist attack on a Benue community. The police commissioner described the incident as a 'purely a terrorist attack' and noted the assailants used guerrilla tactics.

The article criticizes Nigeria's federal lawmakers for introducing controversial amendments to the 2026 Electoral Act. It calls their actions 'bizarre contrivances' that undermine the integrity of the legislation governing the next general elections.

Pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been freed, as reported by Premium Times.

A Premium Times survey reveals that global supply disruptions and domestic bottlenecks have driven up Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in Nigeria, severely impacting households and businesses. The cost of cooking gas is rising due to a combination of international and local factors, squeezing consumers and businesses.

A Premium Times survey reveals that global supply disruptions and domestic bottlenecks have driven up Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices in Nigeria, severely pressuring households and businesses.

Terrorists in Nigeria's Oyo region have abducted children and are demanding the release of their commanders. Officials suggest the abduction is an attempt to leverage the release of detained commanders by holding the children as ransom.

The Nigerian Senate is advancing a bill to impose a 15-year jail term for counterfeit drug offenders, citing the destruction of lives and weakening of healthcare delivery as key concerns.

Nigerian lawmakers are debating whether to summon President Bola Tinubu to address concerns about inadequate funding of government agencies and delays in implementing the 2025 budget.

Peter Obi stated in a podcast interview that he might not survive to contest the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. The interview was conducted by Chude Jideonwo and posted on Facebook.

The ICPC filed criminal charges against former Minister Nnaji before the Federal High Court in Abuja, as reported by PREMIUM TIMES.

ICPC filed criminal charges against Nnaji before the Federal High Court in Abuja, as revealed by a charge sheet obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. The charges were filed on Monday.

Peter Obi criticized President Tinubu for failing to address 13 school abductions under his administration and noted that Tinubu has not contacted affected state governors after seven weeks.

Ten people died in Ogun state when a bus collided with a reversing truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a busy transport corridor experiencing a rise in fatal accidents.

Carlos Queiroz shared a heartfelt statement on social media, expressing pride in his team's achievements during his time with Ghana while emphasizing the need for continued progress. He bid an emotional farewell to the country.

The death toll in a Niger land dispute in Godoro village has risen to 18. The crisis, stemming from a longstanding land conflict between two communities, initially claimed two lives.

A review of Benue State's audited financial records from 2018 to 2025 highlights a troubling disconnect between the scale of the crisis in the region and the transparency of public spending intended to address it. Fiscal accountability failures are exacerbating the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) crisis.

36 students remain missing after an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Borno, as confirmed by Premium Times through interviews and a community-generated register. The attack's details and ongoing search efforts are highlighted in the report.

Uche Nnaji was arrested at the airport over a certificate forgery scandal and will be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.

A report by Premium Times indicates a reduction in IPOB-linked attacks and killings since Simon Ekpa's arrest and imprisonment. The analysis compared media-reported attacks in 2024 (before his arrest) and 2025 (after his arrest) to assess security trends.

SSANU and NASU have concluded a new agreement with the Federal government. NASU President Peters Adeyemi confirmed the development to Premium Times.

The Lagos commissioner apologized to residents for waste management challenges, following a Premium Times report highlighting refuse heaps overwhelming roads, markets, and communities. The report documented the impact of uncollected waste across the city.

A five-storey building collapsed in Rivers State, Nigeria, killing one person and trapping many. Three individuals were rescued alive, and emergency workers are searching for more trapped victims.

A lawyer has sued the federal government over military checkpoints in the South-east states, accusing personnel of extorting, harassing, and intimidating road users. The checkpoints are located across Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, and Abia states.

The Nigerian presidency dismissed Obi's call for Tinubu's resignation. It advised Obi to wait until the presidential election to assess public opinion on Tinubu's government.

A Nigerian court ordered the remand of activist Sowore in Kuje Prison days after revoking his bail for failing to appear in court. The decision was made in Abuja.

The article criticizes the need to stop judicial rascality in Nigeria's party deregistration process and highlights that Mr. Lifu's judgment should not result in only reprimanding the Court of Appeal.

Oyebanji has secured a second term as Ekiti governor, becoming the first in the state's history to achieve consecutive re-election in a region where incumbents typically face removal. The victory defies a pattern of unseating sitting governors in Ekiti.

Voting began early across many polling units in Ekiti state during the #EkitiDecides2026 election. Checks by PREMIUM TIMES confirmed the early arrival of voters and election materials at these units.

A former military intelligence officer is set to publicly discuss his role during Nigeria's Abacha years for the first time in over three decades. The publisher of PREMIUM TIMES and others will question him.

A 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, is alleged to have killed his 23-year-old girlfriend and secretly buried her body in a culvert in a southeastern Nigerian state. Nigerian police have commented on the incident.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu ordered an emergency waste evacuation to address the refuse crisis, mobilizing Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and the Ministry of Environment. The directive followed a report by Premium Times.

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu ordered an emergency waste evacuation after a PREMIUM TIMES report highlighted the refuse crisis. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and Ministry of Environment were mobilized to address the situation.

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly's N15.47 billion rehabilitation project shows little visible progress seven months after lawmakers and staff vacated the complex, according to a Premium Times investigation. The project has raised concerns due to secrecy and unanswered questions about its implementation.