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Why implementation of new minimum wage is delayed in Akwa Ibom -- Official

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Akwa Ibom State Government is waiting for the federal government circular on the consequential adjustment for implementing the new minimum wage, the Head of Civil Service in the st... Read More


Police to arraign failed Rivers bomber

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- The police in Rivers State, South-south Nigeria, have identified the suspect who detonated a dynamite near the Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, two months ago. The police spokes... Read More


Shaibu replies Obaseki's impersonation allegation

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has responded to the impersonation allegation levelled against him by the Edo State Government. The Edo State House of Assembly removed Mr ... Read More


Edo SSG resigns, eyes deputy governorship position in 2024 election

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- The Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, has resigned his appointment. In a statement on Monday, Crusoe Osagie, the special adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on... Read More


Akwa Ibom's N519 billion revenue, missing NYSC officials, other top stories from South-south

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Akpabio accuses the Ogoni people of stalling the East-West Road project The week began with a report on a controversial statement by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, blamin... Read More


INTERVIEW: How students can conquer mathematics - First Class Graduate

Nigeria, Aug. 11 -- Victoria Idobo, a 2024 first class graduate of mathematics from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, speaks with PREMIUM TIMES about the beauty of mathematics. PT: Why did you ... Read More


Ex-federal lawmaker freed after 11 days in captivity

Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Gunmen in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, have released Joan Mrakpor, a former federal lawmaker from the state. Mrs Mrakpor, an evangelist and politician, was released late Frid... Read More


#EndBadGovernance: Police speak on siege on Wike's residence

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The police in Rivers State, South-south Nigeria, have disclosed details of the alleged siege on the Port Harcourt residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, by the #EndBadGovernanc... Read More


Ex-minister Nduese Essien loses wife

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- A former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Nduese Essien, has lost his wife, Ekaette. She was 79. Although a statement released by the family on Monday did not sta... Read More


#EndBadGovernance: Protesters attack commercial buses in Delta - Police

Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Some #EndBadGovernance protesters on Saturday attacked commercial buses in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, the police have said. The police spokesperson in the state, Bright Edaf... Read More