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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release his academic records following a legal action instituted by Labour Party chieftain, Abayomi Arabambi, over the alleged refusal of the institution to provide certified copies of documents relating to Obi’s academic credentials. In a statement […]
Continue ReadingIs Nasir El-Rufai’s problem because he is a Muslim? Even he would say it is not so. There was this statement from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) issued in the middle of last week. The NSCIA said it had initially regarded the El Rufai matter as a “standard judicial process” but now […]
Continue ReadingPresident of Dangote Industries Limited and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he has lived in his current home for 36 years, saying he has no plans to move because he is comfortable there. Dangote stated this during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, where he spoke about his lifestyle, business interests, […]
Continue ReadingFACT-CHECK: Is Peter Obi parading a fake university degree certificate? Here are our findings. Premium Times obtained University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s (UNN’s) response to enquiries on Mr Obi’s academic credentials. The academic credentials of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have been a subject of controversy since 2023, when he […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for January 2027. The list contains presidential candidates from 18 political parties, alongside their running mates for the election. The document, signed by the Secretary of the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, shows that the ruling […]
Continue ReadingBefore the first ballot is cast in Nigeria’s presidential elections, some things are already in plain sight — but voters and commentators often miss them because of the emotions of the moment. In my previous article, ‘The Winning Formula for Presidential Elections’, I pointed out that Nigeria is built on a tripod — the Hausa/Fulani, […]
Continue ReadingChairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on Monday sounded the gong at the Nigerian Exchange to formally launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Held on the trading floor of the NGX in Lagos, the ceremony marked the first time a refinery has been offered on the Nigerian stock […]
Continue ReadingAfter defeating New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F match in Poland on Sunday, Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria, by the victory, took four points from three matches, enough to finish second in the group behind Spain and advance to the Round […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, Omotunde Ogundimu, has broken down in tears while appealing to Nigerians for financial assistance as she continues to battle cervical cancer, a condition she said she has been living with since 2024. The actress made the emotional appeal during an interview with Biola Adebayo, which was later shared on her social media page. […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to approve and use the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for all elections conducted by the commission. The court also perpetually restrained INEC from stopping or interfering with the NDC’s use of its digitally designed “two-finger” […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress and social media influencer, Adesanya Nimota Omotolani, popularly known as Nimmy Ferrari has passed away. She died at the age of 26, just days before she was expected to celebrate the completion of her new home. Ferrari had recently completed construction of her property in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, and was reportedly preparing […]
Continue ReadingNational Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said his team will establish a system to independently transmit results from polling units to its situation room during the 2027 general elections. Obi disclosed this in an exclusive interview on Arise TV on Thursday, explaining that the system would enable his […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed the payment of the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as part of the Presidential Reward for their victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket. The commission also confirmed the payment of the naira equivalent of $50,000 to each of […]
Continue ReadingThe Toyin Falola Interview’s discussion on witchcraft in Africa has now taken place, and it has left us with a more difficult question than the one with which we began. The pre-interview piece prior to the panel discussion addressed the intellectual question: how should one comprehend witchcraft in relation to African philosophy without simplifying it […]
Continue ReadingOfficers of the Benue State Police Command have arrested 46 suspects in connection with the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Commissioner of Police (CP), Cletus Nwadiogbu, who announced this on Wednesday, said investigation is still ongoing as key leaders of the youths involved in the incident […]
Continue ReadingBitcoin rebounded above $79,000 on Wednesday, recovering from losses in the previous session as renewed interest in cryptocurrency investment products helped support the market. Bitcoin was last trading at around $79,491, up about 0.8% at the time of the latest market report. The recovery came as investors showed stronger interest in crypto exchange-traded products, including […]
Continue ReadingChief S. L. Akintola, post-independence Premier of the Western Region, knew that when money entered politics, trust could develop wings. There is a story of how he once sent two trusted associates to some people in the Ondo area. The message they carried was accompanied by money. The emissaries went and returned with assurances that […]
Continue ReadingBeautiful and veteran Nigerian actress, filmmaker, singer, former model, and philanthropist, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (omosexy), has said that she could have made a fortune through politics, but chose not to because she didn’t want money to come at the expense of her principles. Speaking in an interview, Omotola said: “I tell people that if I wanted […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, Iyabo Ojo has spoken out about the constant attacks on her family. She alleges, in a lengthy post on her Instagram page, that their claims are just proof and admonished the public not to be easily manipulated by those claiming to have proof and evidence. “ANYONE WHO ALLEGES MUST PROVE. “No one […]
Continue ReadingThe northern region has commenced a protest against President Bola Tinubu over the bad economy and worsening hardship in the country. See the video below: Anti Tinubu protest in Northern Nigeria. The North has officially disassociated itself with Tinubu. pic.twitter.com/BAVUXhmMOD — Arewa Source (@Arewa_Source) September 9, 2026
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