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Students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have accused the federal government of politicising the long-delayed Calabar–Itu Road rehabilitation project, pressing fresh demands following a road crash that killed three of their colleagues. PREMIUM TIMES had reported that a road crash along the Calabar–Itu Highway in Cross River State killed three UNICROSS students and a staff member after a bus conveying them collided with a container truck. In a video circulating online, student leaders whose identities PREMIUM TIMES could not verify were seen addressing the Deputy Governor of Cross River, Peter Odey. The students called for accountability over…
Ultimately, the greatest casualty of the abuse of consensus is the Nigerian voter. Nigeria’s political history shows that imposed candidates rarely produce stability: the winner of a manipulated primary often enters the general election weakened, while the aspirant who quietly accepts a “consensus” defeat may later contribute to the party’s internal fractures. The fallout between Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike in 2023 remains a reminder of how unresolved disputes can shape a party’s future. A single word has quietly colonised Nigeria’s pre-election vocabulary — consensus. It is deployed with confidence, knowing it will not be challenged. Yet what is being…
The Federal Government has banned the use of the prefix ‘Dr’ by honorary degree holders in official, academic or professional contexts. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa announced this on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while briefing State House correspondents after a Federal Executive Council meeting. According to him, “The recent trend we’ve seen with the award of honorary degrees has revealed a growing abuse and politicisation of this academic privilege. “We’ve seen awards being used for political patronage, for financial gain, as well as the conferral of awards on serving public officials, which, as part of the ethics of…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has stated that Peter Obi was not fully committed to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, during his time with the party. Lawal made the remarks on Tuesday during a Prime Time interview on Arise Television, where he spoke on recent developments within the ADC. His comments follow Obi’s exit from the party alongside Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, both of whom cited internal disagreements and uncertainty over the party’s direction as reasons for their departure. “We never felt his heart was in it,” Lawal said, referring to Obi’s involvement in the party.…
Police in Anambra State have arrested a suspected notorious cultist, Favour Izunna, aka Njoku, who has confessed to being an executioner and participating in kidnap activities within Anambra State. The suspect was arrested by operatives of Special Anti-Cultism Unit, Enugwu Ukwu, on 30th April 2026 in Obosi. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Anambra State. Ikenga said the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has since directed intensified efforts towards the arrest of other gang members of the suspect and also their sponsors who are currently at…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Yvonne Jegede has appealed for the release of social media blogger, Justice Crack, saying his continued detention is becoming “embarrassing.” In a video message, Jegede acknowledged that Justice Crack had acted wrongly as civilians should not interfere in military matters. “We have come to understand that he has done wrong. We have also come to understand that a civilian should not dabble into military affairs. We accept that,” she said. “I am coming on his behalf, his wife, kids and associates to say please release him back to his family. Please send him back home,” she…
Former West Ham United and Aston Villa midfielder, Nigel Reo-Coker, has insisted that Arsenal will want to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final and not Paris Saint-Germain. Reo-Coker stated this after Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League semi-final stage on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. Recall that the Gunners booked their place in the Champions League final after defeating Atletico 1-0 on Tuesday, thanks to Bukayo Saka’s only goal of the game. Speaking after the final whistle, Reo-Coker said, as quoted by CBS Sports Golazo, “They [Arsenal] probably would want to face Bayern Munich [in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over what he described as neglect of governance. Wike accused the governor of prioritising his second-term ambition while failing to present the state’s budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister expressed concern over what he termed misplaced priorities. “The governor is yet to submit his budget to the House of Assembly, but he is busy pursuing his second-term ambition,” Wike said. He warned that the delay in presenting the budget could hamper…
Community leaders in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State have cautioned against the spread of inciting narratives and misinformation following the killing of the traditional ruler of Ochia Autonomous Community, Eze Paulinus Ekwueme. They urged residents to remain calm as efforts intensify to apprehend those behind the attack. PUNCH Metro recalls that the monarch and five others were ambushed along the Assa-Awarra Road in April. The assailants killed the victims and set their bodies ablaze. In a communiqué issued on Tuesday, the Ohaji Elders Council—comprising the Council of Traditional Rulers, the leadership of the Ogbako Ohaji People’s Forum, and…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday intensified his criticism of factions within the Peoples Democratic Party, accusing them of disregarding court judgments and engaging in what he described as fraudulent political arrangements. Wike’s comments come in the wake of fresh disputes between rival camps, including groups aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and those in the Wike-backed faction, over control of party structures. The controversy followed the rejection by the Wike-backed PDP of what it described as an unauthorised National Executive Committee meeting and the announcement of a caretaker committee reportedly led by Tanimu…
