Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine both raised concerns about escalating the war in Iran as President Donald Trump weighed the possibility during a White House meeting on Friday, a source Read more…
Tinubu funded Osibanjo’s campaign, paid Obama’s consultants N2bn – Babachir Lawal alleges
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu personally financed the vice-presidential campaign of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo during the 2015 general election and spent more than N2 billion to Read more…
2027: Peter Obi’s supporters reliable voters – Sam Amadi
The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has declared that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s supporters would be the most reliable voters in 2027. Amadi said Obidient Movement and OK Movement Read more…
2027: Obi-Kwankwaso One-term Deal Divides North
The one-term agreement the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has with his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, if Obi is elected president in 2027, has drawn sharp reactions from northern groups and lawyers. Obi has Read more…
EXCLUSIVE: ICPC probes permanent secretary who blocked funds approved by Tinubu for agencies
Multiple sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the permanent secretary’s demand was contrary to established civil service procedures, raising suspicions that there may have been an ulterior motive behind her action. Barely two days after a PREMIUM TIMES report detailed how Binyerem Ukaire, Read more…
Pope appoints new Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in New York
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis as the Holy See’s new Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, where he will represent the Holy See at the UN headquarters. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia Read more…
Ex-IG, Mike Okiro’s bombshell: How FG’s error birthed Boko Haram
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, who served between June 1, 2007 and July 24, 2009, has noted that the activities of the Boko Haram insurgency could have been nipped in the bud if the federal authorities had Read more…
Abacha: Al-Mustapha warns ex-DSS officer against ‘false claims’
Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has rejected claims made by former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, about the late military ruler’s final moments, describing the account Read more…
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemeni port
The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shiite group that controls large parts of civil war-torn Yemen, announced a naval Read more…
Otti backs establishment of $13.1m CNG project in Abia
The project, proposed by Earthoc Group and its partners, involves the establishment of a 14.13 million Standard Cubic Feet Per Day Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station at Owaza in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. Governor Alex Otti of Read more…
I’m clearing mess you created as VP – Tinubu hits Atiku
President Bola Tinubu has declared that he’s clearing the mess the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar created while he was the Vice President of Nigeria. Tinubu accused Atiku of privatizing government investment while in government but forgot Read more…
US lawmaker seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s release, hints at cutting aid to Nigeria
Mr Kanu was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in November last year after being found guilty of terrorism charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja. John James, a US congressman, has moved a motion seeking the Read more…
Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine both raised concerns about escalating the war in Iran as President Donald Trump weighed the possibility during a White House meeting on Friday, a source Read more…
Tinubu funded Osibanjo’s campaign, paid Obama’s consultants N2bn – Babachir Lawal alleges
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu personally financed the vice-presidential campaign of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo during the 2015 general election and spent more than N2 billion to Read more…
2027: Peter Obi’s supporters reliable voters – Sam Amadi
The Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has declared that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s supporters would be the most reliable voters in 2027. Amadi said Obidient Movement and OK Movement Read more…
2027: Obi-Kwankwaso One-term Deal Divides North
The one-term agreement the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has with his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, if Obi is elected president in 2027, has drawn sharp reactions from northern groups and lawyers. Obi has Read more…
World Cup: Full list of award winners as Spain dominate individual honours
Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was capped by a clean sweep of the tournament’s top individual honours after La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final at the MetLife Stadium. Luis de la Read more…
Professor Victor Madubuko adds another feather of milestone as NFF appoints him to the board of Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Leagues Board
Professor Victor Madubuko who has distinguish himself in every endeavor he sets his mind on, has shown that a sport like beach soccer should not be an exception. He has not only attracted the right personnel to Anambra Beach Soccer, Read more…
2026World Cup: African Fans support Mexico against the South Africa
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The xenophobic unofficial policy driven by some South African citizens against fellow African residents has resulted in African countries fans rooting for Mexico to win. Many of these fans who had made different caricatures on Facebook Read more…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title. They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac. The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr Read more…
EXCLUSIVE: ICPC probes permanent secretary who blocked funds approved by Tinubu for agencies
Multiple sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the permanent secretary’s demand was contrary to established civil service procedures, raising suspicions that there may have been an ulterior motive behind her action. Barely two days after a PREMIUM TIMES report detailed how Binyerem Ukaire, Read more…
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemeni port
The Saudi-led coalition struck targets in the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Saturday following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed Shiite group that controls large parts of civil war-torn Yemen, announced a naval Read more…
Otti backs establishment of $13.1m CNG project in Abia
The project, proposed by Earthoc Group and its partners, involves the establishment of a 14.13 million Standard Cubic Feet Per Day Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station at Owaza in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. Governor Alex Otti of Read more…
US military says it’s launching new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The U.S. military announced Thursday that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. Earlier Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially widening the Iran Read more…
Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport
The management of Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a mishap after landing at Benin Airport Thursday. In a statement, the management of the state-owned carrier stated that “our aircraft operating into Benin experienced Read more…
2027: Aspirants laud Soludo’s option A4 for APGA primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, aspirants to the various political positions under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for adopting the Option A4 system of voting in the party’s Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…