Thursday 5 October 2023

Premium Times Daily Newsletter

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Website

Headlines

Reps ask FG to clear judgement debts incurred by MDAs


The lawmakers noted that the judgement debts of $556,754,584.31, £398, 526.17 and N226,281,801,881.64, constitute a significant financial burden on the nation's finances. Read More

CSU Papers: Atiku asks Obi, Kwankwaso to join in suit against Tinubu


"Let me call on Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso to join me in this campaign for morality in our government," he said.

CSU Papers: I'll only stop fighting Tinubu if Supreme Court rules against me —Atiku


"If the court rules that I am right, fine. If the court rules that he (Tinubu) is right — so that's the end of the fight because at the moment we are at the Supreme Court and there is no any other court (higher) than the Supreme Court," Atiku said.

Two years after, Anambra LP governorship candidate still missing


The wife of the missing politician says one of her greatest worries is her inability to provide answers to questions from her children who constantly ask about their father's whereabouts.
Most Recent Stories

Teachers will get due reward under my watch – Tinubu


He regretted the challenges confronting Nigerian teachers, including overcrowded classrooms, scarce resources and limited opportunities for professional development, which he said are the result of prolonged neglect of the noble profession. Read More

Experts discuss solutions to Nigeria's economic challenges at GOCOP conference


The experts spoke on Thursday at the 7th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) themed: "Nigeria: Roadmap for Socio-Economic Recovery and Sustainability."

Nigerian govt inaugurates panel to investigate death of Abuja robbery victim


Ms Olorunfemi tragically died at the Maitama General Hospital where she was allegedly denied treatment for not providing a police report.

'My parents are languishing in IDP camp' – Senator


Benue senator, Titus Zam, also said over 1.5 million persons were displaced from their homes by bandits in the state in 2022.

Nnamdi Kanu's release will return normalcy to South-east — Rep


"Clearly, his release will help in reducing crime and criminality, banditry, assassinations, and kidnapping prevalent in the South-east. thereby fostering the revitalisation of the dwindling economy of the region and a peaceable return to normalcy," he said.
Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Videos
Wike visits First Lady, seeks areas of collaboration
Business

World Bank predicts Nigeria's GDP to grow by 2.9 % in 2023


The World Bank made the forecast about Nigeria's economy in its latest edition of Africa's Pulse report published on its website on Wednesday.

NNPCL invites brokers to bid for insurance of oil, non-oil assets


NNPCL says the winner(s) of the bid will be awarded contract for the insurance of its oil and non-oil assets and liabilities for 12 months.
Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

Mohbad: Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, two others


The judge also ordered that the suspects be granted access to medicals and lawyers of their choice.

Mohbad: Singer Primeboy turns self in


Primeboy, a budding singer and Mohbad's childhood friend, was declared wanted on Wednesday.
Opinion

Zungeru hydropower project: China-Nigeria partnership at its best, By Chioma Nwagwu


The Zungeru hydropower project, located on the Kaduna River in Niger State, Nigeria, is a 700MW hydroelectric facility built by a Chinese consortium comprising Sinohydro Corporation Limited and China National Electric Engineering Company. The project costs about $1.3 billion (₦162.9 billion) and it is the biggest power project completed in Nigeria in the past ten years and one of the biggest power projects in Africa to be availed a preferential loan facility from the Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) of China.

Are you in that number saved by Uzodimma?, By Azu Ishiekwene


I must dispense with any further rigmarole and get to the point, while the governor's generous offer lasts. The governor told a crowd of excited, cheering youths who came to visit him at the Government House on September 26, that he had finally come up with a plan to put at least 4,000 of them out of unemployment, as part of his "Skill Up Imo" programme. He said he had spoken with representatives of some Canadian and European firms in Nigeria. The companies would not only train these youths, but also send them to different choice destinations in North America and Europe to work.

Promoted

Tuition-free universities for international students in Germany


Germany is recognised as a global hub for education, offering a nurturing environment for students and extending a warm welcome to individuals from around the world.

Oando set to participate as lead sponsor of Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2023


The conference is scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 9 – 13 October, 2023.

Divestment of oil assets: NCDMB warns against reduction in compliance, tax revenue


Wabote said the ongoing and other planned divestments are big accomplishments for Nigerian Content development.

Sports

UCL Round-Up: Barca youngster breaks Celestine Babayaro's record as Newcastle, Man City win big


One of the highlights of the night was the emergence of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as the youngest player ever to start a Champions League.

NWFL: New board promises sustainable growth, development for clubs


Ms Obi in her welcome address noted the board had been saddled with the responsibility of driving the growth of professional Women's Football in Nigeria.

Fact Checker

Claim, Mohbad still alive goes viral


Verdict: There is enough evidence to prove the death of Mohbad. Hence, the speculations about him being alive are false.

Video of Drake singing Mohbad's song, manipulated


Claim: Canadian singer and rapper Drake sang Mohbad's song as a tribute to the late Nigerian musician.

Health

Improved wellbeing of adolescent, young adults critical to achieving sustainable development- Health Minister


He acknowledged the importance of adopting a whole-government approach to addressing the multiple and intersecting factors that impact adolescents in the country.

Father of Abuja robbery victim speaks on late daughter's plans


Ms Olorunfemi tragically died at the Maitama General Hospital where she was allegedly denied treatment for not providing a police report.
Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
newsletter@premiumtimesng.com

Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can
update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
 

Latest update required

Hi, I hope you are doing well. I was looking for a few websites to put on the list where we can post our content as guest po...