Political news and analysis
The Federal Government has said it has secured 1,721 terrorism convictions since the commencement of its Mass Trial Programme in October 2017. This was disclosed by the Director, Legal Services,
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has prohibited farming in all cemeteries across the state with immediate effect. The governor announced the decision during an inspection of a cemetery in Gusau, saying the cultivation of crops on burial grounds would no longer be permitted. He also directed that any crops already planted in cemeteries should be [âŚ] âCemeteries are sacredâ â Gov Lawal bans farming on Zamfara burial grounds
A prominent Yoruba leader and public affairs commentator, Dr. Oyedele Oyewumi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a more inclusive political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections by considering a Hausa/Fulani running mate while supporting the emergence of a Senate President from the South-East.
Nigerian Afrobeats artiste and music executive, Donny Crown, born Ishola Abdul Rasaq Adedoyin, has released two new singles, Gimme Life and God Abeg, under his record label, Most Exclusive Doings Entertainment (MEDE).
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent investigation into the alleged activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, describing the controversy as one that requires a transparent public probe. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Atikuâs media office questioned the Presidencyâs explanation that the PFIPC was a non-existent or [âŚ] PFIPC: Atiku demands probe, questions Gbajabiamila over N400m bribery claim
Former Principal Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Sir Willie Nwokoye, has been named the recipient of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Community Service Icon of the Year
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the Federal Governmentâs decision to replace the National Youth Service Corpsâ (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of the ongoing reforms of the scheme. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plan during an appearance on Channels Televisionâs The Morning Brief, monitored by TRIBUNE ONLINE on [âŚ] The post Knocks, praises trail NYSCâs replacement of khaki with Adire fabric appeared first on Tribune Online.
The Defence Headquarters said the military had neutralised 1,597 terrorists and insurgents and rescued 1,516 kidnapped victims in 14,221 operations conducted nationwide between January and June.
Sandro Tonali has revealed the "huge role" Roberto De Zerbi had in his impending ÂŁ100m move to Tottenham from Newcastle.
England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.
Power producer Genneia SA filed for an initial public offering in New York, trying to become the first Argentine company to IPO in the US in at least seven years.
Rising electricity costs are reshaping consumer demand, with manufacturers introducing more energy-efficient home appliances designed to reduce long-term household energy consumption The post Energy-saving home appliances gain traction as electricity costs rise appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
