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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has thrown its weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, urging the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to accord the governor his “rightful” position as the leader of the party in the state. “The PDP Governors’ Forum restates its stand with the Governor of Rivers State, and will engage the NWC of our great …

The internet has become a weapon for terrorists. With no meaningful deterrence, a handful of bandits freely operate TikTok accounts, interacting with followers. They frequently showcase weapons, ammunition, and flaunt ransom. The brazen display without any fear of retribution portends more danger to Nigeria. ALAO ABIODUN traces their activities and behavioural display. Every minute, millions of social media posts, photos and videos …

The day was 1 August 2023. Christian Uwaezuoke, one of Nigeria’s notorious drug traffickers, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to board his Ethiopian Airline flight to India. Of average height, nothing about the 43-year-old businessman stood out from the rest of the passengers, but a body scan would reveal something different. Earlier in March 2022, Mr Uwaezuoke …

·  President to Kekere-Ekun: Ensure defence of judiciary’s independence, uphold constitution ·  Pledges support, improved welfare, lauds Ariwoola for his service to nation History was made yesterday as Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-ekun was sworn in as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Tinubu who administered the oath of office on her. Justice Kekere-Ekun becomes the second woman to …

The university lecturers union, ASUU, has given the federal and state governments a fresh 21-day ultimatum to meet its demands or it will commence a nationwide strike. ASUU asked the governments to address all the “outstanding issues” hindering the development of the nation’s universities for which it last went on strike in 2022. The ASUU National President, Emmanuel Osodeke, announced the …

Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr Charles Ebuebu a N10 billion approval from President Bola Tinubu to fast-track the process of achieving Digital Switch-Over (DSO). In a joint press conference with Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Ebuebu said the grant is a testament to Mr. President’s collective commitment to driving technological …

The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asked President Bola Tinubu to hold a private meeting with the IPOB leader to find solution to the frequent agitations in the South-east. The legal team sent the statement, dated 21 August 2024, to PREMIUM TIMES. The lawyers argued that Messrs Tinubu and Kanu share similar characteristics …

A State High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has issued a restraining order preventing the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from proceeding with ward and local government congresses. The ruling came in response to a motion ex parte brought before the court by Peter Ohochukwu and Hajia Ndidi-Chukwuma. Justice Godwin Ollor, who presided over …

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s presidential nomination on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. She vowed to be president for “all Americans,” while describing the November election as the “most important in the life of our nation.” She detailed why she believes another Donald Trump presidency would have “extremely serious” consequences while promising a …

Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday. CHICAGO — Kamala Harris summoned Americans on Thursday to reject political divisions and instead chart what she called a “new way forward,” accepting her party’s nomination with a speech that blended biography with warnings …