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IAEA urges Nigeria to ensure safety of its nuclear energy programme

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stressed the need for Nigeria to ensure that its nuclear power programme is…
You have a case to answer, court tells Nyako, son, others

EFCC can arrest Nyako, court says after striking out application

An Abuja Federal High Court on Monday refused to grant an application filed by ex-Adamawa Governor, Murtala Nyako, seeking to…

I am not the ‘First Lady’, says Aisha Buhari

“I am not the First Lady”, said Hajia Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, the wife of the President of the Federal Republic…

Why I’m yet to appoint ministers, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday attributed the delay in his appointment of ministers to the late submission of the transition…

Gani Adams, OPC pull out of NNPC pipeline surveillance

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) said it would pull out its men from guarding all Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…

Ban Ki-Moon calls for Ramadan truce in Yemen

United Nations Secretary Ban Ki-moon, on Monday in Geneva, urged all warring sides in the Yemen conflict to silence their…
2023 election: I have a lot of fears, says Atahiru Jega

Well conducted elections will produce good people, says Jega

Prof. Attahiru Jega, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that well conducted election will result in the…

Boko Haram: US supports Nigeria, others with $5bn

The United States says it has announced a five billion US dollars contribution to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF),…

Ambode: PDP Lagos continues to make us believe it exists, says APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was…

Why are Nigerians anxious to have Ministers – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has queried why Nigerians are eager to have him name his cabinet, two weeks after he was…

Boko Haram: Buhari plans Cameroon trip

Johannesburg (AFP) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to visit Cameroon to cement a regional fighting force against Boko…

9 dead in twin blast in Potiskum

The Police in Yobe, on Monday confirmed the death of nine persons in twin bomb explosions which rocked Potiskum, the…

Our 61-Year Sojourn In Lagos —Hopwood & Godwin

Gillian Hopwood and her husband, John Godwin, are British-Nigerians. John has been awarded OBE and OFR while Gillian has been…

Bomb blast on police, intelligence offices in Chad kills many

N’DJAMENA, June 15 (Reuters) – At least one suicide bomber attacked police and intelligence offices in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on…

Sexual Offences Bill: Falana backs Soyinka, says bill was illegally adjusted

Femi Falana, Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist has backed Prof. Wole Soyinka’s position on the Sexual Offences Bill, noting…

Sexual Offences Bill: Open Letter To Prof. Wole Soyinka By Sen. Chris Anyawu

I have read your open letter published on PM NEWS and re-published on BELLA NAIJA, Premiumtimesnig.com and a number of…

Africa bedevilled by terrorism, insecurity, poverty, says Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari has stated that the African continent is bedevilled by terrorism, insecurity and poverty, noting that urgent steps…

Nigeria fully committed to AU’s 2063 Agenda, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to the ideals and aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Buhari…

We will break Zaria water project jinx, says El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Sunday said that his administration would break the jinx stalling the Zaria-water project…

Boko Haram: Buhari orders release of $21m to MNJTF

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the release of $21 million out of the $100 million pledged by Nigeria to…

PICTURES: Elegant Aisha Buhari host stunning women, youths

Photos By Sunday Aghaeze/Abuja Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari hosts women and youths in Abuja on Saturday, 13…

Place your country above self, Buhari tells South Sudan, Burundi leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday urged African leaders to place the interests of their countries above narrow personal interests. He…

Aisha Buhari tells husband, governors to appoint more women

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has appealed to governments at all levels to ensure fair representation of…

We are committed to improving Nigeria’s economy – Osinbajo

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Nigeria’s vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the federal government led by President Muhammed Buhari is…

Emergence of NASS leadership, end of political godfatherism – Lawyers

Some lawyers in Lagos on Saturday said the emergence of the new leadership of the National Assembly showed that Nigerians…

AU Summit: Buhari chairs Peace&Security Council meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari chaired the meeting of the Peace and Security Council at the 25th African Union Summit in Johannesburg…

I’ll boost education sector with needed budget, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday promised that education would receive the needed budgetary allocation in order to boost the education…

Tinubu And The Parable Of The ‘First Supper’

By Mohammed Adamu When I wrote the piece: ‘Tribute to Tinubu: A Parody of Shakespeare’ a few friends and colleagues…

Gov Amosun, Ortom accompany Buhari to AU Summit

President Muhammadu Buhari departed for the African Union Summit in South Africa on Saturday. President Buhari was accompanied by Governors…
Court grants EFCC interim order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts being investigated for unauthorized dealing in forex exchange, others

EFCC, DSS investigating Sahara Group, Aiteo, Duke Oil crude oil swap contracts

ABUJA, (Reuters) – Nigerian authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether the government has been short-changed by a state…