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Why June 12 carries weight of significance – Bola Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, appraised Nigeria’s democratic evolution, saying as important as it is, May 29 does not carry the weight of…
Yoruba Obas must quit secret societies — Oluwo of Iwoland
The Oluwo of Iwoland, in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to traditional rulers in Yorubaland to denounce their membership of secret societies. In a statement made available to…
June 12: Those behind election annulment should be charged for treason — Balarabe Musa
Former Governor of Kaduna State and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Alhaji Balarabe Abdulkadir Musa, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate why June…
We’ll name, shame corrupt persons — President Buhari
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled new strategies for the anti-graft war in the country, saying all those who engage in corrupt practices would be named and shamed. Buhari…
NDLEA takes 3 truck loads of cannabis to court as exhibit
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Tuesday, took two Hilux truck and a Toyota Hiace bus loaded with 201 sacks of cannabis sativa as exhibits to the Federal High Court Abuja.…
Obaseki must go, forum insists
The Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) has insisted that the peace talk between Governor Godwin Obaseki and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, would not…
Why Obasanjo refused to recognise June 12
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has drawn the ire of Nigerians over what they described as his failure to recognise the June 12, 1993 presidential election. They are furious that Obasanjo who…
PHOTOS: Buhari receives newly elected Senate President, Deputy
PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES NEW SP AHMED AND DSP OMO-AGEGE 2A. L-R; President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with The newly elected Senate President Senator Lawan Ahmed accompanied by the Deputy Senate President Senator Ovie…
Direct allocations to LG: Governors fail to block NFIU in court
Nigerian Governors have again failed in their bid to stop the implementation of guidelines issued by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), directing banks not to allow transactions in…
INEC finally issues certificate of return to Okorocha
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a certificate of return to Rochas Okorocha, senator-elect of Imo west. In a statement on Tuesday, INEC said it issued Okorocha the…
I insist on unconditional return of looted assets – Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday insisted that looted assets kept abroad must be returned unconditionally to strengthen international cooperation through information and mutual legal assistance.The President also…
Gbajabiamilla is house of reps speaker
The lawmaker representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos in the National Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila has been elected as the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila, Majority…
Buhari govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is driving Nigeria towards “disaster and instability”.Mr Obasanjo said this in an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES at…
16 things you should know about Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege
Senator Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege has emerged Deputy President of the 9th Senate after defeating Senator Ike Ekweremadu with 31 votes. Here are some details you need to know about the Deputy Senate…
Four simple ways to get out of debt
Being in debt sucks and can be extremely stressful, however with determination and discipline, there are some simple and effective ways to get out of it. Here are four ways you can get out of debt.…
Senate presidency: Five reasons why Lawan defeated Ndume
Senator Ahmed Lawan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday emerged President of the 9th Senate. Lawan defeated Senator Ali Ndume with total votes of 79 to 28. Here is a look at five reasons why…
CBN’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme: A game changer in Nigeria’s rice production
Until Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched the anchor borrowers programme (ABP) in 2015 to checkmate issues of reliance on imported rice, Nigeria produced just about 1.5 million metric tones of rice locally out of the…
APC should commend me for contesting against Ahmed Lawan – Senator Ndume
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) should commend him for insisting on running in the election of the Senate President of the ninth Senate. Mr Ndume…
Amazon topples Google, Apple as world’s most valuable brand
Jeff Bezos’ Amazon, the US retail giant has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday. The brand value of Amazon surged…
Another court asks INEC not to issue certificate of return to Okorocha
A high court sitting in Imo state has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to issue certificate of return to Rochas Okorocha as senator-elect for Imo west senatorial district.…
Canada to ban single-use plastics from 2021
Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, declaring it a “global challenge” to phase out the plastic bags, straws and cutlery clogging the world’s oceans. “I am very…
BREAKING: JAMB, institutions approve 160 as cut-off mark for 2019 admission
The 19th Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria has approved 160 and above as the national minimum benchmark for admission for the year 2019 into public universities.The meeting held at Bola…
Street named after Notorious B.I.G in Brooklyn
A street named after Notorious B.I.G in Brooklyn, on Monday, has drawn commendations from various hip-hop legends who believed the move had been long due. The street was renamed “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Way. Reacting to the…
June 12: Don’t declare M.K.O Abiola president – Bode George warns Buhari
A former National Deputy chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized calls urging President Muhammadu Buhari to name late M.K.O Abiola as president on June 12. According to Bode George, the move may result in a…