A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Mr Chinedu Obigwe, has thrown his weight behind the decision of Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra to shutdown Onitsha Main Market for one week. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Soludo…

The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Koroma/Saakpenwa, Rivers, says no fewer than 1,004 students will be admitted during its maiden matriculation ceremony scheduled for 3 February. The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of FUET, Prince Mmom, disclosed this on Tuesday during…

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Abuja Federal high Court has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto correctional facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s…

The Arewa Consultative Forum has expressed concern over the continued captivity of worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, urging authorities to act swiftly to secure their release. The worshippers were abducted about…

The National Industrial Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers to suspend their ongoing strike pending further hearing in a suit brought by the FCT authorities to stop the industrial action. Judge Emmanuel Subilim issued…

Traders in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra State, took to the streets on Tuesday in protest against efforts to enforce Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive to close the facility. Videos circulating online show large groups of traders marching through the market area,…

The Champions League returns with a packed schedule on Wednesday, as 18 games kick off simultaneously, featuring some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Manchester City will host Galatasaray in a highly anticipated Champions League clash, while Napoli take on Chelsea in…

The Anambra State Government has insisted that the Onitsha Main Market will remain shut for at least one week as a punishment for shop owners who observe the sit-at-home directive on Mondays. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Governor Charles Soludo…

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, the second time in January 2026. The first grid collapse this year occurred only last Friday. This latest collapse was confirmed by the Nigeria National Grid on X around 10:53 am. The…

China promised on Tuesday to provide Cuba with “support and assistance” in the face of repeated threats from the United State, which weeks ago removed Havana’s ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro. Beijing and Havana are longtime socialist allies, and Chinese…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State held a strategic stakeholders’ meeting on Monday, 26 January, in Uyo, as leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s rebirth and rebuilding. The Caretaker Chairman of the PDP in Akwa Ibom,…

Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefoh, says Governor Chukwuma Soludo has the right to shut down Onitsha Main Market. Mefoh made this statement on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Morning Brief’. The commissioner was…

The Federal Government signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates to remove tariffs on some products. A member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission, Rep. Sam Onuigboin, in an interview with the…

The Nigerian government said it has released N50 billion out of the N200 billion promised Needs Assessment Fund as part of the recent agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking during an interview on Arise Television…

Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has urged President Bola Tinubu to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President should stand by his choice of running mate. Speaking on…