In this interview, PATRICK ODEY speaks with the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, Dr Aniekan Peter, on underfunding in the health sector, the growing wave of medical brain drain, quackery, and other challenges confronting Nigeria’s…

Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has shared a personal account of why he gave up alcohol. Mr Osinbajo spoke at a recent edition of the Biazo Leadership and Empowerment Summit held in Maryland, United States, where he addressed leadership, personal…

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, speaks with journalists on his bid for Nasarawa State governorship, promising to leverage his security background to tackle insecurity while outlining plans to boost agriculture and improve electricity, excerpts by WALE AKINSELURE Why…

New Google data shows rising interest among Nigerians in learning languages, music and creative skills, alongside growing use of AI tools for self-driven education. The March 2026 data released last Friday shows a sharp increase in searches related to languages,…

Sam Ohuabunwa, who was a 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, in this interview with EDWARD NNACHI, speaks on the chances of the opposition in next year’s elections Nigerians are worried that the country is…

Thoughts and Mace Advisory will host the official launch of its new primer titled Building on Solid Ground: A Primer on Resilience and Sustainability of CSOs in Africa. The book is authored by its Founding Partner, Udo Jude Ilo and…

For about six months, they have watched their husbands’ names splashed across the media over an alleged coup plot. With tears and trembling voices, the distraught wives of detained military officers recount the moments before their spouses were arrested in…

Businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill has broken his silence over rumours that his wife, actress Rosy Meurer, has filed for divorce. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that speculation first surfaced online after Ms Meurer posted a video reintroducing herself, without referencing her…

Following its disputed national convention, held despite the Independent National Electoral Commission’s refusal to recognise any faction of the party, the African Democratic Congress still faces a critical test of cohesion, legitimacy, and survival in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, ahead…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the agency investigated Jerry Eze, founder and lead pastor of Streams of Joy International, for six months. Mr Olukoyede, who spoke on Wednesday at the…

The Oluoke of Okeigbo Kingdom, Ondo State, and President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, in this interview with JOHNSON IDOWU, calls for the urgent adoption of state policing as a critical step toward tackling…

Hours after businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill stated that he was not legally married to actress Rosy Meurer, a photograph of the pair together resurfaced online. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Churchill, in a post on his Instagram page, clarified…

The Coalition of United Political Parties’ National Publicity Secretary, Mark Adebayo, in this interview with ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU, identifies the weakness of the opposition, warning that unless parties like the Peoples Democratic Party and African Democratic Congress unite, President Bola Tinubu…

Terfa Tilley-Gyado has been appointed to lead The Temple Company following the exit of its founder, Idris Olorunnimbe, as Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr Tilley-Gyado, a reformed journalist, satirist, screenwriter, and media strategist, previously served in various creative roles at…

In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, the founder and pioneer National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, explains the origin of the David Mark-led coalition, addresses factional and legal disputes, and the party’s strategy ahead of the 2027…