UN Condemns Use Of Force Against Myanmar Protesters
The United Nations on Tuesday condemned the use of force against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar, after police fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse rallies. “The use of disproportionate…
We’ve Spent N37bn On MSME Survival Fund Scheme – FG
The federal government says it has expended N37 billion on the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) survival fund scheme. The initiative is a component of the Nigeria economic sustainability…
Two Dead In Accident Involving Zulum’s Convoy
Two persons have died as a result of an accident involving the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state. The PREMIER NEWS understands that the incident took place in…
BREAKING: Buhari Begs Senate To Confirm New Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the Senate to confirm the new Service Chiefs as ambassadors. Buhari’s appeal was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and was read…
President Buhari Flags Off $1.96bn Nigeria-Niger Rail Project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Kano – Dutse – Jibia (Katsina State} – Maradi 284 Km rail project connecting Kano in Nigeria to Maradi…
Tennis: Nadal Tips Teenagers Alcaraz, Sinner As Future Champions
Rafael Nadal tipped fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz as a future champion on Tuesday after the 17-year-old comfortably won his debut Grand Slam clash at Melbourne Park. Alcaraz has been making…
Army Appoints Yerima New Spokesman
The Nigerian Army has appointed Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima as its Director of Public Relations. Yerima replaces Brig.-Gen. Saghir Musa, who has been redeployed to the Nigerian Army Training Centre, Kontagora…
BREAKING: Army Gets New Spokesman
The Nigerian Army has rejigged its top information unit with the appointment of Brig. General Mohammed M. Yerima as the new Director of Army Public Relation. Though there is no…
COVID-19: Ondo Rejects NCDC Figure, Says State Not ‘Severely Affected’
The Ondo State Government on Tuesday faulted the figure for the COVID-19 situation in the state released by the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control. The rejection is contained in a…
Zamfara Police Foil Robbery, Recover 14 Operational Motorbikes From Bandits
The Zamfara State police command says 14 operational motorbikes have been recovered from armed bandits operating in the State after a serious gun battle. Addressing newsmen at the state police…
