The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued new guidelines requiring individuals and organisations planning public events, charity activities, or large gatherings in Abuja to notify it in advance. The Spokesperson for the Command, Josephine Adeh, announced the measures in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. The guidelines come in the wake of a … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, refused to grant bail to Olamide Thomas, the nurse and activist, who was detained over her social media remarks against President Bola Tinubu, his son, Seyi Tinubu, and others. Ms Thomas’ lawyers orally applied for her bail on Friday following her arraignment by the police on three … Read more
Olamide Thomas, the nurse and activist arrested over her social media remarks against President Bola Tinubu, is receiving medical treatment at the Muhammadu Buhari Police Hospital, Garki, Abuja, after slumping in custody, her lawyer, Ernest Okpaga, told PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday. The lawyer said Ms Thomas “suffers from asthma and peptic ulcer,” adding that she … Read more
The 10th season of The Next Titan Nigeria has officially begun, with entries now open for the entrepreneurial reality TV show. With the theme ‘The Unconventional,’ the organisers say this season offers young Nigerian entrepreneurs a chance to transform their ambitions into reality. Contestants will compete for a ₦50m grand prize by showcasing innovative business … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on the revocation of a plot of land belonging to the Muhammadu Buhari Trust Foundation in Abuja. In a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, Mr Buhari explained that he was not the owner of the plot allocated to the Foundation named after him. PREMIUM … Read more
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Speed Darlington was arrested on 27 November during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, marking his second detention in two months. His legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju, claimed that Burna Boy was behind his arrest and detention. Providing an update on Monday, the rapper’s lawyer, Stanley Alieke of Law Capitol, issued a statement confirming … Read more
In an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Chinonso Ukah, a popular actress and influencer known by her stage name, Nons Miraj, said marriage is a “serious life-long commitment” and not “imprisonment,” as many youths today see it. She prides herself on being a big believer in love, saying she always encourages people to … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the military eliminated a total of 8,034 terrorists, apprehended 11,623 suspects and rescued 6,376 kidnapped hostages from January to December. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made this known while briefing journalists on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Buba said … Read more
The police in Imo State have spoken on the reported abduction of Fabian Ihekweme, a former commissioner for foreign affairs in the state. The reported abduction There was a report suggesting that Mr Ihekweme was abducted on Wednesday by gunmen in his Abuja residence. The former commissioner was said to have been whisked away after … Read more
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has halted payment of federal allocations to the Rivers State Government in compliance with a court judgement, just as the Court of Appeal in Abuja heard the appeal challenging the verdict on Friday. A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal led by Hamma Barka, on … Read more
