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Who needs to know what Obi has done for Igbos?, By Uche Ugboajah
NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Peter Obi has also won back for the Igbos a modicum of political dignity, respect and a sense of what is possible. For decades, Igbos were mocked for being unable to produce a candidate from among themselves capable of contesting for the highest office in the land.
Cadbury’s nine months pre-tax profit rises by 5% to N14.48bn
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WAFU Zone B: Edo Queens Miss Out On Champions League Qualification After Defeat To Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Nigeria’s Edo Queens 3-2, in a rescheduled WAFU Zone B qualifying final played today (Friday) October 29, in Cairo, Egypt, completesports.com reports. The result means Ampem Darkoa claim the zone’s only ticket to the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. With the game tied at 2-2, Ampem Darkoa scored just […] Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Who needs to know what Obi has done for Igbos?, By Uche Ugboajah
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Who needs to know what Obi has done for Igbos?, By Uche Ugboajah
Posted On: 2026-10-29 Posted By: Premium Times Health & Lifestyle Education Technology Politics Cities Real Estate & Construction Premium Times Online News Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- Any less-than-avid student of history would easily understand the active role played by the people of the South-East, particularly the Igbos, in the government and politics of Nigeria, from the pre-independence and post-independence eras up until the civil war of 1967 to 1970.
Who needs to know what Obi has done for the Igbo?
In his latest call for a debate with Obi, Umahi challenged the NDC presidential candidate to point to what he had done for the Igbo to justify being voted for in 2027. To be sure, Umahi is not alone in this gambit. He has a happy ally in the current governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, a respected professor of economics.
Chido Onumah at 60: A man so good, yet so true
Chido Onumah at 60: A man so good, yet so true By Uche Ugboajah There are some people who come into your life and you wish you had never met them. Yet there are others whom you meet and begin to wonder where they have been all your life. Dr. Chido Onumah belongs firmly to the latter category—those rare individuals you encounter, connect with instantly, and wish you had known much earlier.
Chido Onumah at 60: A man so good, yet so true, By Uche Ugboajah
Posted On: 2026-04-11 Posted By: Premium Times Health & Lifestyle Education Real Estate & Construction Premium Times Nigeria, April 11 -- There are some people who come into your life and you wish you had never met them. Yet there are others whom you meet and begin to wonder where they have been all your life. Dr Chido Onumah belongs firmly to the latter category - those rare individuals you encounter, connect with instantly, and wish you had known much earlier.
A man so good, yet so true, By Uche Ugboajah
There are some people who come into your life and you wish you had never met them. Yet there are others whom you meet and begin to wonder where they have been all your life. Dr Chido Onumah belongs firmly to the latter category - those rare individuals you encounter, connect with instantly, and wish you had known much earlier. Although I had followed him for years through his weekly column in The PUNCH, I first met Chido in person in 2015 in Abuja.
Beyond Sophistry: The Politics Around the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment
A few days ago, the Senate passed what it called the 2026 Electoral Bill. The House of Representatives had earlier passed its version of the same bill, and all that will happen next is the harmonisation of the two bills for onward transmission to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent.
Beyond Sophistry: The Politics Around The 2026 Electoral Act Amendment
A few days ago, the Senate passed what it called the 2026 Electoral Bill. The House of Representatives had earlier passed its version of the same bill, and all that will happen next is the harmonisation of the two bills for onward transmission to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent.
Tunde Adeniran @ 80 And The Power Of Intellect
I woke up a few days ago to a text message that simply read: “Uche, call me as soon as you see this message.” It was from no less a personality than Professor Tunde Adeniran, former Minister of Education. In the good old days, we often saw each other to discuss Nigeria, politics, and specifically the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Tunde Adeniran and the power of intellect at 80
I woke up a few days ago to a text message that simply read: “Uche, call me as soon as you see this message.” It was from no less a personality than Professor Tunde Adeniran, former minister of education. In the good old days, we often saw each other to discuss Nigeria, politics, and specifically the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Abandoned Promise: How UNIZIK's Neglect Of Ifite-Ogwari Campus Threatens Nigeria's Food Security
Skip to main content Nineteen years ago, the community of Ifite-Ogwari in Anambra State made a historic sacrifice, donating 120 hectares of prime farmland to Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) to establish a Faculty of Agriculture. But today, the faculty lies abandoned, a symbol of wasted potential in a country grappling with one of its worst food crises in decades.
Danger Atiku and Obi refuse to see on the road to 2027, By Uche Ugboajah
Is it therefore not a crying shame that while INEC is allegedly being filled with politically exposed persons, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have been playing the ostrich or at best chasing shadows? Both politicians, it would appear, have already fallen into the trap of building a coalition, rather than pushing for reforms to strengthen INEC’s independence and revisiting the issue of guaranteeing electoral integrity through the critical matter of the electronic transfer of results.
