Democracy Day: FG Declares Thursday Public Holiday
In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, the Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday, 12th June as a public holiday. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, noting that the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government. Tunji-Ojo, a […]
Super Eagles Coach Chelle commented after Nigeria vs Russia clash
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has provided a candid evaluation of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday night. The Malian coach recognized that his team had difficulty asserting themselves in the early stages but showed considerable improvement after halftime. According to the report from soccernet, it is claimed that […]
CAPPA Urges Awujale to Declare Ojude Oba Festival Smoke-Free
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland, to declare the upcoming Ojude Oba Festival a smoke-free event, citing serious public health concerns and the need to protect the cultural integrity of the celebration. In a statement issued on Friday, […]
Dangote Names Refinery Access Road After President Tinubu
The wealthiest Black person in the world, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday named the main access road to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos after President Bola Tinubu. The 68-year-old businessman made the announcement during the official commissioning of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos State, the infrastructure linking the Dangote Fertiliser Plant to Eleko […]
Nigerian Legendary Boxer Obisia Nwankpa Passes On
The sudden death of Nwankpa signifies yet another big loss for Nigerian sports in a year already filled with sorrow. Obisia Nwankpa, the legendary boxer and former national coach affectionately referred to as “Golden Gloves,” passed away on Tuesday 3rd June at the age of 75. In a conversation with Premium Times regarding this unfortunate […]
Medical Expert Calls for Protection of Minors from Sexual Abuse
A medical expert in Rivers State, Dr. Ngozi Toby, has called on the government at all levels, including non-governmental groups in Nigeria. To ensure that minors are protected from sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse. With much seriousness, to curb the excesses of perpetrators of these dastardly acts against God Almighty and humanity. Also, ensuring that […]
Wike: No Cabal in Tinubu’s Govt, Fuel Subsidy Removal Is Right
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that there is no cabal within President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made the statement while delivering the keynote lecture at the 2025 OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture in Ile-Ife, the Osun State capital. The former Rivers State Governor commended Tinubu’s boldness in removing […]
HYPREP Calls for Urgent Action Against Plastic Pollution in Nigeria
Speaking in commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” HYPREP Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, emphasised that plastic waste, particularly from the fast-growing sachet economy, has become a critical environmental challenge in Nigeria and across West Africa. “Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a public health […]
Rivers State Secretariat in Shambles: Civil Servants Sound Alarm
Civil servants in Rivers State are sounding the alarm over the deplorable conditions at the state Secretariat, where they face numerous challenges that hinder their productivity. The workers cite the lack of electricity, non-functional elevators, and the absence of running water as major concerns that make their daily tasks physically exhausting. Workers are forced to […]
Labour Party Chair Debunks One-Party State in Nigeria
Following the increasing spate of defections by politicians to a particular political party, Chairman of Labour Party in Rivers State, Mr. Deinye Pepple, has allayed fears that Nigeria will soon become a one party state. Speaking with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Mr. Pepple, who attributed the defections to the desire of politicians to be […]
Police Apprehends Obaje FC Owner Following NFF Ruling Over Dispute With Mavlon FC
The dispute over the ownership of former Nigeria U17 captain Simon Karshe Cletus between Obaje FC from Kaduna and Mavlon FC is still ongoing. Recent reports from owngoalnigeria suggest that Cletus, who was part of the Nigeria U20 team that qualified for the U20 World Cup by finishing third at the AFCON, has always been […]
Nigerians Disappointed with Tinubu’s Performance – Analyst
Governments at all levels have been urged to prioritize the safety and security of Nigerians. A Port Harcourt-based political analyst and an activist, Mr. Eyinmosan Muffassa, who made the call in an interview with our correspondent, expressed disappointment at the performance of President Bola Tinubu since assuming office on May 29th, 2023. According to Mr. Muffasa, […]