Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets
Currency dealers in Abuja said they bought a dollar for N770.00 and sold at N773.00 and above on Wednesday, as against N765.00 it traded on Tuesday. The post Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigerian govt insists on travel protocols, says pandemic not over
266,283 COVID-19 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post COVID-19: Nigerian govt insists on travel protocols, says pandemic not over appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Ronaldo sets new record as Portugal beat Ghana in five-goal thriller
Ronaldo has thus scored in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions of the World Cup. The post Qatar 2022: Ronaldo sets new record as Portugal beat Ghana in five-goal thriller appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career
Unlike his previous birthdays, the singer has laid low and gone off social media since the death of his son, Ifeanyi, in October. The post Davido at 30: Defining moments of his 11-year-music career appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in England (PHOTOS)
On her Bridal train, the 47-year-old actress had TV presenter Michelle Dede as her Chief Maid of Honour, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Olivia Waturuocha. The post Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in England (PHOTOS) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Homosexual allegedly rapes 5-year-old boy to death in Ogun
The suspect was arrested on Friday following a report lodged at Ogijo divisional headquarters by the CDA Chairman of Olorunwa Arogbeja Ogijo. The post Homosexual allegedly rapes 5-year-old boy to death in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour
Futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped 2.9% to trade close to $81 a barrel, the lowest level since January. The post Oil prices recover from near year’s slump amid production cut rumour appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration
President Buhari also speaks on the challenges facing ECOWAS countries. The post ECOWAS: Buhari supports reforms, wants better collaboration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
The FRSC boss said that nine people sustained injuries while three persons died in the auto crash. The post Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
The official said the number may be more because the 130 members are those who lost in the primary elections of their parties and would not stand in the 25 February National Assembly election. The post Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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Why this economy will fail again, By Uddin Ifeanyi
According to Greek mythology, Cassandra’s tragedy was not that she deceived a besotted Apollo into giving her the gift of seeing tomorrow. It was that failing to requite the affection of one of the vainer deities in the Greek pantheon, the god then included in his gift to her the curse that her p
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Court jails man found with 101 PVCs
The commission is also in court, pursuing the prosecution of another man arrested in Kano for the possession of 367 PVCs. The post Court jails man found with 101 PVCs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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University students protest robbery attacks
“Since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended their strike, this is the third time they have robbed us.” The post University students protest robbery attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Qatar 2022: Costa Rica bounce back with victory over Japan
Japan will face Spain while Costa Rica will be up against Germany in their final group game. The post Qatar 2022: Costa Rica bounce back with victory over Japan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize
Skimzo edged out his competitors with a powerful performance which won him most of the votes. The post Skimzo wins Naija Star Search talent show, receives N5m star prize appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workers The post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through ca
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COP27: How African youth contributed to climate change deal in Egypt
The COP27 assembled more than 46,000 delegations from nearly 200 countries in Egypt for two weeks to drive forward sustainable actions to fight climate change. The post COP27: How African youth contributed to climate change deal in Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide
EFCC said the forfeited N775 million and houses were proceeds of illegal activities of the suspects. The post Court orders final forfeiture of N775 million, houses linked to former accountant-general, Dasuki's ex-aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over 15 people killed in fresh Kaduna attacks - Official
The people were killed in three local government areas of the state The post Over 15 people killed in fresh Kaduna attacks - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Photo Story: Supporters troop in ahead of APC rally in Lagos
Supporters are trooping in to attend the APC presidential and governorship rally in Lagos. The post Photo Story: Supporters troop in ahead of APC rally in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure
Nigerian health workers had downed tools many times in the past over the government’s failure to review the salary structure which is said to have been due for renegotiation since 2014. The post Nigerian govt set to review health workers’ salary structure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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Ronaldo, Messi's iconic photo set new Instagram record
Ronaldo and Messi are each responsible for four of the top 20 most-liked Instagram posts of all time. The post Ronaldo, Messi's iconic photo set new Instagram record appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tears as Lagos lawmakers hold valedictory session for late colleague
Lagos lawmakers described their deceased colleague as a jovial and straightforward person. The post Tears as Lagos lawmakers hold valedictory session for late colleague appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why Nigerian editors need to revisit their Owerri conference, By Tonnie Iredia
Why is Nigeria allowing the type of reported repression of opponents or journalists in states such as Ebonyi? Certainly, journalists are not above the law, those who offend should be taken through the due process of law. If our editors who went to Imo had condemned the governor for poor work, the
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World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic victory over Argentina
The Saudi government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday for its people to enjoy this iconic moment in their sporting history. The post World Cup: Saudi Arabia declares public holiday after historic victory over Argentina appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor
Mr Adeleke appointed a former chairman of Osogbo Local Government Council, Kassim Akinleye, as the Chief of Staff. The post Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: I’ll negotiate with South-east agitators – Tinubu
Deadly attacks linked to Biafra agitation in the South-east have created perennial security challenges in the region. The post 2023: I’ll negotiate with South-east agitators – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria's 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members - Obasanjo
Mr Obasanjo says government must devise innovative means to reduce out-of-school children in the country. The post Nigeria's 20m out-of-school children are potential Boko Haram members - Obasanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Between Tinubu, Atiku – who is the unifier?, By Fredrick Nwabufo
The leadership must represent the yeas and the nays. The leadership must bring together, not put asunder. Therefore, Nigerians must make the right decisions in 2023. Nigeria needs a president for all Nigerians. A president who is dispassionate in judgment, and who can example this aspect of Buhar
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