Danger Atiku and Obi refuse to see on the road to 2027, By Uche Ugboajah
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NERC transfers electricity market to Plateau
In compliance with the amended constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Plateau State to the Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Recall that with the EA 2023, the commission retains the Read More Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
HT Syndication: Danger Atiku and Obi refuse to see on the road to 2027, By Uche Ugboajah
Posted On: 2025-03-14 Posted By: Premium Times Health & Lifestyle National Education Technology Politics Cities Real Estate & Construction Premium Times Nigeria, March 14 -- Very recently, Peter Gregory Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) appeared to have rubbed some notable politicians in the wrong places by sternly insisting not to join any coalition for the 2027 elections that does not put Nigeria first.
Nick Kerr, Steve’s son, promoted to head coach of Santa Cruz Warriors
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is currently busy with USA Basketball, preparing his team for the FIBA World Cup later this month. When he returns from that tournament in Asia, a family celebration is in order. The Warriors have tapped Nicholas Kerr as the next head coach of their G League team in Santa Cruz, sources confirmed Wednesday morning.
Trayce Jackson-Davis makes Summer League debut, but Warriors drop fourth straight game
LAS VEGAS — Trayce Jackson-Davis had been waiting for this moment since draft night last month. After missing the first five Summer League games with a sore hamstring, Jackson-Davis finally made his summer debut Thursday afternoon in the Warriors’ 118-101 loss to the Houston Rockets. Jackson-Davis, the No. 57 pick in this year’s draft, started at center in place of Santa Cruz big man Jayce Johnson.
Health Secretary's Oral Statement on lung cancer screening
[Mr Speaker], with permission, I would like to make a statement on our national lung cancer screening programme for England. Around a quarter of patients who develop lung cancer are non-smokers, and we think about our much missed friend and colleague, the former member for Old Blexey and Sidcup, James Brokenshire. He campaigned so tirelessly to promote lung cancer screening, and was the first MP to raise a debate on this in parliament.
Why many 2023 election prophesies turned out false
Effa Emmanuel, the Senior Pastor of World Royal City Church Asokoro, Abuja on Saturday said that many prophecies on the 2023 general election "When Paul was speaking, I think to the Corinthians, he said if anyone has a prophecy, one should prophesize at a time, while others should judge. Prophecy is not a recipe for confusion. God is not an author of confusion.
D'Tigress to face Egypt, DR Congo at 2023 Women's AfroBasket
Nigeria's D'Tigress have been drawn against Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo in group D of the upcoming 2023 women's Afrobasket championship Author: June 10, 2023 8:13 AM Share Nigeria's D'Tigress have been drawn against Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group D of the 2023 women's Afrobasket championship. The draw was held in Maputo, Mozambique, on Friday evening.
Group Urges Restrain Over NASS Leadership Tussle
Less than a week to the election of the leaders of the 10th National Assembly, a group called, North East Youth Organisation Forum, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to meddle in the election of the leaders of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives, urging him to give the lawmakers total freedom [ ]
Pro-Tinubu Group Launches Platform To Monitor Appointees
A sociopolitical organisation under the auspices of Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) has unveiled its structure across the six geopolitical zones of the country to monitor government officials and ensure they remain true to the spirit of collective mandate.
i-FAIR3: Israel Seeks Partnership With Federal Govt To Create 1m Jobs
The Israeli Government has mapped out strategies to partner with the Federal Government to create one million jobs in Nigeria by supporting the Nigerian innovators and inventors with digital skills and the needed investment and infrastructure.
TradeMark Africa raising $700M to power green, digital trade
TradeMark Africa seeks a further reduction of trade costs while increasing efficiency in an expanded Pan-African market. TMA goal is to increase Africa s share of exports as a percentage of global trade by 4 percent. As part of its 2023-230 strategy, TradeMark Africa is raising $700 million for its green and digital trade initiatives across the African... The post TradeMark Africa raising $700M to power green, digital trade appeared first on African News Agency.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closes 0.47 pct higher
HONG KONG, June 9-- Hong Kong s stock market ended higher on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.47 percent to close at 19,389.95 points. The post Hong Kong s Hang Seng Index closes 0.47 pct higher appeared first on African News Agency.
Nigeria’s Unlisted Securities Appreciate by 0.38%
By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a 0.38 per cent appreciation on Thursday, June 8, with investors gaining N3.84 billion at the close of transactions.
Sanwo-Olu reappoints chief of staff, others
The governor also appointed Bimbo Salu-Hundeyin, a federal commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC), as the secretary to the state government. The post Sanwo-Olu reappoints chief of staff, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tanzania: Import Bill Surges On Higher Global Commodity Prices
Daily News] THE import bill increased to 17 billion US dollars in the year ending April from 12.9 billion US dollars in the corresponding period last year on account of the rise in commodity prices in the global market.
Nigeria: Six Students to Represent Nigeria At Microsoft World Championship in U.S.
Daily Trust] Six students drawn from various secondary schools will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Disneyland, Florida, United States.
Nigeria: Two Years After, Freight Services On Lagos-Ibadan Train Stall
Daily Trust] There is a rising concern over under-utilisation of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line two years after commissioning as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is yet to commence evacuation of cargos from the ports, Daily Trust can report.
