Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has distanced herself from the $52. 8m recently repatriated to Nigeria from the United States of America (USA). Contrary to reports, the ex-minister, who has been in the United Kingdom (UK) since she left Nigeria, said the money does not belong to her. […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7d0tpI5-w “If you allow state policing today, nobody will oppose any Governor; it’s either you die for murder or for armed robbery.” “The mere fact that you believed or I believed yesterday doesn’t make it right.”

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, said its troops arrested 25 suspected oil thieves, four of whom are members of the disbanded Indigenous People of Biafra. Also, the Army said the operatives destroyed 23 illegal refining sites and recovered 45,000 stolen products in the Niger Delta. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army […]

The federal government has concluded arrangements to distribute N75,000 in cash to 70 million Nigerians in a bid to cushion the effects of hardship. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Hon. Aliyu Audu, in a statement on Sunday, explained that the gesture aligns with President Bola Ahmed […]

On Sunday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated that he does not identify as an Igbo man. He revealed this information during a media chat in Abuja on Sunday while discussing John Azuta Mbata’s election as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. A few weeks ago, […]

Labour fears hike will fuel food crisis •Increase in line with rising crude price –Dangote The Nigeria Labour Congress has frowned on the recent hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, describing it as the height of insensitivity against the masses. Senior NLC officials disclosed […]

Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has said the establishment of five Liquefied Natural Gas plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi Central Senatorial District would promote cleaner energy alternatives and reduce carbon emissions. She said the development demonstrates the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s commitment to implementing sustainable energy policies. […]

Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North senatorial district is set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He was elected to the Senate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election. Mr Nwoko exclusively confirmed his decision to Premium Times through […]

Silas Adekunle is the co-founder of Awarri, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research lab startup. Alongside his partner, Eniola Edun, Adekunle established Awarri to ensure Africans have representation in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Awarri was born out of the need to democratise access to AI and robotics technology across […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, expressed his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, following their unanimous endorsement of the revised tax reform bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. Tinubu lauded the governors for “their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide.” The President, in a […]