Real reason we dumped PDP for APC – Gov Mbah

Historically, the defection ends PDP’s presence in the South-east which had been controlled by the party since 1999 with Enugu joining Ebonyi and Imo in the list of states controlled by the APC in the region. The post Real reason we dumped PDP for APC – Gov Mbah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria vs Benin LIVE UPDATES: Desperate Super Eagles chase vital World Cup points in Uyo

After a turbulent campaign marked by inconsistent performances and missed opportunities, Nigeria must deliver three precious points to keep their World Cup hopes alive The post Nigeria vs Benin LIVE UPDATES: Desperate Super Eagles chase vital World Cup points in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Reps to intervene in ASUU strike, mandate leadership to find lasting solution

ASUU declared the two-week warning strike on Sunday, to protest what it described as the government’s failure to implement key aspects of their agreement. The post Reps to intervene in ASUU strike, mandate leadership to find lasting solution appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

APC secures two-thirds majority in Senate as Bauchi senator defects

The APC now controls 73 seats in the 109-member Senate, the constitutional benchmark for a two-thirds majority required to pass major or controversial legislation. The post APC secures two-thirds majority in Senate as Bauchi senator defects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Amupitan as INEC chairperson 

Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and law professor at the University of Jos, was appointed as INEC chairperson by President Tinubu last Thursday after ratification by the National Council of State. The post Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Amupitan as INEC chairperson  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

BREAKING: Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC

The governor defected to the APC alongside all commissioners and elected chairpersons of all 17 local government areas in the state.  The post BREAKING: Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu’s clemency for drug offenders sparks outrage, raises questions about Nigeria’s anti-narcotics war

President Tinubu’s decision to pardon nearly 50 drug offenders has sparked fierce criticism from opposition figures and rights groups, who warn that it undermines Nigeria’s anti-narcotics campaign and sends the wrong message to law enforcement. The post Tinubu’s clemency for drug offenders sparks outrage, raises questions about Nigeria’s anti-narcotics war appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ASUU strike: NLC backs ASUU, knocks govt over ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy

“The choice is clear: honour the agreements and salvage public education or face the resolute and unified force of the entire Nigerian workforce.” The post ASUU strike: NLC backs ASUU, knocks govt over ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Inside Nigeria’s Criminal Rosewood Economy

In north-east Nigeria, failed harvests and poverty push farmers into illegal logging, feeding a cross-border trade run by middlemen. The post Inside Nigeria’s Criminal Rosewood Economy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

ASUU strike disrupts examinations in Nigerian universities

Some of the affected institutions include the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State; the University of Jos, Plateau State; and the University of Benin, Edo State. The post ASUU strike disrupts examinations in Nigerian universities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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