The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, inaugurated her Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in the South-South geopolitical zone of the country on Tuesday, May 7. Inaugurating the scheme at the Government Banquet Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Tinubu explained that the programme, which has been held in other geopolitical zones in […]
Convicted child sex offender re-arrested after escaping from prison
Insecurity: Reps ask IGP, SSS to probe recent attacks in Kaduna, Enugu
Champions League: Dortmund qualify for final
Borussia Dortmund have qualified for this year’s Champions League final. The Bundesliga side defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night to book their place. Matt Hummels scored the only goal early in the second half, heading a corner past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Dortmund had won the first leg 1-0 at Signal […]
Olubadan’s stool: Ladoja withdraws suit against kingmakers
“Ladoja has lived up to his promise to the people of Ibadanland to withdraw the case from court. What is next now is for Governor Makinde to approve the nomination of Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan,” Mr Oloko said. The post Olubadan’s stool: Ladoja withdraws suit against kingmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. […]
CBN orders Nigerian banks to suspend cash deposit charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks to stop charges on cash deposits. The apex bank disclosed this in a May 6, 2024, circular signed by its Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji. The apex bank noted that the suspension will last until September 30, 2024. The development comes as Nigerian banks charge two […]
Enugu Assembly passes Public Ranch Management Agency Bill
The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed the Public Ranch Management Agency bill. The bill, which was passed on Tuesday in Enugu by the lawmakers, authorised the state government to establish an agency to manage both government and privately owned ranches in the state. Speaking before the passage of the bill, the member representing […]
Porn Star Stormy Daniels testifies in $130,000 hush money against Donald Trump
Porn star Stormy Daniels testified on Tuesday in the ongoing hush money trial against former President Donald Trump. Daniels said her life descended into “chaos” after her hush-money deal with Trump to stay silent about their alleged sexual encounter was made public. She told the New York jury that she was ostracised and harassed at […]
NLC differs on CBN’s cybersecurity levy
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the recent order by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, of 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levied on electronic transfers. NLC President Joe Ajaero stated the NLC position in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting to a recent circular issued by the […]
EPL: No envy in my heart – Maitland-Niles names team to win title
Lyon midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles has admitted he wants Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. Maitland-Niles debuted for the Gunners in 2014, having come through the Hale End Academy. As his opportunities were reduced at the Emirates, he went out on loan to West Brom, Roma and Southampton before moving permanently to Lyon […]