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The Enugu State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday unveiled the party’s Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Council, which is chaired by the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, is also headlined by an Advisory Council comprising former President of the Senate, Ken Nnamani; former governor of…
The family of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi “Toluwanisings” Bolaji has insisted that his burial must wait until the authorities determine what caused his death. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the “Kabiyesi Olorun Ayo” crooner died after he slumped at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State on 15 October. Since then, the family has faced…
Rapper, entrepreneur, and record executive Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in February 2027, the National Football League (NFL) has officially announced. The performance at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles will mark the first time Carter, 56, takes the stage as the main act for the annual championship…
Experts in physical planning and urban development have canvassed for stronger cooperation among South-West states to coordinate infrastructure development, tackle urban congestion and flooding, improve housing delivery and attract investments across the region. They spoke at a two-day Lagos Physical Planning Summit 2.0, held in Victoria Island, Lagos, where stakeholders sought an integrated regional development…
Rivers United suffered their first defeat of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday, losing 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Despite the setback, the Port Harcourt club retained top spot with 17 points and a goal difference of +10 after 10 matchdays. Rangers International and…
Nigeria is treating the reported Ebola case discovered in Abuja with its usual levity. Authorities should remember that if you fail to cut the sapling of an Iroko tree while it is young and allow it to grow rotund in size, it will someday demand unbearable ẹbọ (spiritual sacrifices) in its adulthood. Since 20 October,…
Nollywood actors are expected to gain additional opportunities to earn from their creative content through a new digital initiative by Bebuzee, a United States-based artificial intelligence-powered app recently launched in Nigeria. Bebuzee is an all-in-one “super app” developed by Bebuzee that integrates social media, video streaming, e-commerce, messaging, real estate, and digital payment services into…
Chief (Mrs) Oluwaremilekun Abeje Olowu, a lawyer, technocrat, retired civil servant and pioneer Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), reflects on her life, career, failed governorship ambition, the challenges women face in politics, her vision for Osun State and the importance of discipline, hard work and healthy living in this interview with TUNDE…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for a reset in Nigeria’s economy, security architecture, and education system, questioning the country’s economic gains as many citizens struggle to feed their families. Mr Makinde made the remarks in a video message played on Saturday at the launch of the Makinde-Daura Resetter Movement in Ikeja, Lagos. “I…
Nigerian content creators and brand executives have called for stronger collaboration to build sustainable creative businesses, as the second edition of PluggedIN brought industry stakeholders together in Lagos. Woof Studios Africa and Insight Redefini organised the event on Thursday at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, under the theme, “Beyond the Placement: Rethinking How Brands…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
In Ijebu-Ode, the Keregbetu family has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over the prolonged suspension of the process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The appeal followed the decision of the Ogun State Government to halt the selection process, citing numerous petitions from security agencies and other concerned parties. The Awujale throne became vacant in…
The head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, has appealed to Dapo Abiodun to lift the suspension on the Awujale selection process and allow kingmakers to complete their work. Owoyemi, a former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, said the royal family next in line to produce the Awujale,…
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The family of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi “Toluwanisings” Bolaji has insisted that his burial must wait until the authorities determine what caused his death. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the “Kabiyesi Olorun Ayo” crooner died after he slumped at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State on 15 October. Since then, the family has faced…
Experts in physical planning and urban development have canvassed for stronger cooperation among South-West states to coordinate infrastructure development, tackle urban congestion and flooding, improve housing delivery and attract investments across the region. They spoke at a two-day Lagos Physical Planning Summit 2.0, held in Victoria Island, Lagos, where stakeholders sought an integrated regional development…
Rivers United suffered their first defeat of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday, losing 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Despite the setback, the Port Harcourt club retained top spot with 17 points and a goal difference of +10 after 10 matchdays. Rangers International and…
Nigeria is treating the reported Ebola case discovered in Abuja with its usual levity. Authorities should remember that if you fail to cut the sapling of an Iroko tree while it is young and allow it to grow rotund in size, it will someday demand unbearable ẹbọ (spiritual sacrifices) in its adulthood. Since 20 October,…
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President Tinubu to commission key projects during Ogun visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Ogun State on Saturday for the commissioning and inspection of major infrastructure projects, highlighting the state’s push for economic growth and improved public services. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade,…
An agricultural economist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oredipe, who hails from the Ogun East Senatorial District and is also a systems architect, pledged to prioritise grassroots development, ensure inclusive growth, and promote accountability if…
Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
Ademorin Aliu Kuye, a contender for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland, has said he is not desperate to become the next monarch. Kuye, who represents Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Nigeria, denied claims that he had been presenting himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the allegations as false and malicious. Responding…
