The first Nigerian soldier that attained the rank of a full military General without skipping a single rank. – 1963 2 Lt – 1966 Lt – 1967 Capt – 1969 Maj – 1972 Lt Col […]
Samson Itodo, the founder and Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, spoke with PREMIUM TIMES’ Bakare Majeed about off-season elections and the democratic process in Nigeria. This interview was held a day after the 21 September […]
The law in Nigeria is that an arrested person shall not be handcuffed, or otherwise bound or be subjected to unnecessary restraint except in the following instances: 1️⃣ By order of the court; or 2️⃣ […]
Late Revd. Monsignor Pedro Martins told us that in 1965 his car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi en route to St. Gregory’s College (his residence) and, as he opened the bonnet and sought to […]
Over the years, many Nigerians have tragically lost their lives in preventable stampedes. Shoddy planning, poor organisation, impatience, desperation, and other factors have contributed to these avoidable disasters in large gatherings. Innocent lives have been […]
Records were set, history was made, jinxes were broken and champions were crowned. The year 2024, despite its rollercoaster nature, was largely eventful and fairly successful for Nigerian sports. Despite the country’s poor outing at […]
“But she spoke the truth.” That is the most common retort among the diehard fans and devotees of Mrs Kemi Badenoch — leader of the UK Conservative Party — who has been obsessed with saying […]
Femi Adesina, former spokesperson to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that his principal refrained from removing the petrol subsidy during his administration out of concern for its impact on “ordinary” Nigerians. In a tribute marking […]
The incident in Zamfara State, where a gang of gunmen kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid at Kakin Dawa village on Sunday, December 8, 2024, highlights the ongoing security challenges in […]
Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, a Yoruba by descent, came under fire recently for her comments about Nigeria which some Nigerians see as unpatriotic. The new Conservative leader was accused of […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of its premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦899.50 per litre. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the […]
Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles winger, has been crowned 2024 CAF men’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong at the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. Lookman garnered […]
ABUJA—THE Senate has begun moves to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by outlawing the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. The move is a ban on foreign currency payments to ensure […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed concern over a reported death sentence of a young man in the state for stealing a fowl. In a statement on X.com on Tuesday, Adeleke directed the […]
DONALD Trump’s first administration was marked by bold, polarising policies on tariffs and immigration. This pattern might re-emerge in his second tenure with significant implications for the US economy, global trade, and domestic labour markets. […]
NIGERIA’S quest for increased relevance in the global geopolitical and economic space was highlighted at the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, South Africa. There, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca […]
NIGERIA is grappling with another severe cash scarcity, disrupting daily life and economic activities nationwide. The acute cash shortage across all states is compounding the hardship facing Nigerians who have endured an unprecedented price spike […]
As President Bola Tinubu prepares to present to the National Assembly tomorrow, the 2025 national budget largely saddled with funding by borrowings, the Federal Government (FG) is set to overshoot its domestic borrowing target for […]
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, says her experience with the Nigerian police was an unforgettable one. In an interview with The Free Press, a US media outfit, Badenoch said officers of the […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a stern warning to state governors bypassing the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy, threatening to seek a […]
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