Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Zamfara State House of Assembly have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what they said is a systemic disregard for constitutional processes within the state legislature. The…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, describing the incident as a disturbing reflection of Nigeria’s worsening security situation and a failure of government…
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has called for immediate verification of the contested tax Acts. Stating its position on the new tax laws, the institute said this followed the recent…
In fulfilment of his pledge and in a move aimed at facilitating smooth governance at the grassroots, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all the 20 Local Government chairpersons in the state.…
Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full, a Confederation of African Football source told AFP. The Group F game between Cameroon and Gabon…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno With profound gratitude to Almighty God for sparing people’s lives to celebrate another Christmas, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has felicitated with Christian communities across the state. The governor is also fully engaged in a…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Nigerian government have reached an interim agreement on the ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. The agreement could bring an end to an over a decade-long impasse.…
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Otukpo-Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers and forcing the assailants to flee. The Acting Media Information Officer,…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to the Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, to run degree programmes under the dual mandate arrangement. The college Provost, Dr Mohammed Dagereji, disclosed this at a…
As the National Vice-Chairman (South-East) of the All Progressives Congress, I had the distinct privilege of attending the presentation of the 2026 Imo State budget proposal by His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma to the State House of Assembly on 22…