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Premium Times Publisher Dapo Olorunyomi to Deliver OAU 2025 Alumni Lecture: AI, Social Media, and Democracy

By Erewunmi Peace The publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Premium Times, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), is set to deliver the 2025 Faculty of Arts Distinguished Alumni Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. According to the university’s Faculty of Arts, the lecture is themed “AI, Social Media, and Democracy” and will explore how emerging […]

Ilesa Varsity Students Protest, Call Out Management Over High Cost of Accommodation

By Erewunmi Peace Students of Osun State University, Ilesa Campus, on Monday, staged a peaceful protest against what they described as the exorbitant cost of accommodation both within and outside the school environment. The protest, which took place around the university’s main gate and some major streets in Ilesa, saw hundreds of students chanting solidarity […]

Fayose Declares PDP ‘Dead’ as Court Halts Party’s National Convention

By Erewunmi Peace Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “dead” following a Federal High Court ruling that stopped the party from holding its national convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court ruling, obtained on Monday, also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

No Religious Genocide in West Africa, ECOWAS Tells Global Community

By Erewunmi Peace The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed allegations of a religious genocide taking place in West Africa, describing such claims as misleading and dangerous to regional stability. In a statement released earlier this week from its headquarters in Abuja, the regional body said the violence affecting several West African […]

Rising Tide of Marital Violence in Nigeria: A Growing Threat to Family Values

By Femi Emmanuel. In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing surge in cases of marital violence, a social menace gradually eroding the sanctity of the home — an institution once regarded as the foundation of peace, love, and mutual understanding. What should be a union ordained for companionship and growth has, for many, turned […]

Regina Daniels Opens Up About Troubled Marriage: Six Alarming Revelations Shake Fans

By Erewunmi Peace Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has broken her silence over her embattled marriage to billionaire businessman and senator Prince Ned Nwoko, revealing disturbing details about her experience in the relationship. In a series of social-media posts on Sunday, the actress alleged that her husband subjected her to manipulation, emotional control, and isolation during […]

NDLEA Arrests Saudi-Bound Wanted Drug Lord, Dismantles Lekki Drug Laboratory, Recovers 148.3kg of ‘Colorado’

By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 40-year-old wanted drug kingpin, Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, while attempting to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj (Umrah). According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, […]

Death Served Fresh: Nigerian Senate Raises Alarm Over Toxic Substances in Food Supply

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has raised serious concerns over the widespread use of toxic chemicals in food preservation and processing across the country, warning that millions of Nigerians could be unknowingly consuming harmful substances every day. The alarm follows investigations by the Senate Committee on Health, Agriculture, and Trade, which revealed that many […]

NFSS Debunks Viral Claim of 30,000 Recruitment Nationwide

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has dismissed reports circulating online that it is recruiting 30,000 operatives across the country, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, the NFSS clarified that it is not currently conducting any nationwide recruitment exercise, warning Nigerians to ignore […]

Soludo Clears All 21 LGAs, Wins Anambra Governorship Election

By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the Anambra State Governorship Election after recording victory in all 21 local government areas of the state. Announcing the results on Sunday in Awka, the INEC Returning Officer confirmed that […]

Okonjo-Iweala Disowns Viral Post Criticising Tinubu Over Insecurity

By Erewunmi Peace Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has disowned a viral social media post that allegedly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement released on Saturday, Okonjo-Iweala described the circulating message as “fake and malicious,” clarifying that she did not author or endorse any […]

FG Under Fire for Allegedly Snubbing Christian Who Topped Permanent Secretary Interview

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria is facing backlash following allegations that a Christian candidate who topped the recent permanent secretary selection interview was overlooked in favour of another candidate. According to a statement by the Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA), the Christian candidate reportedly scored 83%, yet was not selected, […]

Will Not Retract” – Lawyer Omirhobo Dares Sheikh Gumi, Says ‘Let’s Meet in Court’ Over Alleged Defence of Terrorists

By Erewunmi Peace Human rights lawyer Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo has declared that he will not retract his comments about Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, following a defamation threat from the cleric. Sheikh Gumi, known for his controversial public statements on banditry and national security, recently demanded that Omirhobo withdraw his alleged defamatory remarks or face […]

Court Fixes November 20 for Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled Thursday, November 20, 2025, for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. Presiding Judge James Omotosho announced the date after concluding that Kanu had forfeited his right to open his defence, having failed to act […]

Adeleke Blasts Aregbesola Over Claims to Unseat Him in 2026

By Erewunmi Peace A fresh political clash has erupted in Osun State as Governor Ademola Adeleke sharply criticised former governor Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight-year tenure as the “worst in Osun’s history.” Adeleke’s remarks followed Aregbesola’s declaration that his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is ready to take over Osun in the 2026 governorship […]