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Traders at Oyeagu Market, Abagana, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene and stop their eviction from shops they legitimately acquired. The traders said they were issued a sudden ejection order by the local government authorities, citing market reorganization and shop…
The Anambra State Police Command has taken control of the scene of a fatal road accident that occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 9 PM at Upper Iweka, Onitsha. According to a statement by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police intervened to restore…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has forged a strategic partnership with Premium Times to promote press freedom, ethical journalism, and the welfare of media professionals. During a courtesy visit to the Premium Times office on Tuesday, NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, reaffirmed the union’s commitment to…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, to enhance workplace safety awareness and extend social insurance coverage to informal sector workers. NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, revealed…
The Yobe State House of Assembly has approved the third reading of a bill seeking to amend the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YOCHMA) Law 2025. The proposed amendment, aimed at enhancing healthcare administration and service delivery in the state, now awaits Governor Mai Mala Buni’s assent to become…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has urged international investors to capitalize on Nigeria’s thriving oil and gas sector, citing significant regulatory reforms and pro-business policies introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the 2025 CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Texas, Udy Ntia, Executive Vice…
In a bid to enhance peace restoration and youth rehabilitation in Kano State, the state government’s taskforce has intensified consultations with key stakeholders, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Council of Ulamas. The chairman of the taskforce, Dr.…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to initiate a nationwide diphtheria vaccination and awareness campaign in schools to prevent further outbreaks of the disease. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the House Spokesperson, Mr. Akin Rotimi, in response to a recent…
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, a strategic initiative under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). The move, announced in London, aims to bolster collaboration between the two nations’ creative sectors and unlock new economic opportunities. According to a statement…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called on staff to implement the agency’s 2025 budget in alignment with its strategic objectives. Speaking at NiMet’s Budget Retreat on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Prof. Anosike emphasized the need to prioritize projects…
