David Archer 
The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, on Wednesday hosted a dinner in honour of the newly turbaned Sardaunan of Dutse, Nasiru Danu. The dinner was held at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Dutse, the Jigawa State Capital. The dinner was one of events lined up to celebrate the new trsditional titleholder, who is also … Read more
Happy Birthday, Ford Mustang. 60-years ago, to the day (17 April 1964), Ford unveiled the original pony car at the World’s Fair in New York. And so, a legend was born. At the time, the Mustang represented a new generation of car for Ford Motor Company. The children of ‘boomers’ who’d returned safely from the … Read more
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in the meeting ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) slated for Thursday in Abuja. The governors are meeting behind closed-doors at the Akwa Ibom Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District of the nation’s capital. Governors sighted at the meeting are Similaye Fubara (Rivers), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), … Read more
The Gauteng Department of Education will appoint an independent law firm to probe the circumstances surrounding the drowning of two learners from Daveyton Skills School who drowned during a camp in Centurion. Siphamandla Peterson (15) and Sibusiso Sibiya (17) drowned during a discipline camp at Rock Falls Adventure Ranch in Centurion on Monday, 15 April. … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has passed a Vote of Confidence on the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the vote of confidence was passed at the NWC’s 584th meeting on … Read more
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the list of addresses of the voting stations that will be used in the 2024 national and provincial elections. In total, there will be 23 292 voting stations in South Africa’s nine province. IEC Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sy Mamabolo, in addressing the media on Tuesday, confirmed that … Read more
The Africa Centre at the United States Institute of Peace has invited Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State and nine other governors to a symposium on peace and security in Northern Nigeria. The governors are from the North-west and North-central zones of the country, a statement on Tuesday by Ibrahim Kaula, chief press secretary to … Read more
Even though a day at the beach filled with activities and many people is enjoyable, you may sometimes want a secluded spot where you can relax without distractions. Here are five secret beaches in South Africa where you can find privacy and solitude. 1. Mabibi Beach, KwaZulu Natal One of South Africa’s top secret beaches … Read more
Fresh facts have emerged on how the management of the National Universities Commission (NUC) appears to have ignored the retirement notice submitted by the Director of Private Universities Establishment, Constance Goddy-Nnadi. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mrs Goddy-Nnady rejected the agency’s directive to retire and that she chose to quit the service in July instead. … Read more
Daily Maverick stressed the importance of a democratic system that benefits all citizens, not just a select few, for economic growth and the provision of essential services. Press freedom at risk: Democracy in peril without journalism The suspension of Daily Maverick went beyond safeguarding investigative journalism; it aimed to uphold the pillars of truth and … Read more
