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Former Cross River PDP chair doubts party’s 2027 chances
Former Cross River PDP chairman Venatius Ikem questions the party’s ability to challenge the APC in 2027, describing its structures as fragmented and its Wike-backed presidential candidate, Sandy Onor, as politically invisible. The post Former Cross River PDP chair doubts party’s 2027 chances appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Click to read di full story →2027: Peter Obi Has Not Offered Any Alternative — Oshiomhole
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has not offered any alternative to the policies of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Oshiomhole described Obi as a trader whose approach, according to him, focuses on short-term gains rather than long-term national development.“Peter Obi has not offer…
Click to read di full story →Ebola Patient Flown To UK From DR Congo
A UK medic who tested positive for Ebola while working on the outbreak of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been flown to London for treatment, the government said Thursday. The unnamed British citizen “has returned to the UK for specialist treatment after testing positive for the disease”, the government said in a statement. Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 5,300 people, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, acco…
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Tinubu to embark on two-day official visit to Akwa Ibom, Rivers
The visits will give President Tinubu opportunities to engage with political stakeholders, party members, and supporters while emphasising unity, political stability, and a shared commitment to national progress. The post Tinubu to embark on two-day official visit to Akwa Ibom, Rivers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Click to read di full story →ADC Court Ruling: ‘APC Afraid Of Strong Candidate Against Tinubu’ – Osunbor
A former Governor of Edo State and National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Oserheimen Osunbor, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being jittery ahead of the January 2027 presidential election.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Osunbor said the APC did not want a strong candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu at the polls.“I have said that repeatedly, they (APC) are afraid of any strong candidate…
Click to read di full story →Bournemouth Stay Perfect In Europa League As Milan Lose Again
Bournemouth extended their perfect Europa League record on Thursday as they came from behind to win 3-1 at 10-man Sparta Prague, while Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan suffered a third defeat in four matches. Gambian Ebrima Singhateh ran from his own half to score a fine individual goal as Sparta took the lead in the Czech Republic after Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook hit the post with a first-half penalty. Sparta had Tobias Guddal sent off before half-time and Bournemouth equalis…
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Ex-Air Force spokesperson identifies ‘flaw’ affecting Nigeria’s multi-trillion naira defence budget
The retired officer said Nigeria was spending a reasonable proportion of its resources on defence. The post Ex-Air Force spokesperson identifies ‘flaw’ affecting Nigeria’s multi-trillion naira defence budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Click to read di full story →Court Admits FG Evidence Against Six Alleged Coup Plotters, Rejects Coercion Claims
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed objections by six alleged coup plotters to the admission of statements and video recordings made during their interrogation by the military over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government.The judge upheld the Federal Government’s argument that the defendants voluntarily made the statements and participated in the video recordings during interrogation.In her ruling at the conclusion…
Click to read di full story →₦70,000 Transport Allowance Shows Tinubu Cares About Workers – Oshiomhole
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said the Federal Government’s approval of a ₦70,000 transport allowance for workers shows that President Bola Tinubu cares about their welfare.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Oshiomhole said the Tinubu administration was doing well and deserved to be appreciated.“I think this government is doing well. If a man who was on ₦70,000 now is given ₦70,000 addition that makes it ₦140,000 for him…
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Six journalists begin six-month fellowship to scrutinise development efforts in Niger Delta
PIND, Pan-Atlantic University initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based reporting, move beyond conflict narratives The post Six journalists begin six-month fellowship to scrutinise development efforts in Niger Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Peter Obi blames APC for court judgement sacking Atiku, David Mark
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declared as illegal the David Mark-led ADC’s Caretaker Committee, which conducted the party’s presidential primary that produced Atiku as its flag bearer. The post Peter Obi blames APC for court judgement sacking Atiku, David Mark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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