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Finally, Gov Mutfwang dumps PDP, defects to APC

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that significantly res... Read More


APC hails surge in national acceptance, says defections signal growing influence

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Thursday declared that the ruling party is witnessing a surge in national acceptance, citing rece... Read More


PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in grand style in Morocco for 2025 AFCON

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- In the usual tradition of style and finesse, the Super Eagles have touched down in Morocco as Nigeria's quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title gathers momentum. The three-... Read More


Oba Otudeko Foundation rolls out food relief across Ogun - Official

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Oba Otudeko Foundation has commenced a comprehensive food assistance programme aimed at easing hardship among residents of Ogun State. In a statement made available to PREMIUM... Read More


A Very Dirty Christmas: 'No intention to demean, ridicule or dishonour Christianity' - Ini Edo replies CAN

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo has responded to criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over her film "A Very Dirty Christmas." PREMIUM TIMES reported th... Read More


Nigerian govt opposes lawmakers' move to prescribe death penalty for kidnappers

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has opposed a proposal by the Senate to amend Nigeria's anti-terrorism law to impose the death... Read More


Tinubu transmits NDDC 2025 statutory budget to NASS

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2025 statutory project proposal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the House of Representatives for consideration and pas... Read More


Sokoto governor appoints HoS, special advisers, others

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Thursday appointed Abdulkadir Muhammed as the new Head of Service. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor's Ch... Read More


Tinubu asks APC governors to back state police, local government autonomy

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has urged governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rally behind proposals for state police and the full implementation of local governm... Read More


The debt we refuse to pay: Why Nigeria must stop taxing its veterans, By Ken Bolanle Ati-John

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- In every nation, there are groups whose contributions are visible and celebrated, and there are those whose sacrifices are carried quietly, etched into their bodies, their nerves, ... Read More