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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upload and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Former Bayelsa State Governor and NDC leader, Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a stateme...
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of her husband, President Bola Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential election. Mrs Tinubu said she wanted to enjoy a better Nigeria in her old age, adding that she and the Presi...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Prof. Badejo Ayodeji Olawunmi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU). The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, ...
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general election, President Bola Tinubu has urged Christian leaders to promote peace and responsible participation in the electoral process, warning against the use of the pulpit to incite violence or deepen divisions. Tinubu ma...
… Says 53 suspected cases recorded this year … Urges parents to complete children’s 3 immunization doses By Chioma Obinna The Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday raised its disease surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria, warning residents...
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Despite the controversy that trailed his selection as keynote speaker at the recent Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), George Weah, immediate past President of the Republic of Liberia, took the legal body to task, outlining what...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (nee Faji) as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strateg...
By Prince Osuagwu The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, designed to strengthen Type Approval compliance for mobile devices in Nigeria, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications. ...
In furtherance of its mandate to ensure that communications devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable technical and regulatory standards, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of its Type Approval requirement...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (Nee Faji) as Vice- Chancellor of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbebga Omotoso, announced th...
The Lagos State Government says it has recorded 53 suspected cases of diphtheria in 2026, out of which six were laboratory-confirmed positive. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during a press conference on the state’s Diphtheria...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission says it will revoke awards granted under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme where beneficiaries fail to demonstrate significant progress in utilising the flare gas sites. The post NUPRC threatens to revoke gas ...
… Party says it will unite Nigeria, defeat poverty through grassroots mobilisation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has held its National Convention in Abuja, ratifying the election of Professor Sadiq Gombe as Chairman of the Convention Committee, Dr Olu A...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has warned that companies awarded gas flare sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme, NGFCP, could lose their permits if they fail to utilise them. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa E...
First Lady empowers 2,500 Imo women, adds N100,000 cash to beneficiaries By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2027 preside...
Commission urges parties to provide greater support for female candidates ahead of 2027 By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised concerns over the wide gap between women’s participation as voters and their representation in elective ...
…Set up joint committee on compliance, information sharing By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to strengthen insurance regulation and co...
Deploys automated Type Approval compliance system By Juliet Umeh ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has commenced the implementation of a technology-enabled framework to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled communic...
Warns firms of possible award revocation By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has threatened to sanction companies awarded flare gas sites under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme, NGFCP, if they fail to mak...
Reduction follows backlash over £70 administrative charge LONDON — The Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom has reduced its fee for the ongoing passport intervention exercise from £70 to £20, following protests and scrutiny over the additional charge. The fee was reduce...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has issued a revised order directing electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, to dedicate a portion of their earned operating revenue to critical network improvement projects. The Commission said the directive was aimed at ...
By Ayobami Okerinde The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. President-General of the conference, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, announced the endorsement on Wednesday while speaki...
About 70 Nigerians have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside its N941 million final forfeiture order made on July 13, 2026, over an alleged bank account “mistake” made by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The post N941 m...
Device importers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers and vendors have raised concerns over the October 6, 2026 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the onboarding of existing devices in stock onto its Device Management System (DMS). The p...
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has condemned the reported attack on and obstruction of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress,...
The UK Government has awarded 68 Nigerians the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s degrees and PhD programmes in the UK in 2026. In a statement on Wednesday, the British High Commission said pre-departure ceremonies were held in honour of the...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied saying that Northerners would be made to suffer between January and May if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Akpabio described the statement attributed to him as a “comp...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness. Under the new postings...
The factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Cross River State, John Ogar, has described the governorship candidate of the party uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as an imposter. Few days ago, INEC announced Mrs Nkoyo Toyo, for...
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has condemned a reported protest in Abuja against Governor Francis Nwifuru, describing the demonstration and narratives surrounding it as politically motivated. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwah O...
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of desperation to silent the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. Makinde was reacting to the blockade of the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress,...
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has commenced a two-week vacation outside Nigeria following what the party described as an “exceptionally demanding and eventful” first year of his tenure. This was disclosed in a statement r...
The gubernatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kaduna State for the 2027 election, Barr. Mohammed Sani Abbas, has condemned what he described as the “unfortunate incident” involving the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, while on his way into Maku...
The Benue State Government has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, of breaching protocol with his visit to the state on Tuesday. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Solomon Lorpev, who stated this on Channels Television&rs...
By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced engagements with key stakeholders as part of plans to attract increased Chinese investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and boost revenue accruing to the Federation Account...
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to vote out President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Adebayo said Nigerians have endured hardship, poverty and ins...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) denies allegations of diverting aspirants’ donations for the 2027 elections, stating all funds are accounted for. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-denies-diverting-aspirants-donations/...
The Lagos APC has officially started its campaign for the 2027 elections, backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid with an inter-faith prayer sessio Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lagos-apc-kicks-off-campaign-backs-tinubus-re-election/...
— Lagos APC vows full mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat, candidates By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have urged residents t...
The APC governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election, Solomon Adeola a.k.a Yayi, has disclosed his plan to make the late veteran actor Ogogo special adviser on culture and tourism. Yayi, who is also the current senator representing Ogun West, made this disclosure durin...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has described the massive flight of foreign portfolio investment from Nigeria as yet another damning vote of no confidence in the economic management of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his media team on Tuesday, Atiku said the N266 ...
— Says elites in Villa, govt houses are Nigeria’s problem — Challenges Tinubu to public debate By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said four years is enough for a determined government to transform Nigeria...
The lawyer who filed the suit on behalf of APC and its governorship canddiate said he withdrew the case from the election tribunal on Tuesday. The post APC withdraws petition challenging Adeleke’s re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has said the elites at the Presidential Villa and state government houses are among Nigeria’s major problems. He made this allegations during the unveiling of his 2027 presidential election manifesto...
Elder statesman, Chief Dan Ulasi, has said Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) remains the only hope of the South-East ahead of the 2027 presidential election, alleging that the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government has done n...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Christians, Muslims and traditional worshippers gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to pray for peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders urged re...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) denies allegations of diverting aspirant levies and donations for the 2027 elections, insisting all funds were proper Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ndc-denies-diverting-aspirant-levies-donations/...
The Benue State Commissioner for Information, Solomon Iorpev, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, over the disruption of his convoy during a visit to the state on Tuesday. Iorpev said Obi’s decision to visit Benue without forma...
An APC chieftain empowers 50 Ogun women with cash, rallying grassroots support for Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-chieftain-empowers-50-ogun-women-rallies-support-for-yayi/...
Early momentum is real, but AU member states, private capital and wary US investors have yet to be brought on board. The post Can Africa take ownership of the AU-US infrastructure deal? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a non-violent campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on young Nigerians to avoid being used as tools by the ruling class that has created the poor economic conditions they now ...
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has stated why he is dumping the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday, Or...
INEC fixed 19 September for five by-elections in four states: Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta. The post INEC fixes date for by-elections in four states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, one feature of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration deserves closer examination: the depth and diversity of the political communicators and spokesmen who have defended, explained and, at times, aggressively sold the administrat...
A former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area, Wale Adedayo, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has lost touch with the people of Ogun State and will be voted out in the 2027 governorship election. Adedayo, who served as council chairman under Go...
…Activist backs deputy governor, says counsel is bitter truth By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — REACTIONS have continued to trail the advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, that young w...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged politicians contesting the 2027 elections to focus on ideas and solutions rather than divisive politics. Obi made the call in a statement titled “Unity and Love in Politics” , posted on his ...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has denied allegations of illegal payments and favouritism in its candidate selection and financing process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party, in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, sai...
