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The season of mercy, by Funmi Komolafe

Beloved, as we progress into the ember months, may God show us mercy in Jesus name. For a Christian, the ember months are not to be feared.

Sep 27, 2026

Miners death probe: Commend President Tinubu for empowering Interior Minister

By Saka Ola Ahmed The death of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in M

Sep 27, 2026

Tracking Senator Benson Agadaga’s 10th Assembly record

By Wole Adeshina In the chambers of the 10th Senate, legislative representation is measured by concrete outputs: bills sponsored, motions ra

Sep 27, 2026

Accelerating the pace of Nigeria’s economic development

By Zubairu Usman Sadiq To the extent that an average Nigerian finds it difficult to meet the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, health

Sep 27, 2026

Joseph Ojukwu at 100: The surgeon who made service his legacy

By Henry Ojelu There are lives measured not by the offices occupied or wealth accumulated, but by the number of people who can point to them

Sep 27, 2026

Sanusi, Bayero set for separate royal processions in Kano

Kano is expected to witness two separate royal processions on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is

Sep 27, 2026

I’m now a minister of God – Actress Jumoke Odetola announces

Nollywood actress Jumoke Odetola has announced that she is now a minister of God. She made the announcement while addressing fans’ concerns

Sep 27, 2026

Transfer: What Eze said after completing Manchester United switch

New Manchester United signing David Eze has expressed happiness after joining the English club. DAILY POST had earlier reported that Manches

Sep 27, 2026

Blessing CEO confirms son’s death [VIDEO]

Controversial Nigerian self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing CEO has confirmed the death of her son, while denying authorising anyone

Sep 27, 2026

UNGA 81: Saudi, India rally round Gaza as Iceland slams Netanyahu

Saudi Arabia, Iceland and India on Saturday drew attention to the situation in Gaza, which continues to receive international attention at t

Sep 27, 2026

Court dismisses suit seeking fresh investigation into Mohbad’s death

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the suit listed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police,

Sep 27, 2026

Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing, vaccine access at UN meeting

Nigeria has urged the international community to make pandemic preparedness financing more accessible to low- and middle-income countries an

Sep 27, 2026

2027: Umahi says Wike’s Rainbow Coalition not in Ebonyi

Mr Umahi’s comment follows controversies and disagreement between Mr Wike and some members of the All Progressives (APC), particularly Niger

Sep 27, 2026

Significance of Ogun’s $7bn Deep Seaport and Blue Marine SEZ, By Kayode Akinmade

For Nigeria, it is the possibility of turning a coastline into an economic corridor, a port into an industrial gateway and an investment agr

Sep 27, 2026

Civilian detained after 'violently engaging' security personnel at Florida Air Force base: report

A civilian reportedly breached MacDill Air Force Base's perimeter and violently engaged security personnel, prompting the closure of the Dal

Sep 27, 2026

Ben Affleck admits his teenager roasted his dating history while at dinner

Ben Affleck revealed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that his 17-year-old roasted his relationship history at dinner, proving he's not the cool dad.

Sep 27, 2026

Pope Leo draws staggering 800,000 faithful to heart of Paris for massive outdoor Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 800,000 to Place de la Concorde for a historic open-air Mass, urging French Catholics to share their faith op

Sep 27, 2026

Enes Freedom rips Cheryl Reeve for saying women's sports advocates 'don’t want transgender people to exist'

Enes Kanter Freedom called on Cheryl Reeve to step down after the Lynx coach said the transgender athletes debate targets trans people's exi

Sep 27, 2026

Florida drops impressive offensive performance to pull off massive win over No. 4 Ole Miss

The Florida Gators stunned No. 4 Ole Miss in the Swamp with a dominant ground game as two running backs each rushed for over 100 yards in th

Sep 27, 2026

Bill Burr tells healthcare CEOs to probe what motivated Luigi Mangione instead of adding security

Bill Burr suggested the Luigi Mangione murder case should prompt healthcare executives to examine their policies rather than simply hiring s

Sep 26, 2026

[VIDEO] 2027 Elections: ‘Vote To Stay Alive,’ Kukah Urges Nigerians

Matthew Kukah said that though Nigerians could blame INEC, government, or security agencies for electoral challenges, voters are ultimately

Sep 26, 2026

Dangote Refinery Shows What African Govts, Investors, Financial Institutions Can Do Together — President Ruto

President William Ruto, however, said that the construction of the refinery, which would be launched in Kenya next week, would be bigger and

Sep 26, 2026

37 miners’ death: CSOs demand mining sector overhaul; illegal operations deepen, fuel revenue flight

A government that can raid mining sites still struggles with the question of who finances and buys the minerals. The post 37 miners’ death:

Sep 26, 2026

When cancer fights back: New drug could reopen door to treatment

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine in the United States now say they may have found a way to disrupt one of cancer’s most frustrating

Sep 26, 2026