Banditry: Nigerian Army Rescues 21 Kidnapped Victims, Including 4 Chinese Nationals, in Kwara and Kogi States In a sustained effort to eliminate bandits and other criminal elements operating in Kwara and neighbouring states, on 17 October, 2025, troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMA, successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims. The coordinated operations by troops…

EDITOR A New Dawn for Enugu: Governor Mbah’s Bold Transition to APC Sparks Hope for Transformation In a moment poised to reshape the political landscape of Enugu State, the governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has made a decisive leap from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His formal declaration, delivered…

Enugu 2027: Gov. Mbah Describes Defection to APC as Renewed Hope for Greater Enugu Enugu state governor, Dr Peter Mbah has described his defection as a transition from PDP to APC where fortunes are found for the realization of the high dreams of Enugu transformation. Governor Mbah made the assertion in his address during his…

Profile of New INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The appointment, which was confirmed by the National Council of State on Thursday, follows the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu from the electoral body….

Obeagu Community Alleges Land Grabbers Attempt to Use Govt Institutions to Seize Their Land The people of Obeagu Awkunanaw community in Enugu South local government area have cried out to the Enugu state government to intervene in a lingering matter of alleged land grabbing on their ancestral lands at the Centenary area. In a press…

Uche Nnaji Resigns Over Alleged Certificate Forgery The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji has resigned. President Bola Tinubu has also accepted the resignation of the minister who has been under public scrutiny defending the allegation of certificate forgery contained on several investigative reports of PREMIEUM TIMES. In a statement on…

Imisi Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize Opeyemi Ayanwale fondly called Imisi became ₦150 million richer as she emerged winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 After 10 weeks of suspense, drama, and intense competition, Imisi has emerged the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. The reality TV…

Security Expert Blames Insecurity on Corruption, Unchecked Illicit Arms, Others Security Expert, Mr Sam Otoboeze has attributed the rising insecurity in the country to several factors including the erosion of family values. He said this on Friday at the ongoing 2025 annual Convention of the Nsukka Journalists Forum (NJF) in Nsukka, Enugu State. Otoboeze was…

Independence: Enugu LG Boss Describes Mbah’s Leadership as True Reflection of Nigeria’s Enduring Strength, Justification of Founding Fathers’ Sacrifices By Dr Maxwell Ngene As Nigeria commemorates its 65th Independence Day, the Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, Dr Caleb Onyema Ani, has extended warm felicitations to the governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Ndubuisi…