Wike to get all contractors back to site under his direct supervision

Wakanda News Details

Wike to get all contractors back to site under his direct supervision

"I am determined to get every contractor back to the site with direct supervision from my office and the office of the minister of state."

The post Wike to get all contractors back to site under his direct supervision appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

You may also like

Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request

The loan has a single-digit interest rate with a repayment period of 30 years. The post Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse

Mr Alakija reportedly slapped a member of the club whom he accused of disrespecting him. This led to a scuffle between the duo and disruption of peace within the club. The post Ikoyi Club suspends Alakija over alleged assault, abuse appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget

Gov Masari on November 17 presented the 2022 appropriation bill of N340.9 billion, tagged, “Budget of Economic Resilience,” before the legislative. The post Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage

The lawmaker said any provision in the bill that was in contrast to Islamic principles and law, the culture of the Hausa, Fulani people was erased. The post Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Buhari presents National Development Plan 2021-2025

The new document replaces the Economic Recovery and Growth Programme, which ended in December 2020. The post Buhari presents National Development Plan 2021-2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Fani-Kayode's ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children

Mr Fani-Kayode failed to produce their four children as at the agreed venue as earlier ordered by a court. The post Fani-Kayode's ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye

Jiti Ogunye in his reaction said the president's reasons are not 'genuine.' The post National Assembly should override Buhari's veto - Jiti Ogunye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Regulators, Bayelsa govt disagree on cause of Nembe oil spill

“It will be inaccurate to draw a conclusion without seeing the leak point. In an investigation it is called evidence-based conclusion,” an official of Beyelsa State Government says. The post Regulators, Bayelsa govt disagree on cause of Nembe oil spill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti

Folu Olamiti worked at the Nigerian Tribune for 32 years during which he covered Obafemi Awolowo's electioneering campaigns in the Second Republic before becoming editor of the Ibadan-based

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

MAPOLY lecturers lament unpaid salaries, absence of governing council

The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Yemi Ajibola, said the lecturers should be thankful adding that, if not for the governor’s intervention they would have been thrown into the labour

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

COVID-19: Nigerian govt destroys over 1.6 million doses of vaccines

The expired vaccines were withdrawn across states in the country. The post COVID-19: Nigerian govt destroys over 1.6 million doses of vaccines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

My husband left me because I gave birth to twins – Woman

“My husband abandoned me and my babies in the hospital because his tradition abhors twins and any woman who delivers a baby through Cesarean section.” The post My husband left me because I gave birth to twins – Woman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case

The sheikh said in a statement that he “has always ensured that his children are provided for.” The post Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

New minister vows to tackle Mambilla Power Project in one year as Senate confirms appointment

Muazu Sambo, who hails from Taraba State, was appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari last Tuesday. The post New minister vows to tackle Mambilla Power Project in one year as Senate confirms appointment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army

A video of a male corps member proposing to a female soldier at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the NYSC in Kwara State recently surfaced online and went viral. The post Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week

A review of the figure for last week shows a decline of less than 50 per cent when compared to the previous week when 69 persons were killed. The post Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Anambra Election: Court nullifies Andy Uba’s candidacy, orders APC to refund Moghalu’s N22.5 million

The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delete Mr Uba's name from its record as a candidate in the last Anambra State governorship

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days

President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years

Beer-maker Champion Breweries last paid a dividend in 1986, Golden Guinea Breweries 1997, Livestock Feeds 2001 and Union Dicon 2001. The post 51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Naira stable at official market

The currency strengthened at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law

The child protection and the 2022 appropriation bills were passed by the Jigawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The post Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer

The army denies the accusation. The post Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official

The official also says an identity card scheme is being considered for senior citizens. The post Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Makoko Killing: Group accuses Lagos govt of cover-up in prosecution of alleged killer cop

"There is no record to show that the DPP is ready to prosecute these evil doers. All efforts to get the file number from the DPP office had proved

