The 11 poets, selected from 223 entries for the $100,000 prize, will be celebrated this Sunday. The post 11 poets on 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature longlist to headline CORA Book Party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

They speak to PREMIUM TIMES about the friendship they built through music, culture and shared creative values The post How Norwegian jazz musician found common ground with DOTTi The Deity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The appointments coincide with a comprehensive reorganisation of the Army's divisional areas of responsibility. The post Army Chief appoints General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army Divisions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In the statement, Mr Abubakar said he does not know the man accused of using the report to depose an affidavit in the former governor's favour. The post El-Rufai’s doctor denies forgery claims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

On preparations for the general elections, the president said INEC has been neutral. The post Catholic Bishops meet with Tinubu, call for free, fair elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Reporting from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games isn't just about covering the action. Sometimes, it means getting lost, meeting incredible people, and discovering the city one wrong turn at a time. The post REPORTER’S DIARY: Glaswegian accent sent me on an unexpected tour of Glasgow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Faye ​and Mr Sonko were once the twin faces of ‌Senegal's anti-establishment movement. The post Senegal President Faye unveils new party, formalising split from PASTEF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

After Day Five, Nigeria occupies fifth position with 12 medals—six gold, four silver and two bronze. The post Glasgow 2026: Nigeria remain Africa’s highest-ranked nation after mixed Day Five appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The campaign organisation challenged the APC to focus on its candidate and policy proposals rather than relying on the mobilisation of governors, lawmakers and other political figures ahead of the Osun governorship election. The post Osun Poll: Adeleke’s campaign organisation dismisses APC’s ‘political heavyweights’ strategy for victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Mark described the appellate court’s decision as a victory, not only for the ADC but also for Nigeria’s democracy, constitutionalism and the rule of law. The post Court of Appeal judgement restores confidence in democracy – David Mark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Yilwatda says winning the Osun poll is a major priority for the party, adding that its governors, lawmakers, local government chairmen, councillors and other political leaders would be deployed for intensive grassroots mobilisation. The post Osun 2026: Yilwatda inaugurates campaign council, says poll litmus test for APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The move reflects the growing tensions between the US and Europe and between President Donald Trump and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. The post US walks out on France at UN meeting over human rights remark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The challenge now is to transform the crisis that the protests have created into a serious discussion among ourselves and with our African neighbours about how to confront the challenges of migration and find solutions together. If we are to have an honest conversation about immigration, we must ask why so many Africans leave their […] The post South Africa: Turning a crisis into a continental conversation on migration and Africa’s future, By Mcebisi Jonas appeared first on Premium Times Nige...

The unions issued a seven-day ultimatum to airlines and other organisations owing statutory Ticket Sales Charges, warning of nationwide picketing if the debts remain unpaid. The post Aviation workers threaten nationwide protest over unpaid ticket sales charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The choice of an African world allows for the complexity of perspectives and the inevitable process of effective disagreement needed to establish new ways of interacting, both positively and negatively, in our world. Afrilition does not insist on African unity but recognises cooperation as a critical process and part of enlightened self-interest. There has never […] The post Afrilition: Diversity, collaboration, and the agenda for a new Pan-Africanism, By Adéwálé Àjàdí appeared first on Premi...

They made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja. The post Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The company said an Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement test conducted on the affected section of the flowline during the technical investigation indicated evidence consistent with induced corrosion caused by third-party interference, commonly described as sabotage. The post Oando blames Bayelsa community oil spill on sabotage, intensifies cleanup appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By choosing Mr Adams, Mr Sani has effectively returned the APC governorship ticket to a Muslim-Christian combination. The post Uba Sani picks running mate, ends Kaduna APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm, claimed one life, while several occupants narrowly escaped The post Abiodun orders probe into Ajuwon building collapse, warns against violating regulations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

He explained that these principles would guide the development of health information exchanges, disease registries, and targeted data centres, while shaping the implementation of digital health interventions across the country. The post Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

