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A recent claim attributed to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that “six out of every 10 Nigerian undergraduates are involved in cybercrime” is an open wound that calls for deeper reflection. It should raise urgent questions about evidence, public responsibility, and the country’s global image. The remark, delivered with the authority of Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption agency, has reverberated across academic circles, policy spaces, and the broader public. For many, the figure is not just startling, it is deeply troubling. It suggests that a majority of Nigeria’s university students are complicit in criminal activity, a characterisation critics…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, warned the Federal Government over what he described as poor economic management, citing the drop in external reserves despite rising oil earnings. Nigeria’s external reserves fell to $48.45bn as of April 24 from $48.72bn recorded the previous week, representing a decline of about $1.57bn since March 11. This comes amid reports of a ₦5tn oil windfall within the same period. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the development showed a troubling trend. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress said the persistent depletion of…
The Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Husk Power, Manoj Sinha, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM on the sidelines of the recently concluded Spring Meetings of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, speaks on rural electrification, investment gaps, and Nigeria’s energy future Can you explain how Husk Power is addressing affordability and pricing concerns in Nigeria’s energy market? The pressure is pricing. Absolutely. I started this company to bring affordable, reliable, and clean power to people in the rural parts of the world. So I totally understand affordability and what people can pay. If people cannot afford…
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Michael Olise declined the opportunity to represent Nigeria as far back as 2019, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Rohr was appointed head coach of Nigeria in 2016 by former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, and spent five years in charge before his departure in 2021. During his tenure, the Super Eagles saw an influx of foreign-born Nigerian players, including Cyriel Dessers, Ola Aina, Maduka Okoye, Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi, but he was unable to convince the former Crystal Palace player to switch allegiance. Olise, who was born…
National Information Technology Development Agency Director-General Kashifu Abdullahi said Nigeria is pushing for deeper collaboration among African countries to strengthen the continent’s role in artificial intelligence infrastructure, warning that Africa risks remaining dependent on foreign technology platforms if it fails to build its own cloud and compute capacity. Speaking during an interview at GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Morocco, Abdullahi said discussions at this year’s event focused heavily on how African countries can work together to develop shared digital infrastructure and improve digital sovereignty. “Africa has one of the youngest populations in the world and one of the fastest-growing digital economy…
Our correspondent speaks to mature singles about what they will do if their parents reject their choice of spouse Segun Daniels If my parents refuse my choice of spouse, it would undoubtedly be a difficult and emotional situation. In such a scenario, I would first try to have an open and honest conversation with them, expressing my feelings and reasons for choosing my partner. I would listen to their concerns attentively, demonstrating that I value their opinion. However, it is essential to remember that marriage is a deeply personal decision, and ultimately, I would have to prioritise my happiness and…
Country music’s biggest names are gearing up for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards. The 61st annual awards show is moving from Texas to Las Vegas for the Sunday, May 17, ceremony. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us,” Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside said in a December 2025 statement. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las…
Bandits have burnt down a part of a military camp and two vehicles belonging to soldiers in Bagega village of Anka in Zamfara State on Saturday. Several residents and two soldiers were wounded during the attack by the terrorists, who also looted many shops, local sources said. Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the terrorists wanted to take over trading activities in the popular Bagega weekly market, but the soldiers stationed in the community engaged them in a gunfight that lasted over two hours, until the terrorists withdrew after reinforcements arrived from Anka town. ‘Soldiers repelled the bandits in their first…
The Rebuild lmo movement (RIM), has dismissed speculations in some quarters alleging that former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is set to join another political party. The group said the claim did not originate from Ihedioha, stressing that neither the leadership of the Rebuild Imo Movement nor the ADC has issued any statement concerning the report. According to the group, decisions of such nature are not made in secrecy or communicated through informal platforms – they are conveyed through clear and verified channels. This was contained in a statement issued…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has settled on Dr Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, dropping former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, from the race. The decision was reached during an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the state party leader and Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to a statement issued by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the meeting brought together the governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly aspirants, members of the State Working Committee, party elders and other key stakeholders. The statement…
