The party said the name of its vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would be uploaded after the completion of the required documentation, while the submission of candidates for other elective positions was also ongoing.
…Tuesday, the decision was reached after consultations with relevant stakeholders and was aimed at ensuring the safety of candidates, examination officials and other participants. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the 2026 BECE, which commenced on…
…teaching and non-teaching staff of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, a move aimed at ensuring the implementation of promotion benefits for affected workers. The approval, granted by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Press Secretary of the Teaching Service…
…the anniversary, issued on Tuesday in Abuja, China's Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said the CPC's leadership had been the driving force behind China's transformation into the world's second-largest economy and a major engine of global growth. According to the envoy, China's rapid economic development and long-term…
Governor Abiodun's recent commissioning of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State's healthcare system-one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions
…as you can imagine, I'm still reeling from the shock! What do I do now? Gbenga, by e-mail. Dear Gbenga, Of course, you're in shock at the idea that your wife not only dislikes sex with you, but has pretended she did all these years. Now she's finally found the courage to stop pretending, you can start turning things ar…
More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said on Wednesday. At least 1,028 people died of heat-related issues during the heatwave, the public Carlos III Health Institute said. The figure was mo…
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…technology conference scheduled for October in Lagos. The evening mixer comes as Nairobi strengthens its position as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs, with Kenya attracting a growing share of venture capital, multinational technology firms, and regional startup headquarters. The evening mixer will run from 4:00…
…they are now unbeaten in 10 World Cup games at the Azteca and will fancy their chances against England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16. Mexico were one of only three teams in the group phase to win all three of their matches, alongside France and Argentina, and did not concede a single goal. Ecua…
…WLFI, whose initial sale brought in `$550 million. Trump and his three sons also obtained, via an intermediary company, DT Marks Defi, an additional 22.5 billion WLFI, currently worth around $`1.3 billion. In April 2025, WLF also marketed its stablecoin - a digital currency whose value is pegged to a traditional curren…
PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.
…was announced during a consultative meeting between the group and the APGA campaign organisation held at Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Present at the meeting were the Director-General of the campaign organisation and former Chairman of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. George Ozor; the AP…
…between January and April 2026 despite persistent power outages and supply constraints across the country, data obtained from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown. The commercial performance factsheets released by the regulator showed that the 11 DisCos collected N204.74bn in January, N196.68bn in F…
…the people of Umabor Eha-Alumonah in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have remained faithful to successive governments. They voted during elections, supported political leaders and patiently waited for the dividends of democracy. Today, many residents say that patience has yielded disappointment. Across the…
…Situation Room, during which 199 jihadist terrorists "who will not harm Americans again" were eliminated in Nigeria. He described the kill haul of terrorists as unprecedented since 9/11. Perhaps more important than the human yield was the confiscation of such a large quantum of electronic and digital devices from terro…
…and closer collaboration between industry and academia to unlock economic growth as AI reshapes businesses and the future of work. The calls were made at the Tech Derby Conference 2026, held during East Midlands Tech Week, where participants examined how AI is creating new commercial opportunities while raising fresh q…
…Fortification Alliance (NFA) Technical Committee Meeting in Lagos, stakeholders said the push for between 70 and 100 per cent fortification compliance for staple foods such as flour, sugar, vegetable oil and salt has become critical to improving nutrition outcomes, reducing disease burden and boosting national producti…
…twice — once through Mbappe and once through Olise. The French were on top throughout against a limited Swedish side, utterly dominating in terms of possession and shots on goal. Olise set up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola for the second on 53 minutes, and then delivered a delightful pass for Mbappe to comp…
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the online racist abuse directed at Netherlands players following their painful elimination
…architecture, appointing retired Brig.-Gen. Nash Yakubu as the Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau. According to the statement, Yakubu retired from the Nigerian Army after…
Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim's payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct despite the circumstances that forced them to l…
More than 50 Nigerian companies have commenced the adoption of global sustainability reporting standards ahead of the country's 2028 mandatory implementation deadline, as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria says transparency has become the new currency for investment, competitiveness and access to finance. This…
Its Gino World Jollof Festival campaign featuring Hilda Baci also earned it multiple award nominations.