This is another part of a PREMIUM TIMES exclusive series on the failed coup against President Tinubu revealing how the alleged mastermind paid millions of naira to seek spiritual backing for the plot. The post EXCLUSIVE: Alleged 2025 coup leader paid millions to Islamic clerics for spiritual backing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Oriade, Davido’s sixth studio album, Oriadé, is set for release on 31 July. The post Davido unveils Oriadé tracklist, featuring Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A simple trip to buy a few items turned into an unexpected lesson in Scottish banknotes. The post Glasgow 2026: Reporter’s Diary – Day 3 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Abia-born actress appealed to Nigerians for ₦30 million to undergo surgeries for an undisclosed illness. The post Ailing actress Ngozi Nwosu receives medical support from Gov Otti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“Israel will also be donating three state-of-the-art ambulances to the health system. We have trained Nigerian doctors, and we also bring in Israeli doctors to help the system." The post Nigeria’s First Lady receives Israel’s ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of African women's football, the reigning champions dominated large spells of the contest but were ruthlessly punished by an inspired Malawi side led by the devastating Chawinga sisters The post WAFCON 2026: Six major takeaways from Super Falcons’ historic defeat to Malawi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

In a statement on Tuesday evening, the DIA said Mr Ude was attacked by unidentified assailants at about 10:45 p.m. on Monday, 27 July. The post Military confirms killing of army colonel by gunmen in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

This report, a part of an extensive PREMIUM TIMES exclusive reporting series on last year’s failed coup plot against President Tinubu, reveals how and why the alleged leaders of the conspiracy planned to recruit repentant Boko Haram fighters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The post EXCLUSIVE: How alleged coup plotters planned to recruit repentant Boko Haram, civilian JTF members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Oyo State Government says the newly delivered surveillance aircraft will support intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance and rapid response to security threats. The post PHOTO STORY: Oyo receives N7.7 billion surveillance aircraft to strengthen security operations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, spoke on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the launch of a federal initiative to expand nationwide access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly referred to as cooking gas. The post Nigeria blessed with gas, no family should use firewood for cooking – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police say the latest arrest follows "sustained intelligence gathering and discreet investigation" into the alleged torture and killing of 25-year-old University of Jos student Ibrahim Mbaya over an iPhone theft accusation. The post Police arrest fourth suspect in UNIJOS student’s killing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The attack also left the officer’s wife, his driver and a security guard with gunshot injuries. The post Nigerian Army colonel shot dead while resisting kidnappers in Abuja – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Anthony Atolagbe, a retired general, says the expansion of the army from eight to 12 divisions is a decisive step towards eliminating criminal elements across the country. The post Ex-JTF commander hails Tinubu for restructuring Nigerian Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Emeje said the challenges have slowed efforts to validate traditional medicines scientifically and develop locally produced herbal products that can be safely incorporated into healthcare. The post NNMDA says funding challenges, infrastructure gaps slowing herbal medicine research, integration into healthcare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Many cross-border transactions still rely on the US dollar as an intermediary currency. At the same time, African currencies are often difficult to exchange directly, and few mechanisms exist for countries to settle payments with one another in local currencies. The post Financial Inclusion: Policy fragmentation, dollar dependence stall cross-border payments in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…Obasanjo continues to fascinate the Nigerian imagination. He has not merely witnessed history; he has shaped it, narrated it, contested it and, increasingly, become one of its principal subjects. Few leaders have occupied so many defining moments in the life of a nation. Fewer still have inspired such enduring admiration and such persistent debate. History […] The post Obasanjo: The man history refuses to leave alone, By Lanre Ogundipe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An official said the vessel sailing under the flag of Sao Tomé and Principe with 12 crew members onboard, was arrested on 23 July within Nigerian waters. The post Navy arrests vessel with 650 metric tonnes of stolen crude appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Aramco plans to complete repairs and begin restarting operations by 15 August. The post Saudi Aramco closes Jazan oil refinery after Houthi attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tuesday's emotional remarks come more than a year after Udo endured one of the darkest moments of his life. The post Glasgow 2026: ‘I wish my parents were alive to see this,’ says Nigeria’s Edidiong Udo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

UNAIDS and KFF, an independent US-based health policy research organisation, attributed the decline almost entirely to a sharp reduction in financial support from the United States, following funding delays and the cancellation of several global health programmes. The post Global HIV funding suffers biggest decline in decades as US cuts threaten progress, UNAIDS warns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The three-day funeral rites for the actor, theatre scholar and cultural advocate will be held in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The post Veteran actor Kola Oyewo’s family announce funeral rites appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

