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PDP crisis and national stability, ByReuben Abati

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came to a head over the weekend that just passed, 15 -16 November, when a group of PDP elders - they refuse to be called a faction ... Read More


PDP Crisis: Police teargas protesters as Bauchi gov struggles to access NEC meeting venue

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Armed police officers on Tuesday fired teargas at protesters at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, in an attempt to prevent some party officia... Read More


JUST IN: PDP Crisis: Police fire teargas as Wike, Makinde, Turaki arrive party's secretariat

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- There was a near clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday as both men arrived at the national secr... Read More


Ibibio group rejects Lagos' N11m compensation for 'N250m' property

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- A foremost socio-cultural organisation of the Ibibio ethnic nationality, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, has condemned the demolition and forceful takeover of its Lagos property by the Lago... Read More


'I don't want Regina Daniels back' - Ned Nwoko

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North, has clarified his position on his strained marriage to his estranged wife, actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels. PREMIUM TIMES rep... Read More


Three villagers still held as bandits sack Kwara community

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- A youth leader from Ndanakun village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State has raised the alarm over what he described as a complete collopse of security in the community ... Read More


Zulum identifies Boko Haram's hideouts, calls for military joint operations to defeat terrorists

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has warned that joint security operations targetting the strongholds of Boko Haram and ISWAP are needed to decimate the terrorist groups, ... Read More


Blackout in Imo as electricity workers protest police raid on substation

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Some parts of Imo State were plunged into darkness on Monday, following the withdrawal of services by electricity workers in the south-eastern state. The withdrawal of services by... Read More


PDP's new leadership, Wike's faction may clash as two groups schedule meetings at same venue

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced that his leadership will hold its inaugural National Working Committee (NWC)... Read More


Emadeb begins oil production from Ibom field

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) said it has commenced commercial production from Ibom Field Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL 236). The com... Read More