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano

EFCC says the fresh arrest came barely two hours after securing the conviction of three suspects arrested with 1,144 ATM cards at the same airport. The post EFCC arrests another suspect with 576 ATM cards in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

DJ Obi, DJ Lambo, others thrill Lagos funseekers at Margarita Festival

The festival also featured performances from top artists like Avala, Fave and Ruger . The post DJ Obi, DJ Lambo, others thrill Lagos funseekers at Margarita Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases

EFCC says the claims about AGF, Mr Malami's influence on EFCC and his alleged practice of compromising the commission's cases are unsubstantiated. The post EFCC probes trending audio tape on Malami's alleged compromise of corruption cases appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack

“Twenty-nine of the victims have been identified, with nine remaining unidentified as of the time of this update," a Kaduna official says. The post Death toll rises to 38 in Kaduna attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

35-year-old emerges new Chile president

Both candidates were from outside the centrist political mainstream that has ruled Chile since the return to democracy in 1990 The post 35-year-old emerges new Chile president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

48 hours to Christmas, tomatoes, crayfish, chicken prices soar in Uyo

“This Christmas is going to be tough for my family,” a woman lamented. The post 48 hours to Christmas, tomatoes, crayfish, chicken prices soar in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

fave

Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

More from Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Kano APC crisis: Court reaffirms sack of exco loyal to Ganduje

COVID-19: Lagos drives surge as Nigeria registers 1,584 new infections

COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use

CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report

Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities

50 haiku for Musikilu Mojeed, By Oladeinde Olawoyin

Police arrest suspected drug dealer, 11 others in Jigawa

Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal

Customs intercepts container suspected to be loaded with arms at port complex

Nigerian women and politics: Beyond reverse discrimination, By Bolutife Oluwadele

AISOP policy is regimentation, should be revisited for economic growth – Jiti Ogunye

Evans: Prosecution closes case in alleged billionaire kidnapper's trial

Miss Nigeria 2021: How 18-year-old hijab-wearing model emerged winner

No death, injury in Lagos sawmill fire – Official

Attahiru Jega and Jibrin Ibrahim: Meditations on power politics, By Toyin Falola

Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals

Fani-Kayode's ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children

Soldiers tortured my son to death, says police officer

Emir of Daura turbans Buhari’s son, Yusuf, as district head

Boko Haram: Buhari seeks support at Turkey-Africa Summit

IPI: Buhari congratulates Premium Times E-I-C, Daily Trust GM on election

How I was kidnapped, tortured by Evans – Businessman

Agric ministry expresses 'regrets' after failing to account for N48 billion

CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman

EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings

Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion

EPL: Martinelli scores twice as Arsenal crush Leeds United

Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC plans national protest Feb 1

Gov Uzodinma presents N381 billion 2022 budget to Imo Assembly

Nigerian stocks rebound with N51 billion gain

Naira stable at official market

Makoko Killing: Group accuses Lagos govt of cover-up in prosecution of alleged killer cop

Innovation, entrepreneurship, and synergy in the digital economy, By Inyene Ibanga

Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president

Customs Recruitment: Four persons to be employed from each of 774 LGAs - Reps

Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week

Africa, Omicron and the ideology of the goat, By Owei Lakemfa

Haiti: A black nation’s struggle in the Americas, By Osmund Agbo

MDAs hide identities of individuals who received over N15 billion in govt transactions

Despite challenges, Buhari 'steering Nigeria with uncommon dignity' - Tinubu

Customs grants suspicious N79 billion import waivers, snubs auditor-general

London-based Chimera invests $50 million in Airtel Money

I’ll return to farm after my tenure – Buhari

Remi Babalola resigns from FBN Holdings as chairman

COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday

INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti

NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars

Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship

Lagos community laments lack of potable water, infrastructure

Nigeria to commence health insurance for senior citizens, retirees – Official

Sports Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)