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At a meeting facilitated by the EFCC, Nestoil and a consortium of banks agreed to a structured debt repayment. The post EFCC recovers $60 million for Nestoil lenders in ongoing debt investigation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Mr Oloyede in August 2016, and his early actions showed his desire to deliver. The post EDITORIAL: Ishaq Oloyede’s remarkable leadership at JAMB appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident happened after the female student came out of the lecturer's office with his clothes, claiming that the lecturer attempted to sexually assault her in the office. The post TRENDING: Angry students avenge colleague, strip lecturer over attempted sexual assault appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
“The peaceful conduct before, during and after the election, in spite of some observed irregularities, is a testament to the maturity of our democracy and the commitment of citizens to peaceful coexistence,” Mr Otti said. The post Otti hails Osun poll, charges Adeleke to consolidate democratic gains appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Arise today and step out of the Egyptian cycle of endless, fruitless toil. Take up your yoke, learn the mechanics of the Kingdom, build the structures required to support the blessing, and watch the Lord of the Sabbath transform your regular labour into an enduring, multi-dimensional season of supernatural rest. Contemporary Believers Who Took Responsibility […] The post Taking personal respons...
There have been calls for the prosecution of both Jingir and Fadahunsi. Unlikely as that eventuality may be, let us at least do what grown-ups do: introspect. The ultimate test of an elder’s relevance is not how much religious divisiveness or political violence he can incite but how he inspires the younger generation — permit […] The post Electoral infidels!, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Pr...
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) says the defeat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship… The post APM: Osun election result foretells Tinubu’s 2027 defeat — Nigerians gravitating towards Seyi Makinde appeared first on TheCable .
The FCT Administration says the certificates were signed to ease doing business in the territory, in line with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The post Wike signs 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy in Abuja in three years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Omah Lay, the Nigerian singer, says he has abandoned efforts to quit smoking despite previously trying to force… The post Omah Lay: Why I stopped trying to quit smoking appeared first on TheCable .
By some coincidence, in this year, five of the most important positions in law and justice in Nigeria are now held by women – Chief Justice of Nigeria; the President of the Court of Appeal; the leader of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria; Director-General of the Law School; and President of the NBA. […] The post Nigeria’s year of women in law, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu appeared first on Pr...
Adriana Vilagoš osvojila bronzanu medalju na Evropskom prvenstvu u Birmingenu Danas
If effectively implemented, the National Peace Framework can become more than another government policy. It can provide the architecture for a new approach to national security — one in which government retains responsibility, communities acquire greater agency, institutions work from a common framework, and Nigeria progressively moves beyond managing insecurity towards preventing it. Nigeria’s...
Kamsy has become the third Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate to be evicted from the… The post Kamsy becomes third housemate evicted from BBNaija 2026 appeared first on TheCable .
Yiaga Africa, however, said the consistency of the results should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the entire electoral process, particularly amid reports of vote buying and voter inducement. The post #OsunDecides2026: INEC results fall within independent projections – Yiaga appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Five people, including four teenagers, have died while 10 others sustained injuries in two separate building collapses in… The post Five die, 10 injured as two building collapse in Kano appeared first on TheCable .
Davido has fired back at house of representatives member James Faleke following tensions surrounding Saturday’s Osun governorship election,… The post ‘Politics not a career, get a job’ — Davido hits back at Faleke appeared first on TheCable .
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, has filed a N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices… The post El-Rufai sues ICPC, seeks N10bn over alleged denial of family access appeared first on TheCable .
…there is no economic or development theory that is superior to the balance sheet. The reality of the balance sheet is the moment where underlying assets, actual liabilities, cash flows, and debt obligations are assessed at their true net realisable value. This translates to the fiscal health of the country. And it matters a lot. […] The post Zacch Adedeji’s arithmetic, By Joshua Ocheja appeare...
Nottingham Forest have treated Taiwo Awoniyi, Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, to an emotional farewell from the club… The post VIDEO: Forest treat Awoniyi to emotional farewell ahead of Coventry City move appeared first on TheCable .
The Bank of Industry (BOI) says its N250 billion maiden domestic bonds have been oversubscribed in five days… The post Investors oversubscribe BOI’s maiden N250bn bond appeared first on TheCable .
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun says it is reviewing the results of the 2026 governorship election… The post We’re consulting with our legal team over Adeleke’s victory, says Osun APC appeared first on TheCable .
As Nigeria prepares to participate in the 17th session of the UNCCD (COP17) in Mongolia, the country’s rangelands and grazing routes are facing mounting pressure from desertification, drought, land degradation and competing land-use demands. The post SPECIAL REPORT: As COP17 nears, Nigeria’s rangelands crisis deepens, threatening farmers, pastoral livelihoods appeared first on Premium Times Nig...
NGF said the interest generated by the off-cycle Osun governorship election again confirmed the resilience of Nigerian democracy. The post Governors’ forum congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Odegaard put the result beyond doubt two minutes into the second half. The post Arsenal 3-0 Man City: Odegaard leads Gunners to Community Shield glory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Speaking after an infrastructure inspection, Governor Ademola Adeleke openly backed President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. He warmly referred to him as “our own son, father and leader.” He went further to declare: “I am the governor of the ancestral birthplace of Mr President. How can I have my own in the saddle and think […] The post Osun: The mourning after, By Festus Adedayo appeared ...
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) says it has tightened enforcement under the backward integration programme (BIP), including… The post NSDC tightens sugar quota rules, holds talks with Afreximbank, NGF to accelerate sugar estate development appeared first on TheCable .
