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The National Chairman-Elect, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has said that for the party to reclaim power, it must demonstrate to Nigerians that it could run a better government. Ayu stated this at a two-day PDP National Retreat 2021 with the theme: “It’s time to rescue Nigeria” held on Tuesday in Abuja.ADVERTISING He said that Nigerians would not …

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos. Fani-Kayode was said to be under investigation for alleged forgery and manipulation of documents. Our correspondent learnt that the ex-minister, who rejoined the All Progressives Congress in September, was brought to the Lagos Zonal Office of the anti-graft agency on Tuesday. …

The Sokoto State Governor, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, has called Nigerians to search and vote for versatile politicians with “friends and associates across the length and breadth of Nigeria in order to enable the country to surmount its current security and economic challenges. Tambuwalmade the call yesterday in Abuja when he stated that the security situation in virtually all parts of …

*Confirms abduction of 22 girls in Sarkin Daji *Says 7 LGs constantly under bandit attacks Niger state government has confirmed the presence of members of the Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP, and the dreaded Boko Haram elements in some parts of the state. Government said the ISWAP members had already set up their camp in Babana in the Borgu …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, received the letter of approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria to commence training of nurses and midwives at the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences in Benin City, Edo State. Handing the letter over to Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi …

Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the driver of a red SUV who they say intentionally drove his SUV through barricades and into a crowd celebrating the Waukesha Christmas parade, the CNN reported on Monday. According to the report, Darrell E. Brooks Jr. 39, is believed to have acted alone Sunday and is the only suspect, Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson …

President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed February 2022 as new date for the National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, confirmed this development to State House correspondents at the end of a closed door meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

The high cost of cooking gas has now compelled some residents in Nigeria’s South-south to use firewood and charcoal for cooking, a survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has revealed. Investigation by NAN shows that 1 kilogramme of gas is now sold for N900 as against N700, while 12.5 kilogrammes is now N11, 250. A resident of Calabar, Eno Akan, …

***As Senate donates N5.5m to fallen heroes  The President of the Senate, Senator  Ahmad Lawan has said that Nigerians are indebted to the armed forces for the sacrifices that they have made to the growth and development of the country. According to Lawan,  the Armed Forces deserve support from Nigerians for the sacrifices they have put in place in tackling …

The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) Monday launched a report on judicial corruption and electoral system. The report titled ‘Corruption and Conflicting Judgements in Electoral Process and their Impact on Nigeria’s Democracy’ was launched at an event themed, ‘Enabling Democratic Consolidation through Adjudication’ which held in Abuja. The report is a two-part research which focuses on the legal perspective of …