The Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, on Monday, said state governors in the country answer the title of “Chief Security Officer” but don’t have control over security officials in their states thus making it difficult for them to tackle security challenges. Mr Yahaya, a member of Nigeria’s ruling party, APC, is also the Chairman of … Read more
A BBC Africa Eye documentary has sparked a division of opinions among Nigerians following its exposé on the late renowned Nigerian pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as T.B. Joshua. The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. The 150-minute video titled “Disciples: the cult … Read more
The suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over suspected illegal financial transactions, on Monday, has sparked reactions among Nigerians. PREMIUM TIMES reported the scandal, which includes the approval of payment of N585.2 million into a private account of a civil servant. Mrs Edu came under criticism from Nigerians for … Read more
A new report from the Reuters Institute suggests many media leaders are worried about their prospects in the year ahead, with almost two-thirds expressing concerns about plummeting referral traffic from social platforms. Up to 48% of the managers surveyed think there would be very little money for publishers in any licensing deal with AI platforms … Read more
As political gladiators and parties prepare for the governorship primaries scheduled for April in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is facing allegations that his academic credentials are fake. Ondo State Redemption Initiative (OSRI), which claims to be a social-political group, on Monday, raised the alarm over the governor’s qualifications, warning the ruling All Progressives Congress … Read more
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, on Friday, led a delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the late former Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Mr Akeredolu, who was the governor of Ondo State and a former NBA president, died of prostate cancer on 27 December 2023. PREMIUM TIMES … Read more
The year has just begun, and many Nigerians are gearing up for a fresh start. In like manner, Olufemi Olaseinde, managing director of Seinde Signature, has revealed some intrigues about the dynamics of perfumesand fragrances. He also founded what has been described as Nigeria’s first perfume museum. This first-of-its-kind edifice allows fragrance lovers to sample … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nollywood actress Funke Akindele on her record-setting film ‘’A Tribe Called Judah‘. A Tribe Called Judah on Thursday became the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office. Mr Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, commended Ms Akindele for … Read more
The former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Koroma, will appear in court on Wednesday, 17 January, for his alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt. He was on Wednesday charged, before a Magistrate Court, with treason, misprision of treason, and two counts of harbouring suspects. Mr Koroma was granted bail by the High Court following … Read more
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Benin Republic, Ugochukwu Favour, has appealed to the Nigerian government to reconsider its position on the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of certificates from universities in Benin and Togo Republics. The Nigerian government recently announced the decision following an investigative report titled: “UNDERCOVER: … Read more
