N6.5bn Scandal: Activists fault judge’s ruling shielding top Kano official from corruption probe
The ruling amounted to “deliberate ignorance or sabotage” of the anti-corruption fight, an activist said. The post N6.5bn Scandal: Activists fault judge’s ruling shielding top Kano official from corruption probe…
Africa CDC, WHO unveil continental plan to eliminate cholera
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported in March that within just five weeks, from 27 January to 2 February 2025, cholera cases rose by 75 per…
The untold story of two notorious terrorists captured by Nigerian govt
The two leaders: Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, notoriously known as Mallam Mamuda, were arrested after a months-long, intelligence-driven operation between May and July, according…
BDC operators implicate Kano governor’s aide in N6.5 billion corruption scandal
The operators, in detailed statements given to EFCC and ICPC, described how they moved huge sums of public funds at Mr Rogo’s request. The post BDC operators implicate Kano governor’s…
How underaged girls are trafficked, exploited in North-west Nigeria
Ladidi is one of the 24.7 million Nigerian children trapped in child labour. The post How underaged girls are trafficked, exploited in North-west Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Two dead in another Sokoto boat mishap, third in August
Another incident occured on 22 August, at Faji Community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state. The post Two dead in another Sokoto boat mishap, third in August…
Mid-term Review: Senate struggles to satisfy yearnings of Nigerians
Apart from the inability to produce a legislative agenda document, the 10th Senate has passed only 96 out of 844 bills it received, representing about 10 per cent. The post…
ANALYSIS: Why AfCFTA can’t simply plug the US trade gap
Africa’s continental free trade area offers long-term promise, but expecting it to quickly compensate for US trade losses may be unrealistic. The post ANALYSIS: Why AfCFTA can’t simply plug the…
Strike: Nigerian govt reviewing draft agreement with ASUU – Minister
The education minister said the government is committed to industrial peace on the nation’s campuses. The post Strike: Nigerian govt reviewing draft agreement with ASUU – Minister appeared first on…
Police operative killed during clash with civil defence officers
The incident happened on Wednesday at a mining site in Amaeze, a community in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The post Police operative killed during clash with civil…