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By Chioma Obinna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday rolled out 79 locally-assembled advanced ambulances for tertiary hospitals across Nigeria, in a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery and reduce avoidable deaths nationwide. The ambulances, commissioned in Lagos by...
Senator Kawu has strongly criticized the Senate leadership regarding the handling of a N90 billion project execution controversy. He highlighted concerns over the effectiveness of projects despite the National Assembly approving significant loans requested by President Bola Tinubu.
Six members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The post Six Oyo Reps dump PDP for APM appeared first on Vanguard News.
The state government described the ranking as an independent validation of the reform-driven and people-centred policies being implemented by the administration of Governor Uba Sani The post Kaduna ranks among Nigeria’s top three performing states as Phillips Consulting validat...
Mr Nwifuru made the appeal on Monday in Abakaliki while receiving members of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), who were in the state for the 2026 National Data Verification Exercise. The post Ebonyi governor begs FG for emergency disaster funds a...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the abduction of scores of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state represents a moment of national distress requiring unity rather than political recriminations, assuring Nigerians that every available sec...
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has called for unity among APC members following the party's primary elections. He emphasized the importance of supporting party decisions and President Tinubu's re-election efforts.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has declared his commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. He believes that Tinubu's return will yield significant benefits for the country.
The leadership crisis within the PDP has intensified in Kwara State with the emergence of two gubernatorial candidates. This situation reflects the ongoing turmoil at the national level of the party.
Seven lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Movement (APM). This marks a significant shift in political allegiance within the House of Representatives.
Teachers in Lagos State, on Tuesday, joined others nationwide, to embark on a protest to demand the immediate release of abducted teachers, students and other victims across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesting teachers from different local go...
Atiku Abubakar has responded to Babachir Lawal's rigging claims, suggesting they are driven by personal interests. He urged Lawal to present evidence of his allegations to the party leadership instead of making public accusations.
Six members of the Oyo House of Representatives have switched from the PDP to the Allied Peoples Movement. This move reflects ongoing political realignments in the state under Governor Seyi Makinde's influence.
A Kwara North group claims over 1,200 residents have been killed by bandits since 2023, urging President Tinubu to address the escalating Kwara banditry cr
Borno State records 274 new cholera cases in 24 hours, bringing the total to 4,204 with 39 deaths. Learn about the government’s response to the Borno chole
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have had to make harder choices around food, transport, rent, school fees and energy costs, while traders a...
…as experts seek legal certainty, transparency As the federal government intensifies efforts to close Nigeria’s vast infrastructure deficit estimated at read more FG turns to PPP scheme to close $2.3trn infrastructure deficit
Nigeria’s push to digitise public services is increasingly exposing government institutions to cyber threats, with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission read more Cyber threats test Nigeria’s e-governance as hackers target NDPC 2,000 times
Achieving South Africa’s ambitious goal of 100 per cent broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity. The post ANALYSIS: Can South Africa afford to keep Starlink out? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu has described the continued occupancy of Kingsley Chinda as House Minority Leader while flying the APC governorship flag in Rivers as evidence of a collapsing opposition and a troubling distortion of Nigeria's democratic norms. The post Odinkalu...
Emeka Ike has announced plans to take legal action against Lere Olayinka, an aide to Governor Wike, over the alleged leak of his personal INEC voter data. This incident raises concerns about privacy and data protection in Nigeria.
Segun James Lagos State Government has raised the alarm that over 6,000 manholes, whose covers have been stolen, have been exposed across the state. The government lamented that the stolen
Emeka Ike has criticized an aide to Wike for exposing INEC voter information, labeling it as political rascality. He warns that such behavior must be stopped to protect citizens' privacy.
The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Olusegun Omosehin, said this when he led a delegation to Governor Alex Otti of Abia in Umuahia on Monday. The post NAICOM, Abia partner to enhance investors’ confidence, mitigate risks appeared first on Premi...
Mr Lawal stated this while explaining his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after Atiku's nomination as the party’s presidential candidate. The post Why I Can’t Support Atiku – Babachir Lawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Trade speaks on the UAE’s long-term vision for read more ‘UAE invested $110bn across Africa between 2019 and 2024’
Under this policy, the US would cease visa-processing operations in Abuja and restrict visa services to the Lagos consulate. The post US to reduce embassies, consulates that process visas in Nigeria, other African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The President of Benin has commenced his inaugural visit to Niger following the 2023 coup. This visit comes amid tensions between Niger's military leaders and France, impacting regional relations.
PREMIUM TIMES published reports exposing how he repeatedly aided his wife to serially breach restricted airside security protocols at Yola Airport. The post Former senator whose wife breached airport security emerges governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Former Senate President Wabara emphasizes the need for opposition parties to unite in addressing Nigeria's leadership and economic challenges. He believes this unity is essential for prioritizing the national interest.