Harrison Ogara, a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Igbo-Eze South Constituency, has refuted claims of a leadership crisis within the Labour Party (LP). His statement comes in response to the recent defection of six LP members to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogara dismissed the notion of a crisis within the…
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, has accused top individuals residing in Lagos and Abuja of being the masterminds behind the oil theft in the Niger Delta region. He made this revelation during an appearance on “Inside Sources” with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. Dickson highlighted the…
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria has been revealed to have no helicopters for training purposes, according to the Acting Rector of the institution, Shaka Imalighwe. This disclosure was made during an investigative hearing organized by the House of Representatives to probe the sale of two helicopters belonging to the College. Imalighwe,…
The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has earmarked N600 million for the improvement of healthcare facilities across the state. This announcement was made by Mr. Moses Essien, the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, during a media briefing in Uyo. The allocated funds are intended for the maintenance and enhancement of state-owned healthcare facilities…
Vladislav Panev, a member of the Bulgarian parliament, recently led a delegation of lawmakers from Bulgaria to Nigeria in late February. The visit was on the invitation of the Nigeria-Bulgaria friendship group at the Nigerian House of Representatives for a parliamentary exchange. During the visit, Mr. Panev discussed various areas of interest with PREMIUM TIMES,…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its report for February 2024, revealing that the national average cost of a healthy diet per adult per day was N938. This figure represents the minimum cost for a combination of locally available items that meet globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines, serving as a measure of both…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified efforts to track down illegal miners in Borno State who continue to operate despite a government ban on mining activities in the state. Farouq Musa-Boyi, the NSCDC Commandant in Borno, revealed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the majority of…
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has dropped a major hint about the prospect of him leaving the party before the 2027 election season. Speaking during an engagement with his supporters on his Verified X space, hosted by Parallel Facts, Obi emphasized his unwavering commitment to making Nigeria work…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the Senate is planning to lift the suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), following the lawmaker’s threat of legal action. Ningi was suspended for three months after alleging budget padding to the tune of N3.7 trillion in the 2024 fiscal year. The decision to lift the…
In a significant political development, six members of the Labour Party at the Enugu State House of Assembly have officially decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmakers had initially planned to defect during an event at the Okpara Square last Sunday, which was abruptly ended, leading to speculation about their intentions. However, during…