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2025 Hajj: NAHCON extends deadline for complete return of Nigerian pilgrims

1 day ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mohammed Lere

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended the deadline for the completion of the airlift of the 2025 Nigerian pilgrims back home. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fatima Usara, an assistant director, on Thursday, the commission said the return airlift of pilgrims may not be concluded by 28 June as earlier projected. “This may not be possible until Tuesday, 2nd July 2025 – approximately six days away, barring any further unforeseen disruptions,” she said.
'I regret marrying Porsha Williams' — Simon Guobadia breaks silence after deportation and divorce

1 day ago | premiumtimesng.com | Ovwe Medeme

For the first time since his deportation, Nigerian businessman, Simon Guobadia, has spoken about the events surrounding his incarceration and prenup verdict. Mr Guobadia, the ex-husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, on 10 June was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, detention and deported to Nigeria. This deportation came after legal battles and uncertainty about his immigration status.
Nigerian civil society seek unified approach to domestic health financing

2 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Zainab Adewale

Civil society organisations (CSOs) working on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria have called for coordinated efforts to mobilise domestic resources and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign donors.
Again, no Nigerian University in QS Universities top 1000 Ranking

2 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Zainab Adewale

For the third time in a row, no Nigerian university has made it into the top 1000 in the 2026 universities ranking by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University, a British higher education analytics firm. The latest edition, released on 19 June, which assessed 1,501 institutions across 106 countries, highlighted the underwhelming global standing of Nigerian universities. Only three of Nigeria’s 297 universities made the QS Rankings this year.
Police detain masqueraders for allegedly assaulting residents

2 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Cletus Ukpong

The police in Enugu State have detained three masqueraders in the Nsukka area of the state for allegedly assaulting residents. Daniel Ndukwe, the state police spokesperson, said in a statement in Enugu on Tuesday that police operatives arrested the suspects on 23 June, with the assistance of members of the community. He said the suspects’ arrest was linked to the alleged physical assault of residents by the ‘Oriokpa’ Masquerade group on 22 June, as seen in a viral video.
Assembly summons firms over alleged illegal quarry operations

2 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Cletus Ukpong

The Ebonyi House of Assembly has summoned quarry companies operating at Ezza-Inyimagu quarry pit in Izzi Local Government Area of the state over alleged illegal operations. Egede Sylvester, the assembly’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement to reporters in Abakaliki on Tuesday. The statement quoted the Chairperson of the Committee on Solid Mineral Development, Ifeanyi Nwakpu, as calling on the companies to appear before it on Thursday.
Police arrest four suspects amid escalating cult violence in Edo

2 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Cletus Ukpong

The police in Edo State have detained four suspects for their alleged involvement in cult activities in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. Moses Yamu, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed their arrest and detention in a statement on Tuesday in Benin. Mr Yamu, a chief superintendent of police, said their arrests followed the killing of a motor park manager, simply identified as AK, in the town on Saturday.
Anambra community seeks lasting solution to flooding

2 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Cletus Ukpong

Residents of the Akiliozizor community in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have called on the federal government to provide a permanent solution to the recurring flood disasters affecting their area. Okwudili Oduah, the president-general of the community, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Awka.
‘I'm finally able to exhale’-Porsha Williams breaks silence after divorcing Simon Guobadia

3 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Ovwe Medeme

Following her recent divorce from Nigerian businessman Simon Guobadia, Porsha Williams, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, has said that she can now put the issue to rest. On 10 June, Mr Guobadia was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and deported to Nigeria. Days later, he lost a prenup case as a judge ruled that the reality star would receive $40,000 per month in alimony for 15 months and have her legal fees paid by him.
NNPC increases petrol price

4 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mary Izuaka

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has increased the price of petrol in its retail stations. A PREMIUM TIMES correspondent observed Monday afternoon that NNPC Ltd outlets in the Central area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, adjusted the pump price of petrol to N945 from N885. NNPC increase comes days after Dangote refinery increased its ex-depot petrol price to N880 per litre from N825.