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…Says Nigeria Yet to Achieve True Democracy By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has called for greater transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s defence expenditure, insisting that concerns about troop...
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on the Katsina State Government to provide a separate entrance to its permanent orientation camp in the state The post NYSC raises security concerns over shared access to Katsina orientation camp appeared first on Premium Times N...
Gbenga Hashim has criticized a Federal High Court's decision to deregister five opposition political parties, including the African Democratic Congress. He argues that this move undermines democracy in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s growing use of dollar-pegged stablecoins is reshaping how households and businesses move money across borders, reducing payment costs and read more Nigeria’s $59bn crypto inflows raise new risks for monetary policy, says IMF
The party said the judgement was delivered despite a subsisting Court of Appeal order directing a stay of proceedings in the matter. The post Accord Party rejects de-registration judgement, vows to appeal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The United Kingdom government has announced the appointment of Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to the Federal read more UK names Peter Vowles as British High Commissioner to Nigeria
The National Industrial Court has ordered the Federal Government to register NANTS as a new trade union for varsity workers, ending a dispute over their ri
Ukrainian President Zelensky is in France for G7 talks, where leaders will discuss a push for peace to end Russia’s war. Read more about Zelensky’s visit.
Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker, Ousmane Sonko, predicts a win against France in the World Cup opener, highlighting Africa’s talent and strategic impor
The Federal Government has unveiled a major investment-led initiative to tackle persistent electricity shortages in hospitals, targeting at least 30 read more FG targets 30% uninterrupted power in hospitals by 2027
Kinsmen have advised Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate, to focus on his traditional responsibilities as Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland instead of his political ambitions. This guidance highlights the importance of cultural roles in local governance.
US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi for a meeting at the White House in July. The discussions will focus on strengthening the relationship between the two nations.
SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo criticises the Senate’s rejection of a proposal to investigate military spending, demanding transparency amid ri
Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that the signatures of three senators on the suspension report of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were forged. This claim has heightened demands for greater transparency within the Senate.
Oshiomhole alleges that the names of senators who opposed Natasha's suspension were included in a report without their consent. He emphasizes that members should only sign if they agree with the report's content.
The Action Alliance has opposed a court ruling that deregistered five political parties, citing concerns over its impact on Nigeria's democracy. They warn this decision could destabilize the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Bala Sanin Kawo has reportedly been killed by bandits days after he was abducted in Dandume Local Government Area The post Katsina businessman reportedly killed after bandits collected ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Joseph Tegbe, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, has called on local and international investors to adopt sustainable financing models for the read more Tegbe calls for sustainable financing models to boost power supply in Nigeria’s healthcare sector
Peter Obi commended the prisoner exchange between Nigeria and Ethiopia, viewing it as a humanitarian effort. He also expressed sorrow over the deaths of four Nigerians while in custody.
Bolaji Abdullahi argues that the court's decision to deregister the ADC is politically motivated. He believes this judgment could undermine the credibility of Nigeria's judicial system.
President Bola Tinubu commissions the new Court of Appeal complex, urging judges to deliver swift, fair, and impartial justice to uphold democracy.
•Provides benchmark for pricing loans, deposits By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday, launched the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), to guarantee greater transparency in the financial ma...
Bolaji Abdullahi asserts that a partnership between Atiku and Amaechi could end Tinubu's presidency in 2027. He also commented on a court ruling affecting the deregistration of certain political parties.
Atiku, Mark, and Adeleke have expressed strong opposition to a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the deregistration of their parties. They pledged to continue their candidacies despite the decision.
"They asked me to submit the account number so that some money would be sent to me and that I should await further instruction on what to do with the money," the prosecution witness said. The post Witness details how LG funds entered private account in ex-governor Ishaku’s ...
The Northern Democratic Front has defended Senate President Godswill Akpabio against allegations made by Adams Oshiomhole regarding NNPCL and Senate leadership. They have challenged Oshiomhole to provide evidence for his claims.
Mr Ugochinyere said that judicial pronouncements from different levels of the Nigerian judiciary have already clarified the interpretation of Section 225(a) of the Constitution. The post APP leader rejects court order on party deregistration, cites threat to democracy appeared fi...
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of the Accord Party and read more Accord Party’s deregistration judgement violates Appeal Court order — Adeleke
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, has declared that the worsening security crisis across Northern Nigeria read more Northern governors demand tougher action on insecurity, says routine responses have failed
When most people hear the phrase “decision-making”, their minds immediately drift to presidents, governors, CEOs, cabinet ministers, and boardrooms. They read more The physiology of a decision