Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, arrives in Anambra for an official visit. She was received by Gov. Soludo and will launch the Food Bank Programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-soludo-wife-receive-oluremi-tinubu-at-anambra-airport/...
Mastercard Crypto Credential will now enable all eligible Busha users as verified endpoints, enabling them to send and receive supported digital assets with greater confidence using their email or phone number instead of error-prone blockchain addresses Mastercard has partnered w...
The ADC alleged that the APC-led government deployed security operatives and “hired thugs” to disrupt the walk. The post Police, ADC supporters clash in Kaduna as 2027 campaigns begin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Cletus Nwadiogbu, has said the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) never asked him to transmit a letter notifying him of Peter Obi’s visit to the state to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Nwadiogbu said the letter was presented to him by mem...
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims across the country to search for the crescent of Rabi’ al-Thani 1448 AH on Friday, Septe...
—Says no such proposal was made Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied rejecting an offer to serve as running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, ahead of the 2...
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to allocate up to 60% of their earned Non-Administrative Operating Expenditure (Non-Admin OpEx) to capital expenditure (CapEx) from February 2027. The post NERC orders D...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled an agriculture-led plan to tackle poverty and attract voters in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election. Obi said his administration would invest in agriculture, education, healthcare...
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has returned the case file of the detained self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi to the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Tsoho, for re-assignmen...
Peter Obi says he will retain Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected in 2027, but will focus on boosting productivity to strengthen the currency. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-obi-pledges-to-retain-tinubus-naira-float-policy-if-elected/...
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted surveillance drones, narcotics and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined value of N43.59 billion at the APM Terminals examination bay, Apapa Port, Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeni...
By Dickson Omobola Ethiopian Airlines has increased flight frequencies in the country and introduced a new service to Port Harcourt. Under the expansion, Ethiopian Airlines has increased its Lagos operation to 21 weekly flights, offering up to three daily services, while also inc...
By Gift ChapiOdekina Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained loans for the financing of projects in Abuja without the approval of the National Ass...
You know we all like to get emotional and jump on the bandwagon without really looking closely at the opportunity. The post Dangote Refinery IPO – look before you leap appeared first on Nairametrics ....
Iran has recorded the world’s largest volume of newly discovered gas since 2025, with combined discoveries at the Takht and Pazan gas fields reaching 17.5 trillion cubic feet. This is according to a report on Thursday by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner. The figur...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bashir Ahmad, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should not be held responsible for the 1966 coup. Ahmad, a former presidential spokesperson, said Obi was not involved in the coup an...
The number of suspected diphtheria cases in Plateau State has risen to 303, with the reported death toll increasing to 27, according to the state epidemiologist. The post Diphtheria deaths rise to 27 as suspected cases hit 303 in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he does not need 100 years to put Nigeria in the right direction. Obi, who reaffirmed his stance that he would only spend one term in office as President of Nigeria, said the country is hea...
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has revealed that genotype was a big factor for him when he wanted to marry due to him being SS. Speaking in a recent episode of the One54 Podcast, Adekunle said he wouldn’t have married his wife if she wasn’t AA. He emphasised that it makes no sen...
The Islamic body called on the Nigerian government and the Judiciary to prevent individuals with alleged sectarian agendas from weaponising public institutions against the former governor. The post NSCIA alleges bias in El-Rufai’s prosecution, demands fair trial appeared first on...
The Forum of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Federal Parastatals and Agencies in Nigeria has declared its unequivocal support for the re-election bid of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and has pledged to mobilise and deliver an estimated 10 million votes in ...
Mr Khalil, a social media influencer popularly known as Danshagamu, was killed by hoodlums at his home on Monday. The post Two arrested over murder of Kano social media influencer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Anambra State on Thursday for a one-day working visit to inaugurate key development projects and empowerment programmes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the First Lady touched down at 11:31 a.m. at the tarmac of...
Residents of Ikola in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security authorities to urgently strengthen security in the community following recent violence and concer...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he would not be staying comfortably in Abuja while some states of the federation bleed. Obi spoke on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He lamented critical security cris...
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, said he would moderate the fuel pump price if elected President in 2027. He made the pledge during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday. Peter Obi said his administration would remove corruption from...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu does not believe in one Nigeria despite occupying the highest political seat in the country. Obi recalled how Tinubu once said that he doesn’t believe in the unity of ...
