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As Nigerians celebrate the 63rd anniversary of independence, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has told Nigerians to not despair in spite of the teething challenges of the current administration, assuring of the determination of President Bola Tinubu to remain true to his ‘renewed hope’ promises. Ganduje in a statement by his Chief Press …

Over 2.3 million petitions were lodged by Nigerians at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 2022, data obtained from the agency by PREMIUM TIMES has shown. The complaints were filed at the NHRC headquarters in Abuja and its branches in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Nigerians, in 2022 under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime, grappled with high …

The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria is celebrating its 63rd independence at a crossroads. According to him, the nation which is yet to attain its full potentials has so much to be grateful for, especially for the industry of its youths in various fields, whose achievements have led …

Pro- democracy group, Stand Up Nigeria (SUN) has called on the authorities to protect judicial officers in the country. National Coordinator of the group, Patriot Sunday Attah, at a press conference in Abuja called on those dissatisfied with the outcome of decisions taken by the election petition tribunals in the country to explore legitimate means to address their grievances. A …

…Say news about her confusing, disheartening The parents of Leah Sharibu, Nathan and Rebecca have demanded the rescue of their daughter, Leah and all others who are in captivity stressing that the recent reports on Leah is both confusing and disheartening. Leah Sharibu The parents wondered why local sources would have information about Leah but security agents are not leveraging …

• Industrial action will further hurt fragile economy, NEC begs Labour, sues for patience• AGF writes Falana, warns labour unions against contempt of court• Labour insists no agreement with govt to suspend strike • Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG, civil activists direct members on full mobilisation  Several organs of government yesterday dangled the carrot and stick approach in a bid to stop Organised Labour’s plan …

The National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress, Tommy Etim, on Thursday, berated moves by the Federal Government to hamstring the Organised Labour from embarking on an indefinite nationwide strike from Tuesday, using the courts. Etim stated that labour leaders would not succumb to any threat by the government, noting that they were ready to go to prison in …

Embattled singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has continued to claim his innocence as fans were still accusing him of having a hand in the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, a.k.a Mohbad. Mohbad died on September 12 in questionable circumstances. He was buried the next day.The singer’s former boss, Naira Marley, and some members of Marlian Records, including Sam …

Be it in the spheres of politics, economy and security, or in education, healthcare and infrastructure, Nigerians are dispirited that the so-called giant of Africa and its first-world potential has not achieved the dreams of its founding fathers. Most disheartening is the bleak future, going by the steady slide on the slippery slope of existential crises. Since 1960, when Nigeria …

WASHINGTON — With little time left to prevent a government shutdown, the House is in a familiar position: effectively paralyzed as conservatives feud with Speaker Kevin McCarthy over matters large and small. McCarthy has pushed the Republican conference to embrace a short-term funding plan that would also include a sweeping Republican proposal for the southern border. But a small group of hardline conservatives has defied the speaker in …