The Nigerian government announced that the era of purchasing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel, for prices between N750 and N1000 per litre is coming to an end. Within the next 90 days, they plan to commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicles. Michael Oluwagbemi, Project Director and CEO of the Presidential…
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that his friend who earlier warned him against investing in Nigeria is now taunting him for ignoring his advice. Dangote disclosed this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday just as reports quoted the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority as claiming that diesel…
A Max Air aircraft departing Yola airport for Abuja yesterday evening suffered a tyre burst during take-off. Max Air’s flight number NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration mark 5N-ADB, reportedly carried 119 passengers and six crew members on board. I want people to remember the Emirate as a symbol of dignity and peace —Film maker,…
Paris Olympics supremo Tony Estanguet said Sunday that the city was “ready” for the Games as he played down complaints from some residents and businesses about the impact of the event. “We are ready as we head into the final phase,” Estanguet told a press conference in Paris, five days from the opening ceremony next…
Democrats were in uncharted territory Monday as they raced against the clock to find a new standard-bearer after President Joe Biden’s stunning late exit from the 2024 race for the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris was in pole position as the party promised a “transparent and orderly process” to replace the 81-year-old Biden, who…
The following is the letter from US President Joe Biden, announcing he will no longer run for reelection in November: My Fellow Americans, Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our…
•Endorses his vice, Kamala Harris •Biden wasn’t fit to run —Trump United States President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Mr. Biden’s decision came four months before the country’s 2024 presidential election. Joe Biden’s campaign has been thrust into pressure, as panic and worry about his election chances pour in from…
Biden withdraws from US presidential race, Biden vows to stay, Biden pardons US veterans, Legal status to undocumented spouses, Biden vows ironclad support, Netanyahu making mistake, Russia sanctions , Biden, US President, Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying “it is in the best interest of my party and…
The Adeleke University, Ede today held its tenth undergraduate and sixth postgraduate convocation programme at its newly built stadium which is named after Alhaji Sanni. The Pro-Chancellor of the University and Chairman of its Governing Council, Dr Adedeji Adeleke in his address unveiled the new stadium named after the late husband of Yeyeluwa Dupe Adeleke…
Our highly respected senior colleague, Bobagunwa Remi Oyeyemi just penned an article that indirectly accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of an igbonisation agenda in the governance of Osun state. This little piece would not have been necessary but because Bobagunwa’s piece is already in public domain. The post by our tested media chief identified two examples…
