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As the Senate moves closer to approving state police, 30 civil society groups warn that devolving policing powers without strong accountability safeguards could deepen abuses and weaken public trust. The post State Police: 30 CSOs demand strong accountability safeguards ahead of ...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), stretching from Ring Road I read more Tinubu unveils key Abuja road, promises faster economic linkages across FCT
.Warns govt’ll pursue anti-graft war with vigour Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared total war on corrupt public officials saying there is no longer any hiding
He promised that every project initiated or inherited by his administration would be completed. The post Era of abandoned projects over – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A first-term member of the House of Representatives, Prof. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu, has been nominated for the Legislator of the Year category at the 5th edition of the Anambra Man
CPJ spoke with journalists involved in each incident to identify what, if any, justice they had received. The post Under Ghana’s President Mahama, near-total impunity for attacks on 17 journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
President Trump vows a strong response after Iran shoots down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East c
Ogun State partners with the Federal Government to distribute 3,500 clean cookstoves, advocating for green energy and environmental sustainability to comba
A similar incident occurred at the Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State recently, where police arrested a man, Akaninyene Udo, over an alleged fake Facebook post claiming that bandits were planning an attack in Akwa Ibom. The post Police hunt originators of fake rep...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the death of Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, the Emir of Ngazargamu. The passing of the monarch has been met with grief in Yobe State.
He assured the Commission of continued government support, emphasising that investing in the welfare and capacity of anti-corruption agencies remains a national priority. The post Shettima Credits EFCC For Boosting Investor Confidence, Commissions Ekiti Zonal Office appeared firs...
The signatories alleged that the legislature had been brought under near-total control of the executive, while the judiciary had lost both its independence and integrity. The post Nigerian scholars, activists warn of national crisis, demand Sahel envoy, judicial reforms appeared ...
An advisor to President Tinubu, Olusegun, has accused Peter Obi of misleading the public regarding Nigeria's debt situation. He contends that the debt increase is primarily due to exchange rate adjustments rather than new borrowing.
The bill proposes mandatory licensing, transparency and compliance requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. The post Senate passes bill to regulate cryptocurrency, safeguard investors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Family sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday while the teenager was playing football with friends at the Government Girls’ Day Secondary School field in Lapai. The post Lightning kills 14-year-old student appeared first on Premium Times...
President Trump has pledged to take action against Iran following the downing of a US military helicopter. This comes as negotiations to resolve the Middle East conflict are reportedly nearing completion.
Hundreds of young men and women on Tuesday staged a march to the National Assembly in Abuja, calling on Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism and insecurity across
The Federal Government of Nigeria has fully funded the evacuation exercise; consequently, all affected Nigerians will be repatriated at no cost to them." The post Xenophobia: Nigerians to start arriving from South Africa on Thursday – Official appeared first on Premium Tim...
The Kano State Government says it is rebuilding its education system from the ground up as part of broad reforms aimed at improving standards and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state. The post Kano Govt: We are rebuilding education from ground up appeared fi...
The Senate has called for a total ban on the importation of textile products into Nigeria as part of efforts read more Senate seeks ban on textile imports to revive local industry
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework read more Nigeria unveils $1bn AfCFTA financing facility to strengthen exports, industrial competitiveness
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has warned that contractors handling the Abuja–Lokoja Road reconstruction risk sanctions if they fail to deliver on schedule, insisting that funds released must be properly utilised for project execution. Minister of Works, Davi...
Akume and Onanuga have condemned the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, calling it unjust and a painful chapter in Nigeria's history. They emphasize the need to acknowledge this historical injustice.
President Tinubu has approved N10bn emergency funding to bolster Nigeria’s preparedness against a potential Ebola outbreak, reinforcing national health sec
Senate President Godswill Akpabio claims that opposition parties are taking advantage of the current insecurity to discredit President Tinubu's government. He emphasizes the need for unity in addressing these challenges.
The Presidential Task Force on Ebola will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant MDAs and state representatives. The post Tinubu Sets Up Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10bn Emergency Fund appeared first on Channels...
The partnership between the two countries was forged weeks after United States President Donald Trump claimed that there was a Christian genocide ongoing in Nigeria. The post How we’re collaborating to defeat terrorists – Nigeria, US militaries appeared first on Premi...
* Directs immediate release of N10bn as emergency intervention fund * The task force headed by Gbajabiamila Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a
* Urges FG to resuscitate moribund textile factories nationwide * Seeks increased BoI funding, expansion of cotton production to create jobs Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Tuesday moved
The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced the investigation of the originators of a social media report alleging armed herdsmen attacked a school in Ezeagu Local Government Area. The post Police hunt originators of fake school attack report in Enugu appeared first on Vangua...