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Army, Armed Forces, General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Monday, July 29th, 2024
Soldiers ‘take over’ major Abuja road 72 hours to hunger protest By Enioluwa Adeniyi Commuters travelling on the Keffi-Abuja expressway were stuck in traffic on Monday as military officers set up a roadblock to conduct a stop-and-search operation on vehicles entering the nation’s capital. According to DailyTrust, the unexpected blockade occurred at the Sani Abacha […]
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Senate, Anambra, Headlines, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, State News, Top Stories
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead The senator died in London on Friday. By Chinagorom Ugwu July 27, 2024 A Nigerian Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. Mr Ubah, who represented Anambra South District, died in London on Friday, PREMIUM TIMES learnt. The senator, 52, is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
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General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Senate, Top Stories, Women Politics
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
Senate President Godswill Akpabio apologises to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over ‘nightclub’ comment By John Alechenu, Abuja The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has apologized to his colleague, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over comments he made while shutting her down during plenary last week. The Senate President had told Akpoti-Uduaghan not to speak without him recognizing […]
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General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
Sowore alleges list of political stakeholders inciting Nigerians to riot By Justina Otio A former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential flag-bearer, Omoyele Sowore has released a list of those allegedly pushing Nigerians to go on a nationwide protest. The #RevolutionNow activist claimed that political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu and his appointees, are the […]
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Oil Politics, General Politics, Headlines, National Politics
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
‘I’m ready to let go so they can run it,’ Dangote offers to sell refinery to NNPC President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has offered to sell the Dangote Refinery to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to address allegations of monopoly in the industry. In an exclusive interview with Premium Times, Dangote […]
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Senate, General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
By Justina Otio Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, cautioned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on the floor of the Senate. During the plenary, Akpabio had asked those in favour of the second reading of a bill to say ‘Aye’ while those against say to ‘Nay.’ Senator Natasha subsequently rose to explain why she and some others […]
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General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Sunday, July 21st, 2024
‘To those who spread falsehoods about me, I hold no malice’ – Peter Obi speaks out By Oladipo Abiola The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Sunday, declared that he holds no grudges against those spreading lies and falsehoods about him. Obi, in a personally signed statement released via his […]
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CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
Transfer funds in dormant account to us, CBN directs banks By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other financial institutions to transfer funds in all dormant accounts to the apex bank. A circular by CBN Ag. Director of Financial Policy and Regulations, Mr. John […]
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National Politics, CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Corruption Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
I can’t allow you travel outside Nigeria – Judge tells Godwin Emefiele By Oladipo Abiola The Federal Capital Territory High Court has denied a request by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, asking to travel out of the country for a medical check up. The judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, […]
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National Politics, All Peoples' Congress (APC), Headlines, Latest Politics, Party Politics, South-East
Monday, July 15th, 2024
APC begins moves to de-marginalise Igbos – Ganduje The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje, has said the party has initiated moves to de-marginalise Igbos to place them in the limelight of national politics. Ganduje asserted on Sunday during the APC South East zonal meeting in Abakaliki, noting that Igbos […]
