Abia Government Warns Against Quack Doctors Amid Rising Eye Problems
The Abia State government has issued a warning to its citizens about the dangers of consulting quack doctors who falsely claim to be eye practitioners, particularly in rural areas. According to the government, these unqualified individuals often exploit people’s lack of knowledge, leading to worsening eye conditions due to the use of harmful substances. Dr. […]
Tinubu Confers Title Of CON On Ex-INEC Chairman, Yakubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), on the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in recognition of his dedication and integrity while serving as the chairman. The president also accepted Yakubu’s departure as the […]
Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Minister’s Forgery Scandal, Demands Cabinet Probe
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of leading a government steeped in deceit, following the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who was exposed for forging a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate. A Premium Times investigation revealed discrepancies in Nnaji’s credentials, confirming that […]
NRC Assures Passengers of Continued Operations Despite Vandalism on Lagos–Ibadan Rail Line
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that train services on the Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge corridor remain fully operational despite a recent act of vandalism on the route. In a statement on Tuesday, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed that key signalling equipment was stolen and damaged by unidentified vandals between the […]
Businessman, Daughters Kidnapped From Home Near Abuja Community
Armed assailants suspected to be kidnappers unleashed terror on the quiet Zhibi community, a Niger State settlement hugging the fringes of Dei-Dei town in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, abducting a local businessman and his two young daughters in midnight attack. The harrowing incident unfolded around midnight on Friday, shattering the peace of the Tafa […]
FG Doles Inputs, Equipment To 500 Smallholder Farmers In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has distributed inputs and equipment to over 500 smallholder farmers in Edo State. Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, flagged off the distribution of inputs to farmers in the state. Kyari, represented by Dr Perpetual Iyere-Usiahon, Assistant […]
Minister Discloses Why He Resigned Amid Forgery Allegations
A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has said his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was as a decision to protect his integrity and prevent distractions to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. His resignation, confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday, follows growing controversy over alleged academic certificate forgery and questions […]
JUST IN: CAN Rejects Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, labeling claims by foreign figures, including U.S. comedian Bill Maher and Senator Ted Cruz, as misleading and unsupported by evidence. The accusations, which allege systematic persecution of Christians by Islamist extremists, were dismissed by CAN as not reflective of […]
Senate President Raises Alarm Over Food, Life Insecurity Amid Oil Boom — Urges Bold Reforms To Rescue Nigeria
NIGERIA, ABUJA – The Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday with a passionate call by Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, for urgent legislative action to tackle Nigeria’s growing insecurity and food crisis despite rising oil production. Akpabio, speaking during his welcome address at the National Assembly in Abuja, warned that while oil output has climbed to […]
Breaking: Tinubu’s Minister Resigns Over Certificates Forgery
Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has resigned following alleged certificate forgery. Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, confirmed this in a statement late Tuesday. Nnaji is currently in the eye of the storm over his academic qualifications. The statement reads; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister […]