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HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections -- Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. The post HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor
Ademola Adeleke was sworn in as Osun governor on Sunday in Osogbo. The post For the Record: Ademola Adeleke's inaugural speech as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Mohammed Mustapha Olaroungbe Akanbi (1971-2022), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Above all, Mohammed’s needs in life were very few. He had truly little regard for material possessions and was committed to traveling light through earth. Among his pearls of wisdom, Mohammed always insisted that “there is nothing like sudden death…. Death can come anytime (and) we should always
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2023: PDP governors to meet G5
The governors took the decision on Wednesday at a meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The post 2023: PDP governors to meet G5 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications
The exercise will commence on December 3, 2022 to January 28, 2023, between 10 am to 2 pm. The post Nigeria passport offices to open on Saturdays to clear backlog of applications appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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The letter, the spirit, and "The Letterman", By Azu Ishiekwene
Mojeed’s new book, The Letterman, an enthralling narrative in presidential history, provides rare access into the literary closet of a man loved and despised almost in equal measure, but who remains – like him or not – perhaps the most consequential leader in Nigeria’s turbulent 62-year history.
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2023: Battling intemperate language, fake news and judicial rascality, By Dakuku Peterside
The 2023 elections in Nigeria bring with them hopes and fears, expectations, and optimism for a better future. However, forces are fighting inadvertently to truncate the elections, imperil our nascent democracy, dim the light, and bring all our political calculations to nothing. These seemingly  
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Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation’s education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. The post Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on P
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Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals
Senegal no doubt missed their talisman, Sadio Mane who was out injured as they failed to convert the chances that came their way The post Senegal 0-2 Netherlands: Gakpo, Clarkson sinks Teranga Lions with late goals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Afenifere support for Obi, is support for Nigeria - Ayo Adebanjo
The Afenifere says Peter Obi should be the next president because the Igbo are the only major ethnic group yet to occupy the presidency since the return of democracy. The post Afenifere support for Obi, is support for Nigeria - Ayo Adebanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects
Several sources said many officials of the park services have been queried after PREMIUM TIMES findings were published in October. The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Park Services redeploys top official after PREMIUM TIMES report on failed green bond projects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa
Mr Buhari says Nigeria is committed to supporting ECOWAS institutions to ensure that the countries in the region are all returned to constitutional rule. The post Buhari vows to restore political stability, security in West Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet'
The police in Jigawa said they did not carry out the arrest. The post Nigerian university confirms arrest of student over 'anti-Aisha Buhari tweet' appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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When death stalks…, By Wole Olaoye
Away from the grandiose promises of politicians in these testy times of electoral campaigns in the midst of insecurity, let’s just pause for a moment and consider how parts of our country came to look like Libya where warlords determine life expectancy. I am not aware that any of the leading pres
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Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife
ASUU members on Wednesday marched around the OAU premises after their monthly congress. The post Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christian Leaders
"The Obi/Datti will give us breath of fresh air and the greatest opportunity to redeem our country from the quagmire into which we have been plunged by a recurring group of self-centred reactionaries." The post 2023: Why we're backing Peter Obi instead of Tinubu — Aggrieved Northern APC Christi
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2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike
The Ebonyi governor was in Rivers on Mr Wike’s invitation to inaugurate a road built by Wike’s administration. The post 2023: Tinubu needs Rivers’ votes, not logistics support, Umahi tells Wike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis
The PDP has been battling an internal crisis that could mar its chances of winning next year’s presidential election. The post 2023: G5 compounds Atiku’s challenges, adopts new stance on PDP crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget
The Senate committee says the finance minister should appear with details and plans for the allocation made despite the country's dwindling revenue and struggling economy. The post 2023: Senate summons finance minister over unexplained N206bn in ministry's budget appeared first on Premium Times
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In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls
The exhibition was a collaboration between the Department of Fine & Applied Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University and the families of the Chibok girls Boko Haram kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in 2014. The post In new exhibition, French artist revisits plight of Chibok Girls appeared first on P
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Ex-Surveyor-General Omoigui, who demarcated Nigeria's state boundaries, is dead
Before his death, Mr Omoigui was chairman of the DAGOMO Foundation, an organisation established to raise elderly care in Nigeria and the world. The post Ex-Surveyor-General Omoigui, who demarcated Nigeria's state boundaries, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Black Stars not thinking of revenge against Uruguay - Coach Addo
Ghana’s Black Stars need a win to stay in contention for getting to the next round when they face South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium. The post Black Stars not thinking of revenge against Uruguay - Coach Addo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
The former INEC RE, Mike Igini, said members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pressured former President Goodluck Jonathan to sack him because he stood against illegal substitution of candidates in Cross River State. The post What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
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Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor
Mr Adeleke appointed a former chairman of Osogbo Local Government Council, Kassim Akinleye, as the Chief of Staff. The post Adeleke makes first appointments as Osun governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
The FRSC boss said that nine people sustained injuries while three persons died in the auto crash. The post Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Why this economy will fail again, By Uddin Ifeanyi
According to Greek mythology, Cassandra’s tragedy was not that she deceived a besotted Apollo into giving her the gift of seeing tomorrow. It was that failing to requite the affection of one of the vainer deities in the Greek pantheon, the god then included in his gift to her the curse that her p
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I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji
Governor Oyebanji described the crisis in the Ekiti State House of Assembly "as a family affair and one of the beauties of democracy". The post I was not involved in Ekiti Assembly crisis - Governor Oyebanji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INEC releases guidelines for political campaigns, party expenses
INEC also renews the appointment of its secretary. The post INEC releases guidelines for political campaigns, party expenses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges
The CJN warned judges not to allow themselves to be used by politicians as the 2023 general elections approach. The post 2023: Don’t let politicians use you, CJN warns judges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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