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By Gabriel Ewepu As Nigerians commemorated the sixth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests on Wednesday, October 20, civil society organisations (CSOs) and lawyers said the issues that triggered the protests remain unaddressed. They noted that while the core demands of the protesters remain largely…

By Luminous Jannamike & Olayinka Ajayi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of shifting responsibility for Nigeria’s economic hardship to the opposition, insisting that the administration must account for its record ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Read…

Musicians kept the party faithful entertained as they waited for the event to kick off while supporters chanted the praises of their various governors and President Tinubu. The post APC Campaign Flag Off: Tinubu shuts down Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The Commandant of Enugu Forestry Guard , Dr Akinbayo Olasoji said the initiative was part of the guard’s sustained efforts to ensure that Enugu’s forests remain safe for farmers, residents, travellers and rural community dwellers, while protecting wildlife, natural resources The post Enugu Forest…

Gunmen swarmed a rural Nigerian village on motorcycles and killed at least 20 people, survivors told AFP on Saturday, in the latest attack in the country’s northeast. Read Also: 2027: ‘They created the hunger’ — Tinubu slams opponents at Kaduna rally The attackers opened fire just after Friday…

The Board underscored the strategic importance of youth development and local manufacturing in promoting sustainable local content and building a resilient economy. The post Winners emerge in NCDMB Essay Competition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

The competition attracted 157 entries from musicians, songwriters, vocalists, music producers and other creative talents, with 20 entries selected for cash prizes following an assessment by a panel of judges. The post Enugu jingles competition: Pincode wins ₦2m as 20 entries emerge winners appeared…

The scholarships are expected to give the selected players opportunities to further develop their basketball careers. The post Six players secure scholarships as Ajayi Elebire basketball camp ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

NDC said the candidates could not afford the party's forms due to the high level of hunger and poverty in Nigeria. The post NDC says 80% of its candidates couldn’t afford nomination forms, blames APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

“I have heard the opposition talking about hunger and poverty. Who caused them? They did! They caused hunger and poverty. We are trying to eliminate them,” the president said. The post Tinubu blames opposition for hunger, poverty in Nigeria, Atiku kicks, says president delusional appeared first on…

Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi helped Fulham defeat Coventry City, featuring Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka, while Aston Villa ended Manchester City's perfect league start. The post EPL: Bassey, Iwobi celebrate Fulham win as Villa stun Man City appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Nigeria’s petroleum minister, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has vowed to combine federal, state and local government “might” to secure sweeping electoral victories in Akwa Ibom, raising fresh concerns about political interference and the credibility of the 2027 elections. The post 2027: Minister threatens to…

“We need to reset our economy. We need to reset our security architecture. We need to reset our educational system,” Mr Makinde said. The post 2027: Makinde calls for economic, security ‘reset’ at campaign group launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, has assured President Bola Tinubu that the power brokers of Northern Nigeria, traditional rulers and Islamic clerics are solidly behind his return to office in…

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigeria and South Korea have called for stronger bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology transfer, agriculture and skills development to promote economic growth and create opportunities for their citizens. The two countries renewed the call at a reception to…

By Luminous Jannamike Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain what his administration has done to end hunger and poverty, following the President’s claim that the opposition created the…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly and Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Namibia, Terhemen Tarzoor, has faulted former Governor Samuel Ortom over his reported remarks against Governor Hyacinth Alia and his administration urging political leaders to exercise…

A recent report by the Climate Impact Lab estimated that Nigeria could record 31,400 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027. The post PT Health Watch: What to do as extreme heat hits Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

Ibrahim is a disaster waiting to happen. In my July column titled “Jimoh Ibrahim is uninformed: UN intervenes in nation’s internal affairs,” I had observed that his knowledge of diplomacy is weak and advised him “to read the UN Charter, its main resolutions and practices.” I had also observed that…

JP Morgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited plans to run wholesale banking, capital markets and advisory services, Michael Akuka, the CBN’s director of corporate communications and investor relations, said in a statement on Friday. The post CBN grants JP Morgan approval-in-principle to set up merchant…

Vice President Kashim Shettima urged Kaduna voters to renew the APC’s mandate, citing investments in education and infrastructure, while Senator Abdul’aziz Yari pledged northern support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The post APC Rally: Shettima, Yari urge Nigerians to re-elect…

President Tinubu thanked Nigerians for electing him in 2023, saying a renewed mandate would enable his administration to sustain ongoing reforms and development projects. The post APC Rally: Tinubu speaks on second term ambition, promises prosperity, development appeared first on Premium Times…