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Power generation on Nigeria’s national grid rebounded to 4,384.4 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, following a partial system collapse that plunged many parts of the country into darkness for several hours on Monday. Checks by Vanguard of data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that as of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 power generation […]
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has weighed in on the unfolding legal battle involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, drawing parallels between the case and his own encounters with the justice system during Malami’s time in office. In a post shared on his X handle on Tuesday, Melaye […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, recording a 3–1 victory over Uganda despite fielding a largely rotated squad. Midfielder Raphael Onyedika emerged as the standout performer, scoring twice in the second half as the Eagles capitalised on Uganda being reduced to […]
The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Hashimu Dungurawa, has reaffirmed his position as the duly recognised leader of the party in the state, rejecting claims that he has been removed from office by some ward executives. Dungurawa spoke less than 24 hours after executives of Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa […]
PDP Omitted as INEC Publishes Ekiti Governorship Candidates. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the official publication of the verified list of contestants approved to participate in the Ekiti State gubernatorial race scheduled for June 20, 2026. At its state head office located in Ado-Ekiti, the electoral umpire presented the roster […]
Nigerian University Stirs Controversy Over Concessional Pass Memo The Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, said on Monday that its recent circular setting concessional marks for 25 marks doesn’t apply to all students. The university spokesperson, Abdullahi Anaka, told PREMIUM TIMES via telephone that the concessional marks apply only to final year students […]
Nigerian University Stirs Controversy Over Concessional Pass Memo The Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, said on Monday that its recent circular setting concessional marks for 25 marks doesn’t apply to all students. The university spokesperson, Abdullahi Anaka, told PREMIUM TIMES via telephone that the concessional marks apply only to final year students who […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, following his arraignment on multiple money laundering charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Emeka Nwite directed that Malami be held at the Kuje Correctional Centre alongside […]
The Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is beginning to feel the consequences of what he described as the unfaithfulness of some state governors, following revelations surrounding financial allocations meant to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Atoyebi made this known while reacting to the […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued eight people who were kidnapped along the Ikang–Cameroon waterways in Cross River State. The operation was carried out by soldiers of the 13 Brigade operating from the Forward Operating Base in Ikang, following a distress report received on December 29, 2025. According to the Army, the victims, […]
