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On 13 July 2026, the Honourable Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb (UK), Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, effective from Tuesday, 14 July 2026. The instrument amends the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, and was made pursuant to Sections 254, […] The post Insights on Federal High Court (pre-election) practice directions (amendment), 2026, By Wahab Shittu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The sharp pace of turnover growth could not be matched by after-tax profit, which climbed to ₦191 billion from ₦146.4 billion, as rising costs ate away at revenue. The post Aradel’s half-year profit grows far less than revenue as galloping costs bite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Responding to concerns over affordability, a NAFDAC official said that public health considerations outweighed commercial interests. The post NAFDAC insists on ban on sale of sachet alcoholic drinks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

…today, humanity is moving back to the pre-World War era when there were no agreed universal rules, might was right, and it was every one to himself and God for us all. Today, humanity lies prostrate. Strongmen and nations roam around as terrorists and bandits playing God. The strongest is the Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump […] The post Zelensky, Netanyahu and Trump: A prostrate world at their feet, By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The faction also said it submitted the names of governorship and National Assembly candidates, adding that the action was in full compliance with the extant provisions of electoral laws. The post 2027 Poll: Turaki-led PDP faction submits ex-President Jonathan’s name, others to INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

NNPC recorded ₦535 billion profit after tax and produced 1.72 million barrels of crude oil and condensate daily in June 2026, its latest monthly report has shown. The post NNPC posts ₦535 billion profit, records 1.72 million barrels daily oil output in June appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The deployment comes after months of controversies sourrounding the conduct of the Osun State Police command led by former CP Ibrahim Gotan and calls for his redeployment by the state government. The post Nigerian police deploy new CP to oversee Osun governorship poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The public appearance comes weeks after the promoter survived a road crash that claimed his bouncer’s life and fuelled false reports of his death online. The post Sam Larry makes first appearance after fatal car accident (VIDEO) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Kessington Adebutu's Wema Bank stake is worth $291.27 million and his Vitafoam holding $21.08 million, built entirely on lottery money. Source

Dangote Sugar Refinery posted a ₦41.51 billion half-year profit against a ₦24.27 billion loss a year earlier, as gross margin doubled to 24%. Source

Johnny Copelyn will retire as HCI chief executive during FY2028 after 29 years, holding a stake in the company worth about R1.41 billion. Source

The president stated these while receiving traditional rulers under the auspices of the Oyo State Council of Obas. The post Tinubu: Why I increased army divisions, there’ll be guardrails for state Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

In this part of its series of exclusive reports on the 2025 failed coup plot, PREMIUM TIMES reveals for the first time the unreported direct account from the alleged mastermind about how he was lured into an arrest trap. The post EXCLUSIVE: How alleged coup leader’s hidden motivation led him into arrest trap appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

BUA Foods lifted half-year profit 12.4% to ₦292.27 billion as gross margins widened sharply, taking Abdul Samad Rabiu's stake to $11.26 billion. Source

Conoil lifted half-year profit 472% to ₦5.15 billion, yet paid ₦8.29 billion in finance costs, more than the company earned before tax. Source

First HoldCo will pay out at least 60% of profit as dividends, a policy worth roughly ₦83 billion to chairman Femi Otedola on half-year earnings. Source

While the Nigerian would have hoped to retain the Commonwealth title, the bronze medal still marked another significant contribution to Team Nigeria's growing medal haul at the Games. The post Commonwealth Games: Amusan settles for bronze as Nigeria adds another athletics medal in Glasgow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The peace accord was organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) headed by a former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar. The post Osun 2026: Political parties seal peace accord for peaceful poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The Accord Party alleged that police actions in recent weeks disproportionately targeted the party ahead of the governorship election. The post Osun 2026: Accord Party petitions Tinubu, IGP over alleged police intimidation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

“Presidential candidates will pay N200 million, Governorship candidates will pay N150 million, Senatorial candidates will pay N100 million, House of Representatives and Assembly candidate will pay N50 and N20 million respectively. The post Abia fixes N200m for presidential campaign billboard permit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

“This is targeted at me. Otti is afraid of me…” The post ‘I dare anyone to touch my billboard’ — Doris Ogala rejects ₦150m campaign fee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The Nigerian-American author said she left the set of the Hollywood adaptation “hyperventilating and sobbing” and has no intention of watching or promoting the film The post Tomi Adeyemi distances self from ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ film, alleges behind-the-scenes antagonism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Pepkor CEO Pieter Erasmus will hold an indirect 13.2% of the $1.28 billion fintech his company is creating, a stake worth about $169 million. Source

