ran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned on Wednesday that the vital waterway will not be reopened unless the United States ends the war. Washington has announced fresh Read more…
Parton’s death comes months after she announced that she was canceling her Las Vegas residency due to “health challenges.” Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, has died, her family said on Tuesday. She was 80 years old. In a statement Read more…
The Jigawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the purported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by about 500 Islamic scholars as unfortunate and contrary to the teachings of Islam. “We reject Read more…
The Convener of Arewa Think Tank, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, has defended the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, following criticisms over recent pronouncements attributed to the Commission on issues relating to Nigeria’s fiscal and economic Read more…
The ICPC’s investigation followed President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a probe into the PFIPC. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has found no evidence linking the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the appointment Read more…
In obedience to a presidential order, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it is fully implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for the immediate rescue of worshippers abducted in Niger State, assuring that the military is working with other security Read more…
The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has approved the suspension of a lecturer in the Department of Chinese Studies, Prof. Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye, for three months with half salary. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Read more…
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued three victims of abduction and recovered two firearms, ammunition and other exhibits after a hot pursuit of suspected kidnappers in the state. The operation, according to the command, also led to the Read more…
What to know about the Iran war today: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Monday that Tehran has been preparing for the new sanctions announced by the U.S. “for a long time” and that it is ready to face them. U.S. Treasury Secretary Read more…
The Universal Reformed Christian Church, popularly known as NKST, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching programme in Benue State, saying the government should prioritise the return and resettlement of displaced communities before considering ranching projects. The church said Read more…
A legal practitioner, Christopher Chidera, has written to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and copied the International Bar Association (IBA), accusing NBA of holding a jamboree in Port Harcourt and maintaining studied silence while criminal justice in Nigeria burns. “As you Read more…
PREMIUM TIMES reported on Friday that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission uncovered another “fake” agency, with President Bola Tinubu suspending three top officials identified as enablers and ordering the arrest of the frontrunner, George Nwabueze. The Read more…