"Once upon a time, Cross River State became out as a littoral state. Today, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State is considered and is an oil-producing state," Mr Oshiomhole claimed. The post FACT-CHECK: How true is Oshiomhole’s claim at APC rally about Cross River’s oil-producing status appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Click to read di full story →The two governments restated their shared policy objective on Thursday at the 48th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security, hosted by the Enugu State Government The post FG, Enugu align on agro-industrialisation, market access to boost food security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Click to read di full story →L-R: Ogun State Head of Service, Saka Olarenwaju; Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Dapo Okunbadejo; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler Of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, and the Commissioner for Budget, Olaolu Olabimtan, during the Town Hall meeting of the 2027-2029 Medium Tem Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2027 budget, held in Sagamu on Thursday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared his admi…
Click to read di full story →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 →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 →Former Nigerian Air Force spokesperso, Sadeeq Shehu (CREDIT: AriseNews) A former Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Sadeeq Shehu, has faulted Nigeria’s defence budget structure, stating that poor planning and governance, rather than inadequate funding, are weakening the country’s security operations. Mr Shehu, a retired group captain, made the assessment during an interview on ARISE News, monitored by PREMIUM TIMES, on Thursday, while examining the federal government’s special…
Click to read di full story →Fellows with the Executive Director of PIND Foundation and the Dean of SMC, Pan-Atlantic University. L-RIsaac Eranga, Kpono-Abasi Jackson, Ann Godwin, Sam Daibo, Ikechukwu Obiaya, Jennifer Orugbo, Joseph Kunde Six journalists from media organisations across Nigeria have begun a six-month fellowship to investigate development interventions, economic opportunities and efforts to address longstanding challenges in the Niger Delta.
Click to read di full story →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.
Click to read di full story →The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating a former bank operations manager, Obinna Nwaobi, over the alleged diversion of N515 million from an account belonging to a customer, DAHUA Paper Company. According to a statement from EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Thursday, the commission received a petition at its Enugu zonal from the bank on 22 June, alleging that the money was withdrawn from the company’s Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA) without a…
Click to read di full story →Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has spoken about the circumstances leading to the breakdown of his marriage to Desola, whom he married in 2005. Reports about the couple’s separation emerged in February after claims surfaced that Desola moved her belongings out of their matrimonial home. However, neither Afod nor Desola addressed the reports publicly or confirmed the separation until the actor spoke about it during an interview on Kasnasty Sugar, posted on YouTube on Thursday. Alt…
Click to read di full story →Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis. The post Atiku vows to appeal court judgement against his candidacy, seeks stay of execution appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Click to read di full story →Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has ordered an investigation into the conduct of security agencies and suspects during the violent disruption of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Lafia, the state capital, on Wednesday. The governor gave the directive on Thursday during an expanded State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Lafia, following the clash that reportedly left about 40 people injured. In a statement issued by hi…
Click to read di full story →The company unveiled the packages at an event held on Wednesday at The Royal Box, Victoria Island, Lagos. Media professionals, industry stakeholders, partners and other guests attended the event to witness the unveiling and learn about the updated subscription options. The new arrangement, which takes effect on 5 November, brings SuperSport KICKOFF and Africa Magic+ to the lower subscription tiers. According to MultiChoice, the additions will give more households across the…
Click to read di full story →Civil society organisations working on environmental accountability and extractive industry governance have called on the Nigerian government to strengthen enforcement of methane regulations, improve access to emissions data and address environmental damage in oil-producing communities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisations, under the methane emissions cohort of the Civil Society Expert Group on Gas (CSEGonG), said Nigeria’s methane governance framework had r…
Click to read di full story →Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) on Thursday unveiled an online directory for textile producers, indigenous artisans and fashion manufacturers. The initiative was announced at a media briefing in Lagos ahead of the ninth GTCO Fashion Weekend, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru. Speaking at the briefing, GTCO’s Group Head of Corporate Communications, Oyinade Adegite, said the directory formed part of the GTCO Fas…
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