Muhammad Kabir represents the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area—the home of former governor and PDP leader in the state, Sule Lamido. He announced his defection on Wednesday during an elaborate event at the Government House in Dutse, hosted by the Speaker of the Assembly, Haruna Aliyu. The post Jigawa Assembly lone opposition lawmaker joins APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The new share purchase represents 3.91 per cent of the company's outstanding shares. The post Otedola acquires 1.78 billion First HoldCo shares, lifts stake to 25.86% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Oprah Winfrey will wind down her Leadership Academy for Girls at the end of 2027 and hand the campus to South Africa's Gauteng education department. Source

Femi Otedola has spent another $160 million, on 1.78 billion additional First HoldCo shares, lifting his stake to $1.08 billion. Source

Seplat's 12-cent dividend delivers $14.4 million to Tony Elumelu's Heirs, $9.7 million to Petrolin and $6 million to Austin Avuru. GHOST Source

Speaking to Ajax's official website after sealing the move, the Nigerian forward could not hide his excitement about joining one of Europe's most historic clubs The post ‘I thought my agent was joking’ – Arokodare delighted to join Ajax appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The reigning Commonwealth champion also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu, the leadership of the National Sports Commission, her coaches and other officials for their roles in her success. The post Commonwealth Games: Nwachukwu reveals “secret” behind world record, gold medal in Glasgow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Ajayi's bronze medal ended Nigeria's long wait for a men's 100m medal at the Commonwealth Games, confirming his status as one of Africa's fastest sprinters after a remarkable season. The post Commonwealth Games: Bronze medalist Ajayi speaks on what drives success appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The industrial action has left academic activities at a standstill, with students uncertain over when examinations will be rescheduled. The post ASUU strike stalls examination in Nigerian university appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Newly employed local government workers in Cross River protested 11 months of unpaid salaries, alleging severe hardship and deaths among colleagues, while urging Governor Bassey Otu to approve their payroll. The state government promised action within two weeks. The post Local govt workers in Cross River protest 11 months’ unpaid salaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Fuat Tosyalı's Algerian subsidiary has rolled its first cold-rolled steel at Béthioua, completing the largest Turkish industrial investment outside Turkey. Source

Dangote Cement lifted half-year profit 24% to ₦640.2 billion, but second-quarter profit growth slowed to 4.4% even as revenue rose 22.2%. Source

Presco's second-quarter profit fell 20% to ₦33 billion as revenue declined, with earnings per share dropping to ₦28 from ₦41 a year earlier. Source

The Chairman of the CSC, Emeka Ezeh, announced the approval on Wednesday, describing it as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu's administration. The post Wike approves promotion of 3,592 FCT civil servants appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The SSS accused the man of raising funds from unsuspecting members of the public, knowing the proceeds would finance the terrorist activities of ISWAP and Boko Haram. The post SSS arraigns man for soliciting funds for ISWAP, Boko Haram following kidnap incident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

“Police can respond to crime, but they cannot eliminate the structural conditions that produce it. No restructuring of police institutions alone will solve Nigeria's security crisis,” Mr Nwanguma stated. The post State police alone cannot solve insecurity, CSOs warn federal govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Byron Allen is cutting 35% of BuzzFeed's workforce, about 180 roles across BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty, to save up to $32 million annually. Source

Moët Hennessy has sold its stake in SirDavis American Whisky to Beyoncé, handing her full ownership two years after they launched it together. Source

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 . Source

The police boss said the decision was informed by the evolving nature of crime, which increasingly depends on illicit financial transactions that often cut across national borders. The post IGP directs police to refer terrorism financing, banditry cases to specialised units appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The call drew on a new report on the environmental impacts and human rights implications of Shell operations in the Niger Delta. The post Amnesty International, partners demand Shell’s accountability for environmental pollution in Niger Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Tolaram takes ₦8.9 billion from Guinness Nigeria's dividend on a stake it bought for ₦103.7 billion and which is now worth ₦486.8 billion. Source

Billionaire Femi Otedola's First HoldCo closed at ₦5.78 trillion, or $4.22 billion, passing Zenith and GTCO to become Nigeria's most valuable bank. Source

Michael Prest's Bank of Nevis International is seeking $40 million from Zambia's central bank over the 2024 liquidation of Investrust Bank. Source

