Army Arrests 24 Suspected Oil Thieves In Delta
Troops of Operation Delta have apprehended 24 suspected oil thieves and recovered 9,856.1 barrels of crude oil, 339 million litres of illegally refined diesel as well as 500,000 litres of…
Nigeria’s telephone subscribers hits 208 million
Telephone subscribers in Nigeria are now 208 million, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed. NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Danbatta, stated this in Abuja. He said the nation’s…
Ogun Tanker Explosion Victim Dies
One of the six victims of the tanker explosion that were taken to hospitals after the incident is dead. The deceased is a 42-year-old who died at the Federal Medical…
We Can’t Restructure Nigeria Without Tackling Tribalism And Nepotism – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria cannot be restructured without the challenges that polarise the country being addressed. Speaking on Thursday at ‘Daily Trust 18th Dialogue’ which had restructuring as…
Buhari Re-Appoints Usman As NPA MD, Reconstitutes Board
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, reappointed Hadiza Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority for another five years. He also reconstituted the boards of the agency and that of…
COVID-19: Schools To Get Two Weeks’ Notice Before Reopening – Says Education Secretary Gavin Williamson
The cabinet minister disputes a union’s claim and insists schools “are a safe environment to be in”. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has signalled pupils could be told in a week’s…
Abducted Former Bauchi Legislator Ningi Regains Freedom
A former member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abdulmumuni Ningi, who was kidnapped recently has been released from captivity. PREMIER NEWS had reported the Bauchi State Police Command…
Ondo Farmers, Forest Guards, Drivers Protest, Back Akeredolu
Scores of farmers, forest guards and the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Ondo State have staged a protest against the incessant abduction of their members…
Koeman Wants Messi’s Two-Game Ban Reduced
Ronald Koeman hopes Lionel Messi’s two-match ban will be reduced after he was sent off for the first time ever playing for Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final defeat…
Ogun PDP: Makinde Charges Gbenga Daniel To Take Over The Party In The State
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has appealed to former Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). PREMIER NEWS recalls that Daniel had,…