They say the directive took immediate effect. The post Hisbah bans marriage gifts, DJs, mixed-gender gatherings in Sokoto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The project is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise airport infrastructure and improve safety, operational efficiency, and passenger experience. The post FG approves ₦46 billion for Kano airport runway rehabilitation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The defeat leaves the defending champions under immense pressure ahead of a crucial Group C encounter against Zambia, with questions already being raised over the coach’s tactical approach. The post ‘It’s a wake-up call’ — Madugu defends Super Falcons tactics after shock Malawi defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The President-elect assured the First Lady of the readiness of the NBA to partner with her and the RHI to provide pro bono services where needed for the vulnerable. The post NBA President-elect meets First Lady, pledges partnership for vulnerable people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Internal Shell documents disclosed in a UK court case have exposed evidence of ageing pipelines, missing oil wells and an estimated $10.9 billion decommissioning liability, raising fresh questions over decades of pollution in Nigeria's Niger Delta. The post Shell documents reveal ‘basket’ pipeline, missing wells, $10.9 billion clean-up liability in Niger Delta – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The result ranks among the biggest upsets in the history of the competition The post WAFCON 2026: Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffer shock defeat against Malawi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The investor call hosted on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, brought together institutional investors, shareholders, investment analysts, regulators, and members of the investment community to discuss the company's financial performance, strategic priorities, and outlook. The post Africa Prudential reinforces growth and digital transformation strategy at H1 2026 investor call appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme stormed to gold in a Games record of 9.83 seconds, while Australia's Lachlan Kennedy claimed silver in a personal best of 9.85 seconds. Ajayi held off South Africa's Gift Leotlela, who finished fourth in 9.91 seconds. The post Glasgow 2026: Ajayi, Adeshina deliver athletics bronze medals for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The lawmakers said the meeting aimed to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector and ensure a steady fuel supply. The post Reps seek truce between fuel importers, local refiners over supply security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The vehicles were seized at separate gunpoints in Abuja. The post Nigeria police recover stolen vehicles trafficked to Burkina Faso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ebonyi released barely one-tenth of its education capital budget and only 6.2 per cent of its health allocation in the first half of 2026, while some ministries received no capital funding despite approved budgets. The post Ebonyi spent 6.2 per cent of health capital budget in first half of 2026 despite N210.64bn revenue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Ajayi is carrying the nation's sprint hopes when the men's 100m final takes place later on Tuesday. The post Glasgow 2026: All eyes on Ajayi as Nigerian sprinters falter in 100m semi-finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, made a surprise appearance for the prosecution in Mr Sowore’s cyberstalking trial on Tuesday to block the summons issued for the DG of SSS to appear as defence witness. The post Cyberstalking Trial: Sowore drops request to summon DG of SSS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The facility is expected to strengthen local production of decorative and protective coating solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, and offshore infrastructure, while supporting ongoing efforts to deepen local content participation across key sectors of the oil and gas economy The post Solewant Group set to commission SSPC and Paints Manufacturing plant on 31 July appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The suit seeks the court's declaration that the 25 May primary election of the PRP from which Mr Duke emerged as the party's presidential candidate, was invalidated by overvoting in states like Bauchi, Gombe and Kwara. The post Court sets judgement date in suit challenging Donald Duke’s PRP presidential candidacy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An official disclosed that the Abia State Climate Change Policy Document was awaiting the governor’s approval, describing it as a major step toward addressing environmental challenges in the state. The post Abia to begin urgent flood, erosion control works in affected communities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The governor directed the local councils to adopt the document as their primary roadmap for budgeting, project execution, and strategic governance The post Gov Namadi unveils 5-year development plans for 27 Jigawa LGAs, demands accountability appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The latest attack in Otukpo Local Government Area is the latest in a string of deadly assaults in Benue South since the killing of the state chairman of MACBAN on 26 June. The post Suspected herders kill 14 in another Benue attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A significant portion of the urban economy had become dependent on the spending power of young men living off internet fraud, Mr Ojudu said. The post Why Internet fraudsters are fleeing Ekiti – Ex Senator appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.