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The state government said the Paris pact, investment commitments and project plans are verifiable while citing the 243.3km of roads delivered in Ogun East as evidence of development commitments The post $7bn Deep Seaport: Ogun govt tackles PDP candidate over alleged ‘Broken Promise’ remark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
NMH and NSPAWG said criminalisation can discourage people experiencing suicidal distress and their families from seeking timely support. The post Mental health group welcomes Senate move to decriminalise attempted suicide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Lawal had alleged, among other things, that Mr Buhari considered Mr Osinbajo’s decision to seek the presidency in 2022 “immoral,” and that the former vice president had submitted a memo containing more than 20 names of proposed staff which was allegedly delayed by the president’s chief of staff. The post Osinbajo’s spokesperson rejects ex-SGF Babachir Lawal’s claims about ex-VP appeared firs...
The crisis began after Baffa Suleiman deposed to an affidavit claiming he—and not Zakari Alhaji-Sidi—won the primary election conducted on 25 May 2025. The post Jigawa ADC crisis deepens as Rep candidate challenges replacement with Aregbesola’s aide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The ADC confirms its involvement in G100-facilitated opposition talks but says discussions are focused on electoral cooperation rather than producing a single presidential candidate. The post 2027: G100 alliance talks not about consensus presidential candidate – ADC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Harmony Chidi leads Nigeria’s charge in Morocco, but Zofia Burzan and Poland’s emerging talents stand between the Flamingos and a winning start to their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign The post Poland vs Nigeria: Five Players to watch as Flamingos begin World Cup campaign appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
“I concluded that the markets, including the domestic market—because that you can read from the capital markets—and the international markets, have largely, largely written off the opposition in Nigeria as being unserious. That is why they have not priced in the proposed return of subsidy,” Mr Oyedele said. The post Subsidy Return: International investors, markets have written off Nigerian oppo...
The veteran actor acknowledged Nigerians’ economic hardship but maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms were correcting decades of poor planning and unsustainable spending. The post ‘Things not as bad as people claim; Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’ — Jide Kosoko appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
An official explained that the payment of the N32 billion was part of the commitment of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration to clear the inherited gratuity liabilities before the end of his first tenure in Enugu State. The post Enugu approves N32 billion to clear gratuity arrears appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The attacks underscore the persistent threat posed by Islamist insurgents in northeastern Nigeria despite years of military campaigns against Boko Haram and its offshoot
The president hailed the World Bank’s push in an X post on Friday, noting that Nigeria has introduced economic reforms to build a stronger foundation for investment and give more Nigerians the opportunity to earn better livelihoods. The post World Bank’s $5.79 billion financing will boost ongoing business expansion efforts – Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
“I will fix Lagos. Our slogan is ‘A New Lagos For All’. This is not just a mere slogan, but a determination to put the people at the centre of my administration. My deputy, Prince Lateef Adenkule Adele, and I will fix Lagos and make it work for all,” he said. The post Lagos LP governorship candidate kicks off campaign, vows to rebuild state appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Oyebanji and his deputy were re-elected in the 20 June off-cycle governorship election in the state under the platform of the APC. The post Gov. Oyebanji sworn in for second term in office, pledges to create opportunities for people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
President Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the nominees' confirmation in view of the forthcoming general elections next January. The post Tinubu nominates four new INEC National Commissioners, two Resident Electoral Commissioners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
This morning, we are at the public presentation of the book – Tinubu: From Renewed Hope to Despair; written by Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Aliyu Sanusi, Alkasum Abba and Massoud Omar. The event was supposed to have taken place yesterday at Arewa House, Kaduna, a research institute run by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Due to “pressures […] The post Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The most consequential pre...
The coming elections should provide Nigerians with the opportunity to examine records, policy choices, consequences, and alternatives. And President Tinubu will have to defend his record before Nigerians, as every incumbent seeking re-election should. His challengers will equally have to explain not only what they would do differently, but how they would do it, what […] The post From reform to ...
President Tinubu described Mr Lado, a former senator, as a dependable public servant and accomplished legislator who served in the Senate for four years before becoming his liaison officer in the National Assembly's Upper Chamber. The post Tinubu celebrates aide Basheer Lado at 60 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Akwa Ibom government plans to set up a special task force to tackle truancy, street hawking, and school non-enrolment as the state faces mounting questions about its education outcomes. The post Truancy: Akwa Ibom warns parents, plans to ‘intercept’ loitering students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
IFAD President Warns of Looming Global Food Crisis as Energy Prices Soar, Says Nearly One in Three Cannot Afford Healthy Diet nta.ng
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says his new citizen-engagement platform attracted more than 1,000 questions within 30 minutes, as he and Rotimi Amaechi discussed insecurity and economic challenges during its launch. The post Atiku launches ‘Ask AA’ platform, says it received 1,000 questions in 30 minutes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Senate passed the bill four years after the establishment of the university and a day after the university announced that it has secured approval for 12 additional degree programmes. The post Senate passes bill backing Akwa Ibom’s federal university of technology appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
PREMIUM TIMES reports that the NDC governorship candidates in Kano, Kaduna and Cross River states were omitted from the final list of candidates for the 2027 election recently published by INEC on Saturday. The post 2027: Dickson urges INEC to restore omitted NDC candidates in final list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
President Bola Tinubu is expected to appear at APC presidential campaign rallies in 12 states between October 2026 and January 2027 under a proposed nationwide mobilisation programme ahead of the 2027 elections. The post APC proposes 12-state campaign tour for Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The council said the president had assessed the country’s electoral map and decided that sustaining the gains of his administration was more important than embarking on a nationwide campaign tour. The post Why Tinubu will not campaign in all 36 states – Campaign Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mustapha Abdullahi secured 40 votes to defeat Olumide Oyedeji, but withdrawals, allegations of electoral manipulation and a pending court case have cast a shadow over the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s leadership transition. The post NBBF: Abdullahi wins presidency as court battle, protests cloud election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Security personnel recovered an AK-47 rifle after foiling an ambush on a school staff member and his son in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, according to BYM. The post Suspected bandit arrested after foiled ambush in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The minister also dismissed allegations that underage recruits were being enlisted into the armed forces. The post 2027: Tinubu issues fresh directive, orders security agencies to rescue all kidnapped victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Tinubu’s major economic measures include the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. The post 2027: Why Nigerians should re-elect Tinubu – Campaign Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
On 13 October, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forth a four-point proposition on advancing China-Africa mining cooperation during his meeting with President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana, who was on a state visit to China. Grounded in the profound transformation of the global critical minerals landscape and Africa’s urgent need for independent development, and […] The post Mining cooperat...