Mrs Enih said Governor Mbah's Smart Schools have democratised education in Enugu State The post August Meeting: Enugu Gender Affairs Commissioner harps on unity, girl-child education appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
At the heart of the new season is the “Golden Date 2.0” format, which challenges contestants to look beyond their preferred physical “spec” and consider personality, values, interests and expectations The post Dating show ‘Hello Mr Right’ returns with new twist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
He also named the ICPC chairman and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as the second and third defendants. The post El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying his family access to him appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Kalu says the outcome of the election should not be interpreted as a setback for President Bola Tinubu. The post 2027: Tinubu’s future is bright in Osun – Orji Kalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
He added that the outcome clearly reflected citizens’ participation and democratic choice. The post #OsunDecides2026: UNIOSUN VC congratulates Adeleke on re-election, hails Osun voters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Language does more than describe reality. It shapes how we perceive it. Every enduring discipline eventually develops its own vocabulary. Law has its language. Medicine has its language. Economics, engineering, diplomacy and computer science all possess conceptual vocabularies that enable practitioners to describe phenomena with greater precision than ordinary language permits. Journalism is no...
The Osun governor described the president as a “son of Osun State” while praising his support for what he called a free and fair governorship election. The post Adeleke restates commitment to support Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
TMG said the election was largely free of major technical glitches in most locations, while results were mostly uploaded in real time on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). The post #OsunDecides2026: TMG commends INEC, Osun voters, urges protection of electoral mandate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The president wished Adeleke success as he prepares to lead the state for another four years. The post #OsunDecides2026: Tinubu hails Adeleke’s re-election, says it’s a boost to democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The party said it would explore all constitutional avenues to determine its next course of action. The post #OsunDecides2026: We’re studying Osun election results — APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
While Mr Adeleke emerged victorious in 19 LGAs, Mr Oyebamiji won in the remaining 11. The post DATA STORY: #OsunDecides2026: The figures that define Adeleke’s victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The re-elected governor pledged to strengthen his administration’s successes, address its shortcomings and expand development across the state. The post “I will not disappoint you,” Adeleke tells Osun residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The president urged the re-elected governor to unite Osun residents and focus on growth, stability and socio-economic progress regardless of their political affiliations. The post Tinubu congratulates Adeleke, says Osun election reinforces Nigeria’s democracy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The new members were received as the party’s statewide membership surge continues The post APC Bauchi chapter welcomes over 150,000 new members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The new members were received as the party’s statewide membership surge continues The post APC Bauchi chapter welcomes over 150,000 new members – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Sokoto police confirmed the Friday attack on Kebbe town and said reinforcements had been deployed, while the Army declined to confirm reports that four soldiers were killed. The post Police confirm terrorist attack in Sokoto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Obi said Mr Adeleke's victory reaffirmed that the power to choose leaders belongs to the people. The post #OsunDecides2026: Obi hails Governor Adeleke’s re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The re-elected governor described his victory as an endorsement of his administration’s work and said he expects his APC challenger to accept the result. The post Tinubu called to congratulate me on Osun victory, I expect Oyebamiji to do same — Adeleke appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The opposition political leaders said the outcome reflected the choice of Osun voters and urged the governor to justify the renewed mandate. The post Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Saraki congratulate Adeleke on Osun re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
PREMIUM TIMES journalist Abdulkareem Mojeed has been selected as one of six journalists globally for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 Media Reporting Fellowship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The post PREMIUM TIMES journalist, five others selected for UNCCD COP17 Media Fellowship in Mongolia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
An analysis of INEC's IReV portal performance during the 2026 Osun governorship election, highlighting transmission progress and identifying critical transparency gaps that must be addressed to ensure electoral readiness for the 2027 general elections. The post ANALYSIS: IReV Performance in the 2026 Osun Governorship Election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
From match-winning goals and assists to a long-awaited return from injury, the weekend provided plenty of encouragement for Nigeria’s international stars and those hoping to break into Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles squad The post Boniface, Chukwueze, Adams shine as Nigerians set Europe aglow ahead of new season appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Afrobeats star shared a brief celebratory message and video on X after the Osun governor was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election. The post Davido celebrates Adeleke’s victory in Osun governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Residents celebrated Governor Ademola's victory and expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of Saturday's election. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke’s victory sparks jubilation in Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Ede appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Kubiangha said the corps members adhered to instructions, operational guidelines and safety advisories issued during the sensitisation tour of the local government areas. The post #OsunDecides20226: NYSC hails corps members’ discipline, commitment during poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Governor Adeleke, who hails from Ede, defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 13 other candidates in the keenly contested election. The post #OsunDecides2026: Jubilation in Adeleke’s hometown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The advocate, Steve Aluko, alleged that some officers are owed as much as 15 months in unpaid allowances The post Immigration officers in foreign missions owed allowances, advocate seeks Tinubu’s intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Justice Faruk Bunza stated that his abductors held him at a camp in Suru LGA and appeared to have prior knowledge of potential targets. The post Freed Kebbi judge recognises bandits’ hideout appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The incumbent governor defeated his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, by 66,252 votes after polling 511,067 votes across the state. The post UPDATED: #OsunDecides2026: INEC declares Accord’s Ademola Adeleke winner of governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Adeleke of the APC was formally declared the winner of the election by the INEC returning officer, Joshua Ogunwole. The post #OsunDecides2026: It’s Official: INEC declares Accord’s Ademola Adeleke winner of governorship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
When the results were moved to the state collation centre for the final stage of the process, none of the APC agents was present. The post #OsunDecides2026: APC officials absent at final collation centre as Adeleke coasts to victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The final results of the 30 local government areas were announced by INEC officials at the INEC headquarters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The post #OsunDecides2026: Adeleke scores highest votes, set to be declared winner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
