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Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Idemili Branch, Mr. Benjamin Chukwudi Okoko, has called on the Federal Government to liberalise the ownership of arms and ammunition to enable law-abiding Nigerians defend themselves against bandits, gunmen and other criminal...
Security analyst Bashir Kurfi claimed some notorious bandit leaders received state-backed incentives, including Hajj sponsorship, under past peace initiatives. The post Katsina denies alleged sponsorship of bandits’ pilgrimage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has hailed the Senate’s approval of the establishment of state police, describing it as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s quest for a more effective, responsive and community-oriented security arc...
President Tinubu celebrates the birthdays of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. Sanwo-Olu turns 61 while Gbajabiamila marks his 64th birthday.
More than 30 women and four men received awards in recognition of their contributions to innovation, engineering, technology and scientific research. The post Lagos deputy governor, UNILAG VC honoured at STEM awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Wale Igbintade The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Minister of Petroleum Resources, has asked the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, to set aside a Federal
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State Governor, appeared before two separate courts in Kaduna on Wednesday to face serious allegations read more El-Rufai appears in two Kaduna courts over corruption, money laundering allegations
The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticized the DSS for their treatment of Omoyele Sowore during his court remand. They described the actions as unnecessary intimidation and humiliation.
…As Agora Policy launches local governance, policy transparency portals The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) is verifying the asset declarations read more CCB probes ministers’ assets, investigates five LG chairmen for ethics breaches
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA:Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Senate President David Mark over his infrastructure record in office, arguing that the President Bola Tinubu administration had achieved more in road construction within three y...
The Federal Government has signalled plans to review the national minimum wage, stating that the current N70,000 benchmark no longer reflects prevailing economic realities. The post FG to review N70,000 minimum wage – Gbajabiamila appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Jeff Agbodo ABAKALIKI — Tragedy struck along the busy Abakaliki-Enugu Expressway on Thursday as three persons lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident at the Ezillo Bridge axis in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The cra...
GWOZA — Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate closure of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, the largest displacement facility outside Maiduguri, the state capital. The governor also disclosed that the IDP camp in Gwoza would be ...
Supporters of the framework believe that a dual system comprising a Federal Police Service and State Police Services, will enable faster responses to security threats and deepen community-based policing. The post Taking Security Closer To Communities: Nigeria Advances Landmark St...
The Molokun of Atijere Kingdom, Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema, has threatened peaceful protests due to exclusion from oil negotiations concerning Eba Island. He insists that the island belongs to Ondo State and warns against politicizing ownership claims.
Sam Onuigbo, a former Nigerian lawmaker, has been inaugurated as the President of GLOBE Legislators. He aims to enhance parliamentary involvement in global climate initiatives.
By Henry Ojelu Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has warned that the newly passed State Police Bill may fail to achieve its objectives unless Nigeria strengthens its local government system and establishes robust safeguards against abuse. Ubani made the observation wh...
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The National Coordinator of the Human Rights Justice Advocates (HRJA), Dr. Basil Ogomegbulam, has faulted remarks attributed to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, over the state of hunger and economic hards...
The NSITF contracts are at the heart of the N2.2 billion fraud charges brought by EFCC against former labour minister, Mr Ngige. The post Ngige’s N2.2bn Contract Fraud Trial: EFCC’s witness says NSTIF contractors fulfilled all conditions appeared first on Premium Time...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to taking strong measures against violence directed at migrants. This pledge comes amid rising fears of unrest due to planned marches.
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) opposes the establishment of state police in Nigeria, citing concerns over President Tinubu’s administration’s credibili
Adamawa APC dismisses reports of replacing Alhaji Tijani Galadima as its 2027 governorship candidate, insisting he remains the party’s choice.
Minister Sola Enikanolaiye explains Nigeria’s foreign policy prioritises citizens’ welfare, security, and economic prosperity, driven by a “Nigeria First”
The forum pledged to work closely with state executives to ensure adequate budgetary allocations for the training, equipping, and welfare of the new state police personnel The post State legislators forum lauds passage of state police bill, assures full implementation support app...
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the reinforcement of security assets in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State following recent attacks in
Israel has stated that its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon depends on the disarmament of Hezbollah. This announcement comes amid US-mediated talks between the two countries in Washington.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 2 for the hearing of Emeka Ike's N10 billion rights suit against Lere Olayinka. This case highlights ongoing legal disputes involving public figures in Nigeria.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra state chapter, has described the recent court judgment purportedly removing its State Chairman, Sen. read more Anambra APC rejects court verdict ousting state chairman
Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu has signaled readiness of the administration to reopen negotiations on the read more N70,000 minimum wage overtaken by economic realities – Gbajabiamila
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Nasir el-Rufai , former Kaduna State governor and read more ICPC arraigns el-Rufai over alleged N8.7bn Kaduna CCTV contract irregularities