A national survey found that 24.1 per cent of children under five in Akwa Ibom are stunted. In response, the state is establishing nutrition committees across all 31 local government areas to tackle chronic malnutrition. The post One in four children under five stunted in Akwa Ibom, survey shows appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Daniel died while undergoing his compulsory three-week orientation course at the NYSC camp in Enugu State. The post Senate probes death of ex-SUG president in Enugu NYSC camp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s 2027 vice-presidential candidate, argued that the governors and President Tinubu were joining forces ahead of the 2027 general elections because they lacked confidence in their ability to win re-election on their own. The post 2027: On election day, APC will realise they’ve made very serious mistakes – Kwankwaso appeared first on Premium Times ...
US President Donald Trump doesn’t just think a Nobel will solve the world’s Trump-inflicted problems. He believes it. He has said, quite clearly, that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary labour of peace, especially in his second term. He claims he has ended eight wars, from the Israel-Hamas War to the Israel-Iran […] The post Will a Nobel solve the world’s Trump problem? The p...
The lawmakers called for coordinated action by federal and state governments, traditional and religious leaders and other stakeholders to tackle child marriage and improve girls’ access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities. The post Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum marriage age appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Presidency and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo dismissed the claim, while Premium Times independently confirmed the president’s physical presence at the event. The post Odinkalu makes inaccurate claim over Tinubu’s APC campaign council appearance; Presidency reacts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
There have been speculations that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, an ally of President Bola Tinubu, is considering a bid for the Senate presidency after completing his tenure as governor. The post 11th Senate: Senators declare Senate presidency seat non-vacant, back Akpabio, Barau, other principal officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Aina said the increase followed ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to trusted and quality primary healthcare services across the country. The post NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Cardoso stated that ensuring the independence of external members and encouraging open discussions among committee members are crucial to strengthening public and investor confidence in the bank’s monetary policy decisions. The post How we avoid ‘groupthink’, maintain independence at MPC meetings – Cardoso appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Speaking at an International Monetary Fund (IMF) seminar in Bangkok on Thursday, Cardoso shared the CBN’s experience of integrating independent expertise into its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), managing differing policy perspectives and communicating decisions clearly to financial markets and the public. The post Cardoso outlines Nigeria’s approach to credible monetary policy at IMF forum app...
Donald Duke likens opposition parties backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid to Abacha’s notorious ‘five leprous fingers’, warning that Nigeria is heading towards disaster as political rivals rally behind the president. The post Opposition parties backing Tinubu remind us of Abacha’s ‘leprous fingers’ transition — Duke appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Aina said the reforms followed an assessment that revealed PHCs were in poor condition when the current administration began implementing health sector reforms. The post FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The probe followed concerns by NBA Owerri Branch members about the branch chairman’s receipt and disbursement of the N100 million gift from the government. The post NBA probes Imo govt’s ‘N100 million gift’ to Owerri branch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The FCT Council of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) had declared an indefinite strike on 7 October over unmet demands of FCT teachers. The post FCT classrooms empty as teachers’ strike enters seventh day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The former commissioner urged the electoral commission to publish clear rules governing artificial intelligence before deploying the technology in sensitive areas such as election results management. The post 2027: Ex-INEC commissioner raises concerns over AI use in results management appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
"This journey begins at the polling units and moves to the ward headquarters, local government headquarters, state headquarters and, ultimately, the national level. Politics is local, and our work must be localised." The post 2027: Makinde/Daura campaign orders house-to-house mobilisation, agent recruitment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The institution will train specialist nurses in midwifery, paediatric care, emergency medicine and other fields to address personnel shortages, the state government says. The post Kaduna establishes post-basic nursing college in Rigasa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The deceased hailed from Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria. The post How ex-SUG president died at NYSC camp – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Sokoto Central Market: History, Recurring Fires, and the Urgent Need for Structural Reform nta.ng
President Tinubu says he may not attend every APC campaign rally ahead of the 2027 elections, citing the demands of governance, Nigeria’s financial obligations and the need to attract long-term investors. The post 2027: Tinubu to skip some APC campaign rallies, cites governance demands appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Governor Uzodimma of Imo State, the APC senatorial candidate for Imo West District for the 2027 elections, is reportedly aspiring to replace Godswill Akpabio as the president of the 11th Senate. The post 11th Senate Race: Akpabio courts Tinubu, warns Uzodimma over ambition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
