Wole Soyinka VS America: Who goofed? – By Fola Ojo
Without a shred of doubt, he is a Nigerian of note, intellect, and integrity. If you call him a starry cognoscente of literary moxie and intrepidity, you aren’t out of…
Trump Declares Nigeria A ‘Country Of Particular Concern,’ Says Killing Of Christians Mass Slaughter
United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social on…
Abia, S’East: In defence of Benjamin Kalu
By Ben Benson-Okoli Esq Succinctly put, politics is about power, influence and control. In his treatise, “Prince,” Niccolo Machiavelli argued that politics is about acquisition, maintenance and exercise of power…
FIFA must hear this: Heartland, Akwa Utd clear foreign players’ debts, neglect local players
Akwa United and Heartland FC have cleared their international players’ debts within the deadlines set by FIFA, prompting the world football body to lift their global registration bans. Both clubs…
CAF 2026 W/Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles must fight to the end – Okpala
Sylvanus Okpala is a well known name in Nigerian football circles. Apart from playing for the country and winning the 1980 AFCON, Okpala also won the AFCON with the Super…
Nigeria players must change their mindset and aim for trophies — Ex-Boxing Champion Peter Oboh
By Emmanuel Onyekwelu Former British and Commonwealth Super Lightweight Boxing Champion, Peter Oboh, says the Super Eagles must undergo a mental and structural transformation if Nigeria hopes to consistently win…
Wetin LGAs Dey Do Sef? By Francis Ewherido
Chapter 1. Part 2. Section 7. Local Government System of the Nigerian Constitution clearly states the functions and roles of local governments areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, so the topic, Wetin…
The Tinubu and Wike Bromance, by Ugoji Egbujo
Before Wike started remaking Rivers State in his own image, he used to rail against Lagos’s godfatherism. He thought it was feudalism. But those days are over. Now that he…
PDP Convention: Wike, Ikpeazu, Ortom, others back court verdict, seek rebuilding
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Concerned stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP have applauded the Federal High Court judgment that upheld constitutional order in the management of the party’s affairs,…
Experts lament jet fuel spike, say rising costs crippling airlines
By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Stakeholders in the country’s aviation sector have lamented the cost of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet-A1, saying it has increased the operating costs…
Reading the signs, by Muyiwa Adetiba
Jamaica, that lovely island often regarded worldwide as the home of reggae, is in troubled waters as I write. It is grabbling with one of the worst environmental challenges of…
When Okpebholo’s praise-singers go from Tinubu to Jesus, by Emmanuel Aziken
For a long time, many had chosen to look away from the gradual erosion of political reasoning in Edo State under Governor Monday Okpebholo, often excusing it as a natural…
NIDCOM CONGRATULATES EKEH ON RECEIVING GLOBAL LEADERSHIP HONOURS FROM FORBES AND EUROKNOWLEDGE
ABUJA, OCT. 31, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Chief Executive Officer of Konga Group, on his two global leadership awards,…
Masobe Books and Roving Heights Present an Afternoon with Lola Akinmade Reading from Her New Novel “Bitter Honey”
Lagos, Nigeria – October 28, 2025: Masobe Books, in partnership with Roving Heights, invites readers, literature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts to an enchanting afternoon with international bestselling author Lola Akinmade,…
NDDC Demands Retraction, Apology from Punch, Daily Times over Alleged Coup Report
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has demanded a retraction and apology from the Punch and Daily Times newspapers over an alleged coup rumour against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.…
ANAMBRA TAKES THE CROWN AS NIGERIA’S UNDISPUTED LEADER IN FISCAL PERFORMANCE UNDER GOVERNOR SOLUDO
As BudgIT unveils its 2025 State of States Report, Anambra State takes the crown as Nigeria’s undisputed leader in fiscal performance, a resounding affirmation of what progressive leadership can achieve.…
Soludo’s Anambra Tops BudgIT 2025 Fiscal Performance Ranking
Anambra State, under the incredible leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has been ranked the No. 1 on the list, in the 2025 State of States Fiscal Performance ranking in…
SANWO-OLU DISBURSES N460M CHEQUES TO EMPOWER LAGOS RESIDENTS
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, empowered 1,000 residents with ₦460 million through the Eko Cares Programme. The fund was disbursed at the official presentation of…
SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES OBA OF LAGOS AT 82
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on his 82nd birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued…
“Leader Of Plot Suspected” — Identities Of 16 Military Officers Detained Over Foiled Coup Plot Revealed
As investigations into the foiled coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu’s administration continue, PREMIUM TIMES has obtained exclusive details on the identities of 16 senior …