He also urged them to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” despite his growing unpopularity. The post Trump offers to pay each American $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The increased support comes as the Ebola outbreak continues to spread across the DRC. As of 6 September, the country had recorded 6,686 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,226 deaths. The post UK increases Ebola response funding to £78.7m appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with oil marketers getting set to adjust the pump prices of petroleum products in the country as international crude benchmarks rose above $100 per barrel on Wednesday, increasing the cost of crude...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has given a condition under which he would concede the 2027 presidential election if he loses. Obi said he would concede the 2027 presidential election if the process is free, fair and credible. The former A...
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says he is the only candidate that the North celebrates. Obi expressed the confidence on Thursday while fielding questions during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show . He also outlined...
Financial analyst and Professor of Accounting at Lead City University, Ibadan, Godwin Oyedokun, has reacted to Nigeria’s spending of N3.3 trillion on food and beverage imports in the first six months of 2026. The N3.3 trillion expenditure on food and beverage imports was containe...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said that if he is elected in the January 16, 2027 presidential election, there will be no construction of new buildings or roads in Nigeria until existing ones are fixed. He made this disclosure o...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed why he cannot step down for his counterpart from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi explained that, at the current stage of politicking, such...
Lagos emergency agency said its team found workers trapped beneath the rubble on arrival and immediately began search and rescue operations. The post One dead, two rescued as Lagos building collapses during demolition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Global oil prices continue above the $100 mark after Wednesday's increase of $101.20 for the first time since July 24, 2026, amid an escalating Middle East crisis. The post Brent crude surges above $100 after US, Iran’s biggest tanker attacks appeared first on Nairametrics ....
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) postponed the scheduled August launch of its new pricing methodology as market participants called for more time to absorb the impact of recent reforms, particularly the transition to T+1 settlement cycle, while investors prepare for the Dangote Refine...
First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support her husband, President Bola Tinubu, for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at a women’s empowerment event in Owerri, Imo State, Mrs Tinubu said she wanted President T...
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over her alleged role in the creation and circulation of a forged document falsely claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down operations. The post Police ar...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he refused to work with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi said he had never been in a political party wh...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and repatriated Festus Ibewuike, a fugitive linked to the seizure of 49.7kg of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in 2024. The post NDLEA arrests fugitive linked to 49.7kg heroin seizur...
The court ordered INEC to approve the NDC's modified logo as the party's "offiicial logo for all purposes as a political party including for all elections conducted by the Defendant in Nigeria.” The post Court orders INEC to approve, upload NDC’s modified logo appeared first on P...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for Nigerians to move beyond historical grievances and conflicts in order to build a united nation. Obi made the call on Thursday while responding to questions during an interview on Arise Televis...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has questioned the persistence of insecurity in Nigeria, arguing that modern technology should enable the government to locate individuals and respond more effectively to criminal activities. Obi spoke...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not in charge of his administration. He disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Arise TV on Thursday. He said that if Nigerians elect him on February 20, 2027, h...
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has alleged that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, worked for his political opposition during the 2023 general election. Obi made the allegation...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said the 2027 general election will be a contest between Nigerians and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. Obi said the 2027 election would not be like the 2023 poll, when Nigerians belie...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his allegation that the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, worked for the ruling party during the 2023 general election. Obi mad...
Mr Ortom described the action of the thugs as “wrong” and “inconsistent with democratic principles.” The post Ex-Gov Ortom condemns blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue, fingers state govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says there will be dual transmission of election results in the 2027 polls. Obi made this known on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show . He was speaking on the level of pre...
Cypriot club Omonia FC have announced the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola, DAILY POST reports. Akintola joined the Shamrock following the termination of his contract with Premier League club Hull City. The 30-year-old, who will wear jersey number eight, put pen to paper...
By Ayobami Okerinde The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he will concede defeat in the 2027 presidential election if the poll is free, fair and credible. Obi stated this in an interview aired on Arise TV on Thursday, saying he would...
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that the forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is deliberately structured to ensure that ordinary Nigerians can easily participate in the ownership of on...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday explained why he expressed his readiness to die for his vote in the 2027 election. Obi explained that he made the remark to encourage Nigerians who had expressed their determination to ensure tha...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted N1.05 trillion at its Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Treasury Bills primary market auction, cutting the stop rate on the one-year bill to 16.62%, its lowest level in recent weeks. The post CBN allots N1.05 trillion as 364-day NTB stop rat...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has alleged that he left the Labour Party because the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, forced him to do so. Obi made the allegation while speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Thursd...
The US was the only country that voted against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the UN. The post ANALYSIS: US repeatedly votes against Africa’s interests at the UN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration. Obi stated this in an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, whi...
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