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We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow for Salaries — Tinubu

March 11, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that Nigeria has overcome major economic difficulties, noting that state governors no longer rely on bank loans to pay workers’ salaries. Tinubu made the remarks while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The event was attended by...

2027: It’s Time to Bury Hatchet, Natasha Tells PDP Leaders

March 10, 2026

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has urged leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set aside their differences and focus on reconciliation following recent developments within the party. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the appeal in a statement she personally signed, calling on party leaders to put the interest of the party and its...

Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

March 10, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Nigerian Senate, requesting the screening and confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. The letter conveying the nomination was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the correspondence, the President asked the Senate to consider and approve Oyedele’s appointment to replace Doris...

Appeal Court Ruling Opportunity to Rebuild PDP — Wike

March 9, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has welcomed the judgment of the Court of Appeal which nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025. The appellate court ruled that the party acted wrongly by proceeding with the convention despite a subsisting court order...

Ekiti Bans Political Parties from Pasting Posters on Public Infrastructure

March 8, 2026

The Ekiti State Government has prohibited political parties, campaign groups, and individuals from pasting posters on public buildings and infrastructure across the state. The directive aims to regulate campaign activities and maintain civic order. The Commissioner for Information, Segun Oyetola, disclosed the ban in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti. He said the government was concerned...

Court Moves to End PDP Rift, Validates Ekiti Governorship Candidate

March 7, 2026

A Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has urged the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve their differences amicably in the interest of the party. The court gave the advice during the hearing of appeals filed by the factions over the party’s national convention held in Ibadan. The appellate...

Misrepresentation of Federal Panel Investigation Concerning Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

March 6, 2026

By Dr. Robert Ngwu 1. Introduction A recent article published by Premium Times titled “FG Panel Nails Uche Nnaji, Confirms Ex-Minister Forged UNN Certificate” presents what appears to be a definitive conclusion regarding the academic credentials of Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. The article claims that a federal...

Reps Probe Stalled N365m National Library Project in Taraba

March 5, 2026

The House of Representatives has directed an investigation into the stalled N365 million National Library project in Taraba State, ordering contractors and relevant officials to appear before its committee to explain the abandonment of the work. The resolution for the probe followed a motion raised by Hon. Hassan Kauda representing Zing/Shongom Federal Constituency during plenary...

Sen Sani Musa Applauds Tinubu Over Approval of Suleja‑Minna Road Reconstruction

March 5, 2026

Senator Sani Musa has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of the Suleja‑Minna Road, describing the decision as timely and beneficial to residents and motorists who use the expressway, the senator said on Tuesday. The Suleja‑Minna Road is a major federal highway that links Niger State with other parts of the country. Sections...

Tinubu Swears in Disu as Substantive Inspector-General of Police

March 4, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Kayode Adeolu Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, according to a statement from the presidency on Wednesday. Disu’s confirmation as substantive IGP follows his appointment earlier this month by President Tinubu. He succeeds the former acting Inspector-General, who had been leading the Nigeria Police Force pending the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement On The Latest Premium Times Publication Concerning Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

June 13, 2026

Our attention has been drawn to yet another PREMIUM TIMES publication alleging that a court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. We wish to state unequivocally that Chief Nnaji is not in hiding and has never evaded any law enforcement agency. As a former Minister...

Three Women Enter 2027 Presidential Race as Nigeria Records Historic Gender Milestone

June 13, 2026

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election has entered a historic phase as Women presidential candidates emerge in record representation, with three female contenders officially confirmed to challenge President Bola Tinubu and other leading aspirants for the nation’s highest office. The development marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s electoral history, highlighting gradual but steady shifts in gender participation...

IMF Economic Prescriptions Spark Debate Among Nigerian Experts

June 13, 2026

The latest IMF economic prescriptions for Nigeria have generated mixed reactions among economists and financial experts, with many disagreeing on recommendations relating to taxation, monetary policy, and economic management. However, several analysts endorsed the International Monetary Fund’s concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed $5 billion loan arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank of the United...

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