10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant
"Those alleging that I will be stooge or rubber stamp of the outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila, and President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, are either ignorant of my antecedent or they are being mischievous." The post 10th Assembly Speaker: I’m not Gbajabiamila’s stooge – Aspirant appeared first on Pre
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How new administration can revamp Nigeria's economy - Agora Policy
Policy actions or economic reforms must be predicated on inclusion, transparency and accountability, it said. The post How new administration can revamp Nigeria's economy - Agora Policy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man City vs Arsenal LIVE UPDATES: Title rivals set for crunch clash as Gunners dare Cityzens
Now unbeaten in 16 successive matches across all tournaments - winning 13 of them, City are the overwhelming favourite going into the midweek clash. The post Man City vs Arsenal LIVE UPDATES: Title rivals set for crunch clash as Gunners dare Cityzens appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Wildflower: Same old story elevated by appealing cinematic elements
Sometimes, telling too many stories in one story can take away the need to attain the necessary depths of a plot. That was the case with The Wildflower. The post MOVIE REVIEW: The Wildflower: Same old story elevated by appealing cinematic elements appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria has 222.5 million telephone subscribers – NBS
The report showed that the figure for the last quarter of 2022 represented a 13.87 per cent rise in voice subscriptions on a year-on-year basis. The post Nigeria has 222.5 million telephone subscribers – NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FA Cup: Man United to face City in final after penalty shootout win over Brighton
Solly March's spot-kick miss saw Brighton suffer semi-final shoot-out heartache as United stayed on course for a possible domestic double The post FA Cup: Man United to face City in final after penalty shootout win over Brighton appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CAF disqualifies South Sudan U-17 team over age falsification
The South Sudan Football Association expressed its regret in a statement and acknowledged the decision made by the Confederation of African Football. The post CAF disqualifies South Sudan U-17 team over age falsification appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group asks EFCC, ICPC to probe concession of Ajaokuta Steel Plant
Last year, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said 11 foreign companies indicated interest in the take over of Ajaokuta steel company on a concession basis. The post Group asks EFCC, ICPC to probe concession of Ajaokuta Steel Plant appeared first on Premium Times
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ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy
While identity-based voting has been a usual feature on the Nigerian political scene, the emergence of third-force candidates at the frontlines of the 2023 election increased its relevance The post ANALYSIS: The impact of a Third Force on Nigeria's Democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nige
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Nigerian govt makes U-turn, approves Eagle Square for May Day parade
The NLC and the TUC had said that the federal government refused their request to use the venue for the Workers Day celebration. The post Nigerian govt makes U-turn, approves Eagle Square for May Day parade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt appeals for patience over Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction
Work within OPIC area between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge completed, to be opened to traffic Sunday. The post Nigerian govt appeals for patience over Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Senate Presidency: Orji Kalu meets Tinubu
Mr Kalu expressed gratitude to God for Mr Tinubu’s successful vacation and safe return to Nigeria. The post Senate Presidency: Orji Kalu meets Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The return of Bola Tinubu, president-elect, By Reuben Abati
Nigeria’s President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is back in the country. He was declared winner of the 25 February presidential election with 8,794,726 of the total votes cast with over 25% in 30 states, more than the 24 states req
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Cost of preparing Jollof rice up by 9.73% amid insecurity, cash crunch
The SBM Jollof Index tracks how much it costs to make a pot of jollof rice The post Cost of preparing Jollof rice up by 9.73% amid insecurity, cash crunch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NBA delegation visits kidnapped former bar president Okey Wali's family
Monday makes the former NBN president Okey Wali's seventh day in the kidnappers' den. The post NBA delegation visits kidnapped former bar president Okey Wali's family appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu holds dual citizenship of Nigeria, Guinea, Atiku tells court
Atiku raises the alleged dual citizenship of Mr Tinubu in Nigeria and Guinea in a fresh Court filing. The post Tinubu holds dual citizenship of Nigeria, Guinea, Atiku tells court appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man jailed for seven years for pouring acid on ex-girlfriend, lover
Onyekachi Agu was convicted of pouring acid on his former girlfriend, Aishat Adefarati, and her new lover, Monsuru Ahmed. The post Man jailed for seven years for pouring acid on ex-girlfriend, lover appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Policeman killed while chasing suspected criminals - Official
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan. The post Policeman killed while chasing suspected criminals - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Elumelu becomes Transcorp’s biggest shareholder, amasses 9.7 billion shares
The move ramps up Mr Elumelu’s combined stake in the group to 10.5 billion shares or 25.9 per cent. The post Elumelu becomes Transcorp’s biggest shareholder, amasses 9.7 billion shares appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care
Mrs Buhari asked the government to subsidise the high cost of cardiac interventions and spend more on personnel training and the procurement of equipment. The post Aisha Buhari laments gap in cardiac care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria beat Azerbaijan to record highest winning margin at IHF tournament
Nigeria recorded her second-biggest win at the International Handball Federation Emerging Nations Championship with a 35-17 win over Azerbaijan. The post Nigeria beat Azerbaijan to record highest winning margin at IHF tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how terrorists released Zamfara hostages after 22 days in captivity
15 captives are still with the terrorists The post EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of how terrorists released Zamfara hostages after 22 days in captivity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria deploys 197 peacekeepers to Gambia
Addressing the contingent, the Chief of Operations, Army, Taoreed Lagbaja, reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to deploy quality peacekeepers as part of its contributions to international peace and security. The post Nigeria deploys 197 peacekeepers to Gambia appeared first on Premium Times Ni
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The Letterman: PREMIUM TIMES' E-in-C’s book to feature at CORA Book Trek | Premium Times Nigeria
The Book Trek will be held at the Roving Heights Book Store at the Landmark event centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The post The Letterman: PREMIUM TIMES' E-in-C’s book to feature at CORA Book Trek appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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President Buhari celebrates Mike Adenuga Jnr at 70
President Buhari prays Mr Adenuga grows in health, strength, and continual sound mind. The post President Buhari celebrates Mike Adenuga Jnr at 70 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Enahoro: Encounters with a media wizard, By Louis Odion
That acquaintanceship would deepen into a father-son friendship thereafter. We chatted regularly, often on political developments in Nigeria. He never agreed with everything I wrote, but on pieces he differed he always complimented, “I nonetheless respect your argument”. And on issues he felt str
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Lagos police officers in mufti not on patrol - Official
The police in Lagos said the officers were on special assignment and not on patrol. The post Lagos police officers in mufti not on patrol - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Again, NBA president appeals for Okey Wali's release from kidnappers' den
NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau, urged members to pray for his kidnapped predecessor, Okey Wali, who has now spent nine nights in kidnappers' captivity. The post Again, NBA president appeals for Okey Wali's release from kidnappers' den appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court strikes out property forfeiture suit against Kogi governor Bello
The EFCC says it has appealed against the court’s judgement lifting the forfeiture order on the properties linked to the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. The post Court strikes out property forfeiture suit against Kogi governor Bello appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Harry Belafonte: An unconquerable warrior marches on, By Owei Lakemfa
He was a mentor to many across the world, including the famous Miriam Makeba. He was one of the best singers ever, churning out enchanting music and winning all the major awards available, including the Emmy, Grammy and Oscar… But his life work was for social justice, and this was the least repor
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