The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on local and international investors to embrace sustainable financing models for the electrification of Nigeria’s healthcare facilities. The Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Power, Clement Ezeorah, in a statement…

Accord Party has rejected the Federal High Court judgement ordering the de-registration of five political parties, describing the ruling as a travesty of justice. The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, said this in a statement on Monday in…

Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has described Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup clash between Senegal and France as more than a football match, saying that whichever team wins, “Africa will have beaten Africa.” Sonko made the remark during an…

Despite its relatively small size, Ekiti occupies an important place in Nigeria’s political and intellectual history. Its reputation for education, active political participation and production of influential public figures has given it a voice that often outweighs its demographic size.…

The National Youth Service Corps, on Monday, gave the 2,000 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members a firm promise of safety and a peaceful service year from camp to posting areas across all nooks and crannies of Jigawa State. PUNCH…

A prominent businessman and farmer in Katsina State, Bala Sanin Kawo, has reportedly been killed by bandits days after he was abducted in Dandume Local Government Area of the state. Sources in the area told PREMIUM TIMES that Mr Kawo…

Osun State Government has announced that Wednesday will be observed as a public holiday in the state to commemorate Hijira 1448AH. The was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Rasheed Aderibigbe, obtained in Osogbo on…

The National Leader of the Action Peoples Party (APP) and legislator representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has strongly criticised a Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of five political parties, warning that the…

The Federal Government has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration among federal agencies, border states, traditional institutions and neighbouring countries to improve border security and address cross-border threats. The position was highlighted at a one-day national workshop on “Border Security,…

A prosecution witness, Taiwo Johns, on Monday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja how he received Taraba State local government funds in his company’s account and disbursed the money based on instructions from officials of the Taraba…

The Federal Government on Monday commenced another phase of mass trials for hundreds of suspected terrorists facing terrorism-related charges in Abuja. This is as the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), declared that the administration…

Nigeria’s two main opposition parties, ADC and NDC, are facing multiple internal crises, calling into question their ability to challenge or even defeat the ruling party, APC, in next year’s general elections. Although Nigeria currently has 21 registered parties, the…

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a coordinated enforcement exercise across the country, targeting vehicles operating with covered, obscured, altered, defaced or unregistered number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. The exercise, which follows…

The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, has suspended the Dean of its School of Law, Bello Magaji, following a PREMIUM TIMES investigation detailing how the former military officer avoided serving a prison sentence for sodomy despite his conviction being…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, on Monday, unveiled Mustapha Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Mustapha Kwankwaso, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Kano State, is the…