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 . Source

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 . Source

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 . Source

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 . Source

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 . Source

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 . Source

Mount Meru Group, owned by Tanzanian-raised brothers Atul and Arvind Mittal, is buying Vivo Energy's Rwanda and Malawi fuel businesses. Source

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 . Source

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 . Source

Two Kenyan businessmen spent six years and a maze of holding companies fighting to control SportPesa. This week, filings showed an untraceable firm in the United Arab Emirates now holds 54% of the operator. Source

In the early 1990s a French engineer bought an ageing Gabonese oil field that Amoco had written off. That single unwanted reservoir became the model for an $11.4 billion fortune built almost entirely on the barrels the majors abandoned across Africa. Source

Aspen is handed a once-monthly HIV pill for 129 countries, royalty-free. Africa's biggest betting brand vanishes into an untraceable UAE firm. And the family that got rich on the wells the majors abandoned heads for a Paris courtroom. Source

The launching of YouthCred for entrepreneurs completes the third phase of a presidential promise to Nigeria's youth The post From Hustle to Enterprise: CREDICORP launches YouthCred for entrepreneurs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed The post JUST IN: S&P Global to acquire majority stake in Agusto & Co. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Africa's millionaire population grew 4.1% in 2025 on higher precious metal prices, with Morocco the fastest-growing market at 16.8%. Source

IDH chief executive Hend El Sherbini's $291 million bid to take the Egyptian diagnostics group private had drawn no acceptances by July 22. Source

Central African lawmakers have voted to end the ten-year fuel import monopoly held by Cameroonian businessman Antoine Ndzengue's Neptune Oil. Source

With places in the men's and women's 100m finals, the 400m semi-finals and medals in the field events and weightlifting all at stake, Tuesday promises to be one of Team Nigeria's most important days The post Commonwealth Games: Nigerian sprinters, weightlifters lead Day Five medal hunt in Glasgow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Gross earnings grew by 27.8% to ₦676.2 billion for the first half of 2026, from ₦529.2 billion in the first half of 2025, driven by a 31.0% growth in interest income and a 22% growth in earning assets The post FCMB Group sustains performance, reports 99% growth in profit before tax to N157.3bn appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The first part of this three-part PREMIUM TIMES investigation examines how the collapse of donor-funded community HIV programmes, combined with years of weak government ownership, left thousands of Nigerians at risk of treatment interruption, worsening stigma and preventable deaths. The post Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (I) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

“Whatever was carted away will be replaced. Out of the 4,427 BVAS, we have 664 prepared as backups. There is no way whatever happened can disrupt our plans for the election,” INEC Chairman's chief press secretary said. The post INEC reacts to PVC collection centre attack in Osun as governorship poll approaches appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Nigeria head into the tournament as record 10-time African champions and favourites to lift an unprecedented 11th WAFCON title, but the coach insists his players are focused solely on achieving their objectives one game at a time The post WAFCON 2026: We are here to defend our title and qualify for the World Cup – Madugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

The report, which covers data up to Saturday, showed that 571 patients have recovered, while 773 others remain in isolation and under medical supervision The post DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths as outbreak worsens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Not deciding is not a way out. If you do not take control of your decisions, life and circumstances will decide for you, and you may not like the outcome. Your life becomes the product of your decisions. There are people who avoid taking decisions. When faced with difficult or complex situations, they choose to […] The post Refusing to take decisions is also a decision, By Sunday Adelaja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Troops evacuated 21 female students to safety following intelligence on a planned attack in Borno The post Troops foil terrorist infiltration, evacuate students in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Professional Believers who entered Rest Kaká, the Footballer Who Found Rest in Christ Ricardo Kaká, the Brazilian footballer, openly declared Jesus as Lord early in his career. He refused to compromise morally, avoided scandals, and maintained purity. His commitment to Christ brought him rest: Rest in his career — no major scandals Rest in his […] The post Entering into your season of rest (2), By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has proposed a fuel storage terminal in Cameroon to serve landlocked Chad and Central African Republic. Source

A UAE-registered firm with no traceable owner holds 54% of SportPesa's Kenyan operator, cutting Ronald Karauri and Robert Macharia below 4%. Source

The US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, told Fox News on Sunday that the president had decided to reconsider diplomatic negotiations.  The post Iran halts retaliatory strikes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source

Despite the online abuse, Okoronkwo insisted neither she nor her teammates would be distracted from their mission of winning a record-extending 11th WAFCON title The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons star Okoronkwo responds to racist abuse after theft saga appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria . Source