In a vibrant display of culture and tradition, the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, officially turbaned former Vice President Namadi Sambo as the Sardaunan Zazzau during a grand ceremony held Saturday, October 11, at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria. The honour, which was originally...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja-
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked the dwindling ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that those still clinging to the opposition are merely hanging around to conduct its political funeral. In a statement issued on Saturday, APC’s spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, responded...
In a decisive show of force, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, personally led troops into Babasango Forest in Kwara State, successfully rescuing two kidnapped individuals. The operation, carried out on Thursday...
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has shut down speculations suggesting his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring unequivocally that his political allegiance remains firmly with the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday following the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for...
In spite of a shaky campaign, Nigeria’s World Cup hopes remain alive. Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa. The result keeps Nigeria in contention in Group C, but automatic qualification remains out...
in a collective journey toward transforming Nigeria’s basic education system through digital innovation, the Federal Government at the weekend launched a digitalization of public schools initiative. Speaking at the flag up ceremony in Lagos, the Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed that the initiative was a bold declaration...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has made mental health a basic human right, by enacting the Kaduna State Mental Health Law on September 18, 2025, to replace the outdated Lunacy Act of 1958. The law protects every citizen living with mental health condition against discrimination and guarantees access to...
No fewer than 10 victims kidnapped in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been rescued by police operatives, following a coordinated operation with support from the military and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was confirmed in a statement released Friday by the spokesperson of the...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has opened up to student leaders about its reasons for a proposed nationwide strike, citing prolonged neglect of its demands by the Federal Government. The interactive session, held Friday in Jos and organised by ASUU’s Students Relations Committee, was...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the recent cancellation of over 1,200 mineral licences for non-compliance with regulatory payments. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja ahead of the 10th Nigeria Mining Week, themed “ _Nigeria Mining: From Progress to...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has formally launched an ad hoc committee tasked with investigating the alleged mismanagement of crude oil spill clean-up funds allocated to the Niger Delta. The inauguration ceremony took place on Friday in Abuja. Represented by Rep. Bello Kumo (APC–Gombe), Speaker...
Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has encouraged media practitioners to introduce probing of manifestoes of aspiring political office holders as part of their responsibilities to reshape the country from frivolous and unfulfilled promises. On his part, the Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times,...
In a major breakthrough against criminal activity, the Katsina State Police Command announced the arrest of 168 suspects linked to 105 different criminal cases during the month of September. Spokesman for the Command, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, made the revelation at a press briefing held on Friday in Katsina, highlighting...
It was an evening steeped in emotion, reflection, and reverence as some of Nigeria’s most prominent statesmen and academics gathered in Abuja to honour the memory of late Professor Jonah Isawa Elaigwu — a revered political scientist, patriot, and mentor to many. Former Heads of State, Generals Yakubu Gowon...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Nigerian Senate to conduct a thorough and transparent screening of Professor Joash Amupitan, nominated for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing journalists on Friday in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, emphasized the...
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a new initiative, the Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Programme (PAVRDP), aimed at undocumented foreign nationals who missed the deadline for visa regularisation under the Expired Visa Amnesty, which concluded on September 30, 2025. This was announced in a statement issued on Friday...
In celebration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, Fidelity Bank Plc has rolled out its latest empowerment programme, “She Leads,” aimed at nurturing leadership, confidence, and creativity among young girls across Nigeria. According to a statement released by the bank’s media unit on Friday in Lagos,...
Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Escravos has taken a decisive step against oil theft, dismantling six illicit refining sites in the Obodo Omadino Community of Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. This was revealed by the Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, in...
Warmest felicitations to the remarkable Dr. Agbor Neji Ebuta on his special day! As a distinguished Consultant Family Physician, Public Health Physician, and Public Administrator, Dr. Ebuta’s impressive credentials are matched only by his passion for improving lives. With his expertise shining on prominent TV networks like TVC, AIT,...