Nigeria begins probe of military officers detained for alleged coup plot
“The plotters had tentatively picked a date for the coup and were continuing consultations when the coup plot leaked.” The post Nigeria begins probe of military officers detained for alleged coup plot appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
ICC rejects Israel’s appeal seeking to void Netanyahu’s arrest warrant
The International Criminal Court has dismissed Israel’s latest attempt to overturn arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, ruling that the country’s challenge did not raise a valid legal issue for appeal. The post ICC rejects Israel’s appeal seeking to void Netanyahu’s arrest warrant appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Christian Genocide or Governance Failure: Ted Cruz’s Nigeria Bill Raises Eyebrows
A Republican-led drive in Congress links Nigeria’s internal security crisis to America’s global religious freedom agenda—with consequences extending far beyond diplomacy. The post Christian Genocide or Governance Failure: Ted Cruz’s Nigeria Bill Raises Eyebrows appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian military confirms ‘capture’ of terror kingpin in Imo
The terror kingpin who claims to be a Biafra agitator, has been linked to growing attacks in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, including the recent murder of three of his fighters in the area. The post Nigerian military confirms ‘capture’ of terror kingpin in Imo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Another coup suceeds as Madagascar’s military leader is sworn in as president
Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president following a military takeover that toppled Andry Rajoelina after weeks of youth-led protests demanding accountability and reform. The post Another coup suceeds as Madagascar’s military leader is sworn in as president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FIFA Rankings: Nigeria back in Africa’s top five
The new ranking, released by FIFA on Friday, marks Nigeria’s highest position since October 2024 The post FIFA Rankings: Nigeria back in Africa’s top five appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Akpabio falsely claims 2019 senatorial election was rigged against him
PREMIUM TIMES has done several reports on how the convicted university professor, Peter Ogban, rigged the 2019 senatorial election for Mr Akpabio, who was seeking a second term. The post Akpabio falsely claims 2019 senatorial election was rigged against him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kano govt charges Ganduje, children with fraud over multi-billion naira port ownership scandal
Mr Ganduje, who was the governor between 2015 and 2023, awarded a work contract that was originally the state’s responsibility under its equity agreement, but later denied the state its 20 per cent equity share in the company. The post Kano govt charges Ganduje, children with fraud over multi-billion naira port ownership scandal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
El-Rufai, Sunny Ade, David Mark, Alaafin: Nigeria’s “silver-spoon” lawmakers
Twelve lawmakers, born or bred with a “silver spoon, arguably benefited from family legacies. The post El-Rufai, Sunny Ade, David Mark, Alaafin: Nigeria’s “silver-spoon” lawmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
MSMEs contribute half of Nigeria’s GDP, 84% of jobs – Minister
Moniepoint identified limited access to finance, weak business structures, low digital adoption and poor infrastructure as the key challenges retarding informal sector growth. The post MSMEs contribute half of Nigeria’s GDP, 84% of jobs – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
















