CCT suspends Kano anti-corruption agency boss
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) suspended the Chairman, Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission Muhuyi Magaji, on Thursday. Mr Magaji’s suspension from office was contained in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES by the spokesperson for the Code…
University of Offa Holds Second Matriculation Ceremony
• It’s a rare opportunity to have university education – Founder In a momentous event marked by grandeur and scholarly aspirations, The University of Offa, Kwara State, celebrated its Second Matriculation Ceremony, Thursday, April 4, 2024. The ceremony, held on…
Family, community grieve over missing Delta varsity student
The community of Iru Egbede in the Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State is reeling from the disappearance of Faith Omodon, a 19-year-old 200-level student of Delta State University, studying Business Administration. Faith was last seen on March 30…
Gov Election: Group plans digital training for Edo voters
As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, Muyicx’s Human Capacity Development Academy Limited will kick off a Digital Campaign Education initiative on April 11, providing free training for selected party officials and voters. Ugiagbe Osamuyime, CEO of MHCD Academy, emphasized…
UK increases minimum wage of immigrants by 48 per cent
The United Kingdom government has raised the general salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa holders from £26,200 to £38,700, aiming to reduce migration and prioritize British workers. According to Home Secretary James Cleverly, the minimum wage has surged by 48%,…
Woman, 60, admits brutalizing 9-year-old househelp over cooked macaroni
A 60-year-old woman, Hauwa Nelson, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State, where she confessed to causing multiple injuries to a 9-year-old adopted girl named Merable Nelson. Following her admission of maltreatment towards Merable, the court…
Nigeria capable of producing vaccines’ – Tinubu boasts to Gavi executives
President Bola Tinubu has urged Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to join forces with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure fair access to life-saving vaccines for both children and adults. During a meeting with a delegation from Gavi, led by its…
Poor power supply killing Delta hospitality industry – Stakeholders
Hospitality Industry in Delta State Under Threat Due to Power Crisis Major stakeholders in the hospitality sector across Delta State have sounded the alarm over the crippling effects of erratic power supply, particularly in areas such as Uvwie, Warri, Sapele,…
EFCC to Charge Bobrisky with Money Laundering Offenses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to bring charges against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money laundering. The accusations against Bobrisky, a figure known for his…
25 deceased cops’ families get N39m in Kogi
Kogi State Police Commissioner Presents N39 Million Cheques to Families of Deceased Policemen The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Bethrand Onuoha, has disbursed cheques totaling N39,042,593.07 to the families of 25 deceased policemen in the state. According to a…