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Family of Deacon John Olaleye, a teacher killed during the Oriire abduction, appeals to FG and Governor Makinde to recover his remains for burial.
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• Moves to raise withheld aid from 50% to 100% pending FG’s action •Steube: We can’t reward a govt that fails to protect its citizens Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The
Nume Ekeghe The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday disclosed that Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have risen to $40 billion presently, compared with about
Vice President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term. As governor of Lagos State for eight years, Tinubu used three deputies: KofoworolaBucknor-Akerele, Femi Pedro, ...
By Victor-Bandele Dada For more than six decades, Nigeria has debated its problems without ever adequately identifying the problem beneath the problems. Economists have diagnosed fiscal instability. Political scientists have examined institutional weakness. Sociologists have stu...
I do not support the call by Oyo State Governor SeyiMakinde that international bodies like the United Nations (UN) should participate in probing the 56-day abduction of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state. In receiving the freed victims, he called “on the appropriate inter...
The commitment was made on Thursday in Zaria during a two-day quarterly coordination and review meeting of the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) with nutrition focal persons from all 23 LGAs. The post Kaduna govt reaffirms commitment to tackling malnutrition appeared f...
Zelensky faces backlash after replacing defence minister Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s President, is facing mounting criticism after abruptly replacing Defence Minister read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Canada wildfire triggers US health alerts, Iran threaten trade disruption, Ugan...
IN the last two weeks or thereabouts, I have been one very angry Nigerian. I don’t know whether there are others like me who are angry. If there are, I do not know how many of us are angry. I also don’t know where the other angry Nigerians are, apart from those who vent thei...
Nigeria and the world are bleeding biodiversity at an alarming rate. Globally, the United Nations (UN) reports that 420 million hectares of forest, which is roughly the size of the European Union, have been lost since 1990, with mangroves vanishing even faster at 35 per cent of ...
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commenced a review process of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) rules in the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The NCC Executive Vice
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Nigeria has been positioned at the centre of global communication discourse as it prepares to host over 3,000 delegates from 126 countries for the 2026
• Says programmes will ensure economic recovery is felt in every Nigerian household as initiatives target farmers, schools, healthcare, IDPs • Abubakar Bagudu says success of interventions hinges on accountability,
• Lists Nutrition 774, Nigeria 2050 Child Foresight Analysis, GenU, HCD, others among portfolio of initiatives Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has outlined the programmes and initiatives
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Thursday rescinded its earlier decision passing the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, citing the need to address substantive drafting, legal and
The Court of Appeal held that the disputed sections of the Electoral Act conflicted with sections 221 and 222 of the Nigerian constitution. The post Appeal Court voids key Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register appeared first on Premium T...
A High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at approximately N8.97 billion belonging to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu. This decision marks a significant legal development in the case against her.
The federal government has launched a vocational training program aimed at equipping 18,000 artisans across Nigeria. This initiative will take place at 229 locations nationwide, enhancing skills and employment opportunities.
Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has lost his mother, Mrs. Mary Amaechi, at the age of 89. This marks a significant personal loss for the Vice Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting both domestic and international investments in Nigeria. He emphasized that the country is ready and open for business, launching a sales office for the iconic city walk project in Abuja.
UNICEF has praised President Tinubu for the successful rescue of 39 pupils and five teachers in Oyo. The organization advocates for continued efforts towards child welfare in Nigeria.
Bukola Saraki has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria against granting the Senior Advocate designation to Kwara's Attorney General due to ongoing Offa robbery allegations. This petition highlights concerns over the integrity of the legal profession amidst serious criminal accusations.
The Ekiti State Government has urged kingmakers to adopt Ifa Consultation for selecting the new Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, rejecting the idea of voting. This move aims to preserve traditional practices in the selection process.
The MBF has called on the federal government to implement strategies used in Oyo to rescue victims in Borno and Kaduna. This comes amid rising concerns over security and kidnappings in various regions.
Femi Gbajabiamila has initiated a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who allegedly misrepresented himself as the director general of a fake agency. This legal action highlights the ongoing issues of misinformation and accountability in Nigeria.
Many Nigerians clamoured that petrol prices should return to the pre-war level. The post Nigerians want cheaper petrol, but renewed Hormuz battle won’t make that happen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police and Governor David Umahi are calling for an autopsy regarding the deceased, who a minister claims is his daughter. This situation has raised questions about the legitimacy of the claims and the need for further investigation.
INEC is conducting a thorough assessment of its cyber security and data management systems in preparation for the 2027 elections. This initiative aims to enhance the integrity and reliability of the electoral process.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Ogun State First Lady Bamidele Abiodun on her 60th birthday. The celebration highlights the importance of leadership and community in Nigeria.