INTERVIEW: How Tinubu administration is supporting Chibok girls, addressing women empowerment

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kenneth-Ohanenye, assumed office in August 2023. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ Ameh Ejekwonyilo at her office in Abuja, Ms Kennedy-Ohanenye talks about how President Bola Tinubu is responding to the aftermath of the abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls from their school in Borno State, northeastern … Read more

Police commissioner assures residents of safety on Mondays

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye, has promised to ensure the safety of residents of the state doing businesses on Mondays. Mr Adeoye spoke on Monday when he visited business people in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state, according to a report by Vanguard newspaper. The police commissioner was referring to … Read more

Akwa Ibom Govt to receive N51 billion as arrears of oil derivation fund

The Akwa Ibom State Government is expected to receive in 2024 fiscal year the sum of N51 billion from the federation account as arrears of 13 per cent oil derivation fund. The figure, which is contained in the state’s 2024 budget, is one of the projected revenue sources for the funding of the budget. Other … Read more

Gunmen kidnap another traditional ruler in Imo

Gunmen on Saturday abducted the Traditional Ruler of Orodo Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo, Samuel Ohiri, in his residence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the heavily-armed four-member gang stormed the residence of the former Chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers in a green-colour Toyota Highlander. “They … Read more