Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi

The elections conducted in July 2024 brought the current 13 local government chairpersons and 171 councillors into power in the south-eastern state. The post Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the incident in Minna on Tuesday. The post JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian lawmakers probe $4.6bn health grants over poor HIV, TB, malaria outcomes

The lawmakers noted that despite the significant interventions, Nigeria continues to bear one of the highest global burdens of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The post Nigerian lawmakers probe $4.6bn health grants over poor HIV, TB, malaria outcomes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Hoodlums set Ekiti ADC secretariat ablaze, disrupt party excos’ inauguration

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the day, razed the party office located at Basiri Area of Ado-Ekiti and destroyed several valuables, including plastic chairs, canopies, sound system and office equipment. The post Hoodlums set Ekiti ADC secretariat ablaze, disrupt party excos’ inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern — Bishop Kukah

Mr Kukah urges global institutions to recognise the complexity of Nigeria’s struggle and assist in rebuilding trust among its diverse communities. The post Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern — Bishop Kukah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu nominates new minister

Mr Yilwatda, a professor, previously served as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction before his appointment as the APC chairperson. The post Tinubu nominates new minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES set to release 2025 Annual Banking Report

The 2025 edition explores critical issues shaping the future of banking in Nigeria. The post PREMIUM TIMES set to release 2025 Annual Banking Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answers

The AU’s zero tolerance of coups should be matched by a similar attitude towards the poor governance that provokes youth protests. The post AU suspension of Madagascar raises more questions than answers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

What Nigeria, others must do following successful strikes against Boko Haram leaders

Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency. The post What Nigeria, others must do following successful strikes against Boko Haram leaders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Bandits abduct 73 from two Zamfara villages – Report

Terrorists, locally known as bandits, abducted the locals from Buzugu and Rayau villages in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The post Bandits abduct 73 from two Zamfara villages – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

Nestoil Group speaks on asset seizure, says operations unaffected
NUPRC seeks Bank of America’s support for investment in Nigeria’s oil production
Tribunal orders General Hydrocarbons to pay First Bank over N270 million in damages