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•Hints at being richer than reported $38bn Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that he would rather be remembered for
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has approved the release of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF) to support outbreak preparedness and response activities nationwide, as part of
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The camp of the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has explained the delay in the unveiling of the former Minister of
Dike Onwuamaeze The federal government has declared that reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the oil and gas sector have positioned gas as the foundation for Nigeria’s industrialisation,
•Demands public apology within 72 hours over alleged misrepresentation Juliet Akoje in Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has launched a scathing attack on the Chairman of
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has backed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive requiring banks and fintechs to host payment transaction data locally. ALTON Chairman,
The upload of results from 66 polling units in the Ekiti elections has stalled, raising concerns among stakeholders. This situation challenges the electoral commission's commitment to transparency and public access to results.
Chinedu Eze Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace Limited, has received approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), to fly to São Paulo, the biggest city
The Commissioner of Police (CP), in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has given a matching order to the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under the metro area
. COAS charges new soldiers to confront terrorists with courage Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its air offensive against terrorists and bandits operating in
Peter Uzoho The European Investment Bank Group’s development arm, EIB Global, and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) yesterday announced a €200 million financial partnership to support small-scale investments by Nigerian
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the rising number of Nigerians displaced by insecurity, saying millions
Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals for living illegally in the country. The deportees arrived back in Johannesburg on a chartered flight as Ireland introduces updated visa regulations.
Ten APC gubernatorial aspirants in Kwara State have voiced their worries regarding a leadership crisis within the party. They have reached out to Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervention.
David Umahi criticizes Peter Obi, claiming he is desperate to become president. Umahi insists that the South-east region remains loyal to Bola Tinubu instead of the former Anambra governor.
Over 1.38 million students have received loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, totaling N243 billion for living expenses. This initiative aims to support students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Bola Oyebamiji claims he is the only candidate endorsed by President Tinubu for the Osun 2026 governorship election. He is representing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming election.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) plans to revise the Nigeria Data Protection Act to better address emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. This initiative aims to enhance data protection in the face of rapid technological advancements.
The recent Ekiti election results show a diverse performance among political parties, with the APC leading significantly. The total valid votes were 375,777, with a registered voter count of 988,251.
Nigerian troops successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar after her husband, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, died in captivity. The operation, while successful, was criticized for being delayed.
Justice Peter Lifu's ruling to deregister five political parties, including the ADC, has sparked controversy. Critics argue that the penalty against the ADC and Aregbesola is unwarranted and detrimental to political diversity.
The Court of Appeal intervened to prevent the deregistration of five political parties, averting a major embarrassment for the judiciary. However, concerns have been raised about the conduct of Justice Peter Lifu.
Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has changed his mind and accepted a vice presidential candidacy after previously rejecting the idea. This decision marks a significant shift in his political stance.
The Central Bank of Nigeria is implementing new regulations to address risks in the fintech sector, focusing on hidden ownership and data sovereignty. This move aims to enhance the stability and security of major payment providers in Nigeria.
The European Union and Nigeria will hold the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum in Lagos on June 25, 2026. This event aims to align business interests between Europe and Nigeria.
The article discusses the deregistration of political parties in Benin Republic and Guinea Bissau due to breaches of electoral laws. It highlights the implications of such actions on the political landscape in these countries.
Mr Oyebanji was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The post It’s Official: INEC declares APC’s Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Oyebanji secured a landslide victory after polling a total of 319,224 votes to defeat his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji is leading in the results of the Ekiti State governorship election. An official announcement of his victory is expected soon.
INEC has declared Oyebanji of the APC as the winner of the Ekiti governorship election with 319,224 votes. This announcement was made by Returning Officer Adenike Oladiji early Sunday morning.