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..Hail decades of service to Nigeria By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NNGF, and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed grief over the death of elder statesman, former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National…

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in the court documents made available on Saturday, the applicant, a former factional spokesperson for LP, named the VC and UNN as 1st and 2nd respondents. The post LP chieftain sues UNN over alleged refusal to release Peter Obi’s academic records appeared…

The gender distribution of the list showed that, out of the 18 presidential flag bearers, 16 are male (88.9 per cent) and two are female. The post 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC final presidential candidates’ list (Full List) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The police recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone in separate operations in the state. The post Police rescue abducted cleric in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The result keeps Mikel Arteta’s side top of the table with 12 points The post EPL Roundup: Saka seals Arsenal’s victory, Aina wins, Iwobi, Bassey grab first point appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration and improve service delivery The post Abiodun wins National Award for Ogun’s digital transformation appeared first on Premium…

During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly “told investigators that he was a theatre assistant who undertook the procedure in the absence of his principal”. The post Police save theatre assistant from mob after allegedly performing unauthorised surgery appeared first on Premium Times…

The governor identified the medallists as Edidiong Umofia, who won gold in weightlifting; Ruth Nyong, silver in weightlifting; and Enku Ekuta, bronze in judo. The post Gov Eno makes job offer to three Commonwealth Games medalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

With the decisive encounter approaching, the former Super Eagles coach said his players are ready for the challenge and believes the positive atmosphere around the team can translate into a strong performance on the pitch The post Finidi reveals Rivers United’s CAF Champions League ambition…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, on Saturday said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, is overhyped and overrated. Mr Onanuga also described the 2023…

Moses Aduku, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, says his players are determined to secure victory against New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the ongoing tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Falconets will face New Caledonia at 2 p.m.…

By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has mourned the death of former governor of old Gongola State and former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur. Adebayo described Tukur, who died at 90, as…

Kayinsola Ajayi missed the podium by the narrowest margin in Budapest, finishing fourth in the men’s 100m with 9.93 seconds as Kenny Bednarek won the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship title. The post Ultimate Championships: Ajayi finishes as fastest African in 100m final, wins $25,000…

Mohbad died on 12 September 2023. The post Three years later, Mohbad still unburied as DNA saga, family crisis persists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Preaches national unity, peaceful coexistence By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has rallied support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Musa spoke…

Urges Tinubu to strengthen security operations By Chioma Obinna ABUJA — The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called for the resignation of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, over what it described as his administration’s failure to adequately protect lives and property…

By Dapo Akinrefon Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has mourned the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, who died at the age of 90. Tukur, a former governor of the old Gongola State, also served as Minister of Industries during…

VP Shettima hails Nigerian diaspora’s global contributions. The post BRICS Summit: Shettima meets with Okonjo-Iweala, reaffirms Nigeria’s support for WTO, multilateralism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. The post Gateway Air ready to airlift Hajj pilgrims — Gov Abiodun appeared first on Premium Times…

Nigeria is filled with Joshuas. They are in classrooms in rural communities. They are in crowded neighbourhoods and underserved schools. The post Oluremi Tinubu’s N10m gift and the power of purposeful philanthropy, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The state government has a little over a month left to comply with or appeal the judgement, failing which the plaintiffs would be entitled to repossess the school. The post Pay compensation for school takeover or lose it, court tells Akwa Ibom govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

A police prosecutor told the court that the suspect and another person, who is still at large, allegedly committed the offences on 6 July at Igue Farm Road, near Igarra, within the Auchi Division. The post Court remands man over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo appeared first on Premium…