Ghana Eurobond Exposure Costs Banks N280bn Impairment
With N1.7 billion exposure to the Government of Ghana (GoG) Eurobond by the Nigerian banking industry, has resulted in impairment charge of over N280 billion in the banking industry Banks exposed to the Ghana Eurobond had recorded higher impairments in their 2022 financials as they made provision for the loss of investments in their books.
Muchova upsets Sabalenka to reach French Open final
No. 43-ranked Muchova has become the fourth lowest-ranked woman to reach the final at the French Open The post Muchova upsets Sabalenka to reach French Open final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Enugu Governor visits Tinubu, begs for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
"The South-east has made a collective demand to have Nnamdi Kanu released, the Enugu governor says. The post Enugu Governor visits Tinubu, begs for Nnamdi Kanu's release appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
DSS Invades Anambra Assembly Validatory Session To Arrest Member-elect
The validatory session of Anambra State House of Assembly ended in confusion yesterday as a team of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the Assembly premises to arrest a member-elect.
South African president admits failure in prevention of cholera outbreak
South African president admits failure in prevention of cholera outbreak
What Does It Mean To Be A Father Today?
I'm getting ahead of myself. Father's Day is still next Sunday. But after the Executive Editor of LeVogue, LEADERSHIP's Fashion and Lifestyle magazine, Nikki Odu-Khiran, asked me if I could write a piece to mark the day, it got me thinking.
Energy Industry Raises Cybersecurity Spending In 2023
Global energy industry is upscaling its cybersecurity spending this year, as heightened geopolitical tensions and the accelerating adoption of digitally connected infrastructure spark concerns over the sector's vulnerabilities to emerging cyber threats.
Liberia: Pres. Weah Submits U.S.$26 Million Agro-Industrial Poultry Complex Agreement for Ratification
Liberia: Pres. Weah Submits U.S.$26 Million Agro-Industrial Poultry Complex Agreement for Ratification
Angola: Angola Committed to AfCFTA Accession Process
Angola: Angola Committed to AfCFTA Accession Process
Arogundade, Lakemfa, Others Recommend Aregbesola Leadership Style
Key stakeholders and political watchers have stressed the need for Nigeria's political leaders to toe the path of an ideological framework that will make humanism the forefront of governance. They also recommended the people-centred participatory model of leadership of the immediate-past minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for sustainable development.
Mangochi houses still inhabitable
When, in April this year, water from Lake Malawi flooded into people’ s homes in Mangochi District, community members were taken by surprise. If one takes information flowing from the corridors of NWRA, then there is hope that some of the people who were displaced by floods might return to their homes following reports that Lake Malawi water levels started to... The post Mangochi houses still inhabitable appeared first on African News Agency.
Support Akpabio, Tajudeen – Tinubu urges lawmakers-elect
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged elected members of the National Assembly to support Senator Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom) to become the Senate president and Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna) as speaker of the House of Representatives. Tinubu said this when he met a joint session of the National Assembly member-elect comprising senators and […] The post Support Akpabio, Tajudeen – Tinubu urges lawmakers-elect appeared first on African News Agency.
Katsina Assembly Passes 54 Bills, 324 Motions In 4 Years
Katsina State House of Assembly has successfully passed 54 bills and 324 motions during its four-year term. Speaker Hon. Tasi'u Maigari Zango announced this achievement during the valedictory session of the 7th Assembly. According to Zango, over 80 percent of the bills received assent from the governor.
7 killed, 29 injured in Myanmar’s busiest highway accidents in May
YANGON, June 9-- Seven people were killed and 29 others injured in road accidents on Myanmar s Yangon-Mandalay expressway in May this year, the Nay Pyi Taw Expressway Traffic Police Force said on Friday. A total of 16 road crashes occurred on the busiest highway in Myanmar in May, causing damage of 164.35 million kyats, it said. Inaugurated in December 2010, the 587-... The post 7 killed, 29 injured in Myanmar s busiest highway accidents in May appeared first on African News Agency.
Driving School: NBTE Gives Dangote Cement Thumbs-Up
For their strict compliance to rules and regulations governing road usage, the Dangote Cement Plc, Transport division, has quadrupled the enrollment of female truck drivers into the Dangote Articulated Truck Driving School, just as the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) gave Dangote Cement Plc a thumbs-up over the establishment of the school The Dangote [ ]
At least 20 passengers injured in road crash in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, June 9-- At least 20 passengers were injured when a passenger bus collided with a lorry in the southern suburb of Colombo on Friday, the police said. The police said the bus was bound from Colombo to the eastern town of Akkaraipattu. Some 19,740 road accidents were reported in Sri Lanka in 2022, killing 2,485 people, according to the police. The post At least 20 passengers injured in road crash in Sri Lanka appeared first on African News Agency.
Akeredolu: SDP urges handover to deputy, as Ondo govt insists governor is fit
Governor Akeredolu has been on an extended vacation and this is widely assumed in the state to be connected to his state of health. The post Akeredolu: SDP urges handover to deputy, as Ondo govt insists governor is fit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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