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Why poetry matters, By Niyi Osundare
Poetry matters because it never fails to remind us of the common colour of the blood in our veins, the violence of hunger, the ugliness of evil, the frailty of our forests, the vulnerability of our rivers, and the sigh of our Planet. Poetry never forgets, and never ceases to remind the Future of
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Peseiro hopes to keep his job, seeks to correct wrongs on Monday
Super Eagles’ latest loss was the Portuguese gaffer’s fourth consecutive defeat in charge of the Super Eagles The post Peseiro hopes to keep his job, seeks to correct wrongs on Monday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wife, colleagues launch search for missing comedian, Ijoba Lande
‘‘He left his phone at home after breaking his fasting on the 26th. That was the last time we heard from him.” The post Wife, colleagues launch search for missing comedian, Ijoba Lande appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Alleged Mass Abortion: Nigerian Army chief testifies as Human Rights Commission continues investigation
Reuters reported that the Nigerian military since 2013 carried out “a secret, systematic and illegal abortion program in the country’s northeast, ending at least 10,000 pregnancies." The post Alleged Mass Abortion: Nigerian Army chief testifies as Human Rights Commission continues investigation
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Sanwo-Olu makes U-turn, orders payment of compensation to driver assaulted at #EndSARS Memorial
The governor who just got re-elected said he is “committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens’s rights with emphaty and authority.” The post Sanwo-Olu makes U-turn, orders payment of compensation to driver assaulted at #EndSARS Memorial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Peseiro hopes to keep his job, seeks to correct wrongs on Monday
Super Eagles’ latest loss was the Portuguese gaffer’s fourth consecutive defeat in charge of the Super Eagles. The post Peseiro hopes to keep his job, seeks to correct wrongs on Monday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Reps approve Buhari’s request for establishment of 10 National Parks
Mr Buhari had on 16 November, 2022 signed a declaration order for 10 parks across Nigeria as national parks. The post Reps approve Buhari’s request for establishment of 10 National Parks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Election Violence: SERAP urges INEC to investigate governors, deputies
According to SERAP, “INEC should promptly collaborate with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other law enforcement agencies..." The post Election Violence: SERAP urges INEC to investigate governors, deputies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri
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“I am Married”, Davido confirms union with Chioma
The news of the singer's marriage to Chioma made rounds in December, weeks after the loss of their son, Ifeanyi, in October 2022. The post “I am Married”, Davido confirms union with Chioma appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Atiku denies validating presidential election result
"For the avoidance of doubt, I state categorically that my lawyers still have my unflinching mandate to challenge the outcome of the election,’’ Atiku stated. The post Atiku denies validating presidential election result appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court to rule on forfeiture of properties linked to Kogi governor
The court fixed 20 April to rule on an application filed by Kogi government seeking to vacate an interim order of the court freezing 14 properties linked to the state government. The post Court to rule on forfeiture of properties linked to Kogi governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Louis Odion: The matter of ‘Capacity’, By Azu Ishiekwene
Capacity has an extraordinary network of friends and contacts across age, tribal and occupational lines, whose loyalty and friendship he covets. Still, he maintains that space, which Germans call lebensraum, that allows him to enjoy the respect, loyalty and confidence of friends, and yet keep his
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Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya, deputy to Gen. Sani Abacha, is dead
The late Lt. General Diya, soldier and lawyer, was born Monday, 3 April, 1944 in Odogbolu, Ogun State, South-west Nigeria. The post Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya, deputy to Gen. Sani Abacha, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osimhen, Oshoala lead winners at the 9th Nigeria Pitch Awards
Award organizers insisted on staging the colourful ceremony despite the Super Eagles’ shock loss to the national team of Guinea-Bissau The post Osimhen, Oshoala lead winners at the 9th Nigeria Pitch Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC felicitates Tinubu at 71
The APC said as a democrat and true progressive, Mr Tinubu has built bridges that transcend ethnic, religious and political boundaries. The post APC felicitates Tinubu at 71 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa Rep joins race for House Speakership
Makki Yalleman said if elected he will carry everybody along, irrespective of political parties, religion, ethnic and language differences. The post Jigawa Rep joins race for House Speakership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NCDMB partners women engineers on STEM education for girls
The partnership with the association was launched recently at St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, under the “STEM-it-out-4girls” campaign with the theme: Interest and Proficiency in STEM The post NCDMB partners women engineers on STEM education for girls appeared first on
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UPDATED: PDP replaces Ayu as national chairman
The PDP appointed its Deputy National Chairman (North), Umar Damagum, as the acting national chairman. The post UPDATED: PDP replaces Ayu as national chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osinbajo mourns Diya
Mr Diya, a retired lieutenant general, died on Sunday at the age of 78. The post Osinbajo mourns Diya appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tony Elumelu celebrates 60th birthday with African entrepreneurs impacting lives
The entrepreneurs acknowledged the impacts of the TEF funding on their businesses and projects in communities across Africa. The post Tony Elumelu celebrates 60th birthday with African entrepreneurs impacting lives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FEC approves N41bn for construction of centre of excellence, hospital in Rivers
Environment Minister says the centre will facilitate an efficient and cost-effective approach to contamination management and environmental restoration as well as provide training on environmental remediation. The post FEC approves N41bn for construction of centre of excellence, hospital in Ri
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Gov Emmanuel, Attah pay tributes to late Second Republic lawmaker, Okokon Etuk
Mr Okokon Etuk, who served for two terms as a parliamentarian in the old Cross River State in 1979, died on 22 November 2022. He was 85. The post Gov Emmanuel, Attah pay tributes to late Second Republic lawmaker, Okokon Etuk appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Remittances and returns on investment: Migrant smuggling and people trafficking in Edo State, By Iro Aghedo
To encourage a change in the mindset of the average Edo person away from a fixation on Europe and other countries in the Global North, the federal and Edo State governments and their supporters must create the enabling environment for sustainable economic empowerment. This includes the provision
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Adamawa Re-run Election: CAN calls for calm
INEC declared the governorship election held on 18 March in the state as inconclusive. The post Adamawa Re-run Election: CAN calls for calm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari rejoices with Tinubu at 71
President Buhari prays for the well-being of Mr Tinubu and his family. The post Buhari rejoices with Tinubu at 71 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Paris 2024: Coach Salisu fails as Guinea knocks Nigeria out of Olympic race
Guinea qualified for the U-23 AFCON from where Africa's representative at the Olympics will emerge The post Paris 2024: Coach Salisu fails as Guinea knocks Nigeria out of Olympic race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Orji Kalu visits Buhari, canvasses zoning of Senate Presidency to South-east
Mr Kalu said though the South-east might not have voted for Bola Tinubu at the recently concluded presidential election, making him the senate president would bring peace and honour to the country. The post Orji Kalu visits Buhari, canvasses zoning of Senate Presidency to South-east appeared fi
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Buhari approves appointment of 6 new perm secretaries
The six new permanent secretaries were appointed following the recently conducted selection process. The post Buhari approves appointment of 6 new perm secretaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian petroleum agency introduces 6 regulations for midstream, downstream sectors
The regulations will support sustainable growth and investment across the oil and gas value chain in Nigeria, an official said. The post Nigerian petroleum agency introduces 6 regulations for midstream, downstream sectors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Customs Service seizes fake drugs, vegetable oil at Onne Port
The Customs also seizes a 20ft container of machetes. The post Customs Service seizes fake drugs, vegetable oil at Onne Port appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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