The Swearing In Ceremony Was Conducted As If A Military Regime Is Taking Over - Prof Jibrin Ibrahim
Jibrin Ibrahim, a famous political science professor, has criticized Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony after he took office as Nigeria's 16th Commander-In-Chief on Monday, May 29, 2023. Jibrin, who is also the chairman of the board of trustees at The Premium Times, stated in an interview on ARISE TV's 'Prime Time' program a few hours ago that the ceremony's significant military presence and parades at Eagle Square in the Federal Capital Territory caught his attention the most.
Today's Headlines: Tinubu To Meet Lawmakers From PDP, LP And Others, Bandits Kill 10 In Zamfara Attack
Photo Credit: Google Tinubu To Meet Lawmakers From PDP, LP And Others Photo Credit: Premium Times President Bola Tinubu will, on Monday, meet with senators-elect and members-elect of the House of Representatives from opposition parties, the Nation newspaper has reported. The meeting is scheduled to hold between 3 p,m.
Protesters Storm Presidential Election Petition Court In Abuja
Hundreds of protesters on Saturday stormed the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja where Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect, his election victory is being challenged. Premium Times report that, A barricade mounted by the police to divert traffic away prevented the demonstrators from gaining entry to the court premises where the court’s five-member panel was holding hearing sessions on Saturday.
Raymond Dokpesi died while he was using treadmill machine- Source reveals
According to a news that was published by The Premium Times Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that Raymond Dokpesi, who was the founder of DAAR Communications, died yesterday, Monday, after a fall while using a treadmill machine, a statement by DAAR Communications has said.
Ondo government, PDP speak on Akeredolu’s health rumour
The Ondo State Government has urged the public to ignore rumours of the death of the state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, describing it as a “wicked fabrication.” Premium times report that, The state government’s reaction followed anxiety in the state on Friday after the Social Democratic Party (SDP) called on the government to give details of the health situation of the governor.
Today’s Headlines: I have no house outside Nigeria – Buhari, I’ll be at Presidential petition court on Friday – Apapa Vows
Buhari Declares: I Have No House Outside Nigeria. News Credit: Independent Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has said he does not have any house outside Nigeria. Buhari said this while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Richard Hugh Montgomery, and his counterpart from Sri Lanka, Velupillai Kananathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
Ganduje reacts to his leaked audio questioning Tinubu’s meeting with Kwankwaso
Abdullahi Ganduje, the governor of Kano State, has reacted shockingly to the ongoing circulating of a leaked audio in which he and Ibrahim Masari could be heard disagreeing on a meeting between Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Bola Tinubu, the president- elect.
Presidential Election Court Admits Documents Alleging Tinubu's Indictment For Illicit Drug Offenses
The documents submitted by Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the 2023 election, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of drug offenses in the United States, have been accepted and admitted by the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja. According to Premium Times reports, the former governor of Anambra State is also requesting that the recently concluded presidential candidate be declared ineligible to run for office due to widespread irregularities during the election.
Presidential Election Court Admits Documents Alleging Tinubu's Indictment For Illicit Drug Offenses
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted and accepted the documents in evidence filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi for the 2023 presidential election, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of drug offenses in the United States. According to report, the former Governor of Anambra State is also seeking for the nullification of the just concluded presidential candidate following the widespread irregularities during the presidential election and the ineligibility for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress to contest the election.
Today's Headlines: Seun Kuti Released On Bail, Wike Backs Akpabio As Next Senate President
Photo Credit: Google Seun Kuti Released On Bail Photo Credit: Premium Times He was released on Tuesday after fulfilling his bail conditions, his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, told PREMIUM TIMES. “He was released this evening,” the lawyer said. The singer had turned himself in after the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, ordered his arrest after a video of the musician assaulting a police officer surfaced online. He regained freedom after one week in detention at the State Criminal Investigation
Adebutu did not buy votes, the ATM cards were given to people after his mother burial- Orekoya
According to a news that was published by the Premium Times Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that a top Nigerian politician, Ladi Adebutu, who claimed last week that he had fled Nigeria over threats to his life, has been indicted by the Nigeria Police Force for money laundering, and vote-buying during the last gubernatorial election in Ogun State.
Peter Mbah & Mr. Ossai Sworn In As The Governor & Deputy Governor Of Enugu State
According to a recent report by Premium Times, Peter Mbah has been sworn in as the fourth governor of Enugu State. He was sworn in alongside his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai. A further report reveals that Raymond Ozoema, who is the chief judge of the state, administered the oath of allegiance and oath of office to Mbah at exactly 12:52 pm on Monday, a few minutes after the chief administered the oath of Mr. Ossai.
Alleged Murder: Police conclude investigation on Doguwa
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, has concluded the murder case investigation involving the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa, and transmitted the case file to Kano State government for prosecution. According to Premium Times, The police in Kano earlier charged Mr Doguwa with murder for allegedly killing three people during the 25 February election. The lawmaker was involved in a violent confrontation between members of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) and the All
Clean Up The Environment, Or You Will Be Dismissed From Your Position, Umahi Order Secondary Schools
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, has ordered officials of public and private schools in the state to clean up the environment in order to avoid being sacked. Premium Times News reported this morning that Mr. Umahi, in an executive order issue on Thursday, said his resolution to coerce the school officials followed reports that grass had grown over some schools in the state, with many of them looking unhabitable.
DSS sarrives Lagos EFCC office, blocks officials from accessing building
There are reports that the Department of State Security Service, or DSS, "has blocked EFCC employees from entering their office in Ikoyi, Lagos, which is where the EFCC fights corruption." According to Vanguard. It was gathered that, An unnamed insider told Premium Times that, "DSS had positioned an armored vehicle in front of the facility and had blocked the entire structure."
Senate Presidency: South-south caucus backs Akpabio, Barau
The South-south Parliamentary Caucus in the 9th National Assembly has thrown its weights behind the aspiration of Godswill Akpabio and Jubrin Barau for the office of the Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly respectively. According to Premium Times, In a statement on Thursday jointly signed by the Caucus chairman, Francis Charles and secretary, Chinyere Iqwe, the group said Mr Akpabio’s aspiration will foster unity in Nigeria.
87 killed, 39 injured in Plateau massacre – Police
After stalling for days, the Plateau State Police Command on Friday said 87 people were killed in Tuesday’s attack on villages in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Premium times report that, 39 people were reportedly hurt during the event, according to the police, and are currently being treated at various hospitals throughout the state.
Opposition party spokesperson, chieftain arraigned for burglary
The spokesperson of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Oladayo Badmus, and one other member of the party, Olayemi Idowu, have been arraigned before a Magistrate court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for allegedly breaking into the state secretariat of the party. Premium times report that, The two accused persons were arraigned by the police on Wednesday on a three-count charge of conspiracy, malicious damage and stealing. They both pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Matthew Famuyiwa, told the court
The Swearing In Ceremony Was Conducted As If A Military Regime Is Taking Over - Prof Jibrin Ibrahim
Jibrin Ibrahim, a famous political science professor, has criticised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony after he took office as Nigeria's 16th Commander-In-Chief on Monday, May 29, 2023. Jibrin, who is also the chairman of the board of trustees at The Premium Times, stated in an interview on ARISE TV's 'Prime Time' programme a few hours ago that the ceremony's significant military presence and parades at Eagle Square in the Federal Capital Territory caught his attention the most.
Today’s Headlines: Why gunmen killed US officials in Nigeria – Gov Soludo., But for God, I would have died in court — Apapa.
Why gunmen killed US officials in Nigeria – Gov Soludo. News Credit: Premium Times. Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has spoken on the likely cause of the gunmen attack on officials of the US Consulate in Nigeria on Tuesday in the state. Premium Times reported how gunmen killed two officials of the Consulate and two police officers after ambushing their convoy along Atani-Osamala Road in Ogbaru Local